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Audit Safe?

Supply Chain Shaman

262 workers died in Pakistan in September 2012 in a factory fire. In a recent study , completed by Supply Chain Insights in cooperation with GreenBiz Group, we see that sustainability leaders and supply chain teams are not aligned on the effectiveness of supplier audits. Fatal fires are also a grim reminder.

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Climate Change: Yet Another Source of Global Supply Chain Risk and Disruption

BlueYonder

Companies in every industry are focusing on operating more sustainably and embracing environmental stewardship — and with good reason. to the recent devastating floods in Pakistan , we’re witnessing a series of natural and humanitarian crises unfold as a result of global warming. From raging wildfires in the Western U.S.

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The transparent gift guide: 8 purchases with a purpose

Provenance

From the sustainability to human rights and everything in between – there are great businesses out there making quality products with stories that matter to you. ” Alongside her uncompromising design aesthetic, Martina Spetlova is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing throughout her supply chain. Nomad Tribe Store.

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What is the True Cost of Sustainable Apparel from Bangladesh? Insights from Harvard “Sustainable Models for the Apparel Industry” Conference

NC State SCRC

Rejaul is from Bangladesh, and is working on his PhD in the College of Textiles at NC State University, and is passionate on the subject of sustainable apparel from his home country. What are the major facts inhibiting the Bangladesh apparel industry in being safe and sustainable? In support of that, Prof.

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Podcast: Rob O’Byrne on Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Diversification in Sourcing

Requis

Sourcing is now predominantly overseas: China is one of the big sourcing countries of course, along with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, Vietnam and Thailand. Circularity and sustainability are really hot topics in parallel with digital transformation. Maybe we should start having sustainability audits, and have an ISO standard.

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Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Having the right transportation technology can improve everything from route efficiency to supply chain sustainability. He was then posted to Mumbai, India as General Manager, South Asia, overseeing the growth and development of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. In year 2008, Mark joined BMT, based in the Hong Kong office.

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How Many Slaves Are in Your Supply Chain?

Talking Logistics

The company is also stopping production in Ecuador, Venezuela, Belarus and Pakistan by April 2014 (these countries scored low in a World Bank report that assessed countries on accountability, corruption, violence, and other metrics). The group plans to publish the results of the talks in May.”.