SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

In my courses, I introduce the key ideas of SCM by discussing a map of our globe. What can be problematic about sourcing raw materials from the Congo? Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Questions we discuss include: Who is actually producing our computers? Where does value creation take place?

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Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Congo Manufacturing Procurement 154

SCM Research

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Herein, the authors focus their discussion on ten selected economies: Algeria, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania. In a new pwc report, Africa Gearing Up , future prospects in Africa for logistics and supply chain management are described.

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 28, 2013

In the first Fairphone that will be released in December 2013, conflict-free tin and tantalum from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been integrated in the manufacturing of the phone, but that’s only a first step. To do so, we are searching for solutions by engaging in partnerships to come with alternatives to current models.

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Supply Chain Design Software Electronics Supply Chain Design Manufacturing Procurement 138

SCM Research

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest producer of cobalt. Cobalt has become a key commodity for battery-powered vehicles and other electronic products.

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RFgen

JANUARY 31, 2017

Just last year, Amnesty International, a non-profit leader in human rights, found that Sony, Microsoft, Samsung and Apple used cobalt in their products, which were mined from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 5 Things to Consider When Evaluating Data-Driven Solutions in SCM ». 3 Ways to Get the Supply Chain Ready for Disaster ».

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RFgen

JANUARY 31, 2017

Just last year, Amnesty International, a non-profit leader in human rights, found that Sony, Microsoft, Samsung and Apple used cobalt in their products, which were mined from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. 5 Things to Consider When Evaluating Data-Driven Solutions in SCM ». 3 Ways to Get the Supply Chain Ready for Disaster ».

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 22, 2015

For the fourth consecutive year, Supply Chain Media has produced the SCM Map of Europe providing an overview of the most relevant data for value chains. Europe remains the world’s most complex continent from a supply chain perspective, which is why Supply Chain Media has developed the SCM Map of Europe for the fourth consecutive year.

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