In the News: May 20, 2013

Nordstrom Reviews Records on Factory Safety
May 14, Seattle Times
With the recent factory disaster in Bangladesh, manufacturers and retailers are taking a hard look at their production strategies there.  Read how one popular retailer is responding to problems in Bangladesh…

What Companies must do to Recover from a Product Recall
May 10, Reliable Plant
Product recalls can cause great harm to a company’s brand if they are not handled correctly.  Click on the link for action items your company can take to actually turn a recall into a brand advantage…

Wal-Mart’s Sustainability Plans Coming to Fruition
April 30, Arkansas Business
In 2009, Wal-Mart released their sustainability index with the goal of creating transparency for their consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.  The company is getting ready to release data on product sustainability in the next 12 months…

The Changing World of Food Traceability
May 6, Food Safety News
Food chain traceability is a complex worldwide issue that requires consistent standards and adequate technology.  Read about the Institute of Food Technologists recommendations to the FDA concerning food traceability under the new Food Safety Modernization Act…

Better Safety in Bangladesh Could Raise Clothing Prices by About 25 Cents
May 10, The Atlantic
There is little disagreement that factory safety in Bangladesh is a growing concern among retailers and manufacturers.  One group argues that an overhaul of the system should cause minimal price increases on clothing…

Kids Chemical Injuries down, but may Rise in Summer
May 7, Reuters
A recently released study shows an overall decline in children’s injuries related to chemicals over the last decade.  However, these injuries tend to rise over the summer.  Ready why…

 

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