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Doing Business in Malaysia

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Malaysia became an independent nation, the Federation of Malaya, in 1957. Despite the years of political turmoil, the country was able to diversify its economy to include robust manufacturing, services and a thriving tourism industry. Manufacturing in Malaysia. Manufacturing products vary by region within Malaysia.

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How Southeast Asian manufacturers can use ERP to realign the supply chain

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For decades, ASEAN manufacturing, once seen as a global phenomenon, had been overshadowed by the meteoric rise of Chinese factories. In 2019, China accounted for 28.7 percent of global manufacturing output and was regarded as the world’s manufacturing superpower. Building manufacturing opportunities from the ground up.

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Top 6 Wholesale Distribution Trends for 2019

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But I’m sure many of you in the wholesale and distribution business are thinking: “ What does 2019 hold for the wholesale and distribution industry? They range from small-batch soap manufacturing to the distribution of sports car parts. Shipping costs are also expected to spike upwards. The Rise and Rise of China.

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Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Major Trends: Volatile Production, Capacity Crisis & The Need for EV Automotive manufacturing is experiencing a huge global transformation compared to the past. To add to the complexities of moving finished vehicles, Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) charter rates have increased by 5x since 2019.

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Do Consumers Care About Ethical Sourcing?

Logistics Viewpoints

The root cause of this initiative was the 1998 World Cup where it was revealed that child laborers in India were manufacturing the soccer balls. I remember reading that in May of 2020 alone, online shopping surpassed the entire holiday season for 2019. Convenience certainly became the name of the game.

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Ho Ho No! Port Congestion and Supply Chain Delays Threaten to Disrupt Christmas

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The extreme port congestion and container shortages that drastically reduced shipping out of Southern China last month have eased, but as freight volumes from Yantian and other Pearl River Delta ports recover, the rebound will send another wave of disruptions through the troubled global shipping network, according to American Shipper.

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Chinese New Year Shutdown 2020: How to Prepare

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In mainland China (and even in other countries that celebrate the holiday such as Indonesia, Malaysia, North Korea, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, and Brunei), the Chinese New Year holiday is a very big deal. Chinese New Year 2019: How will it affect my business? Shipping delays. Consider other manufacturing locations.

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