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7 Use Cases for Hyperledger in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Shaman

It lacks the system of reference of division/company or company/industry. This could help in food track and trace, the management of gray market goods to eliminate counterfeit items, and the assurance of origin for tracking social responsibility goals for fair labor, Congo metals, etc. Analogous to network DNS.)

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Trade Rules are Increasingly Environmental, Social and Governance Rules

Logistics Viewpoints

Conflict Minerals Conflict Minerals refer to raw materials or minerals that are mined in regions of the world where conflict is endemic, and the mining of these minerals contributes to human misery. The regulation requires any company importing or exporting these commodities from the EU to prove the products are deforestation-free.

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How EV Manufacturers Can Navigate Supply Chain Complexity

Arena Solutions

The mining of these metals is concentrated in China, South Africa, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). References. A key component of the EV is its battery, which requires raw materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt. Once the raw materials are sourced, the final batteries are assembled primarily in Asia.

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

EcoVadis

legislation, conflict minerals often refer to tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold (3TG). 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). As defined by the U.S.

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Regulations to Prevent Modern Slavery in Supply Chains 

Exiger Perspectives

Modern slavery in supply chains refers to the exploitation and forced labor practices that occur within global networks. The legislation requires publicly-traded companies to disclose using tantalum, tin, tungsten, or gold (3TG) in the making of their products.

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Mind Map for Order Management 2.0

Supply Chain Movement

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Velocity’ refers to faster front/ back-office processes, physical execution and financial processes. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic.