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Powering the Supply Chain Revolution: Addressing the Impact of Electric Vehicle Requirements on Supply Chains

3BL Media

This transition is reshaping global supply chains in ways manufacturers are still scrambling to adapt to. The battery-centric nature of EVs is forcing manufacturers to rethink how vehicles are made, stored, and shipped. But the supply chain overhaul doesn’t stop at batteries. Moreover, Gartner Inc.

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Resilience, Agility, and Sustainability: The New Pillars of Future-Proof Supply Chains

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Global supply chains are no longer just the "back-end" of businesses—they're now the front line in a world of constant disruptions. From the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical conflicts and extreme weather events, supply chains have been tested like never before. Companies like Toyota have shown the way forward.

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New report reveals fast fashion's reliance on fracked gas in Texas

Corporate Knights

The supply chains of over 100 fashion brands are linked to oil and gas fracking in the Permian Basin in Texas, due to their sourcing of fossil-fuel derived synthetic fibers, according to a new report from climate group Stand.earth. The report found 107 fashion companies using textile materials that rely on petrochemicals.

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

GreenBiz

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.

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Vestas: Powering Quality in the Supply Chain

3BL Media

This can not only damage the reputations of wind turbine manufacturers and operators, but also adds weight to arguments against wind power. Product defects are one possible cause, but how can manufacturers resolve quality issues when supply chains are so complex? And repairs are costly, too.

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For High-Tech Supply Chains, CO2 Emission Tracking Is Sustainable Business Currency

3BL Media

IDC researchers predicted that by 2024, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 70% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools supporting sustainability and a circular economy business model. CO2 is the new currency for resilient, sustainable supply chains,” said Kaufmann.

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How We Do Business: Bath & Body Works’ U.S.-Based Supply Chain

3BL Media

We are known by many for our expertly crafted fragrances and our best-in-class retail store presence, but a full understanding of our business begins with a closer look at our unique supply chain. based, vertically integrated supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality, on trend luxuries at affordable prices.