Procurement weekly September 08, 2010

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.

Global - Following the volcanic eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in April, aviation experts worldwide will be gathering in Iceland to discuss contingency measures for future volcanic eruptions.

Hong Kong - Cathay Pacific is investing HK$5.5 billion (US$707 million) to create the world's largest air terminal with up to an annual capacity of 4.8 million tonnes in 2017.

Global - Johnson & Johnson will be creating a new position to oversee quality, manufacturing and compliance issues after repeated recalls of non-prescription medication threatening to tarnish its reputation.

Singapore - Greg Carstens has been appointed the managing director of Singapore operations at UPS.

Job description: Responsibility to provide the analysis and preparation of solution design work in support of Contract Logistics sales process within Singapore market.

Asia - Component suppliers of Apple have either denied or are conducting investigations involving allegations of making kickbacks to one of the company's procurement executive.

Thailand - The nation will be developing biofuel in preparation for the legislation issued by European aviation regulators insisting on the use of green fuel from 2012.

Singapore - Panalpina World Transport (Holding) Ltd. has launched its inaugural logistics facility for the oil and gas industry in Singapore.

Vietnam - PepsiCo is intending to invest US$250 million in Vietnam over the next three years.

China - Toll Group has launched its fully-owned and operated contract logistics operations in China after integrating into the Toll Global Logistics division.

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

Japan - Toshiba Corp is planning to cut its procurement costs by 1 trillion yen (US$11.73 billion) over the next three years.

India - The nation's industrial output for June grew at its slowest pace in more than a year, where growth fell below the double-digit mark for the first time in nine months.

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 - CEVA Logistics continued to see revenue increases for its second quarter financial results.

Job description: You are responsible for developing regional logistics operation strategies within Southeast Asia regions and responsible for identify, analyze and propose savings opportunities.

Global - Honda Motor Co. is recalling Accord and Civic passenger cars due to problems with the ignition switch that may cause the key to be removed while the transmission is not being shifted into park.

Brunei - Kerry Logistics has penned an agreement with the Government of Brunei to build an international halal range of products and services for both Muslims and non-Muslims.

Global - Siemens has won two orders to supply wind turbines worth US$1.1 billion in the US and Canada.