Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 5, 2021

Supply chain sustainability is a higher priority than ever. In MIT’s State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2021 , 80% of executives surveyed said the pandemic either had no impact on their commitment or increased it. From many different angles, supply chain sustainability matters, so how do we get there and what is the role of planning?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 12, 2021

Being a logistics operations professional, I am always concerned about “slipping backwards.” So when it comes to the logistics industry, will companies and managers forget about climate change and carbon reduction targets in favor of making short-term profits? Whilst it has indirectly led to improved sustainability, will it continue?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Singapore 12th August 2021: Recognising the heightened focus on overall supply chain performance due to increased disruption and challenges, shippers, manufacturers and beneficial cargo owners (BCO’s), are increasingly faced with soaring freights rates and what they, correctly or otherwise, perceive to be sub-standard or inferior service.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

And now for this week’s logistics news: Walmart Adds Truck Powered by Compressed Natural Gas to its Transportation Fleet CMA CGM offers $5.5 billion for Bollore logistics unit Retailers Tackle Cardboard Overload With Made-to-Fit Boxes Robust.AI billion) for the logistics unit of Bollore. That’s all for this week.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Have you seen the video of an innovative way to pack a suit in a rolled-up cardboard tube ([link] rollor.com/) that’s been circling among the logistics crowd on LinkedIn? I must admit, new ideas on how to package anything more efficiently (and better yet, sustainably) is like catnip to me, a self-proclaimed tree-hugging logistics nerd.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

As a Global Air Hub , Container Shipping &Transhipment Mega Port and Regional Logistics Node in Asia Pacific ,Singapore’s Trade dependent economy plunged into unprecedented negative economic growth. Digitalising shipping thus would create enormous opportunities for Singapore to further enhance International and Regional Trade.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Digitizing logistics technology is innovating fast. I recently toured the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) in Singapore. Tim at ARTC Singapore. Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising clients on e-commerce logistics solutions and provides sustainability program management services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Brandon is the CEO of Exiger , a global risk and regulatory intelligence company that helps organizations build resilience and achieve sustainable growth. The company is a global risk and regulatory intelligence company that helps organizations build resilience and achieve sustainable growth. The Greenscreens.ai

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

In one example, Crust Group in Singapore provides a Southeast Asian example of a cross industry “circular economy” partnership. Everyday there is stale bread thrown out by bakeries all over Singapore. It provides for a sustainable future because the raw materials are not taken from finite natural resources.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

Last month, I had the privilege to visit the Energy Observer, which was making a stop right here in Singapore during her around-the-world voyage! Today, partners from the logistics industry alone include Toyota, CMA-CGM, and Air Liquide. Driving Sustainable Supply Chain Change. by Tim Foote, Founder of Susymbio. Timothy Foote.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

The Green Corridor – Logistics’ Role In Preventing The Next Pandemic. I’m not talking about how shipping and logistics are key in keeping the supply chain connected during global health crises so we can keep essential supplies like medicine, food, and toilet paper moving. by Tim Foote, Founder of Susymbio.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

That said, I am never surprised to hear my otherwise upbeat logistics colleagues express Grinch-like pessimism when it comes to emissions reduction in our industry. These trends should give us some hope that an emissions-free logistics world is indeed emerging! . Optimism springs eternal among some people — myself included!

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OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Green Corridor: The Circular Journey 3 conversations Needed for Asset Management in a Sustainable World by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio Things degrade and deteriorate over time. 3 End of Life Planning Every physical asset should ideally have a sustainable next life journey. Human assets also change over time.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The mismatch between the high demands by employers and the supply of logistics skills and knowledge is resulting in a growing gap in the logistics & supply chain market”. Talent gaps in logistics and supply chain, continues to be a top challenge and a source of high risk for many companies.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

A few weekends ago, I participated in a beach cleanup organized by my local Democrats Abroad chapter at Pasir Ris Beach in the northeastern corner of Singapore. Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising clients on e-commerce logistics solutions and provides sustainability program management services.

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Vinculum

AUGUST 26, 2021

Latest Action Plans by Singapore Government to Boost Ecommerce Market. In addition to that, the benefits of low expense, numerous revenue methods, and a worldwide clientele will sustain the e-commerce industry for a long time. In Singapore, the majority of the international chains of brands and local startups were shutting down too.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

The first half of 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride for global and regional e-commerce logistics, setting off supply and demand shocks throughout the industry. This analysis focuses on four Southeast Asian economies: Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. How COVID-19 has affected e-commerce logistics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Exhibition run by Hannover Messe at Singapore EXPO. . Our Guest of Honour – Ms Cheryl Chan / MP East Coast GRC and Group strategy and Sustainability Officer ST Engineering delivered her Key Note address. . We closed the first day with a visit to the Smart Logistics Pavilion and iTAP exhibition booths.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics has a global reach, which means that we can make a global difference. Acting for People. Photo Credit: L’Oréal. pandemic response.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

– How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio We all know that our sun’s power is the main energy source for life on Earth. Fortunately, great minds are making progress to capture this energy in ways that could change the transportation and logistics industry.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The significance of expanding air and ocean, sustainable fuel capacity in our region cannot be stressed enough. Singapore is one of the largest fuelling stations of the world (over 20% of ship fuelling happens here), so capacity for sustainable fuels is critical for global sustainability efforts. Solar Power Expansion.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

However, there is one area that Asia could do better to show true global leadership: sustainable growth that respects the environment. It’s no different in the logistics industry. This is providing an opportunity for logistics managers to re-imagine how they move customers’ orders. Can products take less space?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In the mid-term, the predictions trend around sustainability, visibility, and connectivity as organizations build capabilities to achieve long-term competitive advantage and new business models. The Green Corridor – Optimal Tech for Green Logistics – Making Emissions Visible. COP26: 5Zs that changed the world part 2.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

While materials science struggles to provide more environmentally friendly disposable materials, improving the logistics for health services delivery is also something vital for our planet. Ironically, it is developing nations that are at the forefront of efficient and sustainable healthcare UAV delivery.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

By 2025, to improve long-term supply chain profitability, 60% of manufacturers in global supply chains will invest in software tools to support sustainability and circular economy business models. However, managing and tracking sustainability is a significant challenge. SYNOPSlS: Augmentation of the Logistics Workforce.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Green Corridor: Looking for the Green Lining by Timothy Foote, Director Transportation & Network APAC at Asendia and Founder of Susymbio 2023 is soon enough to end, and the transformation to a clean logistics future moves forward. I’ll keep looking for the green lining in our industry news when it comes to progress on sustainability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Joining the GeTS team , were guest speakers from Enterprise Singapore, Keeptial, TradeWaltz. Fabian Tan – Group Director Enterprise Singapore -“ Japanese traders have a golden opportunity to enter a bouyant e-commerce market by leveraging on many mature Enabling Partners”. Building Supply Chain Resilience for Turbulent Times.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

These are just some of the actions that move organizations toward sustainability. By recommending easily actionable solutions and motivating your employees and team members to adopt them are a great way to make them feel they play a part in your company’s overall sustainability journey. For this, I recommend doing a “Green” Gemba Walk.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

About the Author Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising on e-commerce logistics solutions and sustainability program management services. Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations. Let’s put our environment and our future into the equation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

This is the realm of the logistics professional. That said our efficiency in running the logistics to get to their location is entirely up to logistics professionals. To eliminate unneeded transport or unnecessary miles is always something the logistics manager needs to do. Green Logistics – The Right Way.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

Are other logistics companies in the world making similar promises and how are they planning to fulfill them? Several emerging trends are clearly pointing to a net-zero (or close to net-zero) future for large logistics companies. More recently, Deutsche Post DHL announced its new commitments to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 15, 2021

Our fossil fuel-driven logistics systems have been working the earth hard, and there is just as much need for actions to mitigate the wear and tear that is being done and to ensure our home planet can continue to sustain us. Robotic Process Automation for the Logistics Industry. Planet earth is similar.

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

In a world of ambition with high rewards for success, egos do flourish for a while, but are not sustainable. Effective leaders who want to build sustainable success, ego will be their biggest inner enemy. . He is a Certified Logistics Professional from The Logistics Society, Singapore. Egoism is easy to spot.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The transport and logistics industry has started to engage differently in the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference. Additional three zero (3Zs) emission initiatives were launched at COP26 that will help the transport and logistics industry to contribute its fair share to the decarbonization of economy and society.

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OCTOBER 31, 2022

Ampy Aswin , Industry Solutions Director, Supply Chain and Logistics, Google Cloud APAC. Hosted by: Dr Raymon Krishnan , President at the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society. Panelists: Leonard Jayamohan , Executive Director, AI & Data, Deloitte Consulting Southeast Asia. Date / Time. 24th Nov 2022. 3:00pm – 5:00pm.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2021

We are pleased to continue our 2021 fire-side chat series with key people in the supply chain industry, and it is with particular pleasure to catch up with Stuart Whiting, Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain, Logistics & Planning at Schneider Electric, based in Singapore but with a global functional responsibility.

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JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the children today will be the leaders of tomorrow and thankfully their access to logistics and transportation (L&T) education is abundant. It definitely explains why I am driven to work today on sustainable logistics solutions. Logistics Leaders – The Future Workforce Wants Actions to Clean The Environment!

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