In the News: March 10, 2014

How Fitbit, like Tylenol before it, Handled a Recall the Right Way
March 3, Entrepreneur
Product recalls are part of doing business in today’s regulated markets.  Read what happens when you get out in front of the recall and when you wait to react to a report…

Wal-Mart tells Suppliers no more Harmful Chemicals in Products
February 27, San Jose Mercury News
Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer recently notified it’s suppliers that it must remove toxic chemicals from certain products.  Read the details on the new initiative and what products may be impacted.

Why Product Standards?
February 22, Star Local Media
Standards are guidelines that establish a uniform model for quality and safety in products. Read one view on why standards are so important and how they can impact your manufacturing process…

Simplify Compliance, Maximize Profitability and Protect your Brand with an Integrated Value Chain
March 4, Consumer Goods Technology
The quality of a company’s product is directly linked to their brand and image.  As a result, companies must be able to identify problems quickly in their supply chain and elsewhere in the manufacturing process.  Read a technology that can help you identify issues anywhere along the product life cycle…

Australian Focus on Mandatory Safety Standards
March 1, Mondaq
A recent court case in Australia has served as a reminder of the importance of complying with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL). Read about the product safety requirements under the ACL and how the recent case has served as a reminder that companies must comply with the Australian law…

The Challenges of Having ‘Green’ Supply Chain Management
March 6, Supply Chain Brain
A green supply chain can be a good business decision, but can also present management with some challenges to the bottom line.  Read about green supply chain management and how you can bring it to your company…

 

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