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sourcing
Commodities Tur Importers Seek Government Nod to Expand Sourcing Network to Brazil and Australia
India's tur importers, led by the Indian Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), are seeking government approval to add Brazil as a certified source for quality tur dal. The move aims to diversify import origins beyond traditional suppliers and follows successful pilot cultivation, with Brazil also advancing urad production. Trade bodies are simultaneously exploring tur cultivation in Australia, though policy certainty is needed.
Supply Chain Six-Year Tender Lead Time Climb Signals Structural Shift in Supply Chain Planning
The SONAR Tender Lead Time index has drifted higher for six straight years, reaching 3.74 days. The trend reflects improved planning, trade policy volatility, and increased inventory buffers, with implications for carrier operations and intermodal usage.
Commodities MRPL diversifies crude sourcing to strengthen supply security amid geopolitical risks
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) has diversified its crude oil sourcing to 273 grades from Asia, South America, Africa, the US and Russia, processing new crudes like Hout, Mostarda, Gindungo and Sarir Mesla. The strategy, detailed in MRPL's 2025-26 annual report, aims to reduce dependency on any single source and enhance supply security amid geopolitical tensions, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz. MRPL also collaborated with Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd to utilize underground storage for crude inventory management.
Commodities India in Talks with Russia-Linked Siberian Deposit to Source Rare Earth Samples: Report
According to a report from the Times of India, India is in discussions with a Russia-linked Siberian deposit to obtain rare earth samples. No further details on the deposit or the nature of the talks were provided in the source article.
Supply Chain Building Local: How Sourcing Materials from Surroundings Reduces Supply Chain Risk and Embodied Carbon
The construction industry accounts for 34% of global carbon emissions, driven by concrete production and long supply chains. Innovative projects in California and Antarctica demonstrate how local sourcing—from mass timber to modular pods—can reduce embodied carbon, improve resilience, and create affordable housing. For procurement teams, these examples offer a blueprint for nearshoring building materials and mitigating supply chain risks.
Supply Chain India's Short Window Amid China's Supply Chain Shift
India has a limited opportunity to attract companies diversifying from China, according to Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran. The geopolitical landscape and China's trade dominance pose challenges and opportunities for India's trade strategy.
Supply Chain West Asia Crisis Forces Consumer Goods Firms to Reroute Supply Chains
The ongoing crisis in West Asia has compelled consumer goods companies like Dabur, Britannia, and Tata Consumer Products to shift their manufacturing and sourcing strategies. This strategic pivot aims to mitigate supply chain disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions.
Supply Chain Dairy Pact Boosts Supply Chain Resilience in North-East India
The National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) and Assam Rifles have signed a supply pact to enhance dairy product distribution to military units in north-east India. This agreement aims to generate ₹44 crore annually for cooperatives and improve supply chain resilience.
Supply Chain Market-Linked Pricing: A New Era for Dairy Sustainability
The dairy industry is transitioning from cost-based to market-linked pricing to enhance sustainability and meet evolving consumer demands. This shift addresses structural challenges and aligns procurement with market expectations.