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

Resilinc

To meet this demand and ensure a sustainable supply chain, Australia, Chile , China, and Brazil are proactively ramping up their lithium production. Projected Growth in the Lithium Market Experts predict that the lithium market will continue to grow robustly at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%, worth $7.49 billion in 2022.

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What Caused the Baby Formula Shortage + 7 Ways Consumers and Companies are Coping

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The shutdown resulted from a federal investigation following four cases of infant bacterial infections in babies who consumed formula from the plant, with the FDA reporting two deaths. The CDC typically receives reports of 2-4 infant infections per year. Image source: Sturgis Journal. What Baby Formula Products Were Recalled?

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

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Matías Guarello Wilhelmy Location: Chile / Remote Rating: 5/5.0 Expertise: Strategic sourcing and contract creation, procurement, supply chain management, interim supply chain project management, cost reduction, contract management, and commodity management are areas of expertise. They come from a variety of backgrounds.

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An update on copper

Resilinc

Freeport McMoran, the second largest copper producer globally, reported in its latest quarterly: “While we recognize the near-term volatility in our markets, we are optimistic about our portfolio of assets, our strong management and operating teams, and the long-term prospects for the copper markets we serve.”.

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Initiatives for e-commerce businesses in Singapore

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As the pandemic impacts consumer behavior throughout the world, more individuals in Southeast Asia are purchasing online, and the region’s digital economy has grown significantly. In Singapore, the majority of the international chains of brands and local startups were shutting down too. DEPA came into effect in January 2021.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

S&OP is an integral process, which means the active involvement of Finance, Sales, Product Management, Production, Purchasing, etc. However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Anticipate. Involvement. British Indian Ocean Territory.

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