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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

15 countries, Austria, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and Wales declared that they will collaborate towards realizing 100 percent zero emission new trucks and bus sales by 2040. Roughly half of .

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

NC State SCRC

What will happen to those manufacturers that can’t or won’t convert? The winners are the electrostates: first Australia which has all of the metals in the green seven; Second Chile (which has 42%. Innovation may find new substitutes or reduced requirements for these minerals. They go out of business?

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Unlocking Success: Testimonials from QAD Partners

QAD

Adding to their gratifications is the fact that Partnering with QAD means aligning with a global leader in the software industry that not only specializes in key verticals but also offers a comprehensive suite of solutions to address the most critical challenges in manufacturing and supply chain management.

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Worried About Foreign H-1B Hirers? Award More H-1B Visas!

GlobalTranz

H-1B workers and other immigrants also contribute heavily to American innovation at the highest levels. advanced degree programs or residents of Chile or Singapore. The H-1B selection process is marked by broad demand for limited resources. Probability is higher for graduates from U.S.

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Can the Latin America and Caribbean Region Use Nearshoring to Become a Supply Chain Hub?

MIT Supply Chain

As companies look to restructure their global supply chains in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and other disruptive forces, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has an opportunity to become the next manufacturing and logistics hub. Mexico is particularly strong in heavy manufacturing industries, notably, automotive.

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Can the US Produce Lithium-Ion Batteries Domestically? Li-Bridge Outlines a Plan

Resilinc

Li-Bridge concluded that lithium batteries will become of the norm for vehicles manufactured over the next 50 years, and will also become commonplace in military systems, power grids, and consumer medical, and industrial electronics — making lithium batteries one the key technologies of the 21 st century.

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The Inevitable Introduction of Self-Driving Trucks into the Supply Chain

RFgen

Companies already use advanced robotics to manufacture products and facilitate warehouse management procedures, but will intelligent machines begin delivering materials and merchandise for supply chain operations? Forbes reported mines in Chile cart materials between locations with self-driving trucks.