Operations and Supply Chain Management

JUNE 3, 2014

listed companies that have filed their first audits on whether their products contained any tin, gold, tungsten or tantalum from Africa’s war-torn Congo region. Retailer J.C. Plenty of products still contain the four targeted metals from the Congo region. The admissions were among reports by nearly 1,300 U.S.-listed

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

A big part of sustainability initiatives includes the use of ethical sourcing. Ethical sourcing is the process of ensuring that the products made are obtained through responsible and sustainable methods. While we have seen more companies promoting ethical sourcing, does the consumer really care? Ethical Sourcing.

Sourcing Strategies 203

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Resilinc

MAY 16, 2023

Presently, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the top producer of cobalt—making 71% of the world’s supply. Some sources predict future lithium shortages due to the large quantities of water required for lithium production, which is taxing for areas like South America and Australia that are prone to drought.

Chile 62

Chile Manufacturing Procurement Australia Supply Chain Planning Software 62

QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

Now they want to know what acre of land it was grown on, the source of the water and the living conditions of the workers.” Or, consider the recent 2021 case where fast fashion maker and retailer, Boohoo , lost over a £1 billion in company value when it was uncovered that suppliers were paying less than minimum wage.

Cost Reduction Strategies 91

Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning 91

QAD

MAY 18, 2023

Those sourcing requirements are scheduled to increase by 10% every year beginning in 2023. The Inflation Reduction Act aims to ensure critical minerals are sourced ethically and sustainably, as well as in a manner that helps stimulate US manufacturing growth. The maximum MSRP for those products is $80,000.

Price Reduction 92

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

Resilinc

AUGUST 2, 2022

Linton: OEMs must deal with issues like whether their third-tier supplier is exploiting children in the Democratic Republic of Congo to mine cobalt. In the last few weeks, major retailers have announced that they’re sitting on boatloads of inventory. On the other hand, no retailer wants to have empty shelves on Black Friday.

Supply Chain Planning Software 62

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