Operations and Supply Chain Management

JUNE 3, 2014

listed companies that have filed their first audits on whether their products contained any tin, gold, tungsten or tantalum from Africa’s war-torn Congo region. Plenty of products still contain the four targeted metals from the Congo region. The admissions were among reports by nearly 1,300 U.S.-listed and LG Display Co.,

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EcoVadis

JULY 19, 2019

As corporate responsibility attracts more attention, companies are not only making individual commitments to driving supply chain sustainability improvements — such as BMW ’s recent pledge to stop purchasing Congo cobalt — they’re also working with peers and competitors in their respective industries to accomplish sustainability-related goals.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2017

It is also clear that through globalization, value networks aren’t linear. This could help in food track and trace, the management of gray market goods to eliminate counterfeit items, and the assurance of origin for tracking social responsibility goals for fair labor, Congo metals, etc. Background. Near Atlanta, GA.)

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

Global Deforestation and Forest Degradation In December of 2022, a deforestation-free regulation was passed that was focused on the sourcing of cocoa, coffee, soy, wood, palm oil, rubber, and cattle. Forests are an important carbon sink and thus help to reduce global warming.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 11, 2023

For years, the public has been going around buying electric vehicles, claiming that they are promoting “clean energy” and contributing to less global warming, feeling very smug about themselves. Cobalt: The Democratic Republic of Congo has 46% of global cobalt reserves and produces 70% of the world’s output.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

But, in 2019, the Trump Administration stopped imports of clothing, gold, diamonds, and other items believed to have been produced with forced labor by companies based in Brazil, China, and Malaysia, as well as some gold mined in eastern Congo and diamonds from a region in Zimbabwe. Final Thought.

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Resilinc

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Outside of UFLPA, cobalt—a leading component in electric vehicle batteries—is also tied to forced labor in The Democratic Republic of Congo. Our partner for UFLPA is Karon , a leading provider in research and data analytics, global trade compliance, sanctions, and other commercial risks.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

In 2006, lithium-ion batteries consumed only 20% of the global cobalt supply. The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining.

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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. Practice Africa Globalization Logistics Report Supply Chain Management'

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Resilinc

JULY 25, 2023

Sidney has over three decades of global direct and indirect procurement and supplier management experience. As Head of Procurement at Harman International to VP of Global Supply Chain Management at Aptiv, we learned about this supply chain thought leader’s extensive experience in the world of supply chain and procurement.

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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. Nornickel also committed to using carbon offsets to produce at least 8,000 mt of zero-carbon nickel in 2022.

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Because copper is especially sensitive to global economic expectations, copper prices are currently 30% below the highs they reached in H1 2021 and at their lowest levels since November 2020, according to WSJ. Mining Technology’s Zachary Skidmore lists a broader set of solutions to “alleviate the pressure on the [copper] supply chain.”

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

In 2006, lithium-ion batteries consumed only 20% of the global cobalt supply. The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 13, 2019

For example, over 60% of cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which uses the labor of tens of thousands of children as young as four years old in its mines. [4]. Battery consumption/availability: estimates based projected global battery consumption from BNEF through 2030. 26, 2018, [link]. [4]

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Arena Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

The global shift from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to vehicles with electrified powertrains is underway, and it’s creating greater complexity for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chains. Electric vehicles (EVs) are projected to account for 30% of all vehicle sales by 2025 1.

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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. In 2014, it was estimated that over half of the global child laborers were working over 9 hours per day. Many child laborers are not simply working an after school job.

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Resilinc

JUNE 21, 2022

While supplies will be tight for many critical minerals and rare earth elements, copper is uniquely important for the electrification of energy uses currently provided by fossil fuels—a strategy that is seen as vital to reducing global greenhouse gases. Where new copper sources will come from is an issue of major concern geopolitically.

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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. Department of Energy), global demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to increase more than 5X by 2030. Now, the leading use of cobalt is rechargeable battery electrodes. As the U.S.

