The Chain Newsletter | January 20, 2022
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🚨 Everyone's talking about...
Omicron's threat to global supply chain — www.bangkokpost.com
By definition, a supply chain disruption is any event that causes a disruption in the production, sale, or distribution of products.
📰 Other News
Vietnam holds competitive advantages in Asia supply chain: report — www.digitimes.com
Vietnam has the second-lowest operating costs in Asia and is a market with great potential for logistics development.
Coupang to shake up Korea’s logistics industry landscape — www.kedglobal.com
Coupang's delivery trucks South Korea’s e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. is looking to tap into the country’s logistics industry.
JP Rakuten Logistics completes 1st on-demand drone deliveries in Japan — japantoday.com
JP Rakuten Logistics aims to implement drone-based deliveries in metropolitan areas.
Toll Group enters Philippines — www.rappler.com
Toll Group projects double-digit growth in its Philippine market for the next five years, with focus on the industrial, retail, technology, and automotive sectors.
Shanghai Port Congestion Worsens as Covid Omicron Hits China — www.bloomberg.com Ships looking to avoid Covid-induced delays in China are making a beeline for Shanghai, causing growing congestion at the world’s biggest container port.
Why warehouses are Asia's new hot property — www.bbc.com Online retailers are moving to bigger facilities and increasingly relying on automation to meet demand.
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🔍 Insights
Supply chain issues will continue well into 2022 - with a twist — www.fastcompany.com Shortages will continue, but for some sellers, the problem will be too much stock.
Read more relevant news and updates on the Supply Chain Asia blog.
📅 Upcoming Events
Omni-Channel Commerce - Focus on Japan, Jan. 27 — zoom.us
The webinar will explore best practices and tactics in the four pillars of a successful omnichannel strategy in Japan including sales channels, marketing and advertising, operations, and fulfillment/logistics.
Logistics Real Estate Asia, Feb. 17
This webinar will explore what it takes to lead your organisation on its transformation journey and learn how to improve your knowledge on warehouses, distribution centres and logistics parks in APAC.
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📺 Featured Video
🧰 Startups & Innovation
Haulio raises $9.43m Series A led by Temasek’s Heliconia Capital — sbr.com.sg Haulio, a digital container haulage platform, secured $9.43m (US$7m) in investment funding led by Temasek’s Heliconia Capital.
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📈 Chart/Image of the week
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