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How transforming the mica supply chain transforms lives

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How transforming the mica supply chain transforms lives. The partnership aimed to help Beautycounter better understand the local politics and to support a comprehensive plan for the legalization of mica mining, which would increase supply-chain transparency and traceability. Joel Makower. Tue, 10/06/2020 - 02:11.

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COVID-19, 3D printing and the digital supply chain reckoning

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COVID-19, 3D printing and the digital supply chain reckoning. It took mere weeks to showcase their potential as enablers of flexible supply chains — capable of decentralizing worldwide production and responding to violent, unforeseen disruption. Supply Chain. Heather Clancy. Thu, 05/14/2020 - 03:28.

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Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways

GreenBiz

Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways. In 2019, Liu (who was not the chairman during the aforementioned shareholder meeting) led a Foxconn delegation that met with senior executives at Cathay to discuss the latest international ESG trends and understand how to move forward. José Miguel Salazar.

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Semiconductor firm Applied Materials puts supply chain at center of new commitments

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Semiconductor firm Applied Materials puts supply chain at center of new commitments. We are going to hold our supply chain to the same standards that we hold ourselves in the areas of environmental impact, labor standards, and diversity and inclusion. Heather Clancy. Tue, 07/28/2020 - 02:00. It generated more than $14.6

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Fighting deforestation should be a top priority for 2021, and here’s how it can be

GreenBiz

As 2021 begins, more companies are seeing their strategies for addressing deforestation deep down into their supply chains scrutinized. . "We Both companies already have commitments to eliminate deforestation, but the investment firm would like to see them become even more aggressive with members of their soy supply chains.

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Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Expands To Help Consumer Goods Companies Enhance Environmental Sustainability

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The Consumer Goods Forum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) expands its scope to include environmental sustainability, helping to build trust, confidence, and clarity in expected standards across vital areas including the impact of farming, forestry and manufacturing.

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Navigating the Rising Tide: The Convergence of Climate Change and Global Trade

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In 2019, flooding accrued a hefty price tag of $82 billion for global economies,” Enright notes, citing The Wall Street Journal. So, what does this mean for global supply chain networks?” It advocates for investments in proactive risk reduction and the development of resilient supply chain networks. Enright asks.