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Unethical Supply Chains Cost More Than Dollars and Cents

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Now they want to know what acre of land it was grown on, the source of the water and the living conditions of the workers.” And, with the move to electric vehicles, OEMs and automotive suppliers are seeing heightened concerns on the topic of sustainable sourcing as electric batteries require cobalt.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

10 questions about Freight Spend Management. There are numerous ways a shipper can reduce freight spend. And freight costs are continuing to rise, pushed upward by factors such as globalized distribution and unpredictable fuel prices. This is an important aspect of managing freight spend. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands.