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Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Having the right transportation technology can improve everything from route efficiency to supply chain sustainability. You will want to consider your potential transportation technology provider’s track record. The supply chain technology provider’s record. AI-driven platforms can even analyze your data to identify.

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Solar panel logistics: tariffs waived for 24 months

Kanban Logistics

In recent months, the US Commerce Department has been investigating whether “imports of solar panels from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are circumventing tariffs on goods made in China.” But, for the next two years, companies are free to import solar panels from Southeast Asia without fear of tariffs.

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Doing Business in Thailand

QAD

Its bordering countries include Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia. Thailand’s transportation and communication pathways are well-developed for manufacturing supply chains. The country has a robust network of roads, waterways, rail and air transport, including several major seaports. About twice the size of the U.S.

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Malaysia a Key Link in Asia’s Disaster Resilience Plan

MIT Supply Chain

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. Malaysia is the hub for humanitarian logistics in Asia. Subscribe to this free publication and access current and past issues here.

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The Power of Outsourcing for Supply Chain Improvement

Logistics Bureau

Meanwhile, countries in Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam and Cambodia, are enjoying growth as offshore manufacturing centres. It could even provide you with an instantly established means of economical transportation and inventory storage.

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Tuk-tuk: funny name, but: Real transportation

The Lean Supply Chain

Tuk-tuk variants, referred to as auto rickshaws, can be found throughout Asia, India, Africa, South America, and even in Europe. Cambodia recently announced a new fleet of low-emission tuk-tuks equipped with Wi-Fi. Tuk-tuks Around the World.

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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.