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Gary Barraco

There’s Money in the Material: Managing the Cost of Material Commitment

To be a leader in customer service and maintain the competitive edge, companies need give up…

Forced Labor: Passé or Probable?

Ask any social compliance or corporate governance executive about forced or slave labor and the response is…

Op-Ed: Will We See True Reform From TSCA?

On Wednesday, President Obama signed the biggest chemical safety legislation since the Toxic Substances…

For the EU Market, Retailers Need to Plan Ahead for Trade Regulations

The retail fashion industry is a fast-paced business with ever-changing consumer trends, emerging innovative…

Op-Ed: Heightened Supply Chain Security in the Shadow of Risk

Just this week, the bombings of two shipping and transportation hubs in Brussels are evidence that securing…

Revisiting Supplier Relationship Management to Boost Real Value in the Supply Chain

Ultimately, a manufacturer’s suppliers are its most valuable asset, and the ways in which supplier…

Op-Ed: Evolution of the Supply Chain Solution: Global Trade Management in 2016

Supply chains, and the tools for managing them, have evolved over at least the last 100 years. Following the…

How to Develop a Strong Cargo Security Program

Long, complex global supply chains – stretching across geographies and involving many players – represent a…

Using a Holistic Approach to Address Global Supplier Risks

The longer the supply chain—with more levels of suppliers, disparate geographies and other middle men—the…

Does Your 2015 Plan (and Budget) Include Risk Management?

Everybody is talking about "managing risk" and "gaining visibility" in order to prevent risk, but only the…