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GSC April Newsletter is Now Available
See the latest news in sustainable and socially responsible global sourcing practice: GSC April 2012 Newsletter
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Are You a Better Person Today Than You Were Yesterday?
By Shobha Srinivas
Shobha Srinivas, CAO Cerebra LPO, India Ltd.
Advice on how to achieve work life balance as we work in an increasingly competitive work environment from the CEO of Cerebra LPO India Ltd.
How many of us try to improve our skills and try to become a better person than we were yesterday?
Many of us are caught in the ‘rat race’ of life, trying to work long hours and make as much money as possible for a ‘safe future’, ‘good life style’ and ‘better prospects’. In running this race of life, we fail to see who and what we have left behind. We fail to see if what we are trying to do has any meaning at all and in working today for our future, are we sacrificing our present? We fail to see the small things that give us so much happiness! We fail to see what we are eating and check how healthy we are.
We envy a happy person and wonder how that person can be so HAPPY! What we fail to understand is how simple his or her life style is. (more…)
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SAVE THE DATE: GSC 3S Awards moved to October 25, 2012
SAVE THE DATE2012 GSC 3S Awards- Sourcing that EMPOWERS
Thursday, October 25th, 2012.
United Nations, New York, NY.
Submit your applications now.
Deadline for applications : August 1, 2012. 5 pm EST.
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Panjiva and The Global Sourcing Council Study Finds Economic Optimism among Suppliers and Buyers
The State of Global Trade in 2012 report reveals sourcing will shift beyond China to manage rising costs
New York, April 2, 2012– Global trade intelligence leader Panjiva and The Global Sourcing Council, a non-profit organization that fosters dialog on critical issues in global sourcing and supply chain management, today unveiled a joint report, The State of Global Trade in 2012, which highlights key concerns, challenges and opportunities facing those engaged in global trade. Based on a survey of buyers and suppliers worldwide, the report found that half of global trade professionals are optimistic about the global economy in 2012 and nearly three quarters plan to spend at or above 2011 levels. (more…)
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Transboundary Sourcing Webinar
On April 12, David Kinnear, Chair of the GSC will be a speaker at the Transboundary Sourcing Webinar, on Responsible Sourcing: Social Impact with Economic Value. The time will be 9AM to 10:30AM PST and registration information will be updated shortly.
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Moderator: Kevin Parikh
Panelists: Sarah Troup of the Rockefeller Foundation, Rita Soni of Nasscom Foundation, Dhiraj Dolwani of B2R, Antony Alex of Pangea3, David Kinnear of The Global Sourcing Council (more…)
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The 2012 Czech IT & Investor Conference & Networking Reception “Partnering in Innovation”
This event is scheduled for April 18 at the Bohemian National Hall, 321 East 73rd Street, New York. See the details in the Flyer – Czech IT Conference
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Smart City Symposium
The Smart City Symposium – building sustainable cities of the future will be held at Fordham University on May 11. Below is a link to event. It is free but registration is recommended because space limited.
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The GSC March Newsletter is Now Available
Read the latest information related to sustainable and socially responsible sourcing here: March 2012 Newsletter
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Nominate organizations for the 2012 GSC 3S Award
Mike Simms, 2012 GSC 3S Awards Advisory Council
“By promoting the 3S Awards amongst the global sourcing sector, businesses and organizations are held to the highest standards of ethical, sustainable and socially responsible sourcing best practices. The Advisory Council plays a critical role in helping to shape the future of global business practices. Microsoft is proud to provide its expertise and guidance to the 3S Awards initiative.”
Mike Simms
General Manager and Chief Outsourcing Officer, Microsoft Corp.
2012 GSC 3S Awards Advisory Council
Visit our website and learn more about our 2012 Award applicants.
Global Connection
Global Connection serves as a business platform that positions luxury products made with traditional art forms, by companies owned by indigenous people.
Forgotten
Forgotten was founded with the mission of producing apparel that empowers and transforms the lives of those who make it.
SoleRebels
Hailed as Africa’s Nike , soleRebels was founded in 2005 to bring jobs and sustainable and self directed prosperity to the community in Addis Ababa Ethiopia (more…)
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GSC Chairman David Kinnear Listed as Outsourcing Institute Top 10 Power Broker in New York
GSC Chairman & Sr. Outsourcing Adviser David Kinnear makes Top 10 list of power brokers in prestigious rankings by The Outsourcing Institute
David Kinnear, Chair of the GSC
We know David Kinnear as the founder & Chairman of The Global Sourcing Council and a partner in GSSOCX. He sits on the Global Advisory Board of BRICS Connect. But as with many other members, David also has an important role in the outsourcing industry.
Known for his ability to spot early trends and drive groundswell in the industry, we are honored that David Kinnear, Cerebra LPO COO was today announced a Top 10 Power Networker by the Outsourcing Institute. Accredited for his critical role as a marketplace catalyst behind the scenes, Kinnear joins a list of New York’s power brokers who have helped build the industry in the Big Apple and much further afield. (more…)
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