Supply Chain logistics

Global - Nestle will be investing US$487 million to address farming, sourcing and consumption across its coffee supply chain.

India - Coca-Cola is in the midst of entering the milk product segment through a new drink and will be sprucing up its supply chain to extend its portfolio.

Job description: Reporting to the Global Procurement Director- Fragrances & Flavours, you will be the key Supply Management custodian for Fragrances, Flavours and Enhancers (F&F&FE) for the Asia, Africa and Middle East region, managing an annual spend of around 330 million Euros.

Global - The number of global suppliers has decreased at a quicker rate in the first half of 2010 compared to previous years, if a CVM survey is to be believed.

Singapore - Companies can ride the e-sourcing wave with optimal leverage by choosing to increase spend that is e-sourced.

Asia - With flexibility, supply chain operations can deliver accurate and effective results both when things are predicable and when they are not. Penny Chai, channel and marketing director of Intermec Asia Pacific provides some insight.

Job description: Reporting to the Regional Sourcing Director, you should be an experienced professional in leading contract negotiations and managing the procurement process.

Global - General Motors (GM) announced its profits hit US$1.3 billion in the second quarter of 2010 and effectively removed the loss of US$13 billion accumulated during the same period last year.

Global - More than half of pharmaceutical companies rely on third-party outsourcing firms to enhance their manufacturing and supply chain strategies, says a new IDC study.

India - Wal-Mart said there may be supply chain issues in India that will cause problems for them to expand in the country.