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The Supply Chain of a Computer

SCM Research

Who is governing the computer supply chain? What can be problematic about sourcing raw materials from the Congo? What modes of transport should be used? How could a linear supply chain become circular? How will the supply chain change in the age of automation? What is the size of a container?

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In Congo Outbreak, Ebola Vaccine Faces Cold-Chain Reality Tests

Supply Chain Brain

Because it is not yet licensed, the Merck & Co vaccine has been offered to Congo under a “compassionate use” protocol agreed by national and international health and ethics authorities. The Congo outbreak is a chance to reality-test a vaccine against a disease epidemic that can’t be replicated in controlled environments.

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Transport Expert Nicolas Meilhan’s Perspective on the EcoVadis 2019 Index Results

EcoVadis

Nicolas Meilhan is a Scientific Advisor for France Stratégie and works on transport and energy issues. . Companies in the transport sector are the subject of a specific analysis in the Index, with more than 900 companies (including 700 small and medium-sized companies) included in the 2018 sample. 100 against 38.8). against 35.7

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Reflections: Building the Network of Networks

Supply Chain Shaman

These are three different Supply Chain Operating Networks.) A share group is a joint initiative between manufacturers and technologists to work together to solve a supply chain problem that does not have a clear answer today. Existing Supply Chain Networks. The focus is on supply. Seldom is it demand.

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Multiplying Impact: Collaboration on Sustainability Powers Business Performance

EcoVadis

And with environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) indicators now considered material financial risk , investors and business partners want to see proactive sustainability strategies from organizations — especially within the supply chain. Reaching sustainable maturity: Benefits of industry collaboration.

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How EV Manufacturers Can Navigate Supply Chain Complexity

Arena Solutions

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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Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Africa

SCM Research

As you might know, I had the great opportunity to travel to East Africa several times, where I gave logistics and supply chain management lectures ( see my previous post ). In a new pwc report, Africa Gearing Up , future prospects in Africa for logistics and supply chain management are described.

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