In the context of globalisation and international competition, many companies source labour-intensive goods from developing and newly industrialised countries. However, working conditions in these countries often do not comply with basic ...
Tags: BSCI, certification
BSCI was launched in 2003 as an initiative of the Foreign Trade Association (FTA) in response to the increasing business demand for transparent and improved working conditions in the global supply chain. An overview of the background to ...
Tags: BSCI, certification
Arcadia Group’s commitment to its customers’ experience across all of its brands is a key part of its global expansion strategy. The Group has invested in Oracle Retail solutions to help ensure that whatever country a consumer ...
Tags: Arcadia, Oracle Retail, Global Growth
The American Home Furnishings Alliance (AHFA), Franklin Furniture Institute and Mississippi Manufacturers Association have once again collaborated to present a Manufacturing Summit on the campus of Mississippi State University. ...
Tags: logistics issues, process automation, transportation needs
The revitalization of the non-mineral economy is headed by manufacturing is the new Australian government's important policy goals. The federal government is hard working to strengthen the interaction with the state sector, activate the ...
Tags: Manufacturing Industry, Manufacturing, Processing Machinery
VF Corp reported revenues rose 8 percent in its fourth quarter to $3.3 billion, compared with the same period of 2012, driven by double-digit growth in its Outdoor & Action Sports, Sportswear, international and direct-to-consumer ...
Tags: Sporting Goods, Recreation
Executives for Wenonah Canoe Inc. and C4 Waterman announced the merger of the two paddlesports brands Wednesday at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. Bill Kueper, Vice President, Wenonah Canoe, Inc. and Todd Bradley, President C4 Waterman, ...
Tags: Sporting Goods, Recreation
ryden began his career at Levi Strauss & Co., where he spent more than 25 years serving in leadership roles in sales and marketing and then regional and global supply chain organization. Bryden later became VP of operations and supply ...
Tags: Sporting Goods, Recreation
Global standards organisation GS1 has received accreditation by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as issuing agency for unique device identifiers (UDI). Global GS1 Standards meet the government’s criteria for UDI and will ...
Tags: FDA Accreditation, GS1
At the beginning of each New Year, I, like many others, like to take an inventory of my life - both personally and professionally. I think about which attitudes and behaviors have served me well in the previous year, and consider which ...
Tags: Low-Cost Labor, Labor Sourcing
A US firm is preparing a strategy to remove Pakistan from the list of permitted sourcing countries (PSC), Munir Qureshi, Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Secretary said while speaking to members of the Pakistan Textile ...
Tags: Textile Exporters, US Firm
Rocco Melchione has been appointed president/CEO of the Paradigm,MartinLogan and Anthem brands. He replaces Tim Valters,who held the position for more than four years. The parent of the three brands is ShoreView Industries,which owns ...
Tags: Rocco Melchione, Paradigm, Anthem and MartinLogan brands, appointment
The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) has hit the supply chain management with increasing intensity. Now OEMs have to navigate the complexity of getting the supply chain on board. CSR initiatives span the breadth of the ...
Tags: Chain, Industrial Equipment, Components
CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading global supply chain management companies, today announced a renewal of business with Ford Motor Company in which CEVA will provide a range of logistics functions for Ford’s Kentucky ...
Tags: CEVA Logistics, Ford, Kentucky Truck
Ingredients firm Wild Flavors has extended its processing capabilities through the acquisition of Alfrebro, a natural extracts and aroma chemicals maker in Ohio, for an undisclosed amount. The deal allows Wild to further develop its ...
Tags: Wild Flavors, Ingredients Firm, Alfrebro