Supply Chain Asia - June 3, 2018
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> TOP STORIES
Why South Korea is set for a logistics boom — www.theinvestor.jll
Attention to South Korean logistics as the country’s significant e-commerce market ushers in a new generation of real estate.
Megatrends shaping the world — www.philstar.com The world is changing very fast. The future is going to witness more changes.
Goodman to build robotics-led warehouse in HK — www.scmp.com Facility to feature ‘automation and robotics rarely seen in Hong Kong’, says CEO
Logistics businesses bank on digital supply chains — www.ecns.cn
Logistics companies in China are increasingly relying on tech innovation to cater to the growing needs of e-commerce
Startup Pakpobox ventures into self-pickup market — www.ejinsight.com
Smart-locker startup Pakpobox ventures into self-pickup market.
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> UPCOMING EVENTS
SCM Expo, June 27-28 At SCM Expo, leading providers from across Asia will display the perfect blend of innovative services and latest solutions for the supply chain and logistics.
Indirect Procurement Forum,July 11 (Shanghai) This unique forum is where you can find out how to cut costs and achieve organizational excellence from strategic sourcing to spend management initiatives, with proven strategies from your peers real-life lessons.
Cross-Border E-Commerce Logistics Forum, July 12 (Shanghai) The Cross-Border E-Commerce & Logistics Forum is an interactive forum focused exclusively on cross-border e-commerce supply chain and logistics from/to China. 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) At the Digital Procurement Forum, you will get the chance to 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.
> 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.
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