The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JUNE 10, 2021

My projects in Malaysia, Philippines, China, Indonesia and eventually Vietnam, ranged from customer service and order fulfillment, shop-floor planning, inventory management, import/export and procurement. Family reasons relocated me to Bangkok in 2011. .

Sourcing Strategies 162

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement Material Savings Negotiating Skills 162

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

Also Malaysia has dedicated halal parks, 22 in total, supported by halal park guidelines and incentives. He is also an Adjunct Professor with UTM Azman Hashim International Business School in Malaysia, conducting research on halal procurement strategy, halal supply chain management, and halal risk and reputation management.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical 130

BlueYonder

MARCH 13, 2025

Two months later, Malaysia Airlines reduced its flight capacity by 20%, citing labor shortages and a lack of spare parts. Legacy IT systems, which were not designed for real-time data sharing, force production, procurement and logistics to run on separate, disconnected systems.

Supply Chain Design Software 52

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Optimal Sourcing Analytics Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 7, 2025

At the end of 2024, global production and procurement activity levels are equivalent to the beginning of 2019, the year prior to the Covid-19 global pandemic. ( manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the ISM Report on Business Manufacturing PMI , and the S&P Global U.S. and thus 2024 provided a 0.8

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Global Procurement Analytics 52

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Shortage management is a strategic approach that evaluates the number of items required by a specific date, guiding purchasing managers to procure items accordingly. He has a combined 32 years of research and teaching experience in Australia, Singapore, China, Dubai, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Purchasing Skills 130

Purchasing Skills Buyer Training Asia Supply Chain Design Software 130

Supply Chain View from the Field

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

In its current form the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a potential free trade agreement (FTA) between the US and 11 Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries (Canada, Mexico, Peru, Chile, Japan, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, and New Zealand). The United States currently has FTA’s with six (6) of the 11 TPP countries. Gupta, Ph.D.

Brunei 76

Brunei Peru New Zealand Chile 76

MIT Supply Chain

MARCH 16, 2017

However, providing such a service is challenging when the demand for parts is intermittent and procurement practices lack cohesion. A thesis project completed by Sachin Shedge, a graduate of the MIT-Malaysia Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program, explored the […].

Malaysia 45

Malaysia Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Supply and Demand 45

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

About the Author Jeroen Hendrik s is Director at Ar tof Supply Chain Sdn Bhd, a consultancy company focusing on supply chain operations, based in Malaysia. As we navigate this evolving landscape, it is imperative to harness the unique capabilities of both humans and AI to ensure optimal outcomes for businesses and society at large.

Asset Management 130

Asset Management Inventory Reduction Inventory Optimal Sourcing 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Our magazine, LogiSYM is the largest circulating supply chain magazine globally with more than 70,000 subscribers and we run symposiums in Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai. His experience covers the full Logistics spectrum, from raw material procurement to. annually in Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai. Quality and Six Sigma.

Supply Chain Design Software 77

Supply Chain Design Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Singapore 77

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

The scarcity of skilled professionals in areas such as logistics, procurement, and data analytics can hinder the ability to effectively manage and optimize supply chains. About the Author Jeroen Hendriks is Director at Artof Supply Chain Sdn Bhd, a consultancy company focusing on supply chain operations, based in Malaysia.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 130

Enterra Insights

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

.” Alex Saric, a procurement expert at Ivalua, observes that poor supply chain visibility exposes companies to unwanted risks. Here, a smart approach to procurement will allow companies to improve supplier visibility, put effective measures in place and identify supply chain risks as they appear. .

Supply Chain Planning Software 100

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 100

EcoVadis

MARCH 13, 2018

Companies operating in Asia are especially prone to unfair labor practices, particularly Malaysia, which has nearly 200 electronics factories. To prohibit forced labor conditions, companies can use sustainable procurement programs to build better transparency and communication with contracted manufacturers.

Electronics 64

Electronics Manufacturing Procurement Chemicals Malaysia 64

Enterra Insights

MAY 16, 2022

McCrea reports, in response to the current situation, “some companies are procuring materials from more U.S. Still others are shifting focus to countries like Mexico, Malaysia or Vietnam, and all with the goal of minimizing the geographical gaps that exist between their operations and their end customers.

Supply Chain Planning Software 130

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Alloy Supply Chain Software 130

Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Over 90% of natural rubber comes from Asia, with Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia making up 70% of the world’s supply of natural rubber. Any consumers of natural rubber specifically, will need to rethink their procurement and supply line strategies in light of these market realities.

Supply Chain Strategy 93

Supply Chain Strategy Price Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain 93

Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

For some companies it means ethical procurement, for others it involves supporting worthy causes. Providing access to healthcare to refugees in Malaysia. Article summary. What does corporate social responsibility really mean? In my view, CSR should achieve the following goals: Provide employment.

Waste Reduction 98

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction San Francisco Ghana 98

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 19, 2023

The lack of momentum in China based manufacturing has had a discernable contractionary impact on other regions, especially Taiwan and Malaysia. The latter Taiwan PMI index has been in negative territory for over a year and overall business confidence levels across Malaysia ’s manufacturing sector sunk to levels not recorded since July 2021.

China 52

China Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy Cost Reduction Strategies 52

Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Background Supply chain ethical and social responsibility, that which umbrellas ESG conformance, have increasingly become a concern for businesses, large and small, along with their procurement organizations. Reportedly, the vast majority of detained goods were produced in either Malaysia, Vietnam or Thailand.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 9, 2023

Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China Plus sourcing actions. For those businesses located in the U.S., the strategies were exploring nearshoring of prior foreign production, diversifying supplier networks and adding additional contingency inventories.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Expense Reduction Cost Reduction Strategies Resource Reduction 52

Supply Chain View from the Field

MARCH 13, 2015

If we use soybean oil to make biodiesel in this country which promotes palm tree growth in Malaysia – it is not something we can control. If there is real demand for a commodity, and that demand is between energy and food and industrial uses, it is going to be produced by somebody if the market will pay enough for somebody to produce it.

