The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

These events have highlighted a need for agility and have led to significant changes and approaches to managing supply chains across the Asia Pacific region. . On the physical side, there has been an enormous growth of automated warehouses across the region, driven by worker shortages and the need for improvement in quality when picking.

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Stord

MARCH 17, 2019

According to CEO Kasper Rorsted, suppliers in Asia haven’t been able to keep up with recent increases in demand. Demand for warehouses with at least 1 million square feet remains strong near major population centers. Dollar General is investing in warehousing and trucking to support its fresh produce program , DG Fresh.

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

By becoming key players in trucking, warehousing, and shipping, Amazon is able to lower its shipping costs, open doors for smaller merchants to publish more products, and allow Chinese and Indian sellers and manufacturers to access Amazon warehouses. For now, it seems like Alibaba has the firmer grip on Southeast Asia.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

In May 2023, shipping rates from Asia suddenly plummeted. According to the Freightos Baltic Index, the average daily freight rate from Asia to the Western US is $1,500 per 40-foot container. Meanwhile, SMBs have also found a cost efficient option in co-warehousing and view it as the future of fulfillment.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Electric vehicles (EVs) are already used as taxis in many large cities in Asia, but expect 2022 to be a year of much market growth. Replacing gas-guzzling, toxic fume-spewing, ear-splitting buses with quiet and clean buses would provide huge benefits to people all over Asia. TRANSPORTATION. Courier Fleets. Solar panels.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 13, 2020

A presentation by Royston Phua, Senior Advisor – Vertical Marketing Strategy – Asia Pacific Supply Chains at Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 12, 2022

Amidst ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19 lockdowns in Asia, war in Europe, scarce raw materials and steep inflation, companies are stockpiling inventory as never before in the hopes of mitigating future supply chain shocks. But when inventory sits outside in a trailer, it may as well be in a black hole.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This includes senior management, government linked and academic positions in a variety of international companies and institutions based in Asia, the US, Europe and Australia. This recognition was in part due to the setting up of the region’s first and only physical warehouse training facility. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Stord

MARCH 31, 2019

Over 4 million robots will be used in 50,000 warehouses by 2025 , according to one report. Per the research, most of this growth will take place in Asia-Pacific countries like China, Japan, and South Korea. As robotics become cheaper and more effective over time, the research expects their usage in warehouses to increase.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 20, 2022

In Asia, Vietnam and Bangladesh are more important sourcing locations. Much of the world’s fabric is produced in Asia, for example. VF is having conversations with fabric manufacturers to encourage them to produce more fabric in factories outside of Asia. Building highly automated warehouses takes time.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

This strategy, however, may incur additional warehousing and storage costs, and firms may experience accounting challenges where an inventory is considered an asset, which could affect cash flow. Firms could store products that attract tariffs in bonded warehouses until they are required. Operational strategies. Buying forward.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

A report by Deloitte makes clear the opportunities ahead, especially for Asia. “Asia’s favorable demographics, supply chain market share, and growing influence on socio-cultural trends underline its potential role in shaping the metaverse,” it says. per year by 2035, roughly 1.3 – 2.4% of overall GDP.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 16, 2022

As an analyst focused on warehouse technologies, I tend to be biased about the criticality of what our colleagues in Europe call “intralogistics.” The Körber warehouse offering is comprehensive. At the same time, the company expanded its geographic reach by adding an established presence to Asia and Latin America.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

by Dr Christopher Holmes – Managing Director, IDC Insights Asia Pacific. “By However, another survey we conducted showed that 40% of Asia/Pacific manufacturers with more than 250 employees are still using spreadsheets as the prime way of managing supply chains activities [IDC 2021 Asia/Pacific Manufacturing Insights Survey].

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The upcoming Tee Yih Jia facility consists of three warehouses — two cold rooms and one ambient temperature dry store — and features rack clad high bay warehouse with an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) which allows the automated placement and retrieval of high-volume loads from TYJ’s storage locations.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 15, 2024

This system uses giant warehouses, lots of trucks, and even cool robots to move things quickly. We’ll look at their warehouses, their delivery tricks, and even how they use new technology to make things faster. billion (net profit) Profit by Region/Country: North America is a major market, followed by Europe and Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

This has become trickier since shippers such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have recently rerouted ships away from the Red Sea – the shortest route from Asia to Europe via the Suez Canal – after vessels have come under attack from militants. Jobs in the warehouse sector were down 4,900 jobs.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 30, 2022

E-commerce has become one of the fastest growing industries in the Asia Pacific region and shows no signs of slowing down. According to global market research company Euromonitor International, Asia Pacific’s e-commerce sales are expected to nearly double by 2025 – reaching USD 2 trillion. Navigating a fast-changing labour market.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In Malaysia, CEVA Logistics worked closely with L’Oréal , a major producer of luxury and consumer products, to develop a social initiative of providing jobs for the hearing impaired at our warehouse since June 2020. Making Asia a Leader – One Green Initiative at a Time. Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains.

