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The reality of green energy: “green metal” supply chains won’t be able to keep up

NC State SCRC

The IEA predicts about a seven fold increase of such “green metals” by 2030. Congo is an autocracy, but so is #4 on the list: China, which is home to aluminum, copper and lithium, while Indonesia sits on mountains of nickel, and Peru holds nearly a quarter of the world’s silver. And how will we mine them? The losers?

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Building Outside-In Processes

Supply Chain Shaman

I am half-way through a spring speaking tour that will wrap-up in June with a speech in South Africa and Peru. For example, should customer sentiment data feed into quality systems? Economic Vision of Supply Chain 2030. Join us for a critical view of supply chain 2030 through the insights of leading economists.

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Shining a Light on the EV Supply Chain: A Poor Environmental and Human Rights Record

NC State SCRC

S&P Global Mobility forecasts electric vehicle sales in the United States could reach 40 percent of total passenger car sales by 2030 , and more optimistic projections foresee electric vehicle sales surpassing 50 percent by 2030. The IEA predicts about a seven fold increase of such “green metals” by 2030.

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