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Adopting an Environmental, Social, and Governance Policy

Blue Grace Logistics

By prioritizing environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and strong governance, businesses can enhance their reputation, build trust with stakeholders, and attract conscious consumers, investors, and talent. Positive public perception leads to increased customer loyalty, brand value, and a competitive edge in the market.

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Teamsters, other major unions call on FTC to study Amazon’s practices

Logistics Management

The Teamsters and several other major labor unions are asking the Federal Trade Commission to open a far-reaching study into Amazon’s business practices. Simply put, the unions are asking the federal government whether its size is resulting in antitrust violations in various shipping and transportation industries.

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American Chemistry Council endorses call for GAO study on impact of Precision Scheduled Railroading

Logistics Management

Late last week, on the heels of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee signed off on the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) threw its support behind a provision in the legislation that calls for a Government Accountability Office (..)

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Walmart Bests Whole Foods in Study of Food Supply's Human Toll

Material Handling and Logistics

Tesco Plc ranked the highest in the first-ever study of supply-chain policies from humanitarian group Oxfam America released on June 20, leading in transparency and worker-treatment metrics. Marilee McInnis, a Walmart spokeswoman, said the company welcomes the study. Grocers including Walmart Inc., Jumbo Group Ltd. and European Union.

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How One Manufacturer Used GEP SOFTWARE To Save $45M in Direct Material Sourcing

This new case study, Global Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Saves $45M in Direct Material Sourcing With GEP SOFTWARE, outlines how the company partnered with GEP to streamline its direct material sourcing process and increase spend visibility, leading ultimately to savings of $45 million and improved efficiency and governance.

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Where Business is Done with Thibault Serlet

The Logistics of Logistics

He is an expert on Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and is the Founder of Startup Societies Foundation, a Utah based non-profit think tank that studies Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and publishes an academic journal. The goal is to inspire other researchers studying SEZs to create their own data sets, sparking a knowledge revolution.

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Canadian Government Launches $20 Million Women Entrepreneurship Strategy

Morai Logistics

The Canadian government is making a significant investment into providing financial support and opportunity to women entrepreneurship. On Friday, October 19th, 2018, Canadian Export, Promotion Minister, Mary Ng, announced a $20 million government fund toward supporting women in business. Women Entrepreneurship Strategy.