article thumbnail

Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

When I started, I believed that I could put “the smartest business leaders” and “technology innovators” in a room and learn through a series of pilots and group sharing. The focus of existing technology companies is deeply rooted in traditional sales activities. Seldom is it demand. I was wrong.

article thumbnail

Shining a Light on the EV Supply Chain: A Poor Environmental and Human Rights Record

NC State SCRC

If will also mean massive levels of demand for the metals required for green energy, such as cobalt, lithium, silver, copper and nickel, that are vital for the technologies to build electric cars and renewables. Cobalt: The Democratic Republic of Congo has 46% of global cobalt reserves and produces 70% of the world’s output.

Congo 75
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

An update on copper

Resilinc

The International Energy Agency expects demand for copper associated with the clean energy transition and electrification to grow by at least 50% and as much as 300% by 2040. Supply gaps might emerge after 2025 … with the expected rise in demand created by the energy transition.”.

article thumbnail

How the Inflation Reduction Act’s EV Tax Credit Will Reshape Supply Chains

QAD

The automotive industry is undergoing a massive technological transformation toward vehicle electrification and the shift presents huge opportunities for manufacturers that do business in the US, especially since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022.

article thumbnail

Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. 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. Three large, international take-overs are changing the face of the market.

article thumbnail

Mindmap for the Fashion & Luxury Goods Market

Supply Chain Movement

Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. The retail channels demand high service levels, while planning is becoming increasingly difficult. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic.

article thumbnail

Mindmap for Supply Chain Execution 24/7

Supply Chain Movement

Customers are becoming more demanding all the time: they increasingly expect personalised offers, available globally and round the clock. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Technological advancements such as RFID, GPS and 3D printing are opening up new opportunities. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic.