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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Inspired by McKinsey’s 2020 consultancy report, which emphasizes transforming supply chains rather than temporary fixes, we believe a comprehensive approach to reskilling supply chain professionals is essential to meet future demands. Dr. Tan obtained his PhD in Operations Management from Nanyang Technological University in 2005.

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How Hong Kong is Enhancing its Sustainability Efforts

EcoVadis

Rated by the coverage and magnitude of impact, hereunder are four initiatives that are considered as major milestones of Hong Kong’s sustainability effort : Climate Action Plan 2030+, ESG Reporting as a Listing Rule under Stock Exchange Hong Kong (SEHK), Green Procurement Initiative by the Hong Kong Government, and.

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My Take: E2open Buys Terra Technology

Supply Chain Shaman

As an analyst in the supply chain market for 15 years, I have written many articles on best-of-breed technology companies purchased by a larger company. The product naming convention changed to Demand Sensing (DS) in 2005. Traditionally E2open sold to the procurement organization. The Company has a checkered past.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

GlobalTranz

A recent report by Frost & Sullivan, “The Future of Parts and Service Retailing in the Automotive Aftermarket” , predicts that by 2025, 10 to 15 percent of all global parts sales will be made online. Advanced Analytics Continue to Get a Bigger Plate at the Manufacturing Dinner Table. Increasing Equipment Uptime.

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Amazon Effect: What Does Amazon Teach Us With Its Obsession Over Customer Experience

Turvo

On the surface, the Amazon Effect is the new standard of excellence that all customers have come to expect following the break-neck speed and low-cost, if not free, shipping associated with Amazon purchases. In 2005, the Amazon Effect started to lay hold when the company launched its Amazon Prime service.

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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

Freightos

According to their 2017 annual report, over a quarter of Amazon’s third-party sales (which represent half of Amazon’s sales) are cross-border. Amazon’s trucking fleet is expanding rapidly; it launched in 2005 with the purchase of thousands of trailers used to shift goods between fulfillment centers.

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8 Reasons Why Your Business’ Success Depends Upon Your Supply Chain

Logistics Bureau

Conversely, just 8% of businesses with less capable supply chains report above-average growth. 2) According to a 2012 report into corporate insolvencies by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, 44% of businesses in Australia failed because of poor strategic management. Procurement costs.