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The path to recovery from COVID-19 – LogiSYM August 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This analysis focuses on four Southeast Asian economies: Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. We analyzed the changes in domestic transit time of e-commerce deliveries across Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, accounting for social restrictions, lockdowns and adjustments in logistics capacity.

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Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Instead of economies of scale and economies of scope, agri-food clusters need to address sustainability by looking at creating what I call ‘economies of chains’, where agri-food supply chains are linked to other ecologically fitting supply chains that increase the business value significantly.

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Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Major Trends: Volatile Production, Capacity Crisis & The Need for EV Automotive manufacturing is experiencing a huge global transformation compared to the past. Many OEMs are choosing to partner with logistics experts who share similar interests and values in sustainability and decarbonisation to streamline their operations.

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Resilience and Agility in Supply Chains: Navigating Change in a Dynamic World

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Environmental changes involve shifts in sustainability requirements, climate-related risks, or the need to comply with environmental regulations. Supply chains must adapt to mitigate environmental risks, reduce carbon footprints, and adopt sustainable practices.

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Global Production Levels Falling At the End of 2023

Supply Chain Matters

Suppliers continue to have capacity, Eighty-four percent of manufacturing gross domestic product (GDP) contracted in December, up from 65 percent in November. The Caixen China General Manufacturing PMI® , a reflection of either private or SMB businesses was headlined with a sustained improvement in manufacturing conditions.

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The Natural Rubber Supply Chain! Will it Bounce Back?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber. Consistent with the limitations experienced on raw material extraction and subsequent manufacturing, logistics and distribution capacity had also contracted.

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November Global PMI Reporting Reflects Some Stabilization

Supply Chain Matters

Suppliers continue to have capacity. Sustained Contraction in Japan The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI ® report for November was headlined with a sustained contraction in Japan’s manufacturing sector. Companies are still managing outputs appropriately as order softness continues. The reported November value of 48.3