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In Congo Outbreak, Ebola Vaccine Faces Cold-Chain Reality Tests

Supply Chain Brain

Because it is not yet licensed, the Merck & Co vaccine has been offered to Congo under a “compassionate use” protocol agreed by national and international health and ethics authorities. This means fully informed, signed consent is needed from every person who wants the shot.

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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

These are three different Supply Chain Operating Networks.) A share group is a joint initiative between manufacturers and technologists to work together to solve a supply chain problem that does not have a clear answer today. Existing Supply Chain Networks. The focus is on supply. Seldom is it demand.

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An update on required ‘Conflict’ Metals reporting…

Operations and Supply Chain Management

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. Johnson & Johnson, for example, said the majority of information from its direct suppliers was “not complete, accurate or reliable.” and LG Display Co.,

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Multiplying Impact: Collaboration on Sustainability Powers Business Performance

EcoVadis

And with environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) indicators now considered material financial risk , investors and business partners want to see proactive sustainability strategies from organizations — especially within the supply chain. Reaching sustainable maturity: Benefits of industry collaboration.

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7 Use Cases for Hyperledger in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

I think defining the future of Supply Chain technology means that we, as supply chain leaders, need to take a hard left. Today’s supply chains use closed and proprietary technologies. There are dark holes in the supply chain which I believe will not be closed with the current approaches.

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Trade Rules are Increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance Rules

Logistics Viewpoints

United Cocao Faces Deforestation Claims There are important changes in trade regulation occurring that supply chain professionals need to be aware of. End-to-end means that this monitoring extends beyond a company’s immediate suppliers to include a supplier’s supplier, and that supplier’s supplier, and on up through the supply chain.

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How EV Manufacturers Can Navigate Supply Chain Complexity

Arena Solutions

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. Some emerging EV sourcing strategies include: Diversification of the supply chain.