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Don’t Fret: Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement will not play havoc with the economic development of developing countries

The UCLA Anderson Global Supply Chain Blog

In late June of 2015, the Senate passed legislation that gave President Obama the authority to present the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade package to Congress with no amendments or filibusters allowed.

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Malaysia offers sourcing opportunities but with ESG concerns

Resilinc

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. And that was just the latest enforcement action by CBP against Malaysia exporters. Malaysia is also challenged with a reputation for corruption.

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Professor Yossi Sheffi on Resilience, Visibility, and Biggest Risks this Holiday Season

Elementum

Now, though, we might go to China for some things, but for assembly we might go to Vietnam, Malaysia, or more recently, an African country. Unprecedented events like the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan rattled global trade and left companies in trouble. Think about 9/11, or the SARS epidemic, or the Japan earthquake and tsunami.

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Supply Chain Solutions: What You Can Learn From the Semiconductor Industry

CH Robinson Transportfolio

This sensitive equipment requires careful packaging and special handling to prevent damage. Our offices in Japan, Taiwan, and Xiamen, China, enable a smoother flow of goods for this customer. Equipment requires specialized handling. Working closely together, we help them transport tools to our joint customers.

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The Upswing of Chinese Logistics Companies

Elementum

In 2015, the Asian-Pacific region dominated the industry with significant impact from China, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, and Malaysia. Competition: In comparison to the USA, sending and receiving packages within China can be quick and inexpensive. The global logistics market is expected to grow from US $8.1T

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Considerations for China Plus Supply Chain Sourcing Actions

Supply Chain Matters

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. Foxconn chairman Young Li travelled to both Bengaluru and Hyderabad last week.

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List of Top 65 Marketplaces Across the Globe in 2019

Vinculum

With items sold by over 15,000 UK based designers , Folksy provides 2 selling packages: Basic and Plus. Basic package listings are charged as ÂŁ0.15 + VAT. The annual cost of selling on the marketplace starts from $1,399 for a Gold Supplier Basic Package. It operates in Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Hong Kong.