The threatened UK manufacturing plants of mobile telephone company Ericsson could get a reprieve if the local management team is successful in promoting its services as an outsourcing supplier.
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The government is backing a major drive to ensure companies are aware of the pitfalls of ethical sourcing and trading.
Michael Cunningham
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