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Resilinc

JANUARY 23, 2016

Media outlets are abuzz following a joint investigation report released by Amnesty International and African Resource Watch (Afrewatch) on January 18th titled “ This is What We Die For: Human Rights Abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo Power the Global Trade in Cobalt ”.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 7, 2018

The standards came into effect in June 2018 and by December 31 will require global due diligence, beyond the Covered Countries identified in Dodd-Frank Act Section 1502 (e.g. Umicore, a global materials technology and recycling group, introduced its Sustainable Procurement Framework for cobalt. tin from Indonesia).

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest producer of cobalt. Cobalt has become a key commodity for battery-powered vehicles and other electronic products.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Yet, with its global presence now firmly established, its supply chain impact is considerable. 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). Here’s why: Unveiling Supply Chain Risks.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Poverty, inequality, discrimination and poor labor practices still plague the global business community. Adhesion to the principles laid out by the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is key to ensuring that automobile manufacturers operate in consortium to improve the industry’s global economic throughput.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 7, 2024

Tariffs, Industries Impacted, and the Global Supply Chain During the Trump Administration, significant tariffs were levied against China to curb the flow of Chinese imports into the United States and protect domestic producers against dumping and subsidized production. As of 2021, it is the largest economic entity in the world.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2019

This week, for example, Elemica (a Talking Logistics sponsor) announced “the completion of a successful blockchain pilot project between leading global chemical manufacturers as part of an innovation initiative testing new technologies that will redefine B2B processes and support digital transformation.”

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Logistics Middle East

JUNE 10, 2015

World Blood Donor Day is on June 14, but Tristar conducted it this week in the Pacific island of Guam, Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kuwait and UAE.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 19, 2023

Modern slavery in supply chains refers to the exploitation and forced labor practices that occur within global networks. Even worse, the global economic activity related to modern slavery is €150 billion, equivalent to $164 billion, each year. Annual reports on due diligence activities and risk management are required.

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EcoVadis

APRIL 21, 2011

The report makes 7 recommendations to EU policy makers and EU Member States: 1.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

In collaboration with Amber Road, Supply Chain Movement has put together this Global EU Trade Map which provides an overview of current EU trade agreements and an insight into potential trade risks and how to mitigate them. What does the Global EU Trade Map show? Global Trade Map 2016. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 16, 2016

The world is becoming smaller and larger at the same time through globalization and the internet. To manage this logistics complexity while adhering to customer service standards and incurring reasonable costs, companies need Global Logistics Integration. Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands.

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2015

11 Fragen zum Global Trade Management / 11 questions about Global Trade Management. Der globale Handel wächst – und mit ihm die Regulierung. Gemeinsam mit Supply Chain Movement hat Amber Road eine Checkliste entwickelt: Testen Sie Ihr Global Trade Management! Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Cape Verde.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

10 questions about Global Trade Management. Supply Chain Movement and software supplier Amber Road have put together this checklist for Global Trade Management. >>Please Checklist for Global Trade Management. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Choose country. Afghanistan. Åland Islands. American Samoa.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

In collaboration with Amber Road, Supply Chain Movement has put together this Global EU Trade Map which provides an overview of current EU trade agreements and an insight into potential trade risks and how to mitigate them. >>Please Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 13, 2021

China dominates global supply chains for cobalt—as well as lithium, nickel, and other critical minerals. It is a necessary component of almost every type of battery cathode chemistry, including lithium-ion batteries which will be needed in growing quantities for many industries, especially electric vehicles.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 2, 2022

Linton: OEMs must deal with issues like whether their third-tier supplier is exploiting children in the Democratic Republic of Congo to mine cobalt. How concerned are you about the potential for a major conflict between China and Taiwan, which would disrupt global chip supplies? What principles and practices do you recommend?

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

This white paper from R&G Global Consultants will help you analysing your own role in the performance of your supply chain. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. And now, the pressure is on you -as senior executive- to deliver. However, there is a realistic possibility that you are the weakest link in your supply chain.

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