Supply Chain Network

JANUARY 30, 2013

The first deadline regarding last year’s SEC Conflict Minerals Rule is fast-approaching on January 31 – and companies are scrambling to report what conflict minerals – gold, tin, tantalum and tungsten sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and surrounding countries – have entered their supply chains since the start of 2013.

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Arena Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

DEVELOP THE RIGHT SOURCING STRATEGY. Although EVs are comprised of fewer mechanical parts as compared to traditional ICE vehicles, they incorporate highly sophisticated technology that is much more difficult to source and mass produce. Once the raw materials are sourced, the final batteries are assembled primarily in Asia.

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Exiger Perspectives

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Brandon Daniels CEO, Exiger Enabling Multi-Tier Supply Chain Visibility with Exiger A key feature of Exiger’s AI technology is multi-tier supply chain visibility , enabling companies to trace components like aluminum or critical minerals from their source to the final product.

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Elementum

MARCH 27, 2018

The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the most global cobalt reserves , at around 3.5 Traditionally, companies like Apple haven’t purchased the metal directly from mines, but through brokers like China’s Congo Dong Fang Mining. A cobalt mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s followed by Australia, which has 1.2

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 17, 2018

There is no technology solution that stretches across industries to automate the processes of source, make and deliver. Ethical Sourcing. Congo Metals. These are all issues in ethical sourcing initiatives. Each technology solution operates within well-defined functional silos. Fair Labor. Use of Slave Labor.

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 3, 2016

From local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience to outsourcing, C.H. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Integrated technology gathers data from all parts of the supply chain and provides full visibility to orders and costs. Cape Verde.

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2023

With the many design and production considerations at play, companies must also navigate ever-changing environmental laws and regulations which determine the types of parts and raw materials that are sourced and how they are incorporated into the final product. Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Tanzania).

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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.” And, with the move to electric vehicles, OEMs and automotive suppliers are seeing heightened concerns on the topic of sustainable sourcing as electric batteries require cobalt.

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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 13, 2019

Image source: “Electric Vehicle Outlook 2018 | Bloomberg New Energy Finance.” 3] The search for more raw materials has led suppliers to source irresponsibly from unstable emerging markets. Image source: ResearchGate. Image source: ResearchGate. 2018, www.cbsnews.com/news/the-toll-of-the-cobalt-mining-industry-congo/. [5]

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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 11, 2016

By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. A TMS with inventory allocation enables shippers to monitor shipments down to the package level.

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Supply Chain Movement

JANUARY 21, 2016

However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. S&OP fosters clear and unambiguous communication and this strengthens teamwork. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 7, 2023

They want to know you’re not using children going into mines in Congo, or families being thrown into boats to go fishing for shrimp and never see land.” He states, “I think consumers have done their bit and continue to do so. But what they want they can’t have right now. And that is transparent supply chains.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 22, 2022

The authors then used industry sources to project demand and revenue for thee fossil fuels (oil, gas, coal) vs. seven “green” metals (aluminum, cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, silver and zinc) that are critical to building an energy economy. Copper and nickel would require $250-300bn in capex before 2030.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 16, 2022

As covered previously on Resilinc’s blog (see Driving domestic production of critical minerals and Ethical sourcing risks pose challenge to electric vehicle market), the ESG concerns of activists and investors dovetail with the security worries of bipartisan leaders in the White House and Congress.

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

A report by Amnesty International describes unsafe working conditions, exposure to health risks and child labor at artisanal cobalt mining operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Five independent data sources will be used giving a total possible score of 10. For supply chain, this calls for action.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. The sourcing department is challenged by increasing compliancy issues. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic. Dominican Republic. Challenges for high-tech supply chain.

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Supply Chain Movement

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Sourcing from far-flung countries such as China is leading to growing uncertainty about the actual supply of purchase orders. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Central African Republic. Christmas Island. Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Cook Islands. Costa Rica. Cote D'ivoire. Czech Republic.

