Supply Chain Asia - July 16, 2018
Supply Chain Asia - July 16, 2018
Welcome to the latest issue of Supply Chain Asia, an easy way to stay updated on supply chain and logistics in Asia in one quick newsletter. As always, we welcome your comments - so please drop us a note with your suggestions. Also, please feel free to forward this email to your colleagues or ask them to register here. Enjoy the read this week!
> TOP STORIES
US-China Trade War Causing Supply Chain Delays — footwearnews.com Those wondering what effect the U.S.-China trade war will have on supply chains are getting an early look as the tariffs go into effect.
Blind spots in Japan's disaster preparations — asia.nikkei.com
TOKYO -- The most damaging rainfall in three decades has killed more than 120 people and brought businesses and transport to a halt in western Japan.
Yamato launches cross-border trucking — www.mmtimes.com
Japan's largest package delivery company has set up a US$500,000 joint venture in Myanmar to specialize in Thai-Myanmar cross-border trade and small-cargo delivery.
HNA Sells Singapore Warehouses to Mapletree Logistics Trust — www.mingtiandi.com HNA Group's CWT unit has agreed to sell a set of five Singapore warehouses to Mapletree Logistics Trust for S$730 million ($535 million).
E-commerce firm Anchanto raises US$4m — www.businesstimes.com.sg
SINGAPORE-based logistics and selling platform Anchanto has raised US$4 million in the first round of its ongoing Series C investment.
> UPCOMING EVENTS
Supply Chain Planning & Forecasting Forum, July 18 (Jakarta) This exclusive forum will help companies to achieve a transition from simple forecast to S&OP by looking closely at blockers of change, incorporation of financial analysis and cross-functional alignment.
E-Commerce Logistics Forum, July 19 (Jakarta)
The E-Commerce Logistics Forum (also known as eLog) is Indonesia's leading conference that focuses entirely on the most important trends and developments in e-commerce logistics, distribution and fulfillment.
Supply Chain Planning Forum, August 1 (Manila) This exclusive forum will help companies to achieve a transition from simple forecast to S&OP by looking closely at blockers of change, incorporation of financial analysis and cross-functional alignment.
> MEMBER FEATURE
Improving forecast with Colibri (free)
Colibri is an easy to use collaborative demand planning solution that helps you produce effective sales forecasts by applying best practices. Register now to try it free for a month https://tinyurl.com/y8x7kq4z
> STAT OF THE WEEK
> LATEST POSITIONS
Director of Advanced Supply Chain
The eMobility Director of Advanced Supply Chain is responsible for leading global supply chain strategy and sourcing activities. In this role, you will define, communicate and execute a global sourcing strategy.
Supply Chain Director, Asia Pacific (PRM)
Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring options, or recently received your MBA degree, you’ll find a variety of opportunities at Emerson.
> 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.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST
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