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Logistics Experts from SSI Schaefer Implement Automated Deep-Freeze Warehouse in Manila, Philippines – LogiSYM October/November 2020

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SSI Schaefer has delivered an outstanding project in terms of sustainability in partnership with ORCA Cold Chain Solutions in the Philippines. Of the over 100 million inhabitants of the Philippines, 1.8 Up to 37% of the food produced worldwide spoils due to poor packaging, storage and handling.

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Is TPPA going to ground e-commerce or let it fly (ideally, as air freight)?

DELMIA Quintiq

A number of express packages, the medium most frequently associated with online purchases, is expected to skyrocket. And, if many of those packages cross the Pacific waters, or generally travel farther than 600 kilometers, the air cargo shippers specializing in express packages will also stand to benefit from that wave of volume.

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Keeping it Fresh: Supply Chain of Livestock and Fresh Food

Elementum

Varieties of produce and livestock can be sourced from anywhere in the world; mangoes harvested in the Philippines could be sold in the US, or rice grown in China may be packaged in Vietnam and sold in different countries in the UK. Specialized handling and packaging are also necessary for a lot of fresh products.

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Ivalua Continues Momentum with Record Annual Sales and Customer Acquisition

ivalua

Nearly 60 new customers signed with Ivalua, including Danske Bank, Navistar, state of Alabama, Coca Cola Philippines, Millicom, Leaseplan, Ahlsell, Music Tribe, Parkland, SoFi, and many others. New customer acquisition drove annual subscription bookings growth of over 30%, with growth across all major regions.

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A planning guide for beverage manufacturers in Asia

DELMIA Quintiq

Last week I explained how individual tastes, compounded by geography, climate and less developed distribution and logistics infrastructure challenge beverage manufacturers in Asia. Imagine that you produce a popular Malaysian soft drink and you now want to break into the Philippine market. Let’s start with a scenario. The result?

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Asia Supply Chain Excellence Report: Issue, January 2013

Tompkins Blog

Manufacturers need to stay abreast of new regulations and be capable of responding rapidly. In such industries, failure to monitor materials, quality and packaging can result in the product being detained and the supply chain being disrupted. As China responds to growing environmental problems, regulations continually change.

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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. One example indicated was that U.S. One example indicated was that U.S. The report further indicates that India with 1.4