Talking Logistics

AUGUST 6, 2014

Just look at all the time, money, and resources companies like Intel are investing to discover, report, and eliminate the use of conflict minerals in their supply chains. This is by no means an easy task, especially for companies like GM with complex, global supply chains. Not an easy task, but a necessary one.

Supply Chain Visibility 171

Supply Chain Visibility Alloy Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain 171

HICX Solutions

APRIL 18, 2022

As concern grows around modern slavery, GDPR, conflict minerals and climate change, governments and related third parties are demanding, with regulatory backing, that businesses ensure ethical supply chains. To mitigate regulatory and reputational cost, organizations need robust, accurate and extensive supplier information.

Government 52

Government Supply and Demand Supply Chain 52

Sourcemap

MAY 2, 2019

Responsible gems and minerals are a hot topic, with over 80,000 artisanal miners being registered into responsible supply chains in the past two years alone. The Dodd Frank Act (US) and the new EU regulation on conflict minerals refer to the OECD's guidance as a best practice in responsible minerals sourcing.

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics 40

HICX Solutions

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

As concern grows around modern slavery, GDPR, conflict minerals and climate change, governments and related third parties are demanding, with regulatory backing, that businesses ensure ethical supply chains. What was once ‘nice to have’ information has been defined by law.

Demand Planning Software 52

Demand Planning Software Government Supply and Demand Data 52

HICX Solutions

MARCH 2, 2022

As concern grows around modern slavery, GDPR, conflict minerals and climate change, governments and related third parties are demanding, with regulatory backing, that businesses ensure ethical supply chains. Costas Xyloyiannis, CEO of HICX, the leading supplier experience management platform, shares four steps to achieving this.

Demand Planning Software 52

Demand Planning Software Government Supply and Demand Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 22, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters commentary, we highlight the latest OECD global economic forecast in the ongoing light of the Ukraine conflict and provide some additional industry supply chain implications. . The effects of the war will operate through many different channels, and are likely to evolve if the conflict deepens further.”.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Ukraine Price Reduction Inventory Reduction 52

HICX Solutions

APRIL 4, 2022

As concern grows around modern slavery, GDPR, conflict minerals and climate change, governments and related third parties are demanding – with regulatory backing – that businesses ensure ethical supply chains. What was once nice-to-have information has now been defined by law.

Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Cost Reduction Strategies Supplier Management Government Supply and Demand 52

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 13, 2022

Now, the greatest risk they face has shifted to the regional instabilities due to military conflict and the geopolitical and economic uncertainties it has created. On top of that, uncertainty over the conflict will lead to higher oil and natural gas prices worldwide, even if additional supply outside of Russia comes online.

Supply Chain Planning Software 111

Supply Chain Planning Software Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings 111

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Economist staff observes, “Western officials worry about the spillover of any cyber-conflict in Ukraine, whether accidental or deliberate. 7] In other words, the Ukraine conflict could turn into a global cyber-war. Ukraine Conflict and the Supply Chain. ”[4]. Footnotes. [1]

Ukraine 130

Ukraine Russia Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 130

ChainPoint

APRIL 10, 2019

In 2017, the European Parliament and the EU Council adopted a new regulation regarding the import of so-called conflict minerals. These new set of new regulation will take effect in 2021: importers from the EU have until then to put a due diligence system in place.

System 40

System 40

QAD

JUNE 2, 2022

Swiss Code of Obligations – Effective in January 2022, supply chain reporting requirements relating to conflict minerals and child labor were added to the Swiss Code of Obligations. Are You Prepared?

Manufacturing Procurement 93

Manufacturing Procurement Purchasing Skills Sustainability Cost Reduction Strategies 93

HICX Solutions

APRIL 4, 2022

As concern grows around modern slavery, GDPR, conflict minerals and climate change, governments and related third parties are demanding – with regulatory backing – that businesses ensure ethical supply chains. What was once nice-to-have information has now been defined by law.

