Supply Chain Shaman
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Working for a large manufacturer, she was trying hard; but failing, to integrate Ariba, Elemica, and GT Nexus. To help, I set up a series of dinner meetings for Maddy to speak to other manufacturers working on similar problems. Congo Metals. Let me tell you the story. It sounded simple, but she was frantic. None had the answer.
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. Others said the complexity of their manufacturing processes made it impossible to give a definitive answer. The admissions were among reports by nearly 1,300 U.S.-listed
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Supply Chain Shaman
JANUARY 9, 2017
It is unrealistic to think that vendors like Infor, Microsoft, Oracle, and SAP will ever work together to erase the dark holes of information in the supply chain. After publishing a series of reports on visibility, I facilitated a dinner between two major manufacturers. Background. What are the possibilities? Analogous to network DNS.)
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. Alliances with manufacturing specialists. Adoption of more sustainable sourcing practices.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 21, 2023
Procurement managers are now asked to address ESG issues in their sourcing and foreign manufacturing operations. 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.
Arena Solutions
JANUARY 10, 2023
With tightening environmental legislation and shifting consumer preferences, there’s a greater push for companies to adopt sustainable manufacturing practices and deliver eco-friendly products. Thus, many manufacturers are stepping up to the plate to help build a greener future and enhance our quality of life.
Supply Chain Network
JANUARY 30, 2013
The first deadline regarding last year’s SEC Conflict Minerals Rule is fast-approaching on January 31 – and companies are scrambling to report what conflict minerals – gold, tin, tantalum and tungsten sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries – have entered their supply chains since the start of 2013.
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