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Packing for the Future

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The Singapore National Environment Agency calculated that in 2020, 1.14 million tons of paper and cardboard waste was generated (Singapore population of 5.45 To achieve this, more investments in recycling processing systems are needed, a fact the Singapore government is aware of and has made plans for this.

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Reimagine Supply Chain of the Future – agile, resilient, and balanced – LogiSYM July 2020

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As the fabric suppliers require the longest lead times, ZARA approves designs & initiates manufacturing after it gets feedback from its stores. This year (2020) when they cancelled the Tournament, they stand to get 144 mil $ from Insurance company. Create a culture of flexibility in manufacturing/ sourcing strategy.

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Digital Megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

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In Singapore, for instance, there was a period when eggs were running out as consumers hoarded them. Manufacturers and suppliers who ensure timely visibility of actual demand and clear communication across supply chains have been at an added advantage during these trying times. Then people’s basic needs came under threat.

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Now Is the Right Time for Supply Chains To Do the Right Things

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Without a doubt 2020 will be etched in our memories as the year of multiple disasters, with the Covid-19 pandemic, trade issues between the US and China, wildfires in Australia, social unrest in Hong Kong, drastic declines in oil prices, turbulent financial markets and other politically dominated issues in emerging markets.

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Staying Ahead of Supply Chain Paradigms – LogiSYM September 2020

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But alternative models are emerging, including distributed manufacturing enabled by robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and 3D-printing, distributed intelligence brought about by the internet of things and distributed labor enabled by the internet and mobile devices. World order. from oil and 2.3% Companies can clearly make a dent.

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This Week in Logistics News (April15 – 20)

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announced its $20 million Series A-1 funding (following the $15 Series A funding in 2020) led by Prime Movers Lab and featuring Future Ventures, Energy Impact Partners, JAZZ Ventures and Playground Global. However, China and Singapore’ growth was the lowest among far east countries exporting to the US.

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The Green Corridor: The Emissions of Work – How to Make a Green Working Culture

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million tons of Green House Gas) and compare them to the emissions when work at home became the norm in 2020. For two IT companies in the Warwick study, commuter emissions were actually reduced up to 97% during 2020 when most staff members were forced to work from home. Researchers at University of Warwick, U.K.