Supply Chain Asia - June 10, 2018
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> TOP STORIES
China’s Alibaba and JD.com invest billions in drones and robots to upgrade logistics backbone — www.scmp.com
Investment in new logistics technology is aimed at reducing delivery times even further...
Logistics startup Lalamove offers same-day delivery for SMEs in Indonesia — e27.co
Focusing on deliveries in Greater Jakarta Area, Lalamove expects to secure around 2,000 driver-partners by year end.
MK claims a first in food logistics in Thailand — www.nationmultimedia.com
MK enters into a JV with Senko logistics to offer full-service logistics for the food service industry in Thailand.
Kerry Express and Jiffy team up to simplify parcel delivery in Cambodia — www.khmertimeskh.com Kerry Express enters into a partnership with Jiffy to use its stores in Cambodia.
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> UPCOMING EVENTS
Asia Supply Chain Sustainability, June 21 (online) — www.bigmarker.com
Join us online to discuss the challenges and opportunities that face the supply chain in Asia that demands radical transparency.
Indirect Procurement Forum, July 11 (Shanghai)
Find out how to cut costs and achieve organizational excellence from strategic sourcing to spend management initiatives, with proven strategies in China.
Cross-Border E-Commerce Logistics Forum, July 12 (Shanghai)
Top executives from leading companies will discuss the latest cross-border e-commerce trends and its impact on logistics, warehousing and transportation.
Digital Procurement Forum, July 17 (Jakarta)
Hear how leading companies in Indonesia are working on harnessing data and using technologies to support value-creation in procurement and get insights on how to have your organisation benefiting from digital procurement.
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 in Indonesia.
> STAT OF THE WEEK
> LATEST POSITIONS
Supply Chain Director, Asia Pacific (Singapore) Our Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency, and create sustainable infrastructure.
Director, Supply Chain (Shanghai) The Supply Chain Management Director is responsible for SCM strategy development and execution to drive value creation around revenue growth, profit maximization, supply reliability and service to the patients in the China market.
> 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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