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Climate Change: Companies Must Step-up as Governments Fail to Act

Enterra Insights

” Unlike politicians, corporations don’t have the luxury of ignoring climate change — governments seldom go out of business because of poor policy decisions but corporations do. ” Each year it becomes clearer that the warming limit is going to be breached as governments fail to act. We are finally getting there.

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Global Supply Chains — A Source of Strength

Enterra Insights

3] Following year-long discussions about supply chain resilience, the Economist reminds us, “Resilience comes not from autarky but from diverse sources of supply.”[4] When national security is at stake, governments have a role in making supplies more secure.” But as the Suez Canal crisis shows, looks are deceiving.”[3]

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The Disastrous Response of the Federal Government to the COVID-19 pandemic

NC State SCRC

A recent paper published in the PAR Journal, written by myself, Andrea Patrucco, Zhaohui Wu, Christoper Yukins, and Tanner Slaughter, reveals some insights into the reasons for failure of the federal government response to COVID-19 pandemic. Typically, the state and local governments are responsible for disaster management.

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Trends 2021: Big Data

Enterra Insights

It’s the key to the smooth functionality of everything from the government to local companies. Sharper Focus on Data Governance. That’s why many experts expect a renewed emphasis on data governance.”[4] 5] Jessica Davis, “ Top 10 Data and Analytics Trends for 2021 ,” InformationWeek, 13 November 2020. [6]

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Trends 2021: Megatrends, Part Two

Enterra Insights

Most analysts believe the future looks bright for renewable energy sources. This means that ever-more of our energy system can become less reliant on traditional sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, thereby reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.”[3] ”[4]. Footnotes. [1]

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Malaysia offers sourcing opportunities but with ESG concerns

Resilinc

Among the countries flagged for high ESG concerns is Malaysia, which in 2021 exported $280 billion worth of goods and commodities, according to the Malaysian trade ministry. billion in 2021) and rubber products ($13.9 grew by more than 30% in 2021. But the country’s fourth and fifth largest export industries—palm oil ($15.4

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Sustainable Transformation is Data Driven – Driving Profitable Supply Chains from Resources to Retailing

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This visibility also supports environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives while improving operational performance. Incorporating circular economy principles throughout, from source to disposal. Incorporating responsible sourcing principles into the supply chain.