Consumers Suspicious If Companies Exceed Recall Expectations
August 4, 2020, Phys.org
Companies that are generous in compensating customers during a product-recall crisis may be creating unintended negative consequence, says a UConn marketing professor. He advocates aligning the remedy value to the severity of the injury involved.
Failing Lithium-ion Batteries Causing Fires In Homes Every Week
August 7, 2020, ABC News/au
Lithium-ion batteries used in phones, laptops, cordless tools and toys are starting fires in Queensland, Australia, homes every week. Experts say to reduce risk buy batteries from reputable sellers and monitor them while charging.
New Clorox CEO Tasked With Increasing Supply, Staying In Stock
August 4, 2020, Supply Chain Dive
Incoming Clorox CEO Linda Rendle said her number 1 priority for the near term is to increase the company’s supply chain capacity and get essential cleaning products back in stock. “We’re not satisfied with our service levels right now,” she said.
Follow-up Action On Dangerous Product Alerts In Europe Increased In 2019
August 6, 2020, International Institute for Sustainable Development
The EC has published its latest report on preventing or restricting the sale of dangerous products on the market. The report shows that authorities took more than 4,400 follow-up actions following alerts exchanged through the EC’s Rapid Alert System.
CDC: 39% Of Adults Using Cleaning Products Incorrectly
August 6, 2020, Fox News
The CDC survey, published in the prestigious JAMA, found that 19% of respondents applied bleach to food items while 18% used cleaning products and disinfectants on their hand or skin.
Anxious About What’s Next? Here’s How To Cope
August 4, 2020, Harvard Business Review
Times of significant transition or “liminal periods” – at the boundary of a new state or experience – can make us feel untethered and disoriented. But at the same time, they have great potential to spur self-reflection and growth.
Which Hand Sanitizers Are Being Recalled? 115 Products Are On The FDA’s List
August 4, 2020, Good Housekeeping
The FDA has updated its recall list to include 115 different hand sanitizers due to failing standards on randomized tests. Many products have tested positive for methanol, a type of alcohol that is toxic when ingested and may be harmful when applied directly to the skin.
Soft Skills Are Vital To Safety Professionals’ Career
July 26, 2020, Safety+Health
Unlike hard skills – quantifiable technical knowledge gained through education, training and certification – soft skills can be difficult to define. No matter how they’re defined, soft skills are vital to safety professionals’ career growth and development.
Shoppers Are Forming New Habits in the Pandemic. These Retailers Could Benefit
August 2, 2020, Barrons
There is no doubt that the shopping landscape has changed as consumers adapt to the pandemic. A new study shows that the current environment presents opportunity—and pitfalls—for retailers.
Battery Swapping Is Playing An Important Role In Micromobility
August 5, 2020, Forbes
A wide variety of micromobility vendors—such as Raido, Bolt Mobility, TIER Mobility GmbH, Dott, Neuron, JUMP, Revel, and Gogoro—are developing and using battery swapping technology to make their products more convenient and their businesses more profitable.
Vietnam And Mexico Could Become Major Players In Global Supply Chains
August 3, 2020, Peterson Institute for International Economics
Major companies like Omnidex, GoPro, Apple, Microsoft, and Google have either already shifted or announced plans to shift production of inputs in their global supply chains from China to Vietnam and/or Mexico.
