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Another Asian Trip and Added Apple Sourcing Options

Supply Chain Matters

Visits to Vietnam , Singapore and Indonesia have featured itineraries that included meeting with governmental leaders, technology users, content providers and other groups. Vietnam Visit Cook’s Vietnam visit was headlined by local and global media as pledging to buy or produce additional product components in that country.

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A Charity Giveaway for our 30,000 YouTube Subscribers

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In appreciation of your support and in celebration of this milestone, we donated: Fresh, clean water to 30,000 people in Ethiopia; Meals to 3,000 children in crisis in Vietnam; Education to 300 children in Indonesia about Rainforest Conservation; and. Eyecare treatment for 30 children in Tanzania.

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Global Wide Manufacturing Output Strengthens in March 2024

Supply Chain Matters

India has again demonstrated the highest level of PMI growth and the report authors point to Greece, Indonesia, Russia and Brazil as demonstrating stronger rates of expansion. along with Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. Growth expansion has returned across China and the U.S.

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Trade Logistics Gap Persists Between Developed and Developing Countries

Material Handling & Logistics

A more advanced economy translates to better trade logistics. The report, which contains the Logistics Performance Index (LPI), is a bi-annual report that scores 168 countries on how efficiently supply chains connect firms to domestic and international opportunities. Despite this progress, the survey reveals a mixed picture.

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How to Handle Logistics During Chinese New Year

Material Handling & Logistics

Indonesia – CNY – February 16. Vietnam – Lunar New Year – February 14-20 . Mainland China – CNY – February 15-21. Hong Kong – CNY – February 16-19. Korea – Lunar New Year Holiday – February 15-16. Singapore – CNY – February 16-17. Taiwan – CNY – February 15-20. Malaysia – CNY – February 16-17. . Printer-friendly version.

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Selecting a Supply Chain Technology Provider is Harder than it Seems

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The logistics industry globally is more competitive, volatile, uncertain and interconnected than ever. Collaborating with the right supply chain technology provider gives stakeholders a crystal-clear picture of the logistics ecosystem. Mark was also a member of the Board of Directors of PT BMT Asia Pacific Indonesia.

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Logistics Execs Split on Outcome of NAFTA Talks

Material Handling & Logistics

Executives in a new survey, 2018 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index, are divided about whether a new pact would help Mexico (24.3%); hurt Mexico (21.8%); or leave trade unchanged (25.7%). Logistics executives are unconcerned, for now, that emerging markets economies will be harmed by Brexit, the UK’s departure from the European Union.