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Forced Labour and Exploitation in Supply Chains

Savant Events

In response, national governments, state and regional governments and the EU have legislated to hold organisations to account for exploitation in their operations and supply chains. Norway’s Transparency Act came into force in July 2022 and the first phase of Germany’s Supply Chain Due Diligence Act has been in force since 2023.

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The Sustainable Supply Chain – What is it and how to execute it

Unleashed

Supply chains play a crucial role in moving goods along to the end user. But as simple supply chains grow into vast and complex networks, how do you make sure yours remains ethical, profitable, and viable in the long term? 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain. 6 benefits of a sustainable supply chain.

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What’s the difference between purchasing and procurement?

Unleashed

In your supply chain, ordering more raw materials and components is a key step in the production process. Procurement and purchasing are often used interchangeably to describe the role of procurement. What is procurement? What is procurement? What are the steps in the procurement process?

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The Backorder: April 24, 2024

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Sign up for free to get your weekly dose of supply chain insights and expert advice. In supply chain headlines US manufacturing rise tempered by talent shortage. million new jobs required in the US manufacturing sector between now and 2033 – and not nearly enough workers to fill them. Unsubscribe at any time.

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Supply Chain Secrets Going Global – But Where Should we Share Them?

Logistics Bureau

Sharing Supply Chain Secrets Globally My Goal for 2020. One of those is Supply Chain Secrets, an educational company in the Logistics Bureau group, which exists purely to share practical guidance with companies and individuals wishing to improve their supply chain knowledge and expertise.

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Blockchain for Brexit

Supply Chain Movement

He predicted that Brexit will spell disaster for supply chains. The supply chain in this real-life example crosses the UK border twice. Supply chain managers and directors must lead their company’s Brexit strategy”, advised Enright. Martijn Lofvers, Chief Trendwatcher Supply Chain Media.

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The Evolution of the Food & Beverage Value Chain: Driven By Consumers

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In addition, they need to ensure distribution of these products to more locations, which complicates the supply chain. The ability to track and trace food & beverage products through the entire supply chain is now being driven by the consumer. This trend is also happening in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.