Category: Organizational Development

In the News: September 23, 2013

Blog: Bipartisan Compromise will Strengthen Chemical Safety Laws September 18, The Hill The Chemical Safety Improvement Act aims to update the Toxic Substances Control Act, giving the EPA the ability to review every chemical currently in use.  Learn what this more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Safety Rules, Supply Chain

In The News: September 9, 2013

Supply Chain Energy Initiatives ‘Putting Pressure’ on Suppliers August, 30 Energy Manager Today Companies are being forced to reduce their footprint through legislation, shareholder, and consumer pressure.  Learn how this impacting suppliers here… Prop. 65 Talks Fail to Produce Toxic more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Safety Rules, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: August 5, 2013

CBP Publishes Final Rule to Refuse Importation or Conditionally Release Consumer Products and Industrial Equipment Non-compliant with Energy Conservation or Labeling standards July 24, Lexology The Consumer Product Safety Commission works closely with Customs and Border Patrol to ensure that more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Safety Rules, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In the News: July 1, 2013

Wal-Mart, Gap Close to Deal on Stronger Garment-Factory Safety Plan June 26, Washington Post Factory working conditions have been front and center in 2013. Some of the world’s largest retailers are coming close to an agreement to improve safety in more »

Posted in Children's Products, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability

In The News: June 24, 2013

Cradle to Cradle System and Product Quality: An interview with William McDonough June 18, Eco-Business Cradle to Cradle is a process for managing the total quality of a product and an engine for business innovation.  Read an interview with one of more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Product Liability, Product Standards, Supply Chain, Sustainability

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: April 22, 2013

  J&J says its Approach to Sustainability begins with the Consumer April 11, Cosmetics Design Europe.com Companies are constantly looking for innovative ways to do business in greener ways.  Read how Johnson & Johnson approaches the idea of doing business more »

Posted in Chemical Hazards, Global Developments, Innovation, Organizational Development, Risk Assessment, Supply Chain, Sustainability