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Asia’s rapid growth presents challenges of its own, especially in the area of supply chain management MORE
Featured Strategy Asia Pacific coffee retailing demand forecasting flexible ordering pros and cons Malaysia Institute Supply Chain Innovation MITDemand forecasts are notoriously unreliable, so how do managers place orders on the basis of projections are that are probably wrong? MORE
The post RELEX Solutions Strengthens Asia Pacific Presence with New Partnership appeared first on RELEX Solutions. Read PDF. Australian Consultants FMCG Retail to provide RELEX’s Unified Retail Planning Technology in the APAC region. RELEX Solutions, the pioneer of unified retail planning technology, and one of the world’s fastest growing supply chain technology companies, has taken a major step towards establishing a truly global presence. MORE
There are additional consolidation related events underway in ocean container shipping. The Wall Street Journal cites informed sources as indicating that China’s two ocean container carriers will merge by January. China Ocean Shipping Co. Cosco Group) and China Shipping Group Co. have reportedly been working on a tie-up for several months, responding to Chinese government […]. MORE
Xero Roadshow Asia is the event for innovative accounting and bookkeeping leaders around the region to connect with product experts and consultants. We’re stoked to be part of the Roadshow as it’ll be our first time in Asia. Register for Xero Roadshow Asia. The post Unleashed is on the road with Xero Roadshow Asia appeared first on Unleashed Software. MORE
Award recognises individuals'' entrepreneurial & innovative thinking MORE
The adoption of advanced analytics has moved at a much slower pace in Asia Pacific compared to Europe or North America. Chief concerns preventing the adoption of Advanced Analytics in Asia Pacific. AIMMS Asia Pacific Supply chain optimization MORE
Last week I explained how individual tastes, compounded by geography, climate and less developed distribution and logistics infrastructure challenge beverage manufacturers in Asia. MORE
TradeGecko recently exhibited at the Xero Roadshow Asia 2018: the future is now in Hong Kong and Singapore. The event attracts Asia’s most innovative accountants and bookkeepers, to give them rich insights into the latest developments in the accounting industry and technology. Business Growth xero Inventory Management MORE
Best practices General News Lean manufacturing Products Sales and operations planning (S&OP) Supply chain management Accounts payable Africa Application software Asia Australia Cloud computing Enterprise resource planning (ERP) Information technology PricewaterhouseCoopers Software as a service MORE
For 2015, we can expect continuing exciting omni-channel developments in Asia, embracing plentiful challenges and opportunities. With the Asia Pacific region now representing over 35% of the global B2C e-commerce market - valued at over USD 1.5 trillion - 2015 will present some significant challenges for logistics in Asia. Column Executive Insights Asia-Pacific MORE
A Thailand and Southeast Asia […]. We just completed our unveiling and deep-dives on our 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains and the complete 44-page Research Advisory report is now available for complimentary downloading in our Research Center. We now feature compilations of the many external guest contributions that were received from our readers. MORE
Natural Disaster supply chain disruptions AsiaTaiwan was hit by another 5.7 magnitude earthquake Wednesday night at 11pm local time, nearly 24 hours after a 6.4 magnitude quake killed at least seven and left dozens more trapped in the eastern city of Hualien. Hualien’s population of 350,000 felt the strongest impact of the quake, with five surrounding cities feeling light shaking. MORE
Asia accounts for an estimated 86% of the reported disaster victims worldwide [1]. Asia has many low-lying areas, which means that flooding is a perennial problem. It is a multi-layered challenge that requires new levels of international cooperation in Asia, but the strategies developed could be a model for other regions in the world,” said MISI Assistant Professor Dr. John Park. Malaysia is the hub for humanitarian logistics in Asia. MORE
Share has Almost Doubled Since 1990, but Three Trends May Mean a Reversal of Manufacturing Strategies MORE
The China & Asia Footwear 2017 Summit , was a great success. The post Event Success – The China & Asia Footwear 2017 Summit appeared first on Pivot88. Pivot88 is proud to a Golden Sponsor this year. MORE
For example, in addition to Southeast Asia, the US company might consider a second manufacturing contract with a company in Ireland, Eastern Europe or South America — wherever the cost per unit is affordable and climate vulnerability may be less intensive. MORE
With global giants like Amazon and Alibaba using their supply chains as a way to gain a competitive advantage, smaller retailers risk being left behind MORE
Over the last three weeks I’ve written about beverage manufacturing in Asia. I hope my series of blogs on the beverage industry and its unique challenges of operating in Asia gave you some new ideas about improving operational effectiveness of your own business. MORE
This past weekend, political leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum met in Lima Peru to discuss free-trade, and specifically pending ratification of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). According to various media reports, the delegates sent a direct message to President-Elect Donald Trump, namely that they will move forward with Asia-Pacific trade pacts with or […]. MORE
Prince Rupert, for instance, is the closest North American port to Asia due to the curvature of the Earth, and is more than 68 hours closer to Shanghai by boat than Los Angeles, according to its port authority [emphasis mine]. The post Canadian Ports: A Fast Lane for Asia-U.S. While the delays at the U.S. MORE
