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AMTEX 2024: North IndiaÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚Â¬ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚Â¢s Premier Metal Cutting and Machine Tools Exhibition

June 21, 2024

India, Manufacturing and Engineering, News

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New Delhi, India Ã‚Â ÃƒÂ¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚Â¬” AMTEX (Asian Machine Tool Exhibition), one of India’s most significant events in the metal cutting and machine tools industry, is set to take place at Pragati Maidan, Delhi, from July 26 to 29, 2024. Since its inception in 2001, AMTEX has been a cornerstone event for industry professionals, offering a unique […]

Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2024: Fostering Innovation and Collaboration

June 20, 2024

Ireland, Manufacturing and Supply Chain, News

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Belfast, Northern Ireland – Ã‚Â The 2024 Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is set to take place at the TEC Belfast on Ã‚Â September 12th. This event will gather industry leaders, academic experts, and government agencies to engage in a day of insightful keynotes and dynamic debates, focusing on the future of manufacturing […]

Viet Nam International Logistics Exhibition 2024: A Global Platform for Industry Innovation and Collaboration

June 20, 2024

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – Ã‚Â The Vietnam Logistics Business Association (VLA) and VINEXAD Company, in conjunction with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, proudly announce the 2nd Viet Nam International Logistics Exhibition (VILOG 2024). Scheduled to take place from August 1st to 3rd, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), VILOG 2024 […]

Future-Proofing ISIC: Adapting to AI and Emerging Industries

June 16, 2024

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Future-Proofing ISIC: Adapting to AI and Emerging Industries

Economic classification systems are, by nature, a step behind the frontiers of innovation. The International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC) system has served the world well—providing a backbone for economic statistics, policy analysis, and international comparisons. Yet, as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and entirely new business models blur the lines between sectors, the challenge is clear: […]

US Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act (2022) – Animal Product Supply Chains

June 13, 2024

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US Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act (2022) – Animal Product Supply Chains

The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, effective since November 2022, marks a significant step in federal efforts to combat severe animal mistreatment in the United States. Although originally focused on criminalizing acts such as crushing, burning, drowning, suffocating, or impaling animals, the law has helped shape a broader supply-chain transparency culture in industries […]

Driving the Future: The 42nd Southern African Transport Conference Tackles Industry Evolution

June 6, 2024

Africa, News, Transport and Logistics

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Pretoria, South Africa ÃƒÂ¢ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¡Ã‚Â¬” The 42nd annual Southern African Transport Conference and Exhibition is slated for 8-11 July 2024 at the CSIR International Convention Centre (ICC) in Pretoria. This year’s theme, “Upskilling and Reskilling the Transport Industry for Current and Future Challenges,” aims to highlight the critical need for innovation and collaboration within the sector. […]

Infrastructure Africa Unveils Projects Dealroom to Boost Continental Development

June 5, 2024

Africa, Infrastructure Development, News

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Infrastructure Africa, the leading business event dedicated to infrastructure development on the continent, has unveiled the Projects Dealroom. This innovative platform is designed to accelerate investment in African infrastructure projects, meeting the continent’s urgent socio-economic needs. The Projects Dealroom serves as a dynamic marketplace for project developers, investors, financiers, and other key stakeholders to […]

ISIC Codes as a Tool for Monitoring Post-Brexit Supply Chain Adjustments

June 5, 2024

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ISIC Codes as a Tool for Monitoring Post-Brexit Supply Chain Adjustments

The aftermath of Brexit has produced few certainties and a great many questions, not least for those charged with tracking the movement of goods and services between the UK and the European Union. For analysts, policymakers, and supply chain professionals, the challenge is to move from broad narratives—“disruption,” “realignment,” “new corridors”—to concrete evidence. One of […]

EU Textiles Strategy (2022) – Enhancing Fabric Traceability in Supply Chains

May 30, 2024

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EU Textiles Strategy (2022) – Enhancing Fabric Traceability in Supply Chains

The European Union’s 2022 Textiles Strategy represents a landmark effort to create a circular, sustainable, and fully transparent textiles industry. A core feature of this strategy is the requirement for manufacturers, brands, and retailers to disclose the origins of textile fibers and provide detailed information on chemicals used during production. This regulatory shift responds to […]

India Fastener Show 2024: Spotlighting Innovations in Fastener Technology

May 24, 2024

India, Manufacturing, News

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Pune, India – Ã‚Â The highly anticipated India Fastener Show 2024 is set to take place from Ã‚Â October 17-19 Ã‚Â in Pune, Maharashtra, a key manufacturing hub in the region. This premier event is poised to be a central gathering for industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in the fastener and fastening technology sectors. With over 150 […]

Australia’s National Plastics Plan (2023) – Supply Chain Reporting Requirements

May 16, 2024

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Australia’s National Plastics Plan (2023) – Supply Chain Reporting Requirements

Australia’s National Plastics Plan, released in November 2023, marks a significant regulatory advance in the country’s efforts to reduce plastic waste and promote circular economy practices. At its core, the Plan imposes mandatory upstream reporting requirements on producers, importers, and users of plastic packaging materials. The goal is to create full transparency across the plastics […]

Using ISIC to Quantify the Growth of Gig Economy Platforms

May 10, 2024

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Using ISIC to Quantify the Growth of Gig Economy Platforms

The rise of the gig economy has challenged economists and policymakers alike. Its energy is unmistakable, but its contours remain stubbornly hard to define. Ride-hailing apps and digital freelance platforms now shape the livelihoods of millions, but how many? In which sectors? And how are incomes distributed across these new arrangements? These are not idle […]

US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Climate Rule (2023) & Contractor Supply Chains

May 2, 2024

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US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Climate Rule (2023) & Contractor Supply Chains

The US Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Climate Rule, finalized in September 2023, represents a landmark development in the federal government’s efforts to integrate climate risk and sustainability into its procurement practices. The rule mandates that major federal contractors—defined as entities with more than $50 million in annual federal obligations—disclose their Scope 1, 2, and 3 […]

EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (2021) – Early Audit Findings (2022–2023)

April 18, 2024

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EU Conflict Minerals Regulation (2021) – Early Audit Findings (2022–2023)

The EU Conflict Minerals Regulation, which came into full effect on January 1, 2021, marked a critical step in the European Union’s efforts to prevent the financing of armed groups through the trade of tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (commonly referred to as 3TG minerals). The regulation imposes mandatory due diligence obligations on EU importers […]

ISIC Codes in Disaster-Risk Financing: Sectoral Exposures

April 15, 2024

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ISIC Codes in Disaster-Risk Financing: Sectoral Exposures

Natural disasters strike with force, but their economic effects unfold in ways that are anything but random. For those tasked with disaster-risk financing—whether in government, insurance, or international agencies—the challenge is to anticipate where losses will fall, how fiscal liabilities will accumulate, and what kind of targeted support will be needed when crisis hits. This […]

Environmental Regulation and ISIC: Tracking High-Pollution Industries

April 12, 2024

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Environmental Regulation and ISIC: Tracking High-Pollution Industries

Environmental regulation is rarely straightforward. While the public often imagines pollution control as a matter of setting limits and issuing fines, those closer to the process know it is fundamentally a challenge of information—of knowing who is responsible, how much they emit, and what actions are most likely to produce meaningful improvements. In this context, […]

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