Month: May 2013

In the News: May 28, 2013

Product Recalls & Consumer Safety Worry Supply Chain Pros May 17, EBN You would expect to see counterfeit parts, regulation, and shortened product life cycles to top a list of worries for supply chain professionals.  What might surprise you is more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Food Safety, Global Developments, Organizational Development, Product Safety Rules, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: May 20, 2013

Nordstrom Reviews Records on Factory Safety May 14, Seattle Times With the recent factory disaster in Bangladesh, manufacturers and retailers are taking a hard look at their production strategies there.  Read how one popular retailer is responding to problems in more »

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

In The News: May 13, 2013

The Secrets to Supply Chain Success in the U.S. May 5, Material Handling and Logistics The textile industry has shrunk 75% since the 1970’s in the United States.  Read how one U.S. company is thriving due to lean supply chain more »

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

In the News: May 6, 2013

For Stellar Structural Packaging, Excel at Program Management May 1, Packaging World CPSC is constantly looking at packaging and labeling across product lines.  How does your company measure up in terms of a packaging process and design? Read one approach… more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Food Safety, Global Developments, Innovation, Product Safety Rules, Product Standards, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Uncategorized