In the News: December 16, 2013

These Companies Want More Government Regulation
December 11, Huffington Post
A group of companies has joined together for an unlikely purpose-to lobby for more government regulation.  Read about the industries and the law they want changed…

Component Manufacturer Addresses Safety and Sustainability Issues
December 10, Process and Control Today
Within particular industries in Europe, some testing and certification programs are considered red tape.  Read about the programs and what one company is trying to do to change industry perception…

3-D printing Creates Product Liability Issues, Scholar says
December 13, Pys.org
3-D printing is the process of creating elaborate objects from images on a computer screen.  With the new technology come questions about product liability.  Read about technology and some of the issues it raises…

Senator Calls On Fed to Ban Phthalates in All Children’s Products
December 12, Vending Times
CPSIA addressed Phthalates in children’s products, but one Senator says it doesn’t go far enough.  Read about a new bill that would ban Phthalates in children’s products…

Blog: Survey Reveals a Surge in Corporate Sustainability Reporting
December 11, Greenbiz.com
For 20 years, KPMG has been tracking corporate sustainability reports.  Today, 93% of the largest 25o companies in the world release these reports.  Read about what companies are releasing and the trends in sustainability…

Supply Chain Management: The ‘Blind Faith’ of Global Buyers
December 2, The Manufacturer
The supply chain operates on a global scale presenting challenges to buyers and sourcing agents.  Read what those challenges are and how to mitigate your risk…

 

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