Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

There is no technology solution that stretches across industries to automate the processes of source, make and deliver. Collaborative Logistics. Logistics costs increased greatly in 2018; yet, 40% of trucks are empty. Ethical Sourcing. Congo Metals. These are all issues in ethical sourcing initiatives.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2022

The authors then used industry sources to project demand and revenue for thee fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) vs. seven “green” metals (aluminum, cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, silver and zinc) that are critical to building an energy economy. Copper and nickel would require $250-300bn in capex before 2030.

Supply Chain Design Software 59

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A big part of sustainability initiatives includes the use of ethical sourcing. Ethical sourcing is the process of ensuring that the products made are obtained through responsible and sustainable methods. While we have seen more companies promoting ethical sourcing, does the consumer really care? Ethical Sourcing.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

Procurement managers are now asked to address ESG issues in their sourcing and foreign manufacturing operations. Global Deforestation and Forest Degradation In December of 2022, a deforestation-free regulation was passed that was focused on the sourcing of cocoa, coffee, soy, wood, palm oil, rubber, and cattle.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

WSJ Logistics Report Editor Paul Page heralded the announcement as a bellwether, noting that Toyota had “been the last voice of caution about electric vehicles among the world’s top auto makers.”. The post Ethical sourcing risks pose challenge to electric vehicle market appeared first on Resilinc.

Sourcing Strategies 62

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Arena Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

DEVELOP THE RIGHT SOURCING STRATEGY. Although EVs are comprised of fewer mechanical parts as compared to traditional ICE vehicles, they incorporate highly sophisticated technology that is much more difficult to source and mass produce. Once the raw materials are sourced, the final batteries are assembled primarily in Asia.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The aberration of modern slavery seeped into public discourse in mid-2016 when reports surfaced that leading automobile manufacturers had sourced paint from suppliers with links to mines using child labor in India 10. The requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act effectively caused entire industries to rethink supply chain logistics.

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