The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

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. Raymon Krishnan has over thirty years experience in the Logistics industry as an end user and service provider. Conclusion.

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EcoVadis

DECEMBER 11, 2017

EcoVadis was recently chosen as an independent third-party solution provider for the new “ Responsible Beauty Initiative ,” which is a procurement initiative created by four European leaders in the cosmetics industry (Clarins, Coty, Groupe Rocher and L’Oréal) as well as all of their suppliers. Powered by EcoVadis.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Every industry sector and every business across the board, in APAC and around the globe have been impacted by the Great Supply Chain Disruption over the last two years, causing a blow out of transportation costs and continuous delays at every stage of the channel. Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

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. One example is the healthcare industry, which experienced an immense strain during the pandemic.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

Business sentiment has reportedly remained close to a nine-month high with noted added optimism in the intermediate and investment goods industry sectors. The March report was headlined with Mexico’s manufacturing industry broadly stable in March with stronger expansions in new orders and production levels. order demand. order demand.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Rubber is used for tires, gloves, gaskets, clothing, adhesives, numerous industrial applications, hoses, water based applications (eg. Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber. diving equipment, flotation devices), and much more.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Declines in the manufacturing sector were noted for Myanmar , Thailand , and Malaysia. These nations reportedly account for 98 percent of ASEAN manufacturing value added. by the end of the year.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

At Supply Chain Game Changer we believe in sharing experiences and expertise from people in every industry and from across the globe. Our magazine, LogiSYM is the largest circulating supply chain magazine globally with more than 70,000 subscribers and we run symposiums in Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

It took a mere 18 weeks for Bristlecone to lead a Middle Eastern steel manufacturing client on a transformation journey that took them from manual processes to a powerful new procurement solution. INDUSTRY INNOVATOR. Where can Bristlecone go for you? GLOBAL LEADER. TRUSTED PARTNER.

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EcoVadis

MARCH 13, 2018

Human rights abuse is often more egregious in the electronics sector than other industries since the parts are almost exclusively made in some of the poorest countries in the world. Companies operating in Asia are especially prone to unfair labor practices, particularly Malaysia, which has nearly 200 electronics factories.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China de-risking sourcing actions. Supply Chain Matters highlights a published report indicating that PC maker Hewlett Packard is modifying supply sourcing akin to China Plus and nearshoring sourcing actions.

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Bristlecone

MARCH 5, 2018

The new connector will simplify data integration, helping reduce complexity in the procurement process and improve the efficiency of supply chain operations for Informatica customers. ” When we discuss Industry 4.0, Bristlecone Inc., Data is a core to its theme.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. . Need for Industry-Wide Collaboration.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Report authors noted that sector data of new orders indicated that contraction occurred across consumer, intermediate and investment goods industries. Further indicated were signs of weakness occurring in China , Japan , Malaysia, South Korea , Taiwan and Vietnam. The July sub-index of Manufacturing employment declined to 48.1

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group shares a Part Two commentary addressing our mid-year assessment of previously published 2022 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains published at the beginning of 2022. We especially take note of where there have been significant developments and noteworthy shifts in areas of predictions.

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The report’s authors indicated that the downturn in global production was primarily centered on the intermediate goods sector which remains not a positive sign for future multi-industry supply network momentum in the weeks to come. Commenting on the November data, Bennett Parrish, Global Economist at J.P. value reported in October.

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SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

On April 21st, our webinar on forced labor in cotton supply chains brought together leaders from Responsible Sourcing Network and Fashion for Good to explore how industry-wide tools and supply chain engagement can help identify and mitigate risks of forced labor. These facilities are located in India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Vietnam.

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Resilinc

MAY 31, 2022

Among the countries flagged for high ESG concerns is Malaysia, which in 2021 exported $280 billion worth of goods and commodities, according to the Malaysian trade ministry. But the country’s fourth and fifth largest export industries—palm oil ($15.4 And that was just the latest enforcement action by CBP against Malaysia exporters.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The report’s authors indicated that data broken down by production sector reflected that deteriorating conditions were confined to intermediate and investment goods industries. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. percent in 2024.

