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Commodities Used in Electric Car Batteries: An Update on Lithium and Nickel

Resilinc

China has also invested in lithium production in other nations like Zimbabwe and Bolivia , underscoring the strategic significance of lithium in achieving low to zero-emission technology objectives. Challenges and Opportunities Recent developments in the lithium industry have presented a mix of challenges and opportunities.

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The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing

Unleashed

This strategy involves a country from a high-cost country area — typically US, UK, Canada, Australia, and West European nations — purchasing materials from resource-rich low-cost countries; think China, India, Indonesia, Bolivia, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, and East European nations.

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Doing Business in Brazil

QAD

Brazil is located in Eastern South America and borders the Atlantic Ocean as well as the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela. Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Chile (12); Colombia (26); Argentina (28); Ecuador (34); Bolivia (37); Paraguay (40) were little changed. Uruguay rises three places to No. 25, second largest increase after Egypt, which climbs six spots. Among other Latin countries, Peru is the biggest mover, climbing three spots to No.

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Supply Chains Carry The Day at COP21

EcoVadis

In a second example, in agriculture in Bolivia, they work with a local NGO to develop a system for recovering quinoa husks (otherwise discarded) for use in exfoliating products.

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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Only two countries in South America are landlocked, Paraguay and Bolivia. For Argentina, Zarate serves as the critical port for roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) and breakbulk cargo, while Buenos Aires and Rosario serve as the top container ports.

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COVID-19 in 2021: Supply Chain Organizations’ Biggest Concerns

DynaSys

Riots and violent protests connected to the pandemic have occurred diverse places like Serbia, Nigeria, Bolivia and even Berlin. Also under the umbrella of political risk, be on the lookout for unrest and upheavals in your markets. Product line reconciliation opportunities.