SCM Research

OCTOBER 28, 2013

In the first Fairphone that will be released in December 2013, conflict-free tin and tantalum from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been integrated in the manufacturing of the phone, but that’s only a first step. To do so, we are searching for solutions by engaging in partnerships to come with alternatives to current models.

Supply Chain Design Software 137

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QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

Unfortunately, most cobalt comes from mines located in the Democratic Republic of Congo where a lack of laws introduces the potential for worker exploitation and requires further supply chain traceability and visibility. Where do supply chain ethics and sustainability rank on your organization’s priority list?

Cost Reduction Strategies 98

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Resilinc

AUGUST 16, 2022

This is due to their importance for manufacturing advanced batteries, electric vehicles, wind turbines and other green technology, and because of the extent to which China, Russia, and countries with poor ESG regulations—like the Democratic Republic of Congo, the largest source of cobalt—dominate mining and production of these materials.

Demand Planning Software 62

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In practice, however, companies can create profound contributions to SDG 16 through their sustainable procurement programs. The name came from the fact that profit from these minerals have long been used to fund armed groups and fuel regional conflicts, specifically in eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Taking Action.

Sustainability 60

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 7, 2018

With around 50 percent of the world’s reserves held by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, cobalt, commonly used in automotive and electronic products, requires particular attention. Umicore, a global materials technology and recycling group, introduced its Sustainable Procurement Framework for cobalt.

Supply Chain Software 56

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Early adopters of ethical automobile manufacturing and procurement practices are more likely to perform well in a global economy where the ethical consumption is rapidly becoming a significant market force. Failure to do so could result in increased risk reputational damage and decreased stock prices.

Automotive 40

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EcoVadis

APRIL 21, 2011

The International Chamber of Commerce defines it as “voluntary”, whereby nothing is holding companies to take sustainable procurement actions. There are currently many EU initiatives supporting this development including Procura+ , the European Sustainable Procurement Campaign. That is, as of yet.

Sustainability 40

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Resilinc

JULY 25, 2023

Sidney has over three decades of global direct and indirect procurement and supplier management experience. As Head of Procurement at Harman International to VP of Global Supply Chain Management at Aptiv, we learned about this supply chain thought leader’s extensive experience in the world of supply chain and procurement.

Supply Chain Strategy 62

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s followed by Australia, which has 1.2

Resource Reduction 87

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The approach calls for a deeper look at procurement chains, critical mineral qualification and the calculation of mineral content. Chile, Argentina, Indonesia, Australia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are also major markets for critical mineral extraction.

Price Reduction 98

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s followed by Australia, which has 1.2

Resource Reduction 60

Resource Reduction Resources Manufacturing Procurement Congo 60

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 7, 2024

For instance China developed a large port in Angola, after which the race to extend rail lines and truck routes through Zambia to Congo to export cobalt from mines they also control was quick to follow. This influence can then extend to neighboring countries.

Supply Chain Strategy 59

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 19, 2023

While the Directive does not outline specific sanctions for non-compliance, it aims to improve corporate governance practices regarding the procurement of raw materials, increase accountability, expand access to remedies, and create legal certainty in the single market.

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