Why sustainability targets feel close to mission impossible – and what COOs can do
Influencing suppliers, complying with regulations and sourcing raw materials has become a bureaucratic and logistical nightmare for chief operating officers....
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The geopoliticization of supply chains
The COVID pandemic elevated geopolitical understanding as a critical consideration for supply chain managers – and it remains essential to their success today. ...
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Supply chains aren’t broken, it’s more a question of demand
Mainstream news reports are full of claims that supply chains are broken, citing widespread product shortages, overflowing ports and spiking freight costs. But perhaps there is another way to understand what is...
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MSC is investing in shipping and logistics networks to help ease supply chain crunch, says CEO
Soren Toft, CEO of the world’s second-largest container carrier, says the resurgence of global trade amid the pandemic has highlighted the need to reinforce cargo transport systems and infrastructure....
Four strategies to make your energy supply more resilient to price spikes
With the prices of natural gas, coal and electricity spiking to record highs, manufacturers should start thinking about how to reduce their energy consumption so they can keep production humming irrespective of...
Urgent action is needed to protect Congolese cobalt miners
September 16, 2021 • by Serra Cremer Iyi, Dorothée Baumann Pauly in Supply Chain • 7 min read
The mineral is a vital component of electric car batteries, but small-scale miners, including children, are working in harsh conditions. Alliances need to be forged in the supply chain to make cobalt...
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Carbon-zero shipping is on the horizon, here’s how we chart a course
September 15, 2021 • by Mads Peter Zacho in Supply Chain • 9 min read
Shipping accounts for 3% of global CO2 emissions, and the volume of business is expected to grow by more than 50% over the next 30 years. It’s a huge task, but here’s...
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