Operations and Supply Chain Management

JUNE 3, 2014

listed companies that have filed their first audits on whether their products contained any tin, gold, tungsten or tantalum from Africa’s war-torn Congo region. So companies now have to prove only that they investigated their supply chains. Plenty of products still contain the four targeted metals from the Congo region.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Who is governing the computer supply chain? What can be problematic about sourcing raw materials from the Congo? What can be problematic about sourcing raw materials from the Congo? How could a linear supply chain become circular? How will the supply chain change in the age of automation?

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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

United Cocao Faces Deforestation Claims There are important changes in trade regulation occurring that supply chain professionals need to be aware of. End-to-end means that this monitoring extends beyond a company’s immediate suppliers to include a supplier’s supplier, and that supplier’s supplier, and on up through the supply chain.

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Exiger Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Understanding the Role of AI in Combating Forced Labor in Supply Chains September 20, 2024 Article Table of Contents Introduction In the pursuit to end modern-day slavery, Hope for Justice works with multinationals to uncover forced labor hidden within their supply chains.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

The global shift from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to vehicles with electrified powertrains is underway, and it’s creating greater complexity for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chains. DEVELOP THE RIGHT SOURCING STRATEGY. Vertical integration of the supply chain.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As covered in last week’s blog , China’s dominance of supply chains for cobalt—an essential component in lithium-ion battery chemistries—is a growing geopolitical concern for leaders from both parties. The post Ethical sourcing risks pose challenge to electric vehicle market appeared first on Resilinc.

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QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

Companies are increasingly encouraged or propelled to include human rights, environmental and social considerations within global supply chains. Supply chains are increasingly complex and rely on numerous partners, making it difficult to control the impact supply chains have on people and the environment.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 13, 2019

Image source: “Electric Vehicle Outlook 2018 | Bloomberg New Energy Finance.” 3] The search for more raw materials has led suppliers to source irresponsibly from unstable emerging markets. Image source: ResearchGate. Image source: ResearchGate. Bloomberg NEF, 2018, about.bnef.com/electric-vehicle-outlook/#toc-download.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 28, 2013

To make the supply chain more transparent, Fairphone opens up the entire system to understand what shapes our economy. Business practices in the supply chains of the electronics industry are in urgent need of moral revision. I am happy to share the following guest post by Bas van Abel, CEO and founder of Fairphone.

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2023

Gathering insights from customers, supply chain partners, and other key stakeholders early on serves as an opportunity for manufacturers to make improvements in these areas and drive greater sustainability throughout the entire product lifecycle. Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Tanzania).

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Resilinc

MAY 16, 2023

Presently, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the top producer of cobalt—making 71% of the world’s supply. According to Siddharth Kara , a researcher of modern-day slavery, “Industrial mines, almost all of them, have artisanal miners working, digging in and around them, feeding cobalt into the formal supply chain.”

Chile 62

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Analyst Pam Fitzpatrick just published a research note on cobalt supply chains – the issues and challenges are similar to conflict minerals. A report by Amnesty International describes unsafe working conditions, exposure to health risks and child labor at artisanal cobalt mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Resilinc

JUNE 21, 2022

While supplies will be tight for many critical minerals and rare earth elements, copper is uniquely important for the electrification of energy uses currently provided by fossil fuels—a strategy that is seen as vital to reducing global greenhouse gases. Where new copper sources will come from is an issue of major concern geopolitically.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

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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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 7, 2018

As conflict minerals continue to find their way into supply chains of major western corporations, businesses need to place more emphasis on due diligence and explore new technologies to increase transparency. Increasing Due Diligence in the Cobalt Supply Chain. So far 29, smelters/refiners follow the new standard.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 16, 2022

As covered previously on Resilinc’s blog (see Driving domestic production of critical minerals and Ethical sourcing risks pose challenge to electric vehicle market), the ESG concerns of activists and investors dovetail with the security worries of bipartisan leaders in the White House and Congress.

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 30, 2013

The first deadline regarding last year’s SEC Conflict Minerals Rule is fast-approaching on January 31 – and companies are scrambling to report what conflict minerals – gold, tin, tantalum and tungsten sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries – have entered their supply chains since the start of 2013.

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Sourcemap

APRIL 25, 2018

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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EcoVadis

AUGUST 23, 2012

The purpose of the Conflict Mineral rules is to put an end to the extremely violent conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has been partially financed by the exploitation and trade of conflict minerals originating in the region. according to parameters such as their activities, size, use of recycled materials.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

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. Yet, with its global presence now firmly established, its supply chain impact is considerable. Institution Issues.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Across the industry, automotive manufacturers have implemented a standard set of tools in CSR management systems to reduce the risk of human rights violations, and consequently increase the value added to human capital, within operations and across the supply chain. On-board electronic, fuel cells.

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EcoVadis

APRIL 21, 2011

Following the resolution which was adopted in November on CSR in International Trade , the EU has released a new study in Sustainable Supply Chains: Responsible Supply Chain Management : Potential success factors and challenges for addressing prevailing human rights and other CSR issues in Supply Chains of EU-based companies.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The trend also stands to shake up the global electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain, and companies that act decisively now will be more likely to come out on top. Those sourcing requirements are scheduled to increase by 10% every year beginning in 2023.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 2, 2022

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).

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 19, 2023

Modern slavery in supply chains refers to the exploitation and forced labor practices that occur within global networks. Governments are taking initiatives to make organizations accountable for all activities in their supply chains that might involve modern slavery. The enactment of these recommendations is still pending.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

As a finite but clearly valuable resource locked mostly in countries with difficult-to-track labor standards, cobalt’s supply chain has fallen under intense scrutiny in recent months, and companies are rushing to get their share. The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Conclusion.

Resource Reduction 87

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In the competition to source critical minerals, there are few commodities as strategically important as cobalt. China dominates global supply chains for cobalt—as well as lithium, nickel, and other critical minerals. In many cases, the production and supply of these materials are controlled by a few companies or governments.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

These developments impact Original Equipment Manufacturers, both at strategic level and at operational level within their supply chains. Together with service provider Arvato, Supply Chain Movement has created a mindmap outlining the route for high-tech supply chains, including road signs indicating potential hazards along the way. >>Please

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

As a finite but clearly valuable resource locked mostly in countries with difficult-to-track labor standards, cobalt’s supply chain has fallen under intense scrutiny in recent months, and companies are rushing to get their share. The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Conclusion.

Resource Reduction 60

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Such huge pressure on sales is also dragging the supply chain department(s) towards an ever-higher service level. Mindmap Supply Chain Execution 24/7. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. To ensure successful supply chain execution, the company must take these external developments into account: Plan.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

In collaboration with Amber Road, Supply Chain Movement has put together this Global EU Trade Map which provides an overview of current EU trade agreements and an insight into potential trade risks and how to mitigate them. By Supply Chain Movement in collaboration with Amber Road. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 3, 2016

Robinson help companies simplify their global supply chains. Integrated technology gathers data from all parts of the supply chain and provides full visibility to orders and costs. Robinson supplies a competitive advantage to companies of all sizes. >>Please Congo, The Democratic Republic of The.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have developed this checklist to provide to pinpoint the key drivers of Freight Spend Management. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2016

Those companies take an integral view of supply and demand, including the financial impact of mediumterm risks. Supply Chain Media and consultancy firm Involvation have developed this checklist to provide insight into the added value and the potential of your current S&OP process. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The.

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