Cost Reduction Strategies 40

Cost Reduction Strategies Supplier Management Government Supply and Demand 40

Resilinc

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Due to a lack of supply chain visibility, some businesses are caught off guard when accused of using conflict minerals from unverified sources or utilizing slave labor at some stage of production – activities which may have transpired at a sub-tier level despite the company’s efforts to prevent them.

Supply Chain Software 48

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Supply Chain Visibility Supply and Demand 48

MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 5, 2013

While some companies are mapping their operations voluntarily, impending regulatory requirements such as conflict minerals tracing measures in the Dodd-Frank Act, are forcing enterprises to establish more transparency in their supply chains.

Sustainability 84

Sustainability Waste Reduction Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 84

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MARCH 31, 2022

Industries such as high-tech electronics and semiconductors, and rare earth minerals are highly susceptible to unpredictability. As the conflict escalates, global supply chains and the importance of supply chain management are again in the spotlight, as they have been over the last few years. Responding to global disruptions.

Manufacturing Procurement 105

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Disruption Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 105

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters Product Demand and Supply Network Perspective we reference a published Bloomberg report addressing how the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict is impacting commodity and materials planning and supply concerns. Prices of aluminum, copper and crucial minerals are at double digit highs amid concerns for ongoing supply.

Price Reduction 52

Price Reduction Forecasting Supply and Demand Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

This is essential in order to be compliant with various international laws restricting the sale of so-called conflict diamonds. The target is to ensure that any firm could evade ‘blood or conflict’ diamond standards, and making sure clients are acquiring an authentic piece.”

Gartner 113

Gartner Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 113

Logility

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The ability to manage important government-mandated compliance regulations, such as Conflict Minerals, REACH, Restricted Substances lists, Prop 65, and more. Support for the creation and maintenance of comprehensive vendor profiles that include any required certification. Compliance management is an important part of risk management.

Manufacturing Procurement 130

Manufacturing Procurement Forecasting Supply Chain Planning Software Forecasting Software 130

EcoVadis

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The complexity of the electronics supply chain leads to a variety of sustainability issues, including unfair labor practices, presence of harmful chemicals and conflict minerals.

Electronics 63

Electronics Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Resource Reduction 63

ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2015

In addition, conflict mineral legislation requires manufacturers to have this insight. Failing to do so could not only result in penalties and fines, but it’s also a huge risk to the reputation of your company.

Manufacturing Procurement 124

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Visibility Real-time Visibility Manufacturing 124

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2017

Although wood pulp isn’t a mineral, it does have its fair share of conflicts, which is why companies like L Brands, Ralph Lauren, H&M, Zara, Levi Strauss & Co, and others are updating their sourcing policies and practices. L Brands is the latest in a growing number of U.S.

Supply Chain Software 80

Supply Chain Software Predictive Analytics Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Network Software 80

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2015

Just look at all the time, money, and resources companies like Intel are investing to discover, report, and eliminate the use of conflict minerals in their supply chains. This is by no means an easy task, especially for companies with complex, global supply chains. Not an easy task, but a necessary one.

North America 100

North America Resource Reduction Inventory Reduction Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 10, 2013

How has the focus on carbon reduction, water usage minimization, zero waste, conflict minerals, and labor practices changed supply chain? Since then, how have supply chain leaders and corporate sustainability leaders defined supply chain initiatives? What are the priorities? Where are the commonalities? Are they aligned?

Sustainability 237

Sustainability Company Waste Reduction Supply and Demand 237

ivalua

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

And it’s not just the potential for international conflict and instability that is making business riskier. Many countries have also introduced new regulations on sustainability (modern slavery, conflict minerals), or diversity, which add new risk factors in terms of compliance. Make Risk Management Part of DNA.

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Scenario Planning Agile and Lean Supply Chain 100

Arena Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

Keeping track of information needed to comply with RoHS , REACH , WEEE , conflict minerals , ISO, and other environmental regulations. Arena helps manufacturers become more sustainable and more circular by: Simplifying environmental compliance procedures to speed up the launch of green products.

