This article is published in association with United Nations. The global drive for renewable energy technologies has sharply increased demand for so-called critical minerals, heightening the risk of crime, corruption, and instability across supply chains as organised crime groups infiltrate the mining industry. Criminal networks are increasingly seeking to gain control over extraction sites, trade routes, […]Organized crime groups increasingly embedded in gold supply chain
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This article is published in association with United Nations. The global drive for renewable energy technologies has sharply increased demand for so-called critical minerals, heightening the risk of crime, corruption, and instability across supply chains as organised crime groups infiltrate the mining industry. Criminal networks are increasingly seeking to gain control over extraction sites, trade routes, […]Why supply chain resilience is key to the energy transition
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Maximilian Schnippering, Head, Sustainability, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy In the fight against the climate emergency, knowledge of the dangers, the causes and the ways to slow, mitigate or halt the climate emergency have long been understood. The actions […]5 ways to strengthen Nigeria’s poultry supply chain
September 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Adegboyega Oyedijo, Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, University of Leicester, Temidayo Akenroye, Associate Professor of Supply Chain & Analytics, University of Missouri-St. Louis Nigeria’s poultry industry is worth $4.2 billion, according to the UNFAO.Shortages of maize, […]Africa is poised to become a global supply chain powerhouse – here’s how
August 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Douglas Broom, Senior Writer, Forum Agenda Africa is on the cusp of a new era of prosperity as a manufacturing centre for high-tech industries and a key link in global supply chains, a new report from the United […]How can we reimagine sustainability in the supply chain?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Saar Yoskovitz, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Augury The global manufacturing and supply chain is under pressure to navigate constant obstacles.Efficiency and sustainability are often seen as competing interests in the supply chain, but there are ways that […]Redrawing the solar power global map with regional supply chains
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Erica Brinker, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of ESG, Array Technologies The demand for solar power is rising globally. The supply of key components for it, however, is mostly concentrated in one region, leading to potential shortages or political […]How circular solutions can boost supply chain resilience and decarbonization
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Neelam Melwani, Senior Manager, Circular Economy and Sustainability, Deloitte LLP COP27 is another crucial milestone in our race to a net-zero world. The past years were marked by companies focusing on addressing direct emissions from company-owned and controlled […]The supply chain is dead: Why we must build a ‘living supply chain’ for food
August 12, 2022 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: James Rogers, CEO, Apeel Sciences The food chain has become a more mainstream discussion since conflict, COVID-19 and the climate crisis have laid bare its dependencies and risks.Our supply chain for perishable items, such as food, has shown […]How is the war in Ukraine impacting the global supply chain?
July 6, 2022 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Beth Stackpole, Freelance writer, MIT Management Sloan School The Russia-Ukraine war is having an outsized impact on the global supply chain, impeding the flow of goods, fueling dramatic cost increases and product shortages, and creating catastrophic food shortages […]How trade facilitation can support supply chain diversity in a post-pandemic world
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Philippe Isler, Director, Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation; ExCom Member, World Economic Forum The pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities in the global supply chain.Developing economies have been hardest hit by this disruption.Public-private efforts can help deliver trade facilitation reforms. […]As G7 calls time on coal, have you checked your supply chain?
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This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: María Mendiluce, CEO, We Mean Business At the historic G7 ministerial meeting in May seven of the world’s largest economies agreed to end unabated coal in their domestic power systems in the 2030s.Tackling these goals will require a […]4 ways industry can make supply chains more sustainable
September 20, 2020 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Francisco Betti, Head of Shaping the Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Production, World Economic Forum & Hernan Saenz, Partner and Global Head, Performance Improvement Practice, Bain & Company & Juliane Stephan, Associate Partner, Performance Improvement & Digital Transformation, […]It’s time to build a responsible media supply chain
January 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Marc Pritchard, Chief Brand Officer, Procter & Gamble The digital media revolution has been transformative – but it has a dark side. As millions more come online, these negative aspects will become magnified. All stakeholders must collaborate to […]How drones can manage the food supply chain and tell you if what you eat is sustainable
September 25, 2018 by 1 Comment
This article is brought to you thanks to the strategic cooperation of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Michael de Lagarde, Chief Executive Officer, Delair-Tech Drones are more than just cool-looking flying objects. Their real value lies in their ability to quickly and efficiently gather and analyze information on assets, geography, infrastructure, environmental trends and other […]
