The Chain Newsletter | June 16, 2022
The Chain Newsletter | June 16, 2022
Welcome to a new issue of The Chain, an easy way to stay updated on supply chain, procurement and logistics news in Asia in one quick digest.
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🚨 Everyone's talking about...
China’s logistics on the mend as govt intervenes — www.thestar.com.my
China’s logistics sector, reeling from the protracted Covid-19 pandemic, is eyeing a stepped-up rebound as the government’s supportive policies gradually take effect and more favourable policies follow.
📰 Other News
Is Thai supply chain anchored to China? — www.bangkokpost.com
China's Covid containment measures, have influenced Thailand's supply chain security and could cast a shadow on local manufacturers' decisions in the medium term.
How Vietnam′s economy benefits from China′s pandemic policy — www.dw.com Unlike China, Vietnam has largely overcome the pandemic and wants to continue building on its economic success story from recent years. Can Hanoi sustain long-term growth?
Victoria's Secret to pay B285m settlement to laid-off Thai workers — www.bangkokpost.com Thai workers who were sacked last year from a factory supplying global lingerie brands including Victoria's Secret will receive 285.2 million baht, in what labour activists say is the biggest settlement of its kind in the global garment industry.
Delivery Startups Changed Daily Life in India — But Neighborhood Shops Are Pushing Back — time.com India’s new initiative allows offline retailers to compete with larger online ones. It’s called the Open Network for Digital Commerce, or ONDC.
Logistics snags delay new airport — www.phnompenhpost.com
Construction works on the new Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport continue to face delays due to logistics and supply chain issues stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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🔍 Insights
Warehouse Automation in India gets smarter, faster and sustainable — www.itln.in
In this report, we spoke to industry professionals to get their thoughts on completely automated warehouses and what the future holds.
Industries and logistics support each other — www.digitimes.com
With the wave of globalization that began in the 1970s, East Asian countries with long experience in efficiency and high education levels have become an indispensable link in the global supply chain.
Read more relevant news and updates on the Supply Chain Asia blog.
📅 Upcoming Events
ChainTech Launch Event | June 29 — pro.chain.net
Learn more about the ChainTech database, the benefits and how to make the most out of the platform.
Supply Chain Virtual Meetup, July (APAC) | July 6 — pro.chain.net
This online get-together is the ideal platform for any supply chain, procurement and logistics practitioners to effectively introduce themselves, exchange knowledge, share ideas, ask questions, and discuss current challenges.
For the full calendar of meetups, webinars, forums and summits, click here.
📺 Featured Video
🧰 Startups & Innovation
Indian Robotics Firm GreyOrange Raises $110 Mn In A Funding Round — inc42.com Tiger Global-backed Indian robotics firm GreyOrange has raised $110 Mn in the latest funding round, as per reports.
How Pickrr is reimagining the logistics industry with tech innovation — yourstory.com Logistics is the backbone of the e-commerce marketplace. The massive growth of the industry would not have been possible without tech-enabled logistics startups.
SaaS logistics startup FarEye lays off 250 employees — yourstory.com SaaS logistics startup FarEye attributed the downsizing and layoffs to softness in market conditions and restructuring of the team.
See the best logistics logistics startups in APAC at the LogTech50
ChainTech Show
Interview with Alvin Ea, Co-Founder & CEO of Haulio — www.chaintech.show
Together with my co-hosts Andie McKeown and Hue Vuong, we interviewed Alvin Ea from Haulio and discussed some of the challenges he faces in running and growing his company in Asia.
Interview with Dominic Sutton, Co-Founder, StockTrim — www.chaintech.show
Together with my co-host Chandan Laxman, we interviewed Dominic Sutton from StockTrim and discussed his company, its market positioning, key challenges and the future for his company.
📈 Chart/Image of the week
💼 Latest Positions
Supply Chain Manager (Taipei) | Lenovo
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Supply chain Strategy & Sustainability Manager - 2A/2B (India) | Unilever
As a Supply chain Strategy & Sustainability Manager, you will co-ordinate with global team and external organisation for Prabhat funding-SA, support on CTAP agenda for SA & SEAA-E2E decarbonization, and more. Learn about the role and apply here!
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