How should CISOs approach supply chain cybersecurity? Rob Robinson at Telstra Purple discusses how CISOs should approach securing their business' supply chain. TechRadar · May 31, 2023
Canada aims to tackle rising food costs In order to mitigate the rising costs of food, Canada contemplates putting a "grocery code of conduct" into effect Salon · May 30, 2023
Corporations still have to perform China’s dance–but not if the music stops Of the companies in the S&P 500 that break down sales by geography, here are the one that are most dependent on China for their revenues. Fortune · May 30, 2023
G20 countries including India are fuelling modern slavery, says new report 50 million people are living in conditions of modern slavery — a 25% rise over the last five years, says a new report. According to it, the Group of 20 nations are contributing to this increase, as their trade operations and global supply chains allow for human rights abuses. The Hindu · May 30, 2023
The new Grocery Code of Conduct should benefit both Canadians and the food industry The cost of filling your grocery cart in Canada increased by 10.3 per cent in 2022 and is projected to increase by an additional five to seven per cent this year. The Conversation · May 29, 2023
Planning unit touts revamp of labour force The decoupling of global supply chains following trade conflicts between the US and China could benefit Thailand in the automotive, electrical appliances, and electronics industries. Bangkok Post · May 29, 2023
Thailand, 11 other Indo-Pacific nations vow to fortify supply chains Ministers from Thailand, the United States, Japan and 11 other Indo-Pacific nations agreed Saturday to strengthen supply chain resilience for critical items such as semiconductors and medicines to respond more promptly to emergencies. Bangkok Post · May 28, 2023
China, South Korea agree to strengthen talks on chip industry - Chinese commerce ministry China and South Korea have agreed to strengthen dialogue and cooperation on semiconductor industry supply chains, amid broader global concerns over chip supplies, sanctions and national security, China's commerce minister said. Reuters · May 27, 2023
Australia's biggest steelmaker Bluescope bolsters coal import capability at Port Kembla As supply from Illawarra mines declines, a $182-million upgrade to BlueScope's Port Kembla coal berths will allow the steelmaker to import coal from Queensland. ABC News · May 27, 2023
Consumers warned high price of fresh food here to stay Fresh food suppliers say the high cost of energy and labour and the impact of supply chain disruptions is keeping fresh produce prices high for consumers. The New Daily · May 26, 2023
5 ways supply chains can mitigate costs Supply chains can make simple changes to ensure that rising food costs will climb no further Salon · May 24, 2023
Price inflation: five ways stronger UK supply chains can help reduce rising food costs Annual price inflation has recently fallen below double digits, but food costs are still rising rapidly. Official UK figures show food prices rose by 19.1% in the year to April 2023. The Conversation · May 24, 2023
Clock is ticking for UK car making unless battery supply chain is urgently established, say experts A panel of automotive industry experts, including those with links to the North East, gave evidence to MPs this week Birmingham Post · May 24, 2023
Ford Says EV Battery Supply Unlikely To Affect Its Production Goals Ford execs said EV battery supply chain is not necessarily a constraint, but time is likely to be the real bottleneck. InsideEVs · May 23, 2023
Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023 Lisa Jarvis: How to solve America’s drug shortage problem Drug shortages in the US are forcing physicians and the public to scramble for access to vital medicines. While the problem isn’t new, the number of products in scarce supply is nearing an all-time high — and could get worse as generic drug makers pare back on the breadth of…
Salon · May 22, 2023 Farmers' profits still not growing The importance of building transparency within food supply chains
Tom’s Hardware · May 22, 2023 Over 300 Companies Want a Piece of the CHIPS Fund Hundreds of semiconductor supply chain participants want to get money from the U.S. CHIPS & Science Fund.
Birmingham Post · May 22, 2023 Logistics firm Wincanton sees profits hit amid ‘inflationary pressures’ The Wiltshire-based supply chain manager said its underlying financial results indicated ‘profitable growth and strategic progress’ despite ‘challenging’ wider economic conditions
The Independent UK · May 21, 2023 South Korean, German leaders agree to cooperate on supply chains, North Korea The leaders of South Korea and Germany have pledged more cooperation in building stable supply chains and addressing the challenges posed by nuclear-armed North Korea
Tribune News Service · May 20, 2023 Taiwan’s Tsai puts China, chip power center-stage in final year Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen said cross-strait security and reinforcing the island’s position in the global supply chain will be key priorities for her final year in office, as she lays a path for her deputy to succeed her.
The Conversation · May 19, 2023 Food prices are rising but farmers' profits are still small – here's why More than 60 food industry representatives came together at a recent Downing Street summit to discuss the UK food crisis. It was billed as an opportunity to brainstorm solutions to rising food prices, falling production and uncertainty over trade agreements with overseas partners.
Evening Standard · May 18, 2023 OPINION - The G7 in Hiroshima is about symbolism — and resilience If you shudder at the crippled supply chains, energy price shocks and geopolitical instability flowing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it has little on the global consequences of a Chinese attempt to take Taiwan by force.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 Japan's leader welcomes investment, exchanges to strengthen computer chip supply chain Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a meeting with computer chip makers has stressed that investment and international exchanges to strengthen the supply chain were welcome
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2023 ‘Investors want evidence’: how robust location data can add weight to firms’ environmental reporting When it comes to risk and reputation, ESG considerations are at the heart of many business decisions. But companies need accurate information from trustworthy sources
ABC News · May 16, 2023 How 'dark underbelly' and forced labour is helping to fuel Australia's love affair with cheap solar For millions of Australians, solar panels have been a ticket to cheap, clean power. But researchers and human rights activists warn there's a dark side to their supply and changes are needed.