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The Green Corridor – Logistics’ Role In Preventing The Next Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Instead, I am referring to the often overlooked — yet very important — role transportation companies can play in preventing global pandemics. Tim volunteers his free-time with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group, a not-for-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for wildlife conservation.

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Making Asia a Leader – One Green Initiative at a Time

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Commentators and pundits often refer to this as the Asian Century. Tim has crafted delivery solutions for many e-commerce clients and managed the supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. In terms of GDP and growth, no one can dispute that.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world part 2

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As an example of 56 positions analyzed in the Jobs Transformation Map (JTM) for the logistics sector in Singapore, about 54 percent of jobs will undergo at least a “medium degree of change” which will require job redesign, right-skilling or cause displacement. If we wait until nature forces us, the cost will be astronomical.”.

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Green Corridor: Counting Carbons

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

These buckets are referred to as “Scopes” in the trade. Tim worked in management positions at multiple MNCs for more than 25 years, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations, Tim has crafted delivery solutions for many e-commerce clients and managed the supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies.

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Addressing the Talent Gap in Logistics and Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The talent gap in the job market refers to the demand of skills and competencies required by employers versus the available workforce skills and competencies in the market. Is your freight invoice accurate? DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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5 Post & Pre-Audit Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Provider

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Even if you do not currently ship cargo or freight to this area, it can be extremely beneficial to have a service provider who has the functionality and experience of auditing shipments. When it comes to auditable points, there are a vast array of variables that should be considered to perform a viable parcel or freight audit.

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Why Inventory Revaluation Is Your Next Important Task

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You want to pick the sea freight option as it will be cheaper, but that means your customer — customers at supermarkets — will not see your products on the shelf for a whole month! Ahead of the month-long closure of non-essential businesses, the restaurants donated nearly 15,000kg of perishable food products to The Food Bank Singapore.