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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

Many, if not all, companies are facing increasing pressure from governments, consumers, non-profit / activist groups, and stakeholders to provide more information about their supply chain. 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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Initiating a new national support approach – mobilising national logistics in the support of military operations

Logistics in War

Following the publication of this strategic guidance, the Government released the Defence and Industry Strategic Policy Statement , which reiterates that the best defence for a nation is for the nation to wholly engage it in its own security. [10] So where might Defence begin?

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Ethics in Procurement – Simple, but Not Always Easy

Logistics Bureau

For example, how would you deal with the following situations in procurement? Your Italian company is negotiating the supply of aerospace products to a government in Asia. Your contacts in that government insist that your company also buys goods or services from another supplier in the country of that government.

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Childhood, interrupted: Are we meeting the needs of adolescent mothers?

World Food Programme Logistics

For many governments and development organizations, these young mothers?—?most Adolescents used illustration to communicate their feelings around food and identity in the Bridging the Gap study. The cultural and UN or government demographic definitions can also present challenges, as they are often not consistent.

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“Thank you for being a great mother and father to your children.”

World Food Programme Logistics

I learned about WFP’s livelihood assistance through the barangay (community) local government and the City Agriculture Office. I will definitely work harder because farming is the bread and butter of my family. My dream is that my children finish their studies and that they will eventually have a good job afterwards.

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Be Sure, Be Insured. Why Carrier Liability Is Not Insurance

Blue Grace Logistics

For the study, Harris Poll surveyed more than 600 professionals. The definition of carrier liability, also explained by Tyffany, itself provides a list of instances where a carrier cannot be held liable for loss to shipment during transit. Why do shippers need insurance? annually LTL shipments show an annual loss of 10.8%

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Shipping your first container.?? Here are some tips to help you

Shipping and Freight Resource

If you are shipping wine for example, it may require a permit for import into a specific market but may not be required in another market. Many trade departments in governments around the world provide research assistance for new markets as part of their trade promotion initiatives. Use them wisely. Rules and regulations. Conclusion.

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