SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Why is packaging being done in Eastern Europe or Mexico and not in China; and why not in Northern Europe or Canada, where the consumers are located? What can be problematic about sourcing raw materials from the Congo? Why is final assembly being done in China and not in the EU or Canada? What modes of transport should be used?

Supply Chain Software 154

Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Congo Manufacturing Procurement 154

EcoVadis

JULY 19, 2019

As corporate responsibility attracts more attention, companies are not only making individual commitments to driving supply chain sustainability improvements — such as BMW ’s recent pledge to stop purchasing Congo cobalt — they’re also working with peers and competitors in their respective industries to accomplish sustainability-related goals.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Design Software Material Savings 40

Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Sustainability initiatives come in all shapes and sizes, including responsible product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, optimizing routes for trucks, and efficient returns management programs. A big part of sustainability initiatives includes the use of ethical sourcing.

Sourcing Strategies 203

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 203

Resilinc

MAY 16, 2023

Presently, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the top producer of cobalt—making 71% of the world’s supply. PFAS are notably found in Teflon pans but also found in stain-repellent and waterproof clothing, fabrics, packaging, and cosmetics. Now, the leading use of cobalt is rechargeable battery electrodes.

Chile 62

Chile Manufacturing Procurement Australia Supply Chain Planning Software 62

Arena Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2023

How will products be packaged, transported, and used? Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Tanzania). Simplifying the replacement and repair of certain parts or enabling products to be remanufactured and recycled once they reach end of life is another way to enhance sustainability.

Sustainability 76

Sustainability Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 76

QAD

MAY 18, 2023

EU Net Zero Industry Act: This package proposed in March 2022 sets a 40% by 2030 domestic production target for batteries, solar panels and several other clean energy technologies for use in the EU. Chile, Argentina, Indonesia, Australia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo are also major markets for critical mineral extraction.

Price Reduction 92

Price Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 92

Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level. The location of any package that is part of an order can be traced; status information about time, quality, and relevant financial aspects all need to be recorded and monitored during transportation execution. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands.

Guinea-Bissau 60

Guinea-Bissau Cost Reduction Strategies Virgin Islands Papua New Guinea 60