article thumbnail

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. Each technology solution operates within well-defined functional silos. Here is the latest report outlining the capabilities. I am updating this report.).

article thumbnail

An update on copper

Resilinc

Freeport McMoran, the second largest copper producer globally, reported in its latest quarterly: “While we recognize the near-term volatility in our markets, we are optimistic about our portfolio of assets, our strong management and operating teams, and the long-term prospects for the copper markets we serve.”.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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. We can recall that the biggest spend category of Financial Services sector is information technology, which largely involves the purchase of IT equipment. Here’s why: Unveiling Supply Chain Risks. Taking Action.

article thumbnail

Copper in flux

Resilinc

Case in point as reported by the Wall Street Journal: Alaska’s Pebble Mine— which “could be one of the world’s largest suppliers of copper and gold”—recently met a crippling regulatory roadblock from the EPA in late May when the agency banned the disposal of wastewater within 300 miles of the mine site. Learn more about CommodityWatch AI.

article thumbnail

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

Talking Logistics

As reported by The Loadstar this week, “Blockchain logistics start-up OpenPort has notified shareholders it is out of funds and intends to proceed with liquidation.” In the pilot, two large global chemical companies facilitate document and data transfer of invoices, purchase orders, delivery tenders and proof-of-delivery posts.

article thumbnail

KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

Purchasing and supplier management. There is really nothing wrong with capturing a lot of metrics, especially with today’s powerful analytics software solutions to help. Free Report on KPIs. Want a 25 page KPI report for your industry? Inventory management. Production/manufacturing. Warehousing. Online KPIs.

KPI 94