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May 1, 2008

'Be Prepared' Is Motto that All Companies Should Follow When It Comes To Recalls

Companies need a rigorous, multi-pronged approach to prevent faulty products from ever reaching the market, and careful plans for efficiently executing a recall should one become necessary.

By Jean V. Murphy
Global Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies, May 2008

Last summer's spate of headline-making product recalls was a frightening reminder to many companies of the quality and safety risks lurking in global supply chains. the loss of visibility and control that often occurs when sourcing and manufacturing move offshore is one major contributor to risk. But there also are factors closer to home, where competitive pressures for a constant flow of new, low-priced products can easily lead to design flaws.   Read more...

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