On OIL

Oil (or petroleum) is the most used energy resource in the world and provides more than 90% of global transportation energy. About two-thirds of global oil use is for transportation. Oil is a depletable, non-renewable mixture of liquid hydrocarbons burned to convert chemical energy into heat, and a leading contributor to air pollution and climate…

Stakeholder Relations

Stakeholder relations involve the strategic management of relationships between an organization and its diverse groups of stakeholders, including customers, employees, investors, suppliers, and the community. Effective stakeholder relations can enhance an organization’s reputation, support sustainable growth, and create a positive impact on business outcomes. By actively engaging and addressing stakeholder concerns, organizations can build trust,…

On Procurement and Strategic Sourcing

Procurement is the process of 1. Finding, 2. Agreeing terms and 3. Acquiring goods, services or works from an external source, often via a a) tendering or b) competitive bidding process. Strategic sourcing is a systematic approach to procurement. It involves 1. analysing spend, 2. understanding market dynamics, and 3. building strong supplier relationships. The…

Global Sea Routes and Choke points

Supply Chain – Global Sea Routes – Choke Points The International Trade Theories and Practice via the Free Trade Agreements and Economic Blocks on the planet. We realized that Global Trade is vital for the local economy, but governments and policy makers should be very careful. The balance between AUTARKY & DEPENDANCE is a choice…

Old and new cars

Hybrid electric vehicles utilize both internal combustion engines and vehicle batteries that power electric motors. BEVs (battery electric vehicles) don’t have any combustion engines that require gasoline, a design feature that means there are no direct fossil fuel-related emissions from the vehicle while driving.   (Click here to see more)

On Cobalt

Cobalt is a vital transition metal that plays an indispensable role in clean energy, modern electronics, aerospace engineering, and human health. Key Uses and Applications Rechargeable Batteries: Used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and portable electronics like smartphones to stabilize cathode structures and boost energy density. Superalloys: Forms high-strength, heat- and corrosion-resistant alloys…

On Antimony – A Strategic Metal

Antimony is an element found in the earth’s crust. Rarely found in its native metallic form, it is primarily extracted from the sulfide mineral stibnite. It has a variety of uses and is found in everything from household items to military-grade equipment. Because it conducts heat poorly, it’s used as a flame retardant in industrial…