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CSR Initiatives in the Global Supply Chain

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Group’s sustainability policy is based on three pillars: Acting for People, Acting for Planet and Acting for Responsible Trade. We are honored to partner with Changi Airport Group in this humanitarian effort for our friends in Indonesia.’’. Acting for People. Acting for Planet. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

are reporting that they are being inundated with requests from importers seeking to use provisions such as the “321 de minimis” rule, which allows goods worth less than $800 to be shipped to the U.S. For instance, law firms and consultants in the U.S. without being subject to tariffs. Conclusion.

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Doing Business in Malaysia

QAD

The fledgling country was troubled by an insurgency, confrontations with Indonesia, the Philippine’s claim on Sabah and then Singapore’s withdrawal in 1965. Located in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is bordered by Thailand, Borneo, Indonesia, Brunei and the South China Sea. The country moves over 2 billion mt-km of freight per year. .

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Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The subsequent rankings in the 2021 Production Statistics revealed that South Korea had overtaken Germany and Mexico, and Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia have moved up the world ranking for car production. According to IHS, electric vehicle production is expected to climb exponentially in this decade from 7.7

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The Pros and Cons: International and Domestic Sourcing

Unleashed

This strategy involves a country from a high-cost country area — typically US, UK, Canada, Australia, and West European nations — purchasing materials from resource-rich low-cost countries; think China, India, Indonesia, Bolivia, Brazil, Russia, Mexico, and East European nations. Shipping costs. Benefits of sourcing locally.

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Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Recognizing the critical importance of proper inventory management during these times, most interviewees emphasized the need to constantly review and adjust inventory policies and supplier reliability for survival. Establishing policies within the system ensures efficient inventory management.

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How COVID – 19 Might Shape the Future of China Sourcing and Manufacture

Logistics Bureau

One-China policy hampers global trade. Then there is the cost of packing up and shipping machinery, moulds, and equipment to a new location, as well as the need to deal with staff reductions and a tangle of bureaucratic procedures. Stable political environment. Many Japanese companies are already manufacturing in Vietnam.