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4 Crucial Commodities to Watch in 2023

Resilinc

Presently, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the top producer of cobalt—making 71% of the world’s supply. According to Siddharth Kara , a researcher of modern-day slavery, “Industrial mines, almost all of them, have artisanal miners working, digging in and around them, feeding cobalt into the formal supply chain.”

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

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

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]. Material recovery rates: estimates based on research of Linda Gaines and publicly available ReCell model - both by Argonne National Labs.

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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. By Simon Gargonne, Research Manager and Senior CSR Analyst . So far 29, smelters/refiners follow the new standard.

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Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016

Supply Chain Movement

To meet the aspirations identified in this research, we need to see more formal goals and targets on management scorecards, supported by corresponding pipeline planning, recruitment and development initiatives within supply chain organizations. >>Please Gartner Survey Analysis Women in Supply Chain 2016. Cape Verde. Costa Rica.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

To meet the aspirations identified in this research, we need to see more formal goals and targets on management scorecards, supported by corresponding pipeline planning, recruitment and development initiatives within supply chain organizations. >>Please Gartner Survey Analysis Women in Supply Chain 2016. Cape Verde. Costa Rica.