Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 21, 2023

United Cocao Faces Deforestation Claims There are important changes in trade regulation occurring that supply chain professionals need to be aware of. End-to-end means that this monitoring extends beyond a company’s immediate suppliers to include a supplier’s supplier, and that supplier’s supplier, and on up through the supply chain.

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QAD

JUNE 28, 2022

Companies are increasingly encouraged or propelled to include human rights, environmental and social considerations within global supply chains. Supply chains are increasingly complex and rely on numerous partners, making it difficult to control the impact supply chains have on people and the environment.

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 10, 2023

From electric vehicles and portable off-grid battery systems to smart solar trackers and air quality monitoring solutions —sustainable technologies are leading the way in innovation. SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR TODAY’S MANUFACTURER? Environmental Compliance: An Important Piece of the Sustainability Puzzle.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In recent years, sustainability has become front and center for both consumers and brands in an effort to reduce the impact and effect of climate change. A big part of sustainability initiatives includes the use of ethical sourcing. While we have seen more companies promoting ethical sourcing, does the consumer really care?

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Arena Solutions

MAY 3, 2022

The global shift from traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to vehicles with electrified powertrains is underway, and it’s creating greater complexity for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chains. Some emerging EV sourcing strategies include: Diversification of the supply chain.

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NC State SCRC

MAY 11, 2023

However, the general public typically doesn’t understand how supply chains work, and many don’t even know how their box of cereal ends up on their grocery store shelf. Cobalt: The Democratic Republic of Congo has 46% of global cobalt reserves and produces 70% of the world’s output. And how will we mine them?

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

This clear correlation between sustainable development and societal stability has long been recognized by scholars and sustainability professionals. SDG 16 is also considered to be a crucial means to other sustainable development achievements. Here’s why: Unveiling Supply Chain Risks.

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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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The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 13, 2019

For example, over 60% of cobalt comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which uses the labor of tens of thousands of children as young as four years old in its mines. [4]. Hence, there is significant value in the supply chain for batteries waiting to be unlocked. . Data and assumptions used in savings calculation: .

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Supply Chain Movement

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Analyst Pam Fitzpatrick just published a research note on cobalt supply chains – the issues and challenges are similar to conflict minerals. 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.

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EcoVadis

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

The United Nation’s eighth Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 8) aims to close this gap and “promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.” Sustainable Internal Practices. The automotive industry relies on both intellectual and physical labor.

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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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Resilinc

MAY 16, 2023

Presently, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the top producer of cobalt—making 71% of the world’s supply. According to Siddharth Kara , a researcher of modern-day slavery, “Industrial mines, almost all of them, have artisanal miners working, digging in and around them, feeding cobalt into the formal supply chain.”

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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.” Mining Technology’s Zachary Skidmore lists a broader set of solutions to “alleviate the pressure on the [copper] supply chain.”

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SCM Research

OCTOBER 17, 2019

The Democratic Republic of Congo is the largest producer of cobalt. The sector faces numerous sustainability challenges within local supply chains, such as child work and other human rights violations.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 16, 2022

Nornickel’s pioneering low-carbon offers are part of a sustainable and low-carbon mining trend. Combined with support from traditional institutional investors, such actions are leading to broad investor backing for bold sustainability targets and progress [in mining and metals].”.

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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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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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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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Supply Chain Movement

MAY 24, 2016

Adequate demand planning and accurate inventory investments are key to successful supply chain management in this fast-moving industry. Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. IT systems need to be tightly integrated to provide the necessary insight into the end-to-end supply chain. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands.

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Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 16, 2016

Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have therefore developed this mindmap for Global Logistics Integration, outlining the route to achievement and providing road signs to flag potential hazards along the way. >>Please Congo, The Democratic Republic of The. Cape Verde. Cayman Islands. Christmas Island.

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