Remove China Remove Inventory Remove Malaysia Remove Procurement Solutions
article thumbnail

The Natural Rubber Supply Chain! Will it Bounce Back?

Supply Chain Game Changer

Our recent purchase of a new vehicle made us aware not only of the computer chip shortages impacting the new automobile sales market, but also the rubber market shortages threatening similar disruptions. Synthetic rubber is produced using petrochemicals through a process of either solution or emulsion polymerization.

article thumbnail

3PL pick and pack to benefit retailers

20Cube Logistics

20Cube offers pick-and-pack 3PL services in Malaysia and Hong Kong, providing retailers with a cost-effective and streamlined solution for complex supply chain processes. 20Cube, for example, uses digital freight forwarding technology to provide insights into inventory management and distribution tracking.

3PL 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Speed Bumps on the Road to Growth for China’s 3PLs

MIT Supply Chain

Good transportation links a logistics strength in China. China’s logistics industry is gaining in importance and developing rapidly to support the nation’s manufacturing sector. The key strengths of the logistics industry in China that emerged from the study include good transportation connectivity and new infrastructure.

article thumbnail

Seasoned Leadership in Action™ – An Interview with Chris Darbyshire, VP Operations at Softchoice!

Supply Chain Game Changer

After graduation I went to work full-time at Celestica as a buyer / planner in our memory solutions group. I spent almost 20 years between IBM and Celestica primarily focused on Global Supply Chain, Global Operations and Inventory Management. Paper purchase orders are replaced by Robotic Process Automation ( RPA ) and AI.

article thumbnail

Cross-Border E-Commerce Trends in Asia

Vinculum

Cross-border e-commerce purchases are growing at an exceptional pace, and Asia makes up for a significant share of the global market. Asian consumers are increasingly leveraging the Internet for purchasing goods and services across borders. Despite that, Western companies have not been able to gain ground.

Asia 52
article thumbnail

Inventory planning to reduce Chinese New Year disruption

EazyStock

Smart inventory managers plan for Chinese New Year (aka Lunar New Year) many months before the event. During this time, production across China will stop, and shipping will be delayed. Discuss any issues and work together to find solutions. In 2024, this will be from February 9-15.

article thumbnail

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Changing Landscape of Supply Chain Executives Traditionally, supply chain executives excelled in managing functions like transportation, warehousing, inventory, and production planning but supply chain process extends beyond the firm, involving global relationships with suppliers and customers.