Proposals for an Efficient and Effective Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence in Europe
ASCII advocates for a revision of the EU
Corporate Sustainable Due Diligence Directive. The proposed amendments focus on direct monitoring of suppliers instead of bilateral supply links and the introduction of negative and positive lists to streamline due diligence processes, improving effectiveness
and reducing costs for EU importers.
India’s Rice Export Restrictions Echo in West Asia and Africa
India’s proposed rice export restrictions, potentially affecting 40% of the global rice supply, may have severe consequences for several African and Middle Eastern countries. Projected losses of up to 304 kg per capita, as seen in the case of Djibouti, pose a threat to food security.
Media Chat: Proposals for an Efficient and Effective Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence in Europe
In a digital media chat (in German) on November 28, 2023, ASCII researchers will show what an efficient and effective implementation of the directive could look like.
3-Year PostDoc Position in Supply Network Modelling and Analysis
We are looking for an excellent young scientist with a PhD degree (or equivalent) with a quantitative focus
(e.g., data science, physics, mathematics, economics, operations research, supply chain management).
Communications Manager
We are looking for a part-time Communications Specialist to coordinate our outreach activities and support the institute in all PR- and event-related matters. The position covers scientific, political and economic topics in an international environment.
The Impact of Understanding Supply Networks
Understanding Supply Networks has a significant impact: improving supply security, promoting and objectively monitoring of the green transition, strengthening human rights compliance, and reducing tax evasion. International alliances are needed for such an understanding, as emphasized by a research team including ASCII’s board member Stefan Thurner.
3-Year PhD Position in Supply Network Modelling and Analysis
We are looking for an excellent young scientist with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a quantitative
focus (e.g., data science, physics, mathematics, economics, operations research, supply chain management).
First Workshop of the ASCII International Advisory Board
Numerous experts from industry, academia and politics came together to discuss the resilience and sustainable transformation of global supply chains in order to develop recommendations for action.
Indirect Effects of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Revealed: Global Food Supply at Risk
A recent study by ASCII’s Peter Klimek in collaboration with the Complexity Science Hub shows interdependencies in the global food supply. Here, the researchers uncovered the profound – also indirect – effects of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The anatomy of the current antibiotic shortage
Global supply shortages of antibiotics are currently on the rise. A study by the newly founded Supply Chain Intelligence Institute Austria (ASCII) Hub now deciphers the causes of the shortage: First and foremost, the increasing concentration of production in two countries – China and India. Investing in a well-developed data infrastructure can help remedy the situation.