Sourcing Strategies 60

Sourcing Strategies Food Haiti Forecasting 60

Bristlecone

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

It took a mere 18 weeks for Bristlecone to lead a Middle Eastern steel manufacturing client on a transformation journey that took them from manual processes to a powerful new procurement solution. BRISTLECONE AROUND THE WORLD. We go the distance. Where can Bristlecone go for you? GLOBAL LEADER. INDUSTRY INNOVATOR. TRUSTED PARTNER.

Optimal Sourcing 40

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software SAP 40

Supply Chain Movement

MARCH 14, 2016

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) are designed to boost economic growth through trade by opening markets by way of progressive removal of customs duties, eliminating or reducing trade barriers and tariffs, lifting restrictions on services and even through public procurement. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.

Guinea-Bissau 60

Guinea-Bissau Virgin Islands Papua New Guinea Burkina Faso 60

EcoVadis

DECEMBER 11, 2017

EcoVadis was recently chosen as an independent third-party solution provider for the new “ Responsible Beauty Initiative ,” which is a procurement initiative created by four European leaders in the cosmetics industry (Clarins, Coty, Groupe Rocher and L’Oréal) as well as all of their suppliers.

Supply Chain Design Software 53

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Industry 53

Elementum

OCTOBER 15, 2015

A shorter monsoon season in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia will help miners procure more materials, used heavily in the electronics industry. Off-shore production of certain minerals will increase, boosting supplies of tin, nickel ore, and bauxite.

Indonesia 60

Indonesia Philippines Australia Asia 60

Bristlecone

MARCH 5, 2018

The new connector will simplify data integration, helping reduce complexity in the procurement process and improve the efficiency of supply chain operations for Informatica customers. Bristlecone Inc., the premier supply chain consulting company, today announced the release of its SAP Ariba Cloud Connector for Informatica Cloud.

SAP 40

SAP San Jose Data Analytics Software 40

Oracle SCM

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Most companies weren't buying from China or Taiwan or Malaysia like they are today. Alwazzan Foodstuffs Industries Group has taken integration even further by implementing Oracle Manufacturing Cloud Service, Purchasing Cloud Service, SCM Cloud, Financials Cloud, ERP Cloud, and Procurement Cloud.

Supply Chain Planning Software 84

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Supply Chain Software Supply Chain 84

Material Handling & Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2017

This is truly a brilliant plan on China’s part,” explains David Gonsalvez, CEO of the Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation, which is part of the MIT Global Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence Network. They are really taking a broad perspective. based company with operations in China can benefit from OBOR.

China 73

China Logistics Network Optimization Software Global Logistics 73

Precoro

JANUARY 17, 2025

The company’s Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Assistant Procurement Manager shared their experiences in tackling procurement challenges and explained how Precoro provided the solution. This reliance on spreadsheets led to periodic human errors, further complicating the procurement process.

Procurement Solutions 45

Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Vendor Strategies 45

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 19, 2024

That includes plans to make batteries and car parts in Thailand and Vietnam and microchips for cars in Malaysia. This report indicates that “ Foxconn has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in E.V.-related related manufacturing in Southeast Asia.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Negotiating Skills Purchasing Skills 52

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 3, 2024

Other Asian Nations The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Caixen China Manufacturing PMI , reflective of private and mid-market industries reported an April PMI reading of 51.4, an increase of 0.3

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Purchasing Skills Supply Chain Strategy 52

SupplyShift

APRIL 27, 2021

These facilities are located in India, Malaysia, Pakistan and Vietnam. On the other hand, in countries such as Malaysia, companies have engaged the government to change laws through collective voice in industry initiatives. . Learn more about the YESS pilot here. . On Challenges of Reporting and Monitoring.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 52

Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Declines in the manufacturing sector were noted for Myanmar , Thailand , and Malaysia. These nations reportedly account for 98 percent of ASEAN manufacturing value added. by the end of the year.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Procurement Analytics Myanmar 52

Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 3, 2024

manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the ISM Report on Business Manufacturing PMI , and the S&P Global U.S. Most pronounced was a steep deterioration in business sentiment in the manufacturing sector, down to an 11-month low, though sentiment also dipped to a none-month low in the service sector.” in September.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Global 52

Supply Chain Matters

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the ISM Report on Business Manufacturing PMI , and the S&P Global U.S. Other Asian Nations The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI® , a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam reportedly fell from 51.6

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global South Korea 52

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 7, 2023

The alternative supply chain or “ Altasian” is defined as countries consisting of Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, the Philippines , Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bangladesh.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Manufacturing Procurement China Sourcing 52

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 5, 2024

manufacturing and procurement activity levels, namely the ISM Report on Business Manufacturing PMI , and the S&P Global U.S. Cost inflation reportedly rose to its highest level in over two years leading to rises in output prices. United States As Supply Chain Matters has observed in prior highlights, the two followed indices of U.S.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Procurement Analytics 52

Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 4, 2024

Other Asian Nations The S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI ® is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar , the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. The HCOB Germany Manufacturing PMI® registered a four month high May value of 45.4 compared to an April value of 42.5. The May index of 51.7

Manufacturing Procurement 59

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Global 59

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 18, 2023

Investment firm Pimco indicated that countries such as India, Vietnam and Malaysia would benefit from China de-risking sourcing actions. For those businesses located in the U.S., the strategies were exploring nearshoring of prior foreign production, diversifying supplier networks and adding additional contingency inventories.

Sourcing Strategies 52

Sourcing Strategies Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Strategy 52