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Cobalt- Congo 21st century’s Blood Diamond

All Things Supply Chain

With the recent technological advancements of the 21st century, cobalt has become a key ingredient of the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries. Used in electric vehicles (EV) it gives them the…

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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. And in the current Ebola outbreak, that makes logistical, cultural and language barriers the ultimate challenges, global health specialists say.

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

NC State SCRC

of the lithium reserves and a quarter of its copper deposit, much in the Atacama desert – see picture of the flats above); Third, the Congo which has 46% of global cobalt reserves and produces 70% of the world’s output. You guessed it – China – which has nabbed the biggest commercial deposits of cobalt in the Congo.

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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

Collaborative Logistics. Logistics costs increased greatly in 2018; yet, 40% of trucks are empty. Congo Metals. This enablement will not come from ERP providers. Affirmative ETA (Estimated Time for Arrival). Knowledge of arrival times improves transportation routing and reduces fines/penalities. Fair Labor. Ethical Sourcing.

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Volvo Turns to Blockchain to Avoid Unethical Cobalt

Material Handling & Logistics

Cobalt is an important ingredient in lithium-ion batteries, is mainly extracted in Congo, which last year produced more than two-thirds of the world’s cobalt.

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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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Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Africa

SCM Research

As you might know, I had the great opportunity to travel to East Africa several times, where I gave logistics and supply chain management lectures ( see my previous post ). In a new pwc report, Africa Gearing Up , future prospects in Africa for logistics and supply chain management are described.

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