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People and Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

According to the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2020-2021 a USD 2.4 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. Developments. The halal industry is a fast-growing industry. Current practices.

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Malaysia E-Commerce Digital Trends in 2022 and the Role of Logistics

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Most people were confined to their houses after the Movement Control Order on March 18, 2020. Malaysia followed a similar path, reporting a 37 percent increase in e-commerce sales by 2020. In the first nine months of 2021, the Department of Statistics Malaysia reported a 23.1 percent, reaching $12.6

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Decoding the cross-border eCommerce puzzle

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Cross-border eCommerce is to grow 1 trillion dollars by the end of 2020 from previous years as per the report from the global consulting firm Accenture and AliResearch. Notably, the APAC countries have seen a significant change in consumer buying behavior. It has compressed the distance and has made great deals crack in seconds.

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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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Apple’s China Problem

Logistics Viewpoints

Final figures show the trade gap with China totaled $311 billion in 2020, down sharply to the record high of $419 billion in 2018. goods and services trade deficit increased to $679 billion in 2020, compared to $481 billion in 2016. There were two excellent articles in the Financial Times (FT) on the Apple supply chain.

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