The Chain | December 12, 2024
Stay up-to-date on supply chain trends in the Asia-Pacific region.
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🚨 Everyone's talking about...
Taiwan supply chains brace for Trump's upcoming wave of global tariff
Sharon Wu warned that the return of Trump to the White House signals just one aspect of evolving global dynamics, and that supply chains must become more flexible and resilient to shield against these multiple threats.
📰 Other News
Indonesia expects $1 billion investment commitment from Apple in a week
Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani told lawmakers that Indonesia expects more investment if Apple decides to make the country part of its supply chain.
Diageo expands factory in Bali, strengthens Indonesia as Southeast Asia supply hub
Leading global alcoholic beverage company Diageo has expanded its footprint in Indonesia with a new extended factory facility in Tabanan, Bali. The facility produces several brands for the Indonesian market and will begin exporting in December 2021.
🔍 Insights
Asia's airlines blame supply chain woes for disrupted operations
APAC travel demand has recovered from the pandemic, but earnings at the region's airlines are under pressure from supply chain problems disrupting operations and exposing them to strengthening consumer protection rules, industry executives say.
Read more relevant news and updates on the SupplyChains Magazine.
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Green Horizons: Leading the Charge for Sustainability in Supply Chain Operations | December 12
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Supply Chain 2025: Navigating Emerging Trends and Mitigating Risks | December 19
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📺 Featured Video
📱 Tech
BBTruck and Haulio Partner to Transform Supply Chain Logistics
This collaboration aims to enhance the logistics ecosystem in Southeast Asia by integrating BBTruck’s innovative supply chain platform with Haulio’s container haulage services.
🎤 Supply Chain DeepDive
Unlocking Vietnam’s Logistics Potential: Insights for Investors
Join hosts Michael Jung and Jess Williams on a new episode of Supply Chain Deepdive as they delve into the dynamic landscape of Vietnam's Logistics Sector.
Beyond Costs: Championing Customer-Centric Supply Chains
This episode explores the critical gap between supply chain leaders and C-suite executives on the importance of prioritizing customer experience over mere cost reduction.
🚨 List
Top 10 Transportation Management System (TMS) Startups in Asia
Transportation Management Systems (TMS) are critical for supply chain professionals, playing a pivotal role in logistics operations. They offer a platform for coordinating and managing the movement of goods, which in turn reduces costs, improves efficiency, and enhances customer service.
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