Automated Future Many-to-Many Network Orchestration Supply Chain Management Asia supply chain technology visibility Yantian Port in China/BBC. MORE
Atlanta, GA & Singapore (February 1, 2015) – Chainalytics, a global leader in supply chain consulting, analytics and market intelligence today announced the opening of a new Singapore office to be led by current Managing Director of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region Tim Foster. MORE
In our previous Supply Chain Matters posting, we called attention to the announced acquisition of Precision Castparts by Berkshire Hathaway and its speculated impact on commercial aerospace industry supply chains. Already this week, there are two other developments with industry supply chain implications. Earlier this week, the People’s Bank of China elected to suddenly de-value […]. MORE
Within the past few weeks and months, there have been rather large sums of logistics investments flowing into the Asia online retailing sector, with a special emphasis on improving logistics efficiency and unique customer fulfillment needs. Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts Online Customer Fulfillment Retail Supply Chain Supply Chain Technology Transportation and Logistics Alibaba Cainiao Asia based logistics investments JD.com supply chain initiatives Supply chain Matters blog MORE
General News Pharma and life sciences supply chain management Supply chain collaboration Supply Chain Events Supply chain management Asia Assembly line automotive industry Best practice Blacklisting Business model Buy side Castle Bromwich Gartner Supply chain MORE
“Cross-functional silos need to be removed,” says a Planning Application Development Manager at a leading postal company in Asia Pacific. analytics Asia Pacific Digital transformation MORE
Today, Gartner published its annual regional listing of what the analyst firm considers to be ten of the best supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region. Gartner conducts this ranking as a supplement to its Top 25 Global Supply Chain Rankings that are traditionally announced in the fall. According to Gartner, while most of these regionally-based supply chains still need to elevate their supply chain capabilities to compete on a global level, many have dramatically improved their position. MORE
Online marketplace Honestbee launched Habitat last week in Singapore – a supermarket, dining, and retail innovation lab all-in-one. Inventory Management Supply chain management Popular Posts Case studies MORE
Supply chain executives in the US and Europe nervously listen to news out of Asia about factory fires, typhoons and labor disputes. Asia Supply Chain Excellence - Visit this site to learn about the Asia Opportunity. See previous issues of the Asia Supply Chain Excellence Report. Download the white paper: Leveraging Asia Supply Chains for Increased Value. January 2014. Subscribe. Supply Chain Risk in China: Focus on. Key Areas to Gain Greater Peace of Mind. MORE
Asia Bad Data Bill Clinton Boston College Business model Career Opportunities (film) Certified Public Accountant Chief strategy officer Christmas Disruptions DNA Facebook Lead time Resolutions for the Supply Chain Industry Supply chain supply chain planners visibiliy MORE
Reconsidering the conventional view can unlock new potential By Jim Serstad Managing Director, Asia, Tompkins International It is common to treat China as an independent network in distribution network design. Supply Chain Management The Network Effect Asia China distribution globalization logistics network supply chain MORE
Blog China/Asia Pacific Practice Consumer Products RetailJim Tompkins, CEO, Tompkins International has just released his newest thought leadership video Supply Chain Revolutions: Responding to Digital Disruptions along with The Survival Guide to Digital Disruptions white paper. The post The Digital Age Is Affecting Everything appeared first on Tompkins International. MORE
Now, Amazon is further expanding their reach, announcing their plans to enter Southeast Asia with a launch in Singapore in the first quarter of 2017. Now, with 80% of China’s online shopping sales, they have made moves to expand into Southeast Asia. MORE
By all accounts, it looks as if the airfreight market from Asia has cooled a bit. According to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines , September international air cargo demand as measured in freight ton kilometers increased 4.4% air freight Asia Pacific airfreight Asia-Pacific MORE
In recent blogs I explained why beverage manufactures wanting to succeed in Asia have to acknowledge the region’s rich diversity. Let’s assume you are a typical beverage manufacturer in Asia. The benefits of Quintiq solution are especially clear when it comes to customers in Asia. MORE
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AIMMS
JUNE 1, 2017
The adoption of advanced analytics has moved at a much slower pace in Asia Pacific compared to Europe or North America. Chief concerns preventing the adoption of Advanced Analytics in Asia Pacific. AIMMS Asia Pacific Supply chain optimization
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 22, 2017
Within the past few weeks and months, there have been rather large sums of logistics investments flowing into the Asia online retailing sector, with a special emphasis on improving logistics efficiency and unique customer fulfillment needs. Omni-Channel Commerce Supply Chain Impacts Online Customer Fulfillment Retail Supply Chain Supply Chain Technology Transportation and Logistics Alibaba Cainiao Asia based logistics investments JD.com supply chain initiatives Supply chain Matters blog
Inbound Logistics
MAY 21, 2014
Asia’s rapid growth presents challenges of its own, especially in the area of supply chain management
Quintiq
MAY 11, 2015
Last week I explained how individual tastes, compounded by geography, climate and less developed distribution and logistics infrastructure challenge beverage manufacturers in Asia.
