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 sustainably…

Lululemon Stretches to Protect Its Brand
April 16, Forbes
The recent recall of yoga pants is only one of the problems the apparel company is facing.  Lululemon is trying to protect their logo and their brand from imitation products. Read 5 lessons you can learn from Lululemon….

Supply Chain Risk Leadership Council Launches Tool to Protect Businesses from Emerging Global Risks
April 18, Manufacturing and Logistics IT
The Supply Chain Leadership Council has released their first emerging risks report and their accompanying risk analysis tool.  Read about the Supply Chain Risk Maturity Model and how it might help protect your company…

Flame Retardants, Found in many Consumer Products, Ignite Health Concerns
April 17, Bangor Daily News
Flame retardants, used in many consumer products to help meet flammability standards, are showing up as bi-products in the environment.  Recent studies question whether flame retardants’ benefits outweigh the environmental costs….

Twelve Ways to Build Trust in the ICT Global Supply Chain
April 18, Brookings Institution
Explore the operational threats and technological vulnerabilities your company could face. Read recommendations to identify best practices, standards, and third-party assessments for supply chain assurance…

Fujitsu Launches Information Service for Chemical Substances Regulations
April 17, Fujitsu
Countries around the world are tightening regulations on chemical substances, and their use by manufacturers of electrical goods, electronics, and other products. Fujitsu has announced a service to properly manage information on chemical substances so that the products they offer and the information they disclose are in compliance with regulations…

Ernst & Young Insight: Balancing risk — are your bases covered?
April 18, Financialpost.com
Putting risk management systems in place can help you manage strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks.  Understand these risks, and be proactive to help protect your company…

 

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