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Coffee roaster Kua gets ready for exciting new opportunities using Unleashed

Unleashed

The answer lies in implementing cloud-based inventory management software. We source speciality coffee from Mount Elgon in Uganda, making sure our farmers and their families are paid a fair wage. With dedicated inventory management software, Kua became more efficient and could scale for growth. Ready for when opportunity knocks.

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If You Can’t Stand the Fire, then Tame It: Chef José Andrés and Supply Chain Management

Elementum

However, it’s his humanitarian efforts that can teach us a lot about supply chain management. A Source of Inspiration In the constant chaos that is supply chains these days, it’s often difficult to find good news. If you’re like me, then some good news – supply chain or not – is always welcome.

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The Circular Supply Chain Explained + 13 Realistic Strategies

Unleashed

With material costs rising and the drive towards sustainable practices in full swing, the circular supply chain has become an attractive way for manufacturers and sellers to manage their supply chains in a more environmentally friendly way – and save costs in the long term. What is a circular supply chain?

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See How Vivienne Westwood, Karen Walker, Mimco and sass & bide support artisans in East AFrica: introducing Ethical Fashion Initiative + Sourcemap

Sourcemap

We're proud to have been selected by the Ethical Fashion Initiative (Motto: Not Charity - Just Work) as the software for RISEmap: an online traceability platform highlighting the brands who support artisans in Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia through their supply chains.

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Ability to Adapt

BlueYonder

I couldn’t believe my luck, but he was that kind of manager, removing obstacles so that I could focus on selling more software and achieve my targets. SM: My husband and I sponsor two children in Uganda through the Seeds for Development charity. The post Ability to Adapt appeared first on Supply Chain Nation Blog.

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S.E.C. Approval of Conflict Minerals Rules: a landmark in supply chain disclosure requirements

EcoVadis

Countries covered by the new rules in addition to the DRC include South Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Angola, the Republic of the Congo and the Central African Republic. Last but not least the final rule exempts any conflict minerals that are “outside the supply chain” prior to January 31, 2013.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. furthermore, because the continuing growth in outsourcing is making global businesses ever-more susceptible to disruptions, supply chain risk management software is also on the rise. By Martijn Lofvers. >>Please Tajikistan.