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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

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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TWI: Is it Time to Rethink Job Relations?

The Lean Thinker

Sidebar: It your organization refers to employees in terms such as “team member” but still engages in traditional transactional relations focused on compliance and control, the values in your language do not reflect the values people actually experience, and you are only fooling yourself. Consider this hypothetical.

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A.I. for Compliance: An ‘Artificial’ Answer to a Very Real Problem

Supply Chain Brain

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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Setlog cooperates with CSR consultancy

Logistics Business Magazine

The international consultancy, founded in 2014, offers companies practical and strategic assistance around the subjects of compliance with human rights and sustainability. Studies show in fact that only one-fifth of German companies with more than 500 employees complies with their due diligence obligations in terms of respecting human rights.

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Best Delivery Route Planner Apps for 2023

WorkWave

Using delivery routing apps is a definite time saver, so drivers go to the nearest drop-off location first, then the next nearest, and the other stops further out. Delivery Proof An app for delivery routes maintains compliance with your delivery policies and acts as a safety net if customers claim they did not receive a delivery.

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Supplier Quality Management: What it is, 5 Key Metrics to Know & a 4 Step Supplier Evaluation Process

GlobalTranz

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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The Dedola Difference

Dedola Global Logistics

Thoroughly studying the U.S. That’s why we go beyond the basic definition of freight forwarding, encompassing Logistics at every level of your supply chain. Dedola Global Logistics partners with U.S. customs classification experts and can offer valuable tariff-related insights. Final Thoughts.