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Elementum

OCTOBER 15, 2015

That’s good news for agriculture and manufacturing in the state, two industries that rely heavily on almost nonexistent water. A shorter monsoon season in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia will help miners procure more materials, used heavily in the electronics industry.

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Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 13, 2015

He has been working in the industry for over 25 years, and we had an opportunity to share thoughts on the “food vs. fuel” debate. If we use soybean oil to make biodiesel in this country which promotes palm tree growth in Malaysia – it is not something we can control.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

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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Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

This is truly a brilliant plan on China’s part,” explains David Gonsalvez, CEO of the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation, which is part of the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence Network. Another industrial conglomerate, Honeywell, has also been involved in the project and is a good example of how a U.S.-based

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Machines: The History of Superseding Human Labor The advent of machines revolutionized industries across the globe, catalyzing unprecedented progress and efficiency. About the Author Jeroen Hendrik s is Director at Ar tof Supply Chain Sdn Bhd, a consultancy company focusing on supply chain operations, based in Malaysia.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

We are pleased to bring back in 2021 our fire-side chat column with key people in the supply chain industry. 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.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Background Within our research arm’s January 2023 published advisory, 2023 Predictions for Industry and Global Supply Chains , we included a prediction that manufacturers would seek more direct control and added resiliency of their component or outsourced production supply networks in 2023. We pointed out that in 2022, more U.S.

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Vinculum

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

specializes in procuring products that are unavailable in the country. Nearly a million (930,000) users from the Philippines e-commerce marketplace utilize Carousell every 30 days with the success of the company helping it expand to Australian, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Galleon.ph. Zalora Philippines.

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Vinculum

APRIL 28, 2021

This will save them the cost of premises, procuring necessary amenities, and a team of professionals to carry out the daily operations. Being the most prominent online marketplace to sell products in the Philippines and southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, Lazada enjoys 25.6

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

These latter two dimensions are a reflection of overall multi-industry supply network activity levels and momentum. We view such an indicator as clear evidence that sourcing for lowest cost manufacturing is again apparent among multi-industry supply networks. The February 2024 reading of 50.3 compared to a January reading of 50.0,

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Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2022

Andrew Kinder ( @Kinder_ai ), a Senior Vice President of industry and solution strategy with Infor, insists, “COVID-19 has taught manufacturers a bitter lesson. McCrea reports, in response to the current situation, “some companies are procuring materials from more U.S. ”[2]. Transformation Requires a Paradigm Shift.

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Vinculum

APRIL 28, 2021

This will save them the cost of premises, procuring necessary amenities, and a team of professionals to carry out the daily operations. Being the most prominent online marketplace to sell products in the Philippines and southeast Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand, Lazada enjoys 25.6

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Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

.” Alex Saric, a procurement expert at Ivalua, observes that poor supply chain visibility exposes companies to unwanted risks. Here, a smart approach to procurement will allow companies to improve supplier visibility, put effective measures in place and identify supply chain risks as they appear. .

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The alternative supply chain or “ Altasian” is defined as countries consisting of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, the Philippines , Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh. This appears to be evolving with more evidence points appearing across business, industry and supply chain media.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

For some companies it means ethical procurement, for others it involves supporting worthy causes. Since 2012—thanks to the support of our clients and industry colleagues—we have recorded more than 6.8 Providing access to healthcare to refugees in Malaysia. Article summary. What does corporate social responsibility really mean?

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Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Most companies weren't buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today. Alwazzan Foodstuffs Industries Group has taken integration even further by implementing Oracle Manufacturing Cloud Service, Purchasing Cloud Service, SCM Cloud, Financials Cloud, ERP Cloud, and Procurement Cloud.

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6 River Systems

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Advance Auto Parts @AdvanceAuto The auto parts industry is driven by speed, as independent garages can’t afford to wait for parts they need to repair their customers’ vehicles. Located in Chicago, the facility opened in 2015 , making it the first LEED Platinum certified manufacturing plant in the industry.

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Vinculum

JULY 16, 2021

Lazada has its presence in major ASEAN countries such as Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. Navigate to the Lazada Malaysia Seller Center and click on ‘Become A Seller’. Of course, such services do not come free, You will have to set aside additional funds for procuring FBL services.

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