Supply Chain Asia - April 17, 2018
Supply Chain Asia - April 17, 2018
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> TOP STORIES
Vietnam needs to reduce logistics costs to compete — e.vnexpress.net
Heightened costs stem from reliance on land-based transport and inefficient delivery systems.
Indonesia takes over part of Singapore’s logistics role — www.thejakartapost.com Indonesia is now developing a second generation of Bonded Logistic Centers (PLB Second Generation), as PLB First Generation was considered a success in reducing logistic costs.
Coke distributor eyes logistics breakthrough — www.nationmultimedia.com
Many organisations in Thailand are faced with a digital transformation that fundamentally changes operations, according to the distributor of Coca-Cola in Thailand.
Strategy to build up logistics sector, boost national transport plan revealed in Myanmar — www.mmtimes.com
A new National Logistics Master Plan will supplement the existing National Transport Master Plan in Myanmar.
> UPCOMING EVENTS
Indirect Procurement Forum, May 9 (Manila)
Featuring all new speakers and case studies, best practices and the latest updates within the indirect procurement role, this forum is an event you cannot miss!
SourcingShift Conference, May 17 (Hong Kong)
The latest cost-cutting strategies, innovative processes and ideas, and risk-mitigation approaches for your "beyond China" global sourcing efforts in Asia.
3PL Value Creation Asia Summit, May 16 (Hong Kong)
This summit brings together C-level third-party executives, investment community leaders, and technology innovators to network and share cutting-edge concepts for achieving growth in 2018 globally and across Asia.
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> LATEST POSITIONS
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> RESEARCH & SURVEYS
State of Logistics Thailand Survey - Findings Now Available
With the support from Toll, we conducted and released the findings of the State of Logistics Thailand Survey. This survey explores key practices and operational benchmarks in key areas of logistics, warehousing and transportation in Thailand.
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