Manufacturers are rethinking their sourcing strategies, and for that exercise the chief procurement officer occupies center stage. But there’s another executive who’s playing an equally vital role.
Unions are demanding fair wages, collective bargaining agreements, access to Wi-Fi, and a dedicated system to handle grievances without fear of retaliation.
Shawn Bhimani, assistant professor of supply chain and information management at Northeastern University, introduces a new tool for exposing risks to importers posed by forced labor and other human right violations in extended supply chains.
Disruptions to global supply chains aren't going away anytime soon. Jason Tham, chief executive officer with Nulogy, explains how companies are addressing the problem with technology.
Allianz estimates that global trade will increase by 2.8% in 2024 — below the average of 5% — blaming that on disruptions brought on by the Red Sea crisis.
If approved, the measure would likely trigger contractual challenges for European logistics firms and political backlash from other gas-buying nations.
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