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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.

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Digital Megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

For instance, when Malaysia allowed only 60 per cent of its factory workforce to operate during the lockdown in June last year, it aggravated the global semiconductor shortage. The country is a key node in the world’s semiconductor pipeline, accounting for 13 per cent of global chip assembly testing and packaging.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

This past Monday marked the first normal Boston Marathon since 2019, as the 2020 marathon was canceled due to the Covid pandemic, and the 2021 marathon was shifted to October with a smaller field. USPS slowing first-class package delivery to lower costs. And what a race it was. Amazon on path to reach 100% renewable energy by 2025.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In Malaysia, CEVA Logistics worked closely with L’Oréal , a major producer of luxury and consumer products, to develop a social initiative of providing jobs for the hearing impaired at our warehouse since June 2020. We also look to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic packaging. Photo Credit: L’Oréal.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 17-21, 2014)

Talking Logistics

When you look at what’s been happening in recent years, like Amazon testing drones to ship packages and Google buying eight robotics companies , it’s clear that the line between what humans and robots can do is becoming thinner every day. Driverless trucks on our roads and Kiva robots in the warehouse are just the beginning.

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The Upswing of Chinese Logistics Companies

Elementum

by 2020 globally, the logistics industry is booming. In 2015, the Asian-Pacific region dominated the industry with significant impact from China, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, and Malaysia. Competition: In comparison to the USA, sending and receiving packages within China can be quick and inexpensive. in 2015 to US $15.5T

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Considerations for China Plus Supply Chain Sourcing Actions

Supply Chain Matters

The alternative supply chain or “ Altasian” is defined as countries consisting of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, the Philippines , Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh. One example indicated was that U.S. The report further indicates that India with 1.4