Govt. & regulatory issues - Articles - Page 2

Serialization and Security of the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

June 11, 2012

John DiPalo, Chief Technology Officer, Acsis Inc.

A year after adulterated heparin caused deaths in the United States and Europe, inspectors in California were still finding contaminated product in hospitals throughout the state, even though the manufacturer had sent out multiple recall notices, and the issue with the product was well known. As the pharmaceutical industry responds to regulatory mandates to address such weakness in the supply chain, it's important to ask, "Could this same thing happen in a 'serialized' world?"

Almost 50 Percent of Fortune 500 Companies Post Information Online Only in English

June 8, 2012

One Hour Translation

At least half of Fortune 500 companies don't bother to translate their online information, which is alarming given that 70 percent of people using the internet are not native English speakers, says a study from One Hour Translation.

U.S. Import Regulations on Canadian Meat Products Said to Be Too Restrictive

June 7, 2012

Fraser Institute

A simplified "Product of Canada and the USA" labeling system should apply to beef and pork as well as livestock raised, processed, and traded between Canada and the United States, says a study released by the Fraser Institute, a Canadian public policy think tank, and the Competitive Enterprise Institute of Washington, DC.

Watch Out for 'Gotchas' in Outsourcing Contracts Because They Are About More Than Price

June 7, 2012

Outsourcing Center

Negotiating a good outsourcing agreement involves much more than just achieving the pricing you desire. As you go through the process, you will go through the normal "give and take" discussions as you work with your potential provider(s). However, it is important that you do not focus solely on pricing.

Procurement and Supplier Challenges in Asia Pacific

June 4, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Global enterprises increasingly want consistent service wherever they operate in the world and that extends to services required to maintain buildings, says Michael Raphael of Jones Lang LaSalle, a leader in industrial real-estate management.

Senate Ratification of Law of Sea Treaty Strongly Urged by Military, Political Leaders

May 31, 2012

Maritime Executive

In the strongest terms possible, defense and diplomatic leaders have urged the U.S. Senate to ratify the Law of the Sea Convention. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta along with Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joined Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. All three urged the committee to approve the treaty.

Open Borders, Integrated Supply Chains Break Down Global Trade Barriers, Report Says

May 30, 2012

World Economic Forum

East Asian economies have recorded marked improvements in their ability to enable trade, while traditional frontrunners Singapore and Hong Kong retain a clear lead at the top of the global rankings, according to the Global Enabling Trade Report 2012, released by the World Economic Forum.

Vast Majority Feel Customs Delays Hinder Management of Their Business, Study Finds

May 30, 2012

Livingston International

More than 80 per cent of small- to mid-sized businesses are concerned about customs delays impacting their ability to properly manage their business - yet nearly a third say they tend to ignore the myriad of changes to government regulations and hope for the best when transporting their goods across international borders.

Technology Aids Compliance With New CSA Regulations

May 30, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

For owners and managers of commercial truck fleets, real-time information on vehicle and driver performance not only helps manage operations and reduce costs, but also ensures compliance with new safety regulations, says Bobby Miller, vice president of product strategy and industry relations at Ortec.

Policy Decisions on Education, Regulations Will Determine if More Manufacturing Leaves U.S., Study Finds

May 29, 2012

University of Michigan

U.S. factories produce about 75 percent of what the country consumes, but the right decisions by both business and political leaders could push that to 95 percent, say University of Michigan researchers.