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China Flexes Its Global Logistics Muscle

Material Handling & Logistics

This is truly a brilliant plan on China’s part,” explains David Gonsalvez, CEO of the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation, which is part of the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence Network. In 2012, Honeywell was once again selected for the Line C Project. They are really taking a broad perspective.

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Top eCommerce marketplaces in Philippines

Vinculum

It was Rocket Internet that conceptualized Lazada in 2012, the leading e-commerce player to date. specializes in procuring products that are unavailable in the country. Zalora has been a stable player in the Philippines e-commerce marketplace since 2012 with an estimated monthly traffic of 1,250,000. Galleon.ph.

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What does Corporate Social Responsibility Really Mean?

Logistics Bureau

For some companies it means ethical procurement, for others it involves supporting worthy causes. Since 2012—thanks to the support of our clients and industry colleagues—we have recorded more than 6.8 Providing access to healthcare to refugees in Malaysia. Article summary. What does corporate social responsibility really mean?

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

Belk experienced substantial growth in its e-commerce business in 2011 and 2012, leading to the expansion of its original North Carolina fulfillment center plus the opening of an additional 515,000 square foot fulfillment center in South Carolina. Belk @belk With more than 300 department stores in 16 states throughout the Southern U.S.,

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7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The company began with a pilot operation using a manufacturer in Malaysia. In 2012, AGCO’s leaders recognised that this state of affairs could not continue and decided to establish a long-term program of strategic optimisation. Procurement analysis. Supplier communication. Supply and demand planning. Inventory planning.