EcoVadis

JULY 19, 2019

As corporate responsibility attracts more attention, more and more companies are working with peers and competitors in their respective industries to accomplish sustainability-related goals. The group boosted supplier scorecard sharing within their collective pool of more than 859 assessed companies, and have an average score of 53.3,

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Since then, evidence has emerged of other huge fires in Africa’s Congo Basin forest, Siberia and Indonesia. For most companies, it’s a matter of jumping on the bandwagon. Similarly, Paul Polman introduced Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan in 2010, just a year after becoming CEO of the company.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2017

I cannot write code, and when I worked for a software company, I quickly discovered that writing software requirements was not the best use of my skill sets. Today network registration is onboarding to every network as an individual or as a company. It lacks the system of reference of division/company or company/industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

Increases in business process outsourcing means that human rights and environmental violations are no longer only an internal company matter, companies are expected to monitor their end-to-end inbound supply chains. The governance category includes requirements like anti-corruption and bribery and having diversity on company boards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While we have seen more companies promoting ethical sourcing, does the consumer really care? Over the last few years, we have seen dozens and dozens of examples of companies changing the way they source materials to promote sustainability and ethical standards. Consumers actually want ethical sourcing to go beyond individual companies.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In this blog, we’ll cover what went wrong for Volkswagen, the numbers behind UFLPA detainments, and actionable steps that automotive companies can take to prevent similar incidents in the future. Read more in our blog: Forced Labor in the Automotive Supply Chain: What Car Companies Can Do.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

As a finite but clearly valuable resource locked mostly in countries with difficult-to-track labor standards, cobalt’s supply chain has fallen under intense scrutiny in recent months, and companies are rushing to get their share. Where Do Companies Get Their Cobalt? A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In practice, however, companies can create profound contributions to SDG 16 through their sustainable procurement programs. The name came from the fact that profit from these minerals have long been used to fund armed groups and fuel regional conflicts, specifically in eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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SCM Research

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Herein, the authors focus their discussion on ten selected economies: Algeria, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania.

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QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

Companies are increasingly encouraged or propelled to include human rights, environmental and social considerations within global supply chains. Companies were reminded that cutting corners in competitive production cycles and reaching for cost savings can result in human costs, corruption, environmental risks and a loss of brand loyalty.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

As a finite but clearly valuable resource locked mostly in countries with difficult-to-track labor standards, cobalt’s supply chain has fallen under intense scrutiny in recent months, and companies are rushing to get their share. Where Do Companies Get Their Cobalt? A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2023

With tightening environmental legislation and shifting consumer preferences, there’s a greater push for companies to adopt sustainable manufacturing practices and deliver eco-friendly products. To comply with RoHS, companies must obtain a certificate of conformity. Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Tanzania).

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Resilinc

MAY 16, 2023

Presently, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the top producer of cobalt—making 71% of the world’s supply. Companies that use cobalt are pushing for changes. Companies are also looking to make a change. Fast-food chains, grocery stores, and other retail chains are also removing PFAS— see a complete list of companies here.

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Resilinc

JULY 25, 2023

I actually lived in Luxembourg for five years while I was at Aptiv, setting up our operating company—and I did the same thing in Ireland as well. After that tsunami, a lot of companies (particularly those in the auto space and around chips) suddenly had trouble getting silicon. We were also in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 16, 2022

Before Nornickel (Norilsk Nickel) became globally infamous for the Russia-Ukraine war profiteering of its largest shareholder, Vladimir Potanin , the company had a reputation as a leader in the emerging market for low-carbon nickel. analysts recently.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which supplies most of China’s and the world’s cobalt raw materials, is also the focus of intense scrutiny over child labor in cobalt mining, according to the Wilson Center.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Minerals and metals will still be mined, but in countries with far fewer environmental protections such as Indonesia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and China,” wrote the WSJ editorial board. Mining Technology’s Zachary Skidmore lists a broader set of solutions to “alleviate the pressure on the [copper] supply chain.”

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Sourcemap

APRIL 25, 2018

According to Amnesty International , the lack of accountability has led to insidious mining conditions, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which produces 60 percent of the world’s cobalt. Nearly 150,000 people work in “artisanal” mines plagued with collapsing shafts and harsh work environments.

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APICS

MARCH 4, 2016

These minerals often are considered conflict minerals because rebel groups and factions of the Congolese Army in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) benefit from illegally trafficking these materials. In short, companies are buying fewer minerals connected to militia groups in the DRC.

