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Sustainable supply chains, what does it mean?

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Excessive energy and water consumption, high waste production with low reuse rates, human rights issues, and abuse of labor are just some of the core issues plaguing supply chains globally. A supply chain is a vast network between large companies and their suppliers to develop, manufacture and distribute finished products to end users.

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New Open Marketplace for Manufacturing Applications

Gary Mintchell

Cofinity-X will help to make important progress with the operationalization and build-up of end-to-end data-chains to trace material flows throughout the entire value chain. Traceability applications can give the possibility to display the entire value chain and help to find ways to increase supply-chain resilience.

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Federal government invests in EV supply chain through support for Saskatchewan Research Council

Canadian Manufacturing

These are alloys that are essential for clean energy sources and technologies such as wind turbines and electric vehicles. This will help increase the supply of battery metals that are needed for the development of a domestic electric vehicle value chain.

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Cloud-based Technologies Can Drive the Future of Europe’s Automotive Industry

i4.0 today

In July 2021, the German Association of the Automotive Industry, known as Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), cut its forecast for production growth from 13 percent to 3 percent, citing supply-chain disruptions, including a shortage of semiconductors. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs. billion pounds ($3.30

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TOP STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES SHAPING THE MATERIALS INDUSTRY

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Industry Convergence Accelerating Innovation in Electric Vehicle Battery Technology: The chemical, material, and automotive industries are collaborating more intensely than ever before. Innovative Business Models Blockchain Transforming Supply Chains: The materials industry is witnessing the strategic adoption of blockchain technology.

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More than a piece of paper

Manufacturer's Monthly

These certifications recognise Capral’s commitment to responsible production, sourcing, and management of aluminium products. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain.

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Automotive Aftermarket Looks to 4Rs and Closed Loop Ecosystem for Sustainable End-of-Life Battery Management

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Overarching both has been the need to foster economic and environment-friendly approaches across the value chain that promote resource optimization, materials reuse, residual value protection, and extended lifetime. In short, it will underpin comprehensive, long-term sustainability across the xEV environment.