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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

Confused on solution capabilities–the differences and commonalities of these solutions– she had no idea where to start to connect them together. To help, I set up a series of dinner meetings for Maddy to speak to other manufacturers working on similar problems. While many think that blockchain offers a solution.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tesla: Hope for a Sustainable Solution.

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Copper in flux

Resilinc

Where new copper sources will come from is an issue of major concern geopolitically. dependent on foreign sources. Meeting this demand, without jeopardizing U.S. economic and national security by increasing reliance on foreign copper sources, requires permitting reform for both mining and smelting.”.

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Big Tech and Auto Battle for the World’s Cobalt Resources

Elementum

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tesla: Hope for a Sustainable Solution.

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An update on copper

Resilinc

Growing scrutiny of ESG impacts of mining is strengthening demand for sustainably sourced metals —but IEA worries that “higher-performing supply chains may not be sufficient to meet demand.” Mining Technology’s Zachary Skidmore lists a broader set of solutions to “alleviate the pressure on the [copper] supply chain.”

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

Resilinc

And with these multi-tier mapping tools now available, it can be very awkward for a CPO to explain to their CFO or CEO why a lower-tier disruption came as a surprise. Yet, many supply chain organizations still aren’t using these advanced tools. We had the purchasing power to accomplish that. Linton: That’s right.