Skechers supplier accused of using forced labor
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 25, 2024
The shoe material maker joins two other vendors added to the Department of Homeland Security’s list of companies banned from importing goods into the U.S.
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Low Prices, Human Costs: Has Online Retail Crippled the Ethical Supply Chain?
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
Globally, it's estimated that $161 billion worth of clothing and textiles fall into an area of risk that makes them prone to being produced by forced labor annually.
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Have employers ‘hit a wall’ on reducing worker burnout?
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 25, 2024
Employees continue to cite workloads and a lack of flexibility as the driving factors behind burnout, Eagle Hill Consulting’s CEO said.
Red Sea Delays the 'New Normal' Headed into Peak Shipping Season
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Supply chain visibility platform Project 44 estimates that passages through the Suez Canal dipped by 80% between May 2023 and May 2024.
Tariffs on the Table: How to Brief the Board and C‑Suite With Confidence
Advertiser: GEP
“What should we do about the tariffs?” There’s no straightforward answer — every leader has a different expectation. CFOs want numbers. COOs want action. CEOs want strategy. And supply chain and procurement leaders need to be ready with the right response — fast. That’s why GEP has created a simple three-part framework that will help CPOs and CSCOs brief the board and C-suite with clarity and confidence.
High-calcium lime supplier MLC hires new VP of supply chain
Supply Chain Dive
JUNE 25, 2024
Cheryl Stuckmeyer’s appointment comes as the company expands its supply chain capabilities through additional trucking routes as well as rail and transloading growth.
Canada Could Be Next to Hit China With Tariffs on EVs
Supply Chain Brain
JUNE 25, 2024
Canada will next open a 30-day public consultation period on July 2 to weight responses to any potential tariffs against China moving forward.
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Keeping Tabs on Your Spend Data: A Quick Guide Learn why it’s crucial for procurement to learn the importance of keeping tabs on your spend data to drive innovation and improvements. By Hugo Britt | June 25, 2024 Search Search As procurement professionals , we live and breathe data. From tracking supplier performance to forecasting future spend, the numbers we collect and analyze form the backbone of our decision-making.
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