In the News: July 15, 2013

3 ways Sustainability is in Vogue in Fashion and Retail
July 11, Greenbiz.com
The fashion industry has come under fire for their practices and the environmental footprint left by manufacturing.  Read what some companies are doing to change the perception…

Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies – Authenticating the Global Supply Chain
March 7, Supply Chain Brain
Counterfeit products entering the supply chain are on the rise across a wide range of industries.  Technology may be the key to decreasing the problem, but it is going to take full integration into your security processes to do so…

Retailer Owned Food Distributors Association selects Recall InfoLink Solution
July 10, FBR
Food recalls are on the rise.  Read how some grocers are using a web-based product recall management platform to protect their brand image and lower liability…

Your Supply Chain is Only as Strong as the Weakest Link: Leveraging the Talents of Your Internal Logistics Team
July 9, Chemlogix.com
Chemical companies are facing new realities in their supply chain as businesses come out of the recession.  However, these strategies to strengthen your supply chain can apply to your company too…

Experts Warn of ‘Epidemic’ of Skin Allergies from Chemical in Consumer Products
July 12, Today On-Line
Methylisothiazolinone or MI is being used in many daily use products at higher levels than in the past.  Read some of the concerns that MI is causing experts to voice…

Official Says China Need Not Follow International Food Standards
July 10, Epoch Times
Food safety standards and regulations are currently being developed and debated on a global level.  Read where China falls in the debate and the potential impact on global food supply…

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Supply Chain, Sustainability