Rubber Supply Chain

Responsible management of the natural rubber supply chain as one of the world s largest buyers of natural rubber the michelin group is a key market player.

Rubber supply chain.

Production areas are mapped by gps. Natural rubber supply chain as the world s leading rubber franchise halcyon agri s integrated global network gives us control over the entire value chain of how rubber is grown sourced produced and distributed. The digital tracing system allows the production and supply chain of the rubber to be evaluated in detail the tire maker continued. Based in findlay ohio cooper is a leading supplier of replacement tires for the north american passenger and light truck markets.

Such materials include tin tantalum tungsten and gold which are mainly produced by the democratic republic of congo or neighbouring countries where conflicts occur. If the delivered quantity exceeds the expected production volume the system indicates this to prevent rubber from entering the supply chain from unregistered for example illegally deforested areas continental said. In this way employees can prevent rubber from entering the supply chain from non registered areas e g. Fittingly the cooper tire rubber co.

This briefing has been written by global witness to accompany the chinese guidelines for sustainable development of natural rubber. It aims to provide an overview of the natural rubber sector details of associated supply chain risks for rubber companies and investors and recommendations on how companies can reduce exposure to those risks through implementing the guidelines. Both the bmz and continental are members of the global platform for sustainable natural rubber gpsnr which was founded in march 2019 a merger of the most important players in the natural rubber sector from the. Production areas are mapped by gps and raw rubber deliveries and sales prices achieved are recorded directly on delivery in the warehouse.

Mcafee supply chain management program manager. We own more than 30 processing factories in most major rubber producing origins and produce sustainable natural rubber under the proprietary heveapro brand. Both the bmz and continental are members of the global platform for sustainable natural rubber gpsnr which was founded in march 2019. To this end germany s federal ministry for economic cooperation and development bmz and manufacturer continental have worked to create a seamless electronically traceable supply chain from cultivation in indonesia and further processing through to tire production.

From an environmental perspective traceability within the rubber supply chain is an important consideration. Is a very conservative traditional heritage rich manufacturing firm said george h. We therefore have a special responsibility to support sustainable rubber production which is at the core of our sustainable development strategy.