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Webinar: Managing Risks, An Interactive Review

Oxford College of Procurement and Supply

Watch our latest Procurement on Demand webinar that provides an interactive review on how to assess risks and ways we might respond within an open and interactive forum. About the Trainer Fiona leads CIPS learning and education including relationships with Universities and Study Centres across the globe.

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“Recyclable” – It’s a Good Thing, Right?

The Softly Spark

We understand the challenges that sustainability professionals, brands, and retailers face in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of their green marketing assertions. Municipal recycling facilities (MRFs) often reject LDPE plastic bags due to their propensity to clog machinery, endanger workers, and lack of demand in international markets.

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“Recyclable” – It’s a Good Thing, Right?

The Softly Spark

We understand the challenges that sustainability professionals, brands, and retailers face in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of their green marketing assertions. Municipal recycling facilities (MRFs) often reject LDPE plastic bags due to their propensity to clog machinery, endanger workers, and lack of demand in international markets.

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Stay Ahead Of the EU Green Marketing Laws and Protect Your Brand

The Softly Spark

As regulators, watchdog groups, and consumers increasingly demand authenticity, legal scrutiny has intensified. This presents not only legal risks but also endangering the reputation of the brand and the retailer. Softly helps brands and retailers proactively steer clear of litigation and safeguard their reputation.

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Master Your Business Classification with the Ultimate Guide to NAICS Code

Select GCR

For instance, Manufacturing is grouped within a range of 2-digit codes (31-33), as are Retail Trade (44-45), and Transportation and Warehousing (48-49). The NAICS classification is based on grouping industries by similar production processes, in contrast to the SIC system that grouped industries by similar demand or production similarity.

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Marketing Your Products as Environmentally Friendly Could be Risky

The Softly Spark

Consumers are demanding more sustainable products, and businesses that make environmentally friendly products want to advertise their good works to their customers. Utilize Certifications: Obtain credible third-party certifications and demand proper documentation and verification from all suppliers.

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Digital Constituent Services: 3 Mistakes to Avoid

GovLoop

Government services have lagged behind retail, but constituent expectations haven’t. Incorporate [constituent experience] into your idea/demand management process,” said Grover. Increased focus on constituent experience is pushing agencies to expand and redesign their digital services.

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