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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. In other words, halal requires an organisation of the supply chain instead of just the factory: from source all the way up to point of consumer purchase.

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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Companies need to re-evaluate their supply chain strategies, if they are still most optimal. Companies are realising that high dependency on global sourcing from the cheapest source is a dangerous strategy in securing supply and continuity of manufacturing operations.

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Are Our Agri-Food Supply Chains In Crisis?

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Through trade, countries are able to buy agri-food produce from other parts of the world that are not able to grow efficiently on their own land (or region) or are not in season. Cluster strategies contribute to a reduction of the carbon footprint of agri-food supply chains. These products are distributed back into the retail channel.

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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.

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Risk Management in Halal Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

This is a dangerous strategy for halal risk and reputation management, which endangers sales and your corporate halal reputation. Halal supply chain prevention, mitigation and recovery provide proactive and reactive strategies for effective halal risk management control that ensure both robust and resilient halal supply chains.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Even in Malaysia, retail sales during Christmas and Chinese New Year showed an 26.5% Brand loyalty is no longer the driver for consumer purchasing decisions. increase from the previous year, higher than the estimated 18.3%. So, it appeared consumer demand would remain high despite COVID-19. About the Author.

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Malaysia E-Commerce Digital Trends in 2022 and the Role of Logistics

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Malaysia followed a similar path, reporting a 37 percent increase in e-commerce sales by 2020. In the first nine months of 2021, the Department of Statistics Malaysia reported a 23.1 From browsing to purchase, payment, and delivery, the modern Malaysian consumer wants online shopping to be simple. percent, reaching $12.6