Supply Chains

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Sciences & Technology

Government needs to plan for resilient food systems in Australia

With increasing shocks to our food supply, we need clear government accountability to ensure the right to adequate food

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Business & Economics

The role you play in modern slavery in Australia

There are more than 40,000 people living and working in conditions considered modern slavery in Australia – but do Australian consumers care?

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Business & Economics

The cascading crisis of global food supply chains

The world is experiencing a food crisis linked to war and climate change – but there are some possible solutions to soften the blow

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Environment

Australia’s new government must tackle food insecurity

Australia needs to boost its capacity to weather shocks to our food security. And that’s why we need a Minister for Food

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Business & Economics

Australia’s risky food supply chains

Australia can’t rely on industry and charities to feed people during disasters - government must lead in food security

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Business & Economics

Encouraging responsible sourcing in our supply chains

We may all want our products to be sourced responsibly but mathematical modelling suggests firms need low-cost ways to signal their credentials, and more of us taking notice

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Business & Economics

COVID-19’s ongoing supply chain chaos

As we head into the holidays, COVID-19’s disruption to our supply chains has created shortages, backlogs and global delays – but are we over the worst of it?

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Business & Economics

Keeping supply chains ethical and sustainable amid COVID-19

The pandemic has put global supply chains under stress and we need to be watchful that ethics and sustainability don’t fall by the wayside

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Business & Economics

Supply chain challenges ahead for the COVID-19 vaccine

The novelty and urgency of the COVID-19 vaccine presents significant supply chain challenges. Government and private sector collaboration will be key to sharing the risks and opportunities

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Business & Economics

More transparency needed in PPE supply chains

COVID-19 has exposed a shortage of manufacturing capacity in personal protective equipment, but the larger problem is a lack of transparency over supplies and supply chains

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