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Civil Strife in the Congo Brews Problems in the Coffee Supply Chain

RFgen

million into procuring resources from South Sudan and training coffee farmers. However, obstacles have presented themselves several times since then, and the latest bout of violence is not entirely new. ” The Case for Coffee in the Congo. Nestle made efforts to repair the war-torn area, investing $2.5

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Civil Strife in the Congo Brews Problems in the Coffee Supply Chain

RFgen

million into procuring resources from South Sudan and training coffee farmers. However, obstacles have presented themselves several times since then, and the latest bout of violence is not entirely new. ” The Case for Coffee in the Congo. Nestle made efforts to repair the war-torn area, investing $2.5

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Trade Rules are Increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance Rules

Logistics Viewpoints

Procurement managers are now asked to address ESG issues in their sourcing and foreign manufacturing operations. Meanwhile, trade compliance managers are tasked with ensuring that the procurement department is following the rules. This article will focus on European Union trade regulations because the EU leads in this area.

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UFLPA Compliance: How One Volkswagen Part Led to Thousands of Impounded Luxury Cars

Resilinc

Sydney Johnson , a seasoned supply chain veteran in automotive and Resilinc board member, shared his thoughts on what automotive procurement professionals need to do to address forced labor: “Forced labor has been a persistent issue in automotive. Every couple of 2-3 years, some big news comes out.

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Q&A with Sidney Johnson: Veteran Supply Chain Practitioner and Resilinc Advisory Board Member

Resilinc

Sidney has over three decades of global direct and indirect procurement and supplier management experience. As Head of Procurement at Harman International to VP of Global Supply Chain Management at Aptiv, we learned about this supply chain thought leader’s extensive experience in the world of supply chain and procurement.

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How Financial Services Companies Can Manage Sustainability Risks While Driving Progress On UN Sustainable Development Goal 16

EcoVadis

In practice, however, companies can create profound contributions to SDG 16 through their sustainable procurement programs. The name came from the fact that profit from these minerals have long been used to fund armed groups and fuel regional conflicts, specifically in eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Taking Action.

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How the Inflation Reduction Act’s EV Tax Credit Will Reshape Supply Chains

QAD

The automotive industry is undergoing a massive technological transformation toward vehicle electrification and the shift presents huge opportunities for manufacturers that do business in the US, especially since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022.