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The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing

Unleashed

Low-cost country sourcing is a procurement strategy that falls under a broad category of procurement efforts called global sourcing. The aim of a low-cost country sourcing strategy is to minimise capital investment and maximise profits, with all other costs being equal.

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Commodities Used in Electric Car Batteries: An Update on Lithium and Nickel

Resilinc

China has also invested in lithium production in other nations like Zimbabwe and Bolivia , underscoring the strategic significance of lithium in achieving low to zero-emission technology objectives. Challenges and Opportunities Recent developments in the lithium industry have presented a mix of challenges and opportunities.

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COVID-19 in 2021: Supply Chain Organizations’ Biggest Concerns

DynaSys

Riots and violent protests connected to the pandemic have occurred diverse places like Serbia, Nigeria, Bolivia and even Berlin. One key strategy your business has complete control over is the complexity of your product line. Product line reconciliation opportunities. Disruptions do not only bring risks and problems.

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Supply Chains Carry The Day at COP21

EcoVadis

Sylvain Guyoton, Vice President Research at EcoVadis , kicked off the introductory presentation citing a new finding that supply chain initiatives will be the Number 2 most effective strategy for achieving COP21 commitments (from a recent report by GlobeScan SustainAbility).

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Trends 2019: Let the Prediction Season Begin

Enterra Insights

Business transformation has become the new mantra as companies adapt to the era of disruption with digital strategies, new business models and more.” Analysts from the consulting firm EY believe many of the current or emerging trends are defined by disruption.[1] Urbanization.

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White paper: Are the weakest link in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Movement

You find answers to the following questions: Does your supply chain strategy tie in with your overall business strategy? Is your supply chain strategy truly customer focused? This white paper from R&G Global Consultants will help you analysing your own role in the performance of your supply chain. Antarctica. Azerbaijan.

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White paper: What if you are the weakest link in your supply chain?

Supply Chain Movement

You find answers to the following questions: Does your supply chain strategy tie in with your overall business strategy? Is your supply chain strategy truly customer focused? This white paper from R&G Global Consultants will help you analysing your own role in the performance of your supply chain. Antarctica. Azerbaijan.