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The (Potential) Value of Labeling in the Lithium Ion Battery Supply Chain

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

Cobalt, a critical component in lithium ion batteries, has had prices triple since 2016. [3] For example, over 60% of cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which uses the labor of tens of thousands of children as young as four years old in its mines. [4]. CBS News, CBS Interactive, 6 Mar. CBS News, CBS Interactive, 6 Mar.

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How to Manage Risk and Boost Transparency in the Raw Material Supply Chain

EcoVadis

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. So far 29, smelters/refiners follow the new standard. Increasing Due Diligence in the Cobalt Supply Chain.

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Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Gartner Survey Analysis Women in Supply Chain 2016. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button. Please fill in the following fields to activate the download button. Choose country. Afghanistan. Ã…land Islands. American Samoa.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Gartner Survey Analysis Women in Supply Chain 2016. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. >>Please click on the red button and fill in the fields to activate the green download button. Please fill in the following fields to activate the download button. Choose country. Afghanistan. Ã…land Islands. American Samoa.

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SCM Map Europe: European location decisions remain complex

Supply Chain Movement

Notably, Aon’s analysis ranks Poland equal with Russia with respect to political risk. SCM Map Europe 2015-2016. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. According to the risk experts at Aon, Turkey and Ukraine score the highest in Europe in terms of terrorism threat. Choose country. Afghanistan. Åland Islands. American Samoa.

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