Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2023

They want to know you’re not using children going into mines in Congo, or families being thrown into boats to go fishing for shrimp and never see land.” While AI won’t make supply chains transparent or sustainable on its own, it can be a valuable tool for dedicated brands and enable real, meaningful action at scale.”[7]

Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Network Software Material Savings 130

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

Procurement managers are now asked to address ESG issues in their sourcing and foreign manufacturing operations. Meanwhile, trade compliance managers are tasked with ensuring that the procurement department is following the rules. This trade regulation is designed to protect the world’s forests.

Government 192

Government Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design 192

Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

It was the first metal to be smelted (about 5,000 BC, according to Wikipedia); the first to be shaped into molds; and the first to be alloyed with another metal—tin—to manufacture a sturdier cousin: bronze. Beyond mining, the processing and refining industrial base is even more narrow. There’s no metal quite like copper.

Negotiating Skills 62

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Modern slavery and poor working conditions are tough challenges to circumvent for any industry, and the automotive sector faces unique obstacles. The automotive industry relies on both intellectual and physical labor. Historically the automotive industry is notorious for having one of the highest injury rates , and the U.S.

Automotive 40

Automotive Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies 40

EcoVadis

AUGUST 23, 2012

The purpose of the Conflict Mineral rules is to put an end to the extremely violent conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has been partially financed by the exploitation and trade of conflict minerals originating in the region. The reporting company must have influence over the manufacturing.

Central African Republic 40

Central African Republic Supply Chain Design Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design 40

Talking Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2019

Meaning, will its hype far exceed what it will ever accomplish in the industry? In the pilot, two large global chemical companies facilitate document and data transfer of invoices, purchase orders, delivery tenders and proof-of-delivery posts. Will blockchain’s hype far exceed what it will ever accomplish in the industry?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 101

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