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Restructuring Global Value Chains & Tariff Reduction – A Continuous Evolution for Supply Chains

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Feature Article by Dr. Raymon Krishnan – President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. For example, the EU’s tightening rules on palm oil imported from Southeast Asia places Malaysia and Indonesia in a difficult position, as they account for 85% of the world’s total palm oil supply. Conclusion.

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

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The scarcity of skilled professionals in areas such as logistics, procurement, and data analytics can hinder the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains. These technologies have the potential to automate processes, improve forecasting accuracy, optimize inventory management, and enhance decision-making capabilities.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

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Even in Malaysia, retail sales during Christmas and Chinese New Year showed an 26.5% This is forcing organisations to change the way business and logistics management are being handled to improve forecast accuracy, ensure compliance, reduce costs of goods and to handle delays effectively.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

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reportedly exceeding economists’ forecasts. This index is a compilation of seven termed ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. For the full three months of Q1-2024, this index has averaged 49.7, percentage points higher than the Q4-2023 average of 49.3. in March from 49.8

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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

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Figure 1: Identifying gaps in supply chain competency Overall Findings from three segments of industry were identified namely logistics, manufacturing and trading. The logistics industry is known for its cost sensitivity and customer-oriented approach.

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The Evolution of Asset Management: Humans, Inventory and the Rise of AI

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Leverage Advanced Forecasting Technologies : Incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technologies into forecasting processes empowers companies with unparalleled insights into demand patterns and potential disruptions, enabling more informed decision-making.

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A chat with Scott Phillips

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My projects in Malaysia, Philippines, China, Indonesia and eventually Vietnam, ranged from customer service and order fulfillment, shop-floor planning, inventory management, import/export and procurement. Family reasons relocated me to Bangkok in 2011. . Being financially savvy is a new basic.