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Resilinc

JUNE 21, 2022

Where new copper sources will come from is an issue of major concern geopolitically. dependent on foreign sources. economic and national security by increasing reliance on foreign copper sources, requires permitting reform for both mining and smelting.”. president of the trade group Copper Development Association, in GreenBiz.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

The benefits of utilising modern-day FTAs include fewer customs duties, less red tape, access to public tenders, sourcing opportunities, investment opportunities and more transparent business conditions. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. However, companies making use of an FTA must comply with the terms of the specific agreement.

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Sourcemap

APRIL 25, 2018

According to Amnesty International , the lack of accountability has led to insidious mining conditions, particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which produces 60 percent of the world’s cobalt. Nearly 150,000 people work in “artisanal” mines plagued with collapsing shafts and harsh work environments. Article: [link].

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EcoVadis

AUGUST 23, 2012

The purpose of the Conflict Mineral rules is to put an end to the extremely violent conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has been partially financed by the exploitation and trade of conflict minerals originating in the region. according to parameters such as their activities, size, use of recycled materials.

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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.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 7, 2018

With around 50 percent of the world’s reserves held by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, cobalt, commonly used in automotive and electronic products, requires particular attention. The London Metal Exchange just released a positon paper on responsible sourcing with special transitional provision for cobalt.

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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. 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 and LG Display Co.,

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Resilinc

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Growing scrutiny of ESG impacts of mining is strengthening demand for sustainably sourced metals —but IEA worries that “higher-performing supply chains may not be sufficient to meet demand.” Declining ore quality from Chile, the top producing country, will lead to higher energy usage and costs for processing, according to IEA.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Source: ICCT (2018), effects of battery manufacturing on greenhouse gas emissions over the life cycle of electric vehicles. Consequently, the blend of energy sources that the manufacturing country uses will have a significant impact on the total environmental gain, especially when considering the car’s full life cycle.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The aberration of modern slavery seeped into public discourse in mid-2016 when reports surfaced that leading automobile manufacturers had sourced paint from suppliers with links to mines using child labor in India 10. Those new standards effectively aim to eradicate modern slavery from the sourcing of 3TGs.

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EcoVadis

APRIL 21, 2011

Promote Responsible Supply Chain Management through public procurement – Finally, of course it is not just companies who should take action on Responsible Supply Chain Management, but public entities should also establish policies and measures to ensure they are sourcing sustainably.

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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. It could be a single source you depend on, a single location, or a single country. What principles and practices do you recommend? In the military, they call it a kill shot.

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Exiger Perspectives

JULY 19, 2023

By fostering a more ethical business environment, regulations aim to prevent and address modern slavery, promote responsible sourcing practices, and mitigate human rights abuses in supply chains. Image Source Noncompliance results in sanctions, including prohibition and seizure of relevant goods.

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SCM Research

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

What can be problematic about sourcing raw materials from the Congo? Why is packaging being done in Eastern Europe or Mexico and not in China; and why not in Northern Europe or Canada, where the consumers are located? What modes of transport should be used? How long does it take to move a container from Hong Kong to Hamburg?

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In the competition to source critical minerals, there are few commodities as strategically important as cobalt. Like Resilinc’s EventWatch supply chain disruption monitoring service, CommodityWatch AI monitors over 4 million data sources in more than 100 languages to identify trends that may affect supply, demand, and pricing of commodities.

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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.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

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). Institution Issues. trillion annually.

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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.

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Freightos

APRIL 3, 2025

eastern daylight time on April 5, 2025 Reciprocal tariffs on exports from a list of nearly 60 countries range from a level of 11% for Congo to 50% for Lesotho. And with none of the USs major sourcing partners spared from significant tariffs this time, containers that do move will come at higher tariff costs to shippers and then for consumers.

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Freightos

APRIL 3, 2025

eastern daylight time on April 5, 2025 Reciprocal tariffs on exports from a list of nearly 60 countries range from a level of 11% for Congo to 50% for Lesotho. And with none of the USs major sourcing partners spared from significant tariffs this time, containers that do move will come at higher tariff costs to shippers and then for consumers.

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