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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

These are three different Supply Chain Operating Networks.) Confused on solution capabilities–the differences and commonalities of these solutions– she had no idea where to start to connect them together. Each technology solution operates within well-defined functional silos. The focus is on supply.

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Multiplying Impact: Collaboration on Sustainability Powers Business Performance

EcoVadis

Responsible purchasing programs are proving to be key drivers of financial value. And with environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) indicators now considered material financial risk , investors and business partners want to see proactive sustainability strategies from organizations — especially within the supply chain.

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An update on copper

Resilinc

Growing scrutiny of ESG impacts of mining is strengthening demand for sustainably sourced metals —but IEA worries that “higher-performing supply chains may not be sufficient to meet demand.” Mining Technology’s Zachary Skidmore lists a broader set of solutions to “alleviate the pressure on the [copper] supply chain.”

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How Financial Services Companies Can Manage Sustainability Risks While Driving Progress On UN Sustainable Development Goal 16

EcoVadis

In practice, however, companies can create profound contributions to SDG 16 through their sustainable procurement programs. Here’s why: Unveiling Supply Chain Risks. The Financial Services sector is not one many would immediately imagine having significant environmental or social risks within its supply chain.

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Copper in flux

Resilinc

supply chain through recycling, the scale of the demand required for the clean energy transition makes new copper extraction and processing an unavoidable reality,” wrote Andrew Kireta Jr., The next time a politician bemoans America’s supply-chain vulnerability, ask which specific mining project he supports.”.

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Sourcemap CEO, “Manufacturers have no excuses for lack of transparency in cobalt mining.”

Sourcemap

Unfortunately, most corporations lack visibility of their cobalt supply chain beyond the smelters that purchase the ore from mines, or intermediaries. Leo Bonanni argues that there is no excuse for companies not maintaining 100% traceability in their cobalt supply chains. Article: [link].

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Recap: State of the Supply Chain in 2022, Live Chat with Tom Linton

Resilinc

Readers of Resilinc’s blog will likely be familiar with Tom Linton, the supply chain veteran, senior McKinsey advisor, member of Resilinc’s executive advisory board, and author (whose most recent book Flow: How the Best Supply Chains Thrive with co-author Rob Handfield is now available).