In The News: July 29, 2013

3 Ways to Manage a Global Supply Chain
July 22, Forbes
Taking a business to the global level requires many changes internally and externally.  Don’t forget about the supply chain; these recommendations will help you with a smooth transition…

Blog:  Stay Informed on Product Recalls
July 20, Roanoke Times
Avoiding a product recall is on every product safety manager’s mind.  Read one consumer’s advice to their fellow consumers on what they should do to stay informed about product recalls…

Bosch Emphasizes Packaging Role in Food Safety
July 23, Food Production Daily
Bosch says that an area often overlooked when thinking about food safety is food packaging.  Read how food packaging can keep you compliant with new food safety rules while keeping production robust…

Dentons Attorney to Present Product Safety Segment at SLU
July 25, Madison County Record
Product Safety Education can provide product safety managers with some practical tools that will help them perform their jobs in an ever changing environment.  Read an instructor profile and subject matter of an upcoming course…

With No Safety Oversight, Six Flags will Investigate Coaster Death Itself
July 22, NBC News
The recent roller coaster accident at a theme park in Texas has put theme park safety on the front page of many newspapers.  Who has oversight of theme parks?  The answer might surprise you…

Polaris Receives Verdict in 2010 Lawsuit Involving Discontinued Marine Products Division
July 25, Reuters
Foreseeable use is an issue with many products out in the market place, and companies have reason to be concerned how their customers are using their products.  Here is an example where the company argues that a product was not used as intended…

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