Procurement weekly September 08, 2010

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 - Airlines will soon need to compensate passengers for sudden cancellation of flights, long delays and wrongful denial of boarding.

Malaysia - The country's exports rose at its slowest pace in seven months due to global economic recovery risks from Europe's debt crisis and US and China's slowing growth.

Job description: You will handle quotations and freight enquiries whilst liaising with customers and overseas offices/JVs on shipping operational, cost and documentation requirements.

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

Global - Airbus is planning to increase its monthly production rate of A320 aircraft to 38 in 2011 and to 40 in early 2012.

India - The country's shipping ministry is understood to be merging existing port legislations into a single comprehensive Act.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) saw a total of 256,838 tonnes of air cargo handled in July, a year-on-year growth of 27.7%.

Asia Pacific - Damco has appointed Erez Agmoni to the role of regional airfreight manager in Asia Pacific.

Job description: You will oversee demand plan creation, release and planning.

China - The wing of Singapore Airlines' Boeing 777 hit the tail of Air China's Boeing 736-800 at Beijing's international airport last Saturday.

India - India has received assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency, who signed a loan worth US$18.5 million to help develop the country's freight rail network.

China - The country's manufacturing grew at the slowest pace in 17 months in the month of July due to government's efforts on controlling property speculation and investment in factories.

Global - Rolls-Royce has seen progress in the first half of 2010 despite the economic uncertainty and is expecting the full-year's underlying profit to exceed 2009 results.

Job Description: You will proactively manage regional demand and supply planning needs.

China - Electronic companies with manufacturing operations in China are facing poor labour standards and risks, says a report by Maplecroft.

Global - A recent study from Gartner believes software applications can be beneficial or even crucial for procurement.

Thailand - BMW is planning to set up a manufacturing base for electric cars in Thailand and has consulted the government for financial privileges to back the production.

Global - Boeing saw a 21% fall in its profits for the second quarter due to falling revenue and a decrease in aircraft deliveries.

Singapore - Manufacturing output showed a 26.1% increase in the month of June, says statistics from the Singapore Economic Development Board.