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LogiSYM—Vietnam Digital 2020 – LogiSYM December/January 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

We have discovered whole new world of virtual video conferencing platforms, of which the most well known is Zoom. On 1st and 2nd Dec LogiSYM held its Vietnam 2020 Digital event on a platform called AirMeet. Sponsors–CEVA Logistics, Cainiao from Alibaba and Zebra. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS. We can proudly say that the event went off well.

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Supply Chain Risk Management: Risks of Relocating a Business ‘China to Vietnam’

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Japan’s Nintendo also pulled out some of the portion of its video game production from China to Vietnam because of the ongoing trade wars. According to Global Edge, this does happens in Vietnam. Shifting production to or from other Asian countries like China and Vietnam can be a painful and difficult process.

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Digitisation: Shifting Gears in 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Suddenly, digital tools, like video conferencing became mainstream. Supply chain and logistics are at the centre of our economy. Supply chain and logistics is often labelled as a digital laggard with a high level of inertia. Advisory Board Member, at The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS).

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How Would You Explain Supply Chain to Your Grandmother?

BlueYonder

It involves growing the beans in one country (like Brazil or Vietnam) and then the beans are blended and roasted in another country. Coffee brands need to work with all their partners: suppliers, intermediate sellers, logistic providers, etc., : It’s not just you, Granny, who is drinking coffee. Each day, 2.25

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Supply Chain: Interrupted. A recap of our recent webinar on disruptions and trends from the first half of 2021

Resilinc

In a recent webinar on the state of risk and trends in supply chains, Resilinc CEO, Bindiya Vakil, and Director of Supply Chain Risk Consulting, Hirra Akhtar, described how aftershocks arising from the pandemic continue to disrupt supplies and logistics, and that these disruptions will continue well into 2022.

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A Charity Giveaway for our 30,000 YouTube Subscribers

Logistics Bureau

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. We hit 30,000 subscribers last week! Eyecare treatment for 30 children in Tanzania.

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FedEx’s Sudden Financial Miss- What Are the Implications?

Supply Chain Matters

Last evening, global parcel, logistics and transportation services provider Fedex Corp. Equity analysts quickly revised their analysis and outlooks for FedEx and other associated transport and logistics focused businesses. There were many news videos featuring FedEx aircraft and delivery vans delivering essential medical supplies.