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People and Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

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. This new standard has three modules: transportation, warehousing, and retailing. distributor, retailer) and suppliers (e.g.: ingredient supplier, slaughter house).

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What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)? Guest Post by Arun Gupta, PhD

Supply Chain View from the Field

In its current form the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a potential free trade agreement (FTA) between the US and 11 Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries (Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Japan, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand). The United States currently has FTA’s with six (6) of the 11 TPP countries. Gupta, Ph.D.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 8 – 14)

Logistics Viewpoints

Pizza Hut has already eliminated these plastics – switching to primarily corrugated cardboard – in its India and Brunei markets, and that Pizza Hut New Zealand and Australia are now 95 percent and 90 percent plastic-free, respectively. Employment at U.S.

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Philippines 2022: Top online marketplaces

Vinculum

Retailers may also transport their items everywhere in Asia with just one service, thanks to Lazada Global Shipping. It is a varied, mobile-first online retailer that provides a classic web experience. It specializes in discounts and deal-hunting campaigns for retail, dining, leisure, and travel. FB Marketplace.

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How to Sell on Zalora Step by Step Guide for Beginners

Vinculum

Zalora is one of the leading names in Asia’s e-retail business. Starting with Malaysia, it has widened its reach to Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Hong Kong, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia, and New Zealand. Its Asian presence can soon turn into a global one in the coming years.

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Top eCommerce marketplaces in Philippines

Vinculum

The popularity of the website has seen it expand its wings to Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Zalora has been a stable player in the Philippines e-commerce marketplace since 2012 with an estimated monthly traffic of 1,250,000. Shopee Philippines.

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Manufacturing Pulse Report 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Furthermore, while the combination of in-store and online shopping – omnichannel – has long been a feature of the retail world, it is only now really starting to impact the manufacturing sector. The dynamics of selling directly to customers are far different than manufacturers’ previous experience of selling to retail partners.