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Kanban Logistics

JUNE 30, 2022

But, for the next two years, companies are free to import solar panels from Southeast Asia without fear of tariffs. Thankfully, there are many 3PL providers that specialize in warehousing and distribution of solar panels. Warehousing services. What the solar panel tariff exemption means for importers. Transportation services.

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West Coast and California Logistics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Your company has made a cost-driven decision to manufacturer in Asia and import from Asia back into the U.S. The by-product of that decision is a much lengthier supply chain and cash cycle. Your job, in logistics, is to mitigate the negative impacts of your import supply chain by designing an efficient U.S. distribution strategy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 1, 2023

If you haven’t attended recently, it is an unmatched display of warehouse automation, robotics, and software systems. And still others provide the best learning opportunities. This year I am especially looking forward to ProMat. You name the provider, and they are present.

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Ecommerce revenue in Southeast Asia (see Fig.1) 1) is expected to grow significantly in Southeast Asia with ecommerce leader in Southeast Asia, Indonesia, forecasted to grow from $37.48 1 Ecommerce revenue forecast of selected Southeast Asia countries. billion in 2023 to $60.63 billion in 2024.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

About the Author Stephanie Krishnan is an Associate VP responsible for producing, developing, and growing the IDC Manufacturing, Retail, and Energy Insights programs in Asia/Pacific. Within Manufacturing Insights, Stephanie conducts supply chain, sustainability, and Industry 4.0

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

in the Logistics industry in the Asia Pacific region? From that same IQ Research report, the demand for warehouse automation equipment is expected to grow with a CAGR% of >14% for the next 5 years with even higher growth in sub-countries in the APAC region in both developed and emerging countries.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Muslim (majority) countries in Asia (such as Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and several countries in the Middle East are moving to stage 3: the halal supply chain. This new standard has three modules: transportation, warehousing, and retailing. The way forward. Brand owners need to close their supply chain gaps urgently.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

e-Commerce delivery overview in Southeast Asia. Parcel Monitor tracks parcels all over Southeast Asia. Stringent social distancing measures were implemented in warehouses, affecting the ability of logistics carriers to respond to demand fluctuations. Download our free report on e-commerce logistics in Southeast Asia here !

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

I have often written about legal issues and battles in California, as the state has been in the news for its warehouse and trucking emission rules, independent contractor rules for gig workers, and union disagreements at ports. Well, this week, I saw a new story about a bill in California that is turning heads.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

In addition to saving on electricity used in warehousing activities, the electricity in some cases can even be sold back to the grid. At DHL eCommerce’s first Asia Pacific Head of Go Green, he put in place carbon footprint management, sustainability training, illegal wildlife smuggling monitoring training, and employee engagement.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 20, 2022

Locanis is a warehouse technology supplier headquartered in Germany with clients located in Europe, North America, and Asia. It is likely that many of you are not familiar with how Locanis optimizes warehouse operations. It is equally reasonable to call it a warehouse control system ( WCS ).

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

At DHL eCommerce’s first Asia Pacific Head of Go Green, he put in place carbon footprint management, sustainability training, illegal wildlife smuggling monitoring training, and employee engagement. Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations.

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 9, 2024

The Silk Road became a massively critical route that moved goods from the Mediterranean region to East Asia. Massive amounts of data can be gathered in an instant via IoT or other digital technologies like GPS, RFID, warehouse management systems (WMS), blockchain technology, and more.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The supply chain team conducted an in-depth analysis of 3 key projects and determined that 61% of components are internationally sourced, and most critical components are manufactured in Asia or Europe. UScellular utilizes 13 warehouses across the US, positioned so that every network cell site is within 500 miles of a warehouse.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Joe and Peter discussed the following: International Longshoremen & Warehousing Union (ILWU) on the West Coast are negotiating a new contract with the Pacific Maritime Association which represents 70 ocean carriers and terminal operators who operate at the 29 West Coast Ports. High import volumes are straining supply chains and ports.

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Multichannel Merchant

OCTOBER 14, 2022

International locales are concentrated in Asia, including Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Madrid, São Paulo, London and Manila. Europe and Asia. The timing of this is very interesting, as poor economic conditions and a pullback in ecommerce spend have led to softening demand for warehouse space.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 30, 2022

It still takes over 100 days to move a container from Asia to a U.S. At the beginning of June 2022, a 40-foot ocean container cost about $10,000 to ship from southeast Asia to Northern Europe This is compared to about $1,500 for the same route about 2 years ago. Customer spending patterns are changing with hyperinflation.

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