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Doing Business in Malaysia

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Malaysia became an independent nation, the Federation of Malaya, in 1957. Despite the years of political turmoil, the country was able to diversify its economy to include robust manufacturing, services and a thriving tourism industry. Manufacturing in Malaysia. Manufacturing products vary by region within Malaysia.

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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. The global supply chain industry has by default, a large environmental impact, through its carbon footprint. Photo Credit: L’Oréal. Acting for Planet. Photo Credit: United Airlines.

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Risk Management in Halal Supply Chains

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Marco Tieman , Chief Executive Officer at LBB International Background According to the 2022 State of The Global Islamic Economy Report, the global Islamic economy is an estimated USD 2 trillion industry consisting of the following key industries: halal food, modest fashion, media & recreation, travel, pharma, and cosmetics.

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Ho Ho No! Port Congestion and Supply Chain Delays Threaten to Disrupt Christmas

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OEMs and distributors in many industries are preparing for months of continuing delays. importers of containerized goods, they may get priority access to containers and space on cargo ships,” according to Reuters. Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia are among the countries experiencing surges of infection.

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Who said supply chains are boring?: Using GPS to track cargo.

Supply Chains Rock

Using GPS to track cargo containers. Many months ago I blogged about some new services that were being created to help shippers track cargo using wireless technologies. 4 comments: logistics malaysia. Industrial Interface. Still not excited, well visit often and eventually you will be. Subscribe To. Christopher Sciacca.

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Hanjin Bankruptcy Demonstrates Fragility of Ocean Freight Market Prior to “Black November”

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The recent bankruptcy announcement of Hanjin, a major shipping line, on the Friday before the last Labor Day long weekend, was a shock to everyone working in the global logistics shipping industry. once they’ve been allowed to discharge cargo to protect the interests of maritime lien holders. bankruptcy code. Judge John K.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

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Supply chain industry executives are split sharply about how Mexico will fare if it is able to agree with the United States and Canada on terms to update the North American Free Trade Agreement. . Malaysia remained the leader for smaller emerging markets. GDP growth. Qatar jumps two spots to No. 2 for business conditions. 31 from No.