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The Supply Chain of a Computer

SCM Research

Who is governing the computer supply chain? What is the role of contract manufacturers? What can be problematic about sourcing raw materials from the Congo? What modes of transport should be used? How could a linear supply chain become circular? Where does value creation take place?

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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

Working for a large manufacturer, she was trying hard; but failing, to integrate Ariba, Elemica, and GT Nexus. These are three different Supply Chain Operating Networks.) To help, I set up a series of dinner meetings for Maddy to speak to other manufacturers working on similar problems. Existing Supply Chain Networks.

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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.

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An update on copper

Resilinc

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. Mining Technology’s Zachary Skidmore lists a broader set of solutions to “alleviate the pressure on the [copper] supply chain.”

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How Streamlining Environmental Compliance Drives Sustainable Product Development

Arena Solutions

From electric vehicles and portable off-grid battery systems to smart solar trackers and air quality monitoring solutions —sustainable technologies are leading the way in innovation. Thus, many manufacturers are stepping up to the plate to help build a greener future and enhance our quality of life.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 14-18, 2019)

Talking Logistics

Will blockchain have the same fate as RFID in supply chain management? That said, leading companies are still testing blockchain in various supply chain applications. As I wrote back in December 2015, I believe blockchain has the potential to improve supply chain processes.

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Recap: State of the Supply Chain in 2022, Live Chat with Tom Linton

Resilinc

Readers of Resilinc’s blog will likely be familiar with Tom Linton, the supply chain veteran, senior McKinsey advisor, member of Resilinc’s executive advisory board, and author (whose most recent book Flow: How the Best Supply Chains Thrive with co-author Rob Handfield is now available).