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Transport Expert Nicolas Meilhan’s Perspective on the EcoVadis 2019 Index Results

EcoVadis

Nicolas Meilhan is a Scientific Advisor for France Stratégie and works on transport and energy issues. . For example, in France Stratégie’s analysis paper, “How can we now reduce CO 2 emissions from cars?” As such, countries with mostly carbon-free electricity, like France, will have a great environmental gain.

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

NC State SCRC

Cobalt: The Democratic Republic of Congo has 46% of global cobalt reserves and produces 70% of the world’s output. Congo is an autocracy, which means that the government controls most of the industry. And the industry will need to spend at least $2trn on green-metal exploration by 2040, according the Wood MacKenzie.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 14-18, 2019)

Talking Logistics

Meaning, will its hype far exceed what it will ever accomplish in the industry? Also this week, as reported by Reuters , “Ford, technology giant IBM, South Korean cathode maker LG Chem and China’s Huayou Cobalt have joined forces in the first blockchain project to monitor cobalt supplies from Democratic Republic of Congo.”.

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Regulations to Prevent Modern Slavery in Supply Chains 

Exiger Perspectives

Regulations to Prevent Modern Slavery in Supply Chains UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 German Supply Chain Act 2023 France Duty of Vigilance Act 2017 Norwegian Transparency Act 2022 Swiss Ordinance Act 2023 EU Duty of Vigilance Legislation Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018 U.S. Civil liability is limited under the Act.

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Gartner’s Women in Supply Chain Survey 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic.

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Updated IT Subway Map: Major acquisitions in SC software

Supply Chain Movement

The supply chain software industry is in a considerable state of flux. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Three large, international take-overs are changing the face of the market. as the advance of e-commerce continues, companies with an omnichannel approach are increasingly implementing specific order management systems.

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Gartner’s survey analysis: Women in Supply Chain 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Industrial manufacturers have noticeably lower representation than other sectors. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. It also identifies practices that are increasing the engagement with and success of women in supply chain organizations. Key Findings. ■ Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic.