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The reality of green energy: “green metal” supply chains won’t be able to keep up

NC State SCRC

The authors then used industry sources to project demand and revenue for thee fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) vs. seven “green” metals (aluminum, cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, silver and zinc) that are critical to building an energy economy. Copper and nickel would require $250-300bn in capex before 2030.

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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

There is no technology solution that stretches across industries to automate the processes of source, make and deliver. The financial industry is easier. Collaborative Logistics. Logistics costs increased greatly in 2018; yet, 40% of trucks are empty. Congo Metals. Types of Business Networks. Fair Labor.

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Trade Rules are Increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance Rules

Logistics Viewpoints

The eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has a history of conflict, where various armies, rebel groups, and outside actors have profited from mining while contributing to violence and exploitation. The post Trade Rules are Increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance Rules appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.

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Ethical sourcing risks pose challenge to electric vehicle market

Resilinc

WSJ Logistics Report Editor Paul Page heralded the announcement as a bellwether, noting that Toyota had “been the last voice of caution about electric vehicles among the world’s top auto makers.”. There are new investments underway—many of them underwritten by the automotive industry.

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How EV Manufacturers Can Navigate Supply Chain Complexity

Arena Solutions

The mining of these metals is concentrated in China, South Africa, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Rising demand for semiconductors across electric transportation , consumer electronics, and high-tech industries combined with the arrival of the COVID pandemic has also limited its supply.

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Q&A with Sidney Johnson: Veteran Supply Chain Practitioner and Resilinc Advisory Board Member

Resilinc

If you can keep it all within country, you can eliminate issues like logistics and footprint, border crossings, threats around customs, and border patrol. I spent my first ten years in the automotive industry in either engineering or quality. If something happens to them, it affects the entire industry.

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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? As reported by The Loadstar this week, “Blockchain logistics start-up OpenPort has notified shareholders it is out of funds and intends to proceed with liquidation.” Will blockchain’s hype far exceed what it will ever accomplish in the industry?