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Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 30, 2013

The first deadline regarding last year’s SEC Conflict Minerals Rule is fast-approaching on January 31 – and companies are scrambling to report what conflict minerals – gold, tin, tantalum and tungsten sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries – have entered their supply chains since the start of 2013.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

A report by Amnesty International describes unsafe working conditions, exposure to health risks and child labor at artisanal cobalt mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Working through this, it has been fascinating to see some companies scoring a perfect ten – impressive, and they should be highly respected for this.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 7, 2018

RMI, which brings together more than 360 companies from over ten industries, including the automotive and mining sectors, has recently published a new Practical Guide to align with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct. RMI’s New Standards and Practical Guide. So far 29, smelters/refiners follow the new standard.

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EcoVadis

AUGUST 23, 2012

The amended final rules propose a more flexible scheme than the previous proposal and introduce differentiated requirements for companies reporting to the S.E.C. Implications for companies and disclosure highlights. Does Section 1502 apply to your company? The reporting company must have influence over the manufacturing.

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RFgen

JANUARY 31, 2017

For example, if one supplier is preventing a company from developing a product because they’re failing to deliver certain items, this can damage the latter’s bottom line and disrupt other suppliers that are relying on product shipment orders. Cobalt is a metallic chemical element that companies often use to develop products.

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RFgen

JANUARY 31, 2017

For example, if one supplier is preventing a company from developing a product because they’re failing to deliver certain items, this can damage the latter’s bottom line and disrupt other suppliers that are relying on product shipment orders. Cobalt is a metallic chemical element that companies often use to develop products.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Keeping track of all the suppliers that contribute parts to the vehicles driven off a showroom floor is not a simple task, but as one of the leading sectors in global economic growth , the automotive industry plays an incredibly important role in the promotion of SDG 8 and companies in the sector need to collaborate to drive the initiative forward.

Automotive 40

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2019

Here are more details from the article: In an email sent to shareholders last week and seen by The Loadstar, founder and chief executive Max Ward said the Hong Kong-based company had failed to raise enough capital to continue trading. That said, leading companies are still testing blockchain in various supply chain applications.

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EcoVadis

APRIL 21, 2011

Following the resolution which was adopted in November on CSR in International Trade , the EU has released a new study in Sustainable Supply Chains: Responsible Supply Chain Management : Potential success factors and challenges for addressing prevailing human rights and other CSR issues in Supply Chains of EU-based companies.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 19, 2023

Ethically, companies have a responsibility to ensure fair recruitment fees, safe working conditions, and fundamental labor rights. companies with revenue of £36 million or more, covering large corporations and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) throughout the supply chain. Companies must establish risk procedures to meet obligations.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The trend also stands to shake up the global electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain, and companies that act decisively now will be more likely to come out on top. Chile, Argentina, Indonesia, Australia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are also major markets for critical mineral extraction.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 3, 2016

How does a company decide that outsourcing logistics is the right choice? Robinson whitepaper can help companies decide, set reasonable expectations for what outsourcing can contribute to their organisation, and how much of a role a company will need to play to achieve the successful business outcome they seek. Choose country.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 7, 2024

This special commission operates as a state-run holding company and focuses the means of production on trade surpluses and global economic growth. Despite efforts to liberalize the Chinese economy, domestic markets are still heavily controlled by 97 centrally owned companies that channel state capital into strategic economic sectors.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The analysis showed that when CommodityWatch forecast price increases early in the year because of the pandemic lockdowns in China, policy changes in the top cobalt-mining country—Republic of Congo—and other factors, prices indeed increased.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 2, 2022

Every company is out for itself, and there are always opportunities in risk situations. I argue that companies don’t have to live with their supply chains as they are. The company may be pushing it out to the contract manufacturer financially, but they’ve still added risks. Contracts are important, of course.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 19, 2016

as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Companies have an ever-growing need for systems integration, not only internally but also externally with their chain partners. Cape Verde.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2016

Some companies have a well-developed sales & operations planning (S&OP) process as a safeguard for structured decision-making. Those companies take an integral view of supply and demand, including the financial impact of mediumterm risks. The managers of such companies make results-based decisions and are truly at the helm.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. With emerging ground-breaking technology, such as Augmented and Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence with thinking robots, Internet of Things by interconnectivity between machines, 3D printing and Big Data analysis delivers threats and opportunities to high-tech companies at the same time.

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