The Chain Newsletter - Oct. 28, 2021
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🚨 Everyone's talking about...
By all means, save Christmas – but don’t blame the global supply chain — www.scmp.com
As logistical chaos threatens Christmases, global supply chain should be dismantled but small hiccups can cause big disruptions.
📰 Other News
Chinese firms in Vietnam face logistics disruptions, labor shortages — www.globaltimes.cn
Logistical disruptions and labor shortages are straining Chinese manufacturers in Ho Chi Minh City.
Xin Hwa to ride on boom for warehousing space, recovery in logistics services as economy reopens — www.thesundaily.my
Integrated logistics services provider Xin Hwa Holdings Bhd is upbeat on its outlook ahead
Singapore-Based Company Advances Logistics Solutions Between Central Asia and Southeast Asia — astanatimes.com
The pandemic has given a boost to the logistics industry worldwide as the demand for delivery of goods surges.
Supply-chain strategy rethought — www.bangkokpost.com
The Covid-19 pandemic is resulting in a broader rethinking of supply-chain strategies among organisations across Asia Pacific and beyond.
🔍 Insights
How AI could solve supply chain shortages and save Christmas — www.technologyreview.com Just-in-time shipping is dead. Long live supply chains stress-tested with AI digital twins.
The supply chain crisis has a silver lining – container ships should be decarbonised faster — theconversation.com All the extra profits that shipping companies have made from high freight rates should be put to good use.
Read more relevant news and updates on the Supply Chain Asia blog.
📅 Upcoming Events
Service Logistics Asia Summit, today — servicelogistics.asia
Top executives from key industries (hitech, telco, auto) will share their insights on spare parts, aftermarket, aftersales, reverse, returns logistics.
ProcureTech Asia Summit, Nov. 11 — procuretech.asia
Take a deep dive into the industry alongside the chance to strategically analyze issues impacting the future of procurement technology in APAC.
Intra-Logistics Asia Summit, Nov. 25 — www.airmeet.com
Bringing senior professionals with expertise in managing the logistical flow within the walls of a fulfillment or distribution center in APAC.
For the full calendar of meetups, webinars, forums and summits, click here.
📺 Featured Video
Singapore's ports have increased capacity, manpower to help ease global supply chain crisis — www.youtube.com
Singapore's container ports have increased capacity to help ease the congestion in global supply chains.
For more events' replays, interviews and other interesting clips, visit SCM.tv
🧰 Startups & Innovation
Interview With Niko Polvinen, CEO At Logistics Data Startup Logmore — techround.co.uk Logmore is a startup reducing waste and loss for fragile and perishable products by simplifying condition monitoring and data logging.
Zypp Electric supports EV last-mile delivery startups — www.financialexpress.com
Zypp Electric will support every individual, team, or startup who has disruptive and innovative ideas to revolutionize the EVs and Logistics industry.
To find the best supply chain, procurement & logistics solutions, click here.
📈 Chart/Image of the week
💼 Latest Positions
Business Consulting - Supply Chain & Operations, Senior Manager/Director (Malaysia) | EY
Delivering large-scale, complex supply chain management and transformation projects.
Associate Director, Supply Chain Management (Singapore) | Singtel
Responsible for developing strategic approach to support Consumer and more.
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