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

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

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We operated in the Americas, so we spent significant time in places like Canada, the US, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Honduras, but we also operated all around the globe. For example, if I was manufacturing in Mexico, it was okay to be in America manufacturing in Mexico, but if you could buy in Mexico, that was even better.

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An update on copper

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Those “long-term prospects” are embodied in the growing wave of green energy investment and the electrification of transport, heating, industrial processes, and other energy uses that now rely on fossil fuel combustion. Beyond mining, the processing and refining industrial base is even more narrow.

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Do Tariffs Really Impact China’s Global Supply Chain?

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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. This influence can then extend to neighboring countries.

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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. â–  Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island.

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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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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Last year was one of the busiest on record in terms of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the logistics industry. Fourth release of 3PL Subway Map Europe. Cape Verde. Cook Islands.

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