Learners can curate a library of training modules drawn from the Accountability Framework, a practical roadmap for addressing deforestation, conversion, and human rights in the agriculture and forestry sectors
Building structural resilience, and putting the right solution in place to suit your unique brand now will ensure that firms can emerge from a volatile economy and recession stronger.
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.
The problem of modern slavery — coercing labor from ethnic minorities and economically disadvantaged adults and children — has lurked in global supply chains for decades. But trade laws in recent years have made it crucial for businesses to address this risk now in their supply chains — or face serious consequences.
Technological advancements like RFID and GPS have revolutionized supply chain management, providing visibility and rapid response capabilities, but also increasing risks such as cyber threats. A combination of physical barriers, technological solutions, and procedural controls creates redundancies that enhance resilience against threats like theft and tampering.
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.
Safety-driven cultures protect drivers, employees, public motorists, and overall freight commodities. Using a safety focused transportation service grounded in well-being and risk management can deliver incentives and wide-ranging benefits.