Manufacturing Procurement 79

Manufacturing Procurement Waste Reduction Resource Reduction Material Savings 79

SCMDOJO

MARCH 22, 2023

Russia’s Arctic Expansion: A Long-Term Strategy While the world is currently focused on the conflict in Ukraine, Russia is quietly expanding its military presence in the Arctic, building new bases in the region.

Russia 106

Russia Shipping Resource Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies 106

Supply Chain Digest

AUGUST 11, 2015

13 U Companies Takes Government Green Supply Chain Pledge, New Technology May Sharply Reduce Costs of CNG Fuel, Filling Stations, Complying with Conflict Minerals Reporting will be Huge Challenge

Supply Chain Software 32

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Cost Reduction Strategies Government 32

Adexa

JANUARY 27, 2022

The five highest offenders are the following five industries paper, food, petroleum refineries, chemicals and metal/mineral products. It is not just about how much smoke is coming out of the plants, carbon emission has to do with the number of natural resources, such as water and power, and the amount of waste that comes out.

Waste Reduction 52

Waste Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction Supply Chain Design Software 52

Arena Solutions

JUNE 9, 2022

A PLM system can also be integrated with electronic component databases to help manage environmental compliance requirements for REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) , RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) , and conflict minerals and ensure that EV products are designed with the necessary compliant parts.

Optimal Sourcing 96

Optimal Sourcing Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sourcing Strategies 96

Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2017

Based on stories like this — as well those involving slave labor , the use of conflict minerals, and safety and environmental incidents — it seems like there’s a lot of room for improvement here. It also raises an important question: How effective is your supplier audit process, especially for carriers?

Europe 101

Europe Denmark Supply Chain Visibility Optimal Sourcing 101

Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

The report was co-produced by The Responsible Minerals Initiative, formerly the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative is an initiative of the Responsible Business Alliance and is a multi-industry initiative with more than 360 member companies.

Automotive 51

Automotive Sourcing Strategies Electronics Manufacturing Procurement 51

Operations and Supply Chain Management

JUNE 3, 2014

Companies Detail Use of ‘Conflict’ Metals. First Reports Filed to SEC on Potential Use of Minerals From a Region of War-Torn Africa. Only a handful were confident their supplies were free of conflict metals, among them Barnes & Noble Inc. By John Kester and Maxwell Murphy June 2, 2014 7:28 p.m. Crew Group Inc.,

Procurement Analytics 40

Procurement Analytics Report Congo District of Columbia 40

ivalua

JANUARY 13, 2016

Manufacturers need insight into every supplier and provider, all the way back to the mine of origin, in the case of conflict minerals regulations. Emphasis continues to be placed on the manufacturer to achieve clear visibility around the acquisition of the parts and materials it uses in the building of its products.

Negotiating Skills 100

Negotiating Skills Modeling Software Modeling Manufacturing Procurement 100

Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 16, 2019

And it’s not just the potential for international conflict and instability that is making business riskier. Many countries have also introduced new regulations on sustainability (modern slavery, conflict minerals), or diversity, which add new risk factors in terms of compliance.”

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Planning San Diego 100

Supply Chain View from the Field

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Another one that is predominant in manufacturing is corporate responsibility, around conflict minerals and human rights. From a corporate margin, can we measure not just cost savings but how are they contributing to the gross margin of the company? People will measure you on how well you are managing your supply chain.”.

Manufacturing Procurement 124

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Conference North America 124

Supply Chain Brain

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The illicit-mineral trade has long fueled eastern Congo’s conflicts, which began nearly three decades ago.

Congo 59

Congo 59

Enterra Insights

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

These include the policing of conflict minerals (Dodd-Frank), forced labor (Australian and UK modern slavery acts, and California Transparency in Supply Chains Act), and food safety (U.S. The fallout has resulted in a raft of new laws pertaining to transparency.

Supply Chain Design Software 174

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Design 174