Locus

JUNE 3, 2022

billion metric tons—the emissions have rebounded in 2021 and 2022. It is worth noting that North America has a much higher emission intensity than sub-Saharan Africa, despite Africa being significantly larger and housing more countries. In the case of manufacturers, it means procuring green and sustainable raw materials.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Negotiate Pricing Purchasing Skills Optimal Sourcing 52

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 18, 2022

Ferguson provides plumbing and heating products to 9 specialist customer groups – over a million customers – in the US and Canada. The goods flow through 2 import centers, 14 strategically located distribution centers in North America, 66 final mile shipping hubs, and nearly 1,700 branch locations. The company recorded 1.9

Supply Chain Design Software 220

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Network Design Software 220

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 23, 2023

based Albemarle providing upwards of 100,000 metric tons of battery grade lithium hydroxide to supply 3 million Ford EV batteries starting in 2026. Volkswagen’s recent announcement of plans to open a battery production facility in Canada to support North America production needs has some elements of such a strategy.

Material Savings 52

Material Savings Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Network Software Sourcing Strategies 52

Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. The famously idealistic Silicon Valley company has pledged to source all of its cobalt in North America. CEO Elon Musk has been doing his best to dispel these concerns, partnering with the small town of Cobalt in Ontario, Canada to secure its needs.

Resource Reduction 87

Resource Reduction Resources Manufacturing Procurement Congo 87

Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

million metric tons (or 60% of the world’s supply). million metric tons. The famously idealistic Silicon Valley company has pledged to source all of its cobalt in North America. CEO Elon Musk has been doing his best to dispel these concerns, partnering with the small town of Cobalt in Ontario, Canada to secure its needs.

Resource Reduction 60

Resource Reduction Resources Manufacturing Procurement Congo 60