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Enforcement Begins for New U.S. Law Banning Goods Made With Forced Labor, But Supply Chain Impacts Uncertain

EcoVadis

From brinks in Bangladesh to cotton in Zambia, the list currently reports 102 goods linked to forced labor. The importer must provide certificates of origin and a statement showing in detail that he had made every reasonable effort to determine the source of the merchandise and all its components.

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Who’s Using Blockchain in 2020, and How?

Logistics Bureau

As diamonds, and to a lesser extent, perhaps gold, are resources with origins that can sometimes be controversial, companies like De Beers have seized upon blockchain to provide evidence that their gems come from sources that don’t involve insurgency funding or forced labour. The system has been enjoying success throughout its early phases.

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

Elementum

A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. One consistent source of inspiration over the last few years has been the humanitarian work being done by José Andrés. Tl;dr José Andrés is most famous for his acclaimed, Michelin star restaurants. Things are bad.

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S.E.C. Approval of Conflict Minerals Rules: a landmark in supply chain disclosure requirements

EcoVadis

Countries covered by the new rules in addition to the DRC include South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Angola, the Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. The final rule provides two years for companies unable to determine the source of their conflict minerals after conducting due diligence.

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

From local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience to outsourcing, C.H. Integrated technology gathers data from all parts of the supply chain and provides full visibility to orders and costs. United States Minor Outlying Islands. Uzbekistan.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have developed this checklist to provide to pinpoint the key drivers of Freight Spend Management.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. S&OP fosters clear and unambiguous communication and this strengthens teamwork. Answer the 10 questions below to gain insight into the current added value and the potential of S&OP for your company. >>Please

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