Supply Chain

Regional – Dimerco has entered a joint venture to establish operations in India, Malaysian agricultural firm develops supply chain in Myanmar and more.

Regional – Kellogg Company has entered a joint venture with Wilmar International, Singapore invests in maritime sector, Adidas selects RedPrairie and more.

China – The market is seeing a shortage of supply chain talent as large companies are struggling to hire and retain their employees.

Regional – TNT’s CEO has resigned from her position prior to its merger with UPS, DHL increases its prices, Logwin expands in India, Agility Logistics appoints CEO for its APAC ops and more.

Singapore – Supply chain security is gaining global importance as a growing number of firms are using automated processes and systems to increase efficiency in their supply chains.

Japan – As Japan wrestles with more challenges from its China-based manufacturing activities, the air transport sector could look to improve its competitiveness to strengthen the economy.

Singapore – United Overseas Bank and the Singapore Management University has launched an institute to help Small and Medium Enterprises, a first in Asia.

Regional – Workers go on strike at Singapore-based company’s Chinese factory, More manufacturing firms are preferring products made in USA and more.

Regional – Healthcare institutions in Singapore benefit from bulk procurement programme, OOCL introduces another Intra-Asia service, plus more.

Singapore – Paul Gallagher, director of supply chain Asia Pacific, Diageo will be speaking at the Asian Supply Chain Retreat, taking place on 7-9 November in Phuket, Thailand.