More information and transparency would help companies understand where the products they need come from.
The chip manufacturing industry of the 21st century is the most significant industry, geopolitically speaking, as oil was in the 20th century.
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China is facing many economic obstacles, but Beijing remains optimistic about growth.
A fishing vessel is followed by flocks of seabirds in the Southern Ocean off the coast of the South Orkney Islands, north of the Antarctic Peninsula, on March 10, 2023.
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An Iran-aligned group has attacked ships in the Red Sea that it believes are heading to Israel, causing several companies to pause or divert shipments.
Image released by Houthi rebels apparently showing the hijacking of an Israeli-owned cargo ship near Yemen in the southern Red Sea, November 19, 2023.
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A US-led naval taskforce has deployed in the Red Sea and is considering strikes on rebel positions in Yemen.
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey, like other central bank heads, has been trying to see a way through a recent inflation crisis.
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The UK, eurozone and US inflation stories have diverged, which means each economy is now fighting a distinct battle with prices rises, which could require very different weapons.
Central America is a long way from Australia but a drought in the region is having an impact on the availability and price of some products.
A recent investigation into Lululemon casts doubt on the ability of Canada’s new Modern Slavery Act to tackle labour abuse.
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A new study suggests disclosure laws to prevent forced labour in the clothing industry are a form of window dressing designed to ease the conscience of consumers rather than protecting workers.
Canada has joined a growing list of nations that have introduced legislation to combat modern slavery in supply chains.
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If we have learned anything from the fight against modern slavery, it is that addressing the issue takes extensive time, resources and long-term commitments.
Martijn Boersma, University of Notre Dame Australia; Alice Payne, Queensland University of Technology e Erin O'Brien, Queensland University of Technology
Producer responsibility is increasingly being used to deal with the environmental costs of production. It can also be used to deal with social issues.
Companies are remaking their supply chains to rely less on China and the massive container ships steaming across the oceans.
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Companies around the world are rapidly reshoring factories, investing in new technologies and building their inventories – shifts that all mean higher costs for consumers.
A frequent sight during the pandemic.
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The bullwhip effect describes small changes in demand that become amplified as they move down the supply chain, resulting in shortages. The pandemic put that phenomenon on steroids.
The cost and speed of moving supplies around the world have gone up
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The Chinese government’s action in Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity, says a long awaited report from UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, German vice-chancellor Robert Habeck and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at a hydrogen energy deal signing ceremony on August 23, 2022 in Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Our analysis is the first commissioned by the Department of Defence on the specific threat of prolonged maritime supply-chain disruptions due to conflict in the South China and East China seas.
Algorithm can help farmers and governments make smart farming decisions.
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