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Steps to reduce risk of child labour in garment supply chains
2018-11-19 12:43:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
The prevalence of child labour in garment factories in Asia is an uncomfortable truth for many brands and retailers. But the Fair Wear Foundation (FWF) believes part of the solution is to ramp up discussions on why it happens, how to avoid it, and what to do when child workers are found.
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How regional supply chains are shaping world textile and apparel trade
2018-11-15 10:52:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Textiles and apparel are, without a doubt, global industries. However, analysis by Dr Sheng Lu, associate professor in the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware, based on the re:source by just-style sourcing tool and data from UN Comtrade, suggests world textile and apparel trade is also becoming more regional.
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JasonCS EndtoEnd Instrument Chains Performance Engineer
2018-11-13 17:29:33| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 287 You will have the opportunity to support in the overall system aspects for endtoend instrument chains, i.e. involving the space segment platform and instruments as well as the ground segment. You will provide support in the area of system and mission performance engineering and onground instrument data processing engineering. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Followingup performance requirements, allocation and budgeting performed by space segment and instrument providers Following up the definition and development of the onground instrument data processing specifications e.g. algorithms and product formats Following up the development of the onground instrument data processing systems, test tools and test data Followingup and reviewing definition of approach for modelling of system performances, space segment andor instrument providers review of adequacy of related performance modelling tools Contributing to the preparation and analysis of the system performance budgets, collecting input from space segment, instruments and ground processing segment reporting any noncompliances and following up resolution Contributing to the consolidation and maintenance of the system requirements, including tracing to space segment, instrument andor ground segment requirements and tracking of the status of compliance reporting any noncompliances and follow up resolution Contributing to the consolidation of the verification approach for system performance requirements and contributing to the maintenance of the related verification matrix Contributing to the assessment of the ground data processing algorithms and CalVal algorithms developed as part of the JasonCS ground segment and confirm that they allow meeting the System Performance Requirements reporting any noncompliance and follow up resolution Contributing to the validation of products and ground data processing algorithms Following up the verification, integration and acceptance of the onground instrument data processing elements Contributing to regular reviews of System, Space Segment, Instrument and Ground Segment documentation Participate in formal reviews and technical meetings at System, Space Segment, Instrument and Ground Segment level Providing input for support preparation of documentation for System and Ground Segment level reviews. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a University degree in the domain of engineering, science, or equivalent You have at least 3 years of combined experience in the field of engineering of space andor ground systems, in the area of Earth observation from space in the field of endtoend mission performance analysis, budgeting and verification for spaceborne observing systems You have a good knowledge of relevant spaceborne observation instruments JasonCS satellites will embark a radar altimeter, a microwave radiometer, a GNSS receiver and a radiooccultation instrument. You have a good knowledge of ground data processing algorithms and ground processing environment. The following skills would be highly desirable You have experience in verifying onground instrument data processing systems You have experience in development of test data sets and processor prototypes You have experience in specification of operational products for earth observation missions. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 03122018. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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HP Inc., IKEA Join Ocean-bound Plastics Supply Chains Initiative
2018-10-22 15:59:00| Waste Age
HP announces a major ocean-bound plastics sourcing milestone; IKEA advances its 2020 no single-use plastic products commitment.
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Dutch investors push for living wage in garment supply chains
2018-10-17 12:31:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Eight Dutch financial institutions managing assets worth a combined EUR725bn (US$836) have launched a coalition to campaign for fairer wages in the garment industry.
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