Resilinc

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Uncover the importance of UFLPA compliance in your supply chain by understanding why thousands of Volkswagen vehicles have been impounded at U.S. How did one small part cause such a huge supply chain disruption for Volkswagen? Read more in our blog: Forced Labor in the Automotive Supply Chain: What Car Companies Can Do.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 28, 2013

To make the supply chain more transparent, Fairphone opens up the entire system to understand what shapes our economy. Business practices in the supply chains of the electronics industry are in urgent need of moral revision. I am happy to share the following guest post by Bas van Abel, CEO and founder of Fairphone.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While the survey included questions around product search, personalization, and overall customer experience management, I was most interested in the supply chain spin. And while consumers are willing to spend more on ethically sourced products, they also feel that companies need to be more transparent in their supply chains.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 7, 2018

As conflict minerals continue to find their way into supply chains of major western corporations, businesses need to place more emphasis on due diligence and explore new technologies to increase transparency. Increasing Due Diligence in the Cobalt Supply Chain. 3TGs: Updates on Gold Sustainable Procurement.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

As a finite but clearly valuable resource locked mostly in countries with difficult-to-track labor standards, cobalt’s supply chain has fallen under intense scrutiny in recent months, and companies are rushing to get their share. The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Conclusion.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

As a finite but clearly valuable resource locked mostly in countries with difficult-to-track labor standards, cobalt’s supply chain has fallen under intense scrutiny in recent months, and companies are rushing to get their share. The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Conclusion.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 16, 2022

Supply chains for cobalt, copper, nickel, lithium, graphite, manganese, and rare earth elements are particularly concerning. The International Energy Agency forecasts demand for these materials to grow by between 1,000% and 3,000% by 2040. But market demand for green and low-carbon metals is not going away.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

In practice, however, companies can create profound contributions to SDG 16 through their sustainable procurement programs. Here’s why: Unveiling Supply Chain Risks. The Financial Services sector is not one many would immediately imagine having significant environmental or social risks within its supply chain.

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EcoVadis

APRIL 21, 2011

Following the resolution which was adopted in November on CSR in International Trade , the EU has released a new study in Sustainable Supply Chains: Responsible Supply Chain Management : Potential success factors and challenges for addressing prevailing human rights and other CSR issues in Supply Chains of EU-based companies.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Across the industry, automotive manufacturers have implemented a standard set of tools in CSR management systems to reduce the risk of human rights violations, and consequently increase the value added to human capital, within operations and across the supply chain. Though the rule is legally binding for companies based in the U.S.,

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 19, 2023

Modern slavery in supply chains refers to the exploitation and forced labor practices that occur within global networks. Governments are taking initiatives to make organizations accountable for all activities in their supply chains that might involve modern slavery. The enactment of these recommendations is still pending.

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QAD

MAY 18, 2023

The trend also stands to shake up the global electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain, and companies that act decisively now will be more likely to come out on top. The approach calls for a deeper look at procurement chains, critical mineral qualification and the calculation of mineral content.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 7, 2024

Tariffs, Industries Impacted, and the Global Supply Chain During the Trump Administration, significant tariffs were levied against China to curb the flow of Chinese imports into the United States and protect domestic producers against dumping and subsidized production. This influence can then extend to neighboring countries.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

In collaboration with Amber Road, Supply Chain Movement has put together this Global EU Trade Map which provides an overview of current EU trade agreements and an insight into potential trade risks and how to mitigate them. By Supply Chain Movement in collaboration with Amber Road. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The.

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