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The Endless Complexities of the Ocean side of Supply Chains

SCMDOJO

Complications throughout the system have affected transshipment operations with increased rollovers because of blank sailings heavily impacting global transshipment ports in 2022 when compared to 2021. Source: project44 Monthly report. Lauritzen Chile S.A. Arviem AG, Culinary Foods SpA, Falabella Retail S.A., among others”.

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

Resilinc

Its efficient energy storage and release capabilities make it invaluable in powering modern electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy systems, particularly in the form of lithium-ion batteries. It has been one of the key minerals in the transition to greener technologies like electric vehicles. What is Nickel?

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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.

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Panama Canal Drought: Lower Water Levels, Higher Supply Chain Risk

Resilinc

Restrictions in the Panama Canal have affected over 170 countries and virtually every good: soybeans and liquified natural gas from the United States, copper and fresh cherries from Chile, and beef from Brazil. Then, managers should invest in a 24/7 supply chain monitoring system.

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Anita Arts: “A supply chain manager can no longer sit in an ivory tower

Supply Chain Movement

Up until two years ago each country was very much an island, each with its own operational management, processes and IT system. The Broadcom or Intel chipsets in the devices, for instance, are highly specialised products that you can’t simply source from an alternative supplier. By Caroline Linssen.

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Top 20 Verified Supply Chain Experts You Can Hire

SCMDOJO

MatĂ­as Guarello Wilhelmy Location: Chile / Remote Rating: 5/5.0 Expertise: Sourcing, Supply Chain Analysis, Logistics & Transportation, Logistics Management Consulting, Freight (Maritime, Land, or Air), Logistics Technology Solutions. They come from a variety of backgrounds. You can Hire Matias or start a conversation from here !

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

Resilinc

Key goals of the blueprint are to improve raw material sourcing, supply domestic processing of lithium, and encourage recycling lithium. From where will the US source materials? As the US continues to encourage electric vehicle (EV) adoption, a looming question hangs in the air: where will the lithium batteries come from?