This article will guide you on the steps and precautions that should be taken when sourcing from China. This is Part III of a 101 series that has been culled by a certified sourcing agent in China – Matchsourcing. China is among the leading countries with a supply of high-quality products. Products from China are …
This article will guide you on the steps and precautions that should be taken when sourcing from China. This is Part III of a 101 series that has been culled by a certified sourcing agent in China – Matchsourcing. China is among the leading countries with a supply of high-quality products. Products from China are …
This article will guide you on the steps and precautions that should be taken when sourcing from China. This is Part II of a 101 series that has been culled by a certified sourcing agent in China – Matchsourcing. The Chinese manufacturers are able to produce massive goods because they have cheap manual labor, a …
This article will guide you on the steps and precautions that should be taken when sourcing from China. This is Part I of a 101 series that has been culled by a certified sourcing agent in China – Matchsourcing. China is known to be the largest exporting nation. Chinese products are everywhere, you cannot miss …
The EUDR sets mandatory due diligence rules for companies which want to place certain commodities on the EU market with the intention to ensure that only deforestation-free and legal products are allowed on the EU market. The regulation targets seven key commodities: wood, coffee, cocoa, cattle, soy, rubber and palm oil, as well as derived …
The Europe-wide Digital Transformation of Heineken strategic sourcing and procurement of materials has been a significant factor in achieving its sustainability goals. Heineken’s target as far as sourcing is concerned is to be using 100% sustainable barley and hops by 2030. This was a key aspect of Heineken’s overall carbon reduction targets, impacting everything from …
On 29 June 2023, the European Union’s new regulation to curb the EU market’s impact on global deforestation and forest degradation (the “EU Deforestation Regulation” or “EUDR”) came into force. The EU’s new Deforestation Regulation requires companies trading in cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and wood, as well as products derived from these …
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The positive influence of green shipping corridors on innovation in the supply chain industry is diverse; affecting various aspects such as technological development, operational practices, policy making, and business models. The Green Corridors initiatives The concept of “green corridors” in shipping represents a focused effort to reduce the environmental impact of maritime transport. These corridors …
Green Shipping Corridors open new horizons to drive innovation beyond renewable energy. Read More »
Billions of tons of cargo are transported around the world each year. In addition to huge financial profits, this cargo also brings with it a scary amount of greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, MIT estimates that as much as 11% of all global carbon emissions are directly related to the logistics and shipping industry. And …
A set of complex business decisions are being made by executives to optimize operations globally, in the bid to reinforce a new way of thinking called supply chain shift in the aftermath of the pandemic. The unending list of disruptions, accelerated as cost pressures, policy incentives and new ways of thinking recently converged, to influence …
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