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Federal government presents bill to address supply chain and inflation troubles

Canadian Manufacturing

As supply chain disruptions continue to add to the rising cost of living, Federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra hopes to help fix the problem with new legislation, but said improvements will take time. 17 to improve Canada’s supply chain and to make the transportation system safer, more efficient and more reliable.

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About. Supply Chain Integrity

Foley

Both enforcement agencies and consumers increasingly are focused on manufacturers’ supply chains. Just as importantly, manufacturers will face tangible reputational risks if forced-labor issues are exposed in their supply chains. Human rights enforcement frameworks increasingly have real teeth. Cosmetics, Inc.

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Lockheed Martin intensifies global supply chain with Ronson Gears agreement

AU Manufacturing

Lockheed Martin has expanded its footprint in Australia by signing a long-term agreement with Melbourne-based Ronson Gears under its Global Supply Chain (GSC) Program. The post Lockheed Martin intensifies global supply chain with Ronson Gears agreement appeared first on Australian Manufacturing.

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Best performing half year for new van market since 2019

SMMT

New light commercial vehicle market records best first half year since 2019, up 17.7% as supply chain shortages ease. to 34,630 units in the best June since 2019, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand for the latest vans rises by 31.0%

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Shipping ports feeling the affects of supply chain delays across Canada

Canadian Manufacturing

The pandemic sent shockwaves through the global supply chain and the backlogs are mounting even as freight volumes fall in North America this year. The delays stem from several choke points along the chain, including backed-up warehouses, staff shortages and rail capacity. Meanwhile cargo vessels sat at anchor for 9.6

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Five key trends shaping the supply chain in 2019

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

2018 was a turbulent year for most industries - logistics and supply chain was no exception. With Brexit, stockpiling, supply chain problems for big brands, and big name retailers closing stores left, right and centre, the next year is undoubtedly going to be as eventful, if not more so. By Charlie Pool, CEO, Stowga.

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Best first quarter for CV production since 2008 despite March drop

SMMT

on pre-pandemic 2019 volumes, with demand driven by overseas orders. The performance reflects market normalisation as manufacturers have worked hard to meet strong pent up pandemic-related demand, as well as some temporary supply chain shortages and the early Easter bank holiday reducing working days in the month compared with 2023.