Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

As it is with most problems there is a lack of a clear and concise definition, according to an MIT study which conducted a survey of the apparel industry only to find wildly different results. The study showed that consumers place a higher value in a company that can prove the ethical treatment of their workers.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 25, 2018

The old-fashioned way of ensuring compliance — with armies of individuals spread across functions and locations, who might never speak with one another — is clearly broken. Now add to the burden of compliance the huge costs associated with supply-chain disruptions, and long-lasting damage to brands. Perhaps A.I. One place where A.I.

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The Lean Thinker

MARCH 23, 2023

In addition, there are companies that are “training the trainer” to deliver the course precisely – which is good – and coaching them not to deviate from the words in the manual. The challenge, of course, is that nobody owns this material. Now… reality is more subtle than this, of course.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 24, 2021

Because driver compliance can be an issue, visibility from handheld devices is not as robust as from GPS or electronic logging devices. Transportation efficiencies, of course, are also good for the environment. The definition of what a “customer” is, is posed to expand from a business to a consumer.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

The next posts in the series will break down metrics and issues to consider in SQM by industry and conclude with a case study on the application of SQM. The definition of this metric is similar to the way it sounds. Percentage of products in compliance. We hope these posts keep you on top of your game and informed. .

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 7, 2019

“Corporate investment in supply chain continuing education is definitely on the rise, because companies see direct impact to their bottom-line profitability,” says Lisa Sallstrom, a vice president responsible for certification and membership at professional association APICS. Online Courses Adjust to Learning Styles.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 8, 2018

Improved internal processes are, of course, helpful, but today’s competitive landscape is being redrawn by forwarders which are putting shippers’ needs first. Digitization is definitely changing how freight intermediaries do business, and it will ultimately determine those who survive and those who don’t,” says Roberson. “At

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