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Multinational tech giant Apple has called on its suppliers to operate on 100% renewable energy, while giving customers the option to charge their phones using green electricity only.

Eight in 10 (78%) freight forwarders expect geopolitical tensions and inflation to last for five years, according to a survey.

The pandemic led to much talk of reshoring supply chains but global flows of trade actually increased during 2020 and 2021, with Asia-Pacific dominating mineral exports, according to a report .

A lingering semiconductor shortage has left Toyota relying on “emergency” supply chain measures as second quarter profits fall by 25% more than expected to $3.79bn.

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Singapore should leverage the power of data and digitalisation and avoid taking sides in global conflicts to ensure it plays a central role in future supply chains, a government minister has said.

Technology company HP has announced it is moving away from its lean supply chain model as it seeks future resiliency with partners, according to supply chain chief Ernest Nicholas.

Severe floods that have left a third of Pakistan under water have also destroyed major exports crops – from cotton to wheat – and put the country’s food and trade security at risk.

Nine in 10 (87%) retailers believe supply chains will not return to how they were before the crisis, a survey has revealed.

The German government has approved legislation that will require train operators to prioritise carrying mineral-oil products and hard coal destined for power generators over other freight and passengers.