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The GSC is a non-profit organization for people and organizations with an interest in the social and economic effects of sourcing. Sourcing encompasses all forms outsourcing (domestic and off shore), near and far.  Stakeholders in the global sourcing arena include countries and their trade representatives (North, Central and South America, Europe, Asia and Africa), clients of sourcing, providers of sourcing, and academic researchers. All are welcome to join the GSC to participate in an open forum on the effects and implications of sourcing relationships around the globe.
This website is provided to support credit card transactions for your payment of membership dues and event fees. The main content website for The Global Sourcing Council can be found at: http://www.gscouncil.org

 

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Next GSC Webinar: February 24, 2010

Taking Responsibility for E-Waste Recycling

with Robert Tonetti, General Manager of UNICOR




Mr. Tonetti will provide an overview of the current status of electronics recycling in the U.S., as well as the U.S. and international issues that are related to the reuse, recycling and disposal of used and obsolete electronics.  He will also describe the role of the Federal Bureau of Prisons' program for vocational training and inmate employment that involves electronics refurbishment and recycling.  This socially and environmentally responsible program includes seven facilities across the U.S. where inmates learn to repair, refurbish and recycle obsolete electronics.

Bob Tonetti became General Manager of the Recycling Group at UNICOR, Federal Bureau of Prisons, in spring 2009. At UNICOR, Bob is responsible for the vocational training and inmate employment program involving electronics refurbishment and recycling.  Prior to UNICOR, Bob spent 32 years in EPA’s Office of Solid Waste in Washington, DC, where his focus for 8 years was on the environmentally sound reuse and recycling of used and scrap electronics.  Bob developed the guidelines under EPA's Plug-In to eCycling program for the sound management of e-waste and was the lead author of international guidelines on the reuse and recycling of computers for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).  He also led guideline development efforts under the Basel Convention partnership program.  Bob has been involved with the development of many of EPA’s regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.  It is this U.S. and international environmental regulatory and policy experience that he brings to his new position as General Manager of UNICOR’s recycling program.  

 

REGISTER

 

Accessible from anywhere in the world 

Reserve your slot today!

 

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Summary of the January 22 Webinar and Recording Access information
 

 

Eric Hochstein of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade presented excellent background material on Ontario and its potential as a near-shore destination for global sourcing, highlighting the work of the government to support socially responsible sourcing and the use of sustainable practices.

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The November webinar focused on critical issues that we are facing related to climate changes. If you wish to access the recording and be well informed for the Copenhagen Climate Conference - then contact

christine.bullen@gscouncil.org

 

 

Guest speaker: Dr. Bo Lim, Special Climate Change Advisor at UNDP and one of the scientists awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for Contribution to Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change

 

 

Register for this webinar - accessible anywhere in the world - HERE

 

 

Current trends illustrate an increasing shift in the global political, economic, environmental and social landscape over the next few decades. This is particularly true given the shocks due to the climate, economic and food crises. These shifts have implications for future growth:

  • What are the underlying assumptions of current economic growth paradigm?
  •  How will future growth be defined? 

Given the severe impacts of climate change on the way we currently do business, eventual transformations, will be necessary in order to adapt to these changing conditions.

 

This webinar will examine the existing context, highlighting important current global trends. 

 

Focusing on climate change as an integral part of shaping this global context, the presentation will review predicted changes and impacts on business, identifying both risks and opportunities for selected sectors. 

 

Potential adaptation options will also be presented as examples of how to reduce risk and capitalize on opportunities. Based on these general conclusions, several key issues related to the global labor force will be examined, such as migration, green jobs and insurance mechanisms. 

 

Finally, the presentation will conclude with a brief overview of the upcoming Copenhagen Summit, highlighting the role of and implications for the private sector.

Access the webinar from anywhere in the world! REGISTER today!

 

 

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If you missed this event - you missed a fascinating discussion of innovation, global sourcing and the unique context that Kaihan Krippendorff provides based on ancient Eastern frameworks!

 

 

GSC Annual Meeting/Certification Announcement

Thursday, November 5, 2009

3:30 PM

 

An interview with Kaihan Krippendorff

 

 

 Strategist, former McKinsey consultant, and author of three business strategy books – The Art of the Advantage, Hide a Dagger Behind Your Smile, and the soon-to-be-released The Way of Innovation – Kaihan Krippendorff has over a decade studying corporate conflict.

Kaihan works regularly with large and medium-sized corporations including Microsoft, J&J, Ryder, DHL, and Fidelity Investments to design bold and innovative growth strategies. He delivers key-note speeches across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America and lectures regularly at business schools including Wharton and MIT Sloan.

He earned his MBA from Columbia Business School and London Business School, his BSE in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and his BSE in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering.

 

 Kaihan will be interviewed by GSC Board member and Chartis Chief Innovation Officer, Karen Morris.

 

Do not miss this special event! Space is limited so register now!

REGISTRATION  

 

The GSC will be discussing details of our new CERTIFICATION process - unique in its focus on sustainble practices and socially responsible sourcing

 

 

Kaihan will be signing copies of his books at the event, so go here to purchase your book and bring it to the meeting:

 

 

 

This meeting will be held in NYC at the historic AIG Tower, on the 63rd Floor of 70 Pine Street. There will be a cocktail reception after the session.

 

 

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July 22 - Networking Lunch Report

 

Panel Moderator Amy Kopelan, CEO and founder of Guru Nation, with inovation expert panel members Peter Temes, President of ILO Institute and Karen Morris, Chief Innovation Officer of Chartis Insurance (photo credit: Rei Green)

 

Attendees at the first GSC networking lunch experienced a lively and provocative discussion about how innovation can help get us out of the current economic meltdown. In addition to the expert panel, the audience consisted of many seasoned executives from the innovation world. Videos capture some of the discussion and will be posted shortly.

 

 

 

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PRESENTATIONS UPLOADED ON PROGRAM PAGE!!!!!!!

 

 

GSC Summit 2009 - HUGE SUCCESS

 

 

 

 

 

Global Sourcing in Times of Global Crisis: In Search of Sustainability

 

New York City - June 3, 2009

 

 

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