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A sustainable supply chain means a diverse supply chain
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A key component to a sustainable supply chain is diversity. Understanding this, RBS has helped develop a universal code to ensure all supply chains benefit from creating a … -
Final wake up call for the garment sector
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The Solidaridad Network provides its thoughts on the disaster in Bangladesh. Can we cooperate on a solution? Fatal collapse in Dhaka garment factoryAnother fatal incident in … -
The US/EU discord on fire and building safety in Bangladesh
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European and US retailers are split on reform plans to improve safety and working conditions in the Bangladesh garment industry, says Stuart Shaw. Whilst fourteen major … -
UPS air fleet gets a new look
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UPS has unveiled a new look for its flagship Boeing 767 fleet by adding winglets as a part of its efforts to improve efficiency. The arrow-shaped devices will be attached to … -
The designer environment
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To actually make our supply chains efficient, there's nothing better than redesign, says Sandy Rodger. I used to be a factory manager. Over the years I was responsible for … -
Weathering the Weather
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In an article in CFO Magazine, Russ Banham demonstrates how the rise of extreme weather and natural disasters is forcing businesses to re-engineer their supply chains. -
Your top comments in April
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We take a look at some of the most interesting, stimulating, thoughtful, or downright funny comments you gave us in the month of April. After the scandal, horsemeat was all … -
Supply chain transparency “unworkable” without open data
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Customer leverage, mandatory reporting and open data are essential if businesses are to meet Government and UN calls for supply chain transparency and businesses are to avoid … -
The top five supply chain hits of April
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With a new month comes a new season, but before we jump into May, let's see what April gave us in the Supply Chain group. 1. Thrift Shop: An open letter to Ben … -
Responsible Sourcing
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Question: What percentage of your significant suppliers in your supply chain is verified to being socially responsible, and to add is your organization socially …