Supply Chain Matters
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Today, Gartner published its annual regional listing of what the analyst firm considers to be ten of the best supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region. Gartner conducts this ranking as a supplement to its Top 25 Global Supply Chain Rankings that are traditionally announced in the fall. According to Gartner, while most of these regionally-based supply chains still need to elevate their supply chain capabilities to compete on a global level, many have dramatically improved their position.
Quintiq
MAY 28, 2015
Over the last three weeks I’ve written about beverage manufacturing in Asia. I hope my series of blogs on the beverage industry and its unique challenges of operating in Asia gave you some new ideas about improving operational effectiveness of your own business.
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Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 15, 2014
Prince Rupert, for instance, is the closest North American port to Asia due to the curvature of the Earth, and is more than 68 hours closer to Shanghai by boat than Los Angeles, according to its port authority [emphasis mine]. The post Canadian Ports: A Fast Lane for Asia-U.S. While the delays at the U.S.
Quintiq
MAY 20, 2015
In recent blogs I explained why beverage manufactures wanting to succeed in Asia have to acknowledge the region’s rich diversity. Let’s assume you are a typical beverage manufacturer in Asia. The benefits of Quintiq solution are especially clear when it comes to customers in Asia.
Elementum
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Now, Amazon is further expanding their reach, announcing their plans to enter Southeast Asia with a launch in Singapore in the first quarter of 2017. Now, with 80% of China’s online shopping sales, they have made moves to expand into Southeast Asia.
TradeGecko
OCTOBER 21, 2018
Online marketplace Honestbee launched Habitat last week in Singapore – a supermarket, dining, and retail innovation lab all-in-one. Inventory Management Supply chain management Popular Posts Case studies
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
This past weekend, political leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum met in Lima Peru to discuss free-trade, and specifically pending ratification of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). According to various media reports, the delegates sent a direct message to President-Elect Donald Trump, namely that they will move forward with Asia-Pacific trade pacts with or […].
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Supply Chain Matters
AUGUST 13, 2015
In our previous Supply Chain Matters posting, we called attention to the announced acquisition of Precision Castparts by Berkshire Hathaway and its speculated impact on commercial aerospace industry supply chains. Already this week, there are two other developments with industry supply chain implications. Earlier this week, the People’s Bank of China elected to suddenly de-value […].
Logistics Trends and Insights
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
By all accounts, it looks as if the airfreight market from Asia has cooled a bit. According to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines , September international air cargo demand as measured in freight ton kilometers increased 4.4% air freight Asia Pacific airfreight Asia-Pacific
Pivot88
NOVEMBER 16, 2017
The China & Asia Footwear 2017 Summit , was a great success. The post Event Success – The China & Asia Footwear 2017 Summit appeared first on Pivot88. Pivot88 is proud to a Golden Sponsor this year.
Creating Supply Chain Excellence
JANUARY 15, 2014
Supply chain executives in the US and Europe nervously listen to news out of Asia about factory fires, typhoons and labor disputes. Asia Supply Chain Excellence - Visit this site to learn about the Asia Opportunity. See previous issues of the Asia Supply Chain Excellence Report. Download the white paper: Leveraging Asia Supply Chains for Increased Value. January 2014. Subscribe. Supply Chain Risk in China: Focus on. Key Areas to Gain Greater Peace of Mind.
EFT
JANUARY 6, 2015
For 2015, we can expect continuing exciting omni-channel developments in Asia, embracing plentiful challenges and opportunities. With the Asia Pacific region now representing over 35% of the global B2C e-commerce market - valued at over USD 1.5 trillion - 2015 will present some significant challenges for logistics in Asia. Column Executive Insights Asia-Pacific
Supply Chain View from the Field
SEPTEMBER 21, 2013
For example, in addition to Southeast Asia, the US company might consider a second manufacturing contract with a company in Ireland, Eastern Europe or South America — wherever the cost per unit is affordable and climate vulnerability may be less intensive.
Supply Chain Matters
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
There are additional consolidation related events underway in ocean container shipping. The Wall Street Journal cites informed sources as indicating that China’s two ocean container carriers will merge by January. China Ocean Shipping Co. Cosco Group) and China Shipping Group Co. have reportedly been working on a tie-up for several months, responding to Chinese government […].
