In the News: July 8, 2013

Uganda: UNBS Won’t Back Down On Consumer Health, Safety
July 4, All Africa
Uganda has a population of 35 million, and the Uganda National Bureau of Standards is responsible for making sure that imported products are safe for their citizens.  Read about the policies that Uganda has in place to ensure bad products are not getting in the country…

Product Recall and Traceability
June 24, Food Safety Magazine
There are approximately 48 million cases of foodborne illness every year, causing a rise of food related recalls.  See recent recall statistics, and steps you can take to be sure you are ready for a food recall…

Supply Chain Talent is the Missing Link in the Race for Supply Chain 2020
July 3, Supply Chain Brain
There is a talent shortage for careers in the global supply chain; even in countries with unemployment rates reaching 30%.  Read about the Supply Chain Insights Survey, which tries to understand the supply chain talent phenomenon…

BASF Presents Plastic Additives – Product Range for Sensitive Applications
July 4, PR Zoom
Regulations covering product safety and ecological standards are on the rise globally.  See some of the products and testing methods one company is using to help companies comply…

Blog: The Best Tools for using Healthier Materials in your Products
March 26, Green Biz
Consumers are beginning to demand transparency of what chemicals are used in the products they purchase.  Here are some tools to help you understand what is in your product, and how it may impact your customers…

Corporate Practices, Customers, Products: How SAP fosters the sustainability of each
July 4, EMS Now
SAP uses a three legged stool approach to sustainability.  Read how this approach applies to consumer products, and how the tools can help your company…

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