Supply Chain 24/7
OCTOBER 17, 2018
With global giants like Amazon and Alibaba using their supply chains as a way to gain a competitive advantage, smaller retailers risk being left behind
AIMMS
DECEMBER 6, 2017
“Cross-functional silos need to be removed,” says a Planning Application Development Manager at a leading postal company in Asia Pacific. analytics Asia Pacific Digital transformation
RELEX Solutions
JANUARY 25, 2018
The post RELEX Solutions Strengthens Asia Pacific Presence with New Partnership appeared first on RELEX Solutions. Read PDF. Australian Consultants FMCG Retail to provide RELEX’s Unified Retail Planning Technology in the APAC region. RELEX Solutions, the pioneer of unified retail planning technology, and one of the world’s fastest growing supply chain technology companies, has taken a major step towards establishing a truly global presence.
Supply Chain @ MIT
AUGUST 22, 2013
Asia accounts for an estimated 86% of the reported disaster victims worldwide [1]. Asia has many low-lying areas, which means that flooding is a perennial problem. It is a multi-layered challenge that requires new levels of international cooperation in Asia, but the strategies developed could be a model for other regions in the world,” said MISI Assistant Professor Dr. John Park. Malaysia is the hub for humanitarian logistics in Asia.
Unleashed
NOVEMBER 12, 2018
Xero Roadshow Asia is the event for innovative accounting and bookkeeping leaders around the region to connect with product experts and consultants. We’re stoked to be part of the Roadshow as it’ll be our first time in Asia. Register for Xero Roadshow Asia. The post Unleashed is on the road with Xero Roadshow Asia appeared first on Unleashed Software.
Supply Chain Matters
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
A Thailand and Southeast Asia […]. We just completed our unveiling and deep-dives on our 2017 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains and the complete 44-page Research Advisory report is now available for complimentary downloading in our Research Center. We now feature compilations of the many external guest contributions that were received from our readers.
Logistics Middle East
DECEMBER 24, 2014
Award recognises individuals'' entrepreneurial & innovative thinking
TradeGecko
JANUARY 29, 2018
TradeGecko recently exhibited at the Xero Roadshow Asia 2018: the future is now in Hong Kong and Singapore. The event attracts Asia’s most innovative accountants and bookkeepers, to give them rich insights into the latest developments in the accounting industry and technology. Business Growth xero Inventory Management
The Network Effect
FEBRUARY 19, 2015
Automated Future Many-to-Many Network Orchestration Supply Chain Management Asia supply chain technology visibility Yantian Port in China/BBC.
The 21st Century Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 12, 2015
General News Pharma and life sciences supply chain management Supply chain collaboration Supply Chain Events Supply chain management Asia Assembly line automotive industry Best practice Blacklisting Business model Buy side Castle Bromwich Gartner Supply chain
The 21st Century Supply Chain
JANUARY 2, 2015
Asia Bad Data Bill Clinton Boston College Business model Career Opportunities (film) Certified Public Accountant Chief strategy officer Christmas Disruptions DNA Facebook Lead time Resolutions for the Supply Chain Industry Supply chain supply chain planners visibiliy
The Network Effect
JUNE 8, 2016
Reconsidering the conventional view can unlock new potential By Jim Serstad Managing Director, Asia, Tompkins International It is common to treat China as an independent network in distribution network design. Supply Chain Management The Network Effect Asia China distribution globalization logistics network supply chain
The 21st Century Supply Chain
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
Best practices General News Lean manufacturing Products Sales and operations planning (S&OP) Supply chain management Accounts payable Africa Application software Asia Australia Cloud computing Enterprise resource planning (ERP) Information technology PricewaterhouseCoopers Software as a service
Supply Chain @ MIT
JUNE 4, 2015
Featured Strategy Asia Pacific coffee retailing demand forecasting flexible ordering pros and cons Malaysia Institute Supply Chain Innovation MITDemand forecasts are notoriously unreliable, so how do managers place orders on the basis of projections are that are probably wrong?
Creating Supply Chain Excellence
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Blog China/Asia Pacific Practice Consumer Products RetailJim Tompkins, CEO, Tompkins International has just released his newest thought leadership video Supply Chain Revolutions: Responding to Digital Disruptions along with The Survival Guide to Digital Disruptions white paper. The post The Digital Age Is Affecting Everything appeared first on Tompkins International.
Elementum
FEBRUARY 7, 2018
Natural Disaster supply chain disruptions AsiaTaiwan was hit by another 5.7 magnitude earthquake Wednesday night at 11pm local time, nearly 24 hours after a 6.4 magnitude quake killed at least seven and left dozens more trapped in the eastern city of Hualien. Hualien’s population of 350,000 felt the strongest impact of the quake, with five surrounding cities feeling light shaking.
Supply Chain Digest
MARCH 22, 2017
Share has Almost Doubled Since 1990, but Three Trends May Mean a Reversal of Manufacturing Strategies
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