The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

For example, the EU’s tightening rules on palm oil imported from Southeast Asia places Malaysia and Indonesia in a difficult position, as they account for 85% of the world’s total palm oil supply. Firms should remain alert to new regulatory changes in international trade that may threaten their structure. Conclusion.

Cost Reduction Strategies 245

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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

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In Malaysia, CEVA Logistics worked closely with L’Oréal , a major producer of luxury and consumer products, to develop a social initiative of providing jobs for the hearing impaired at our warehouse since June 2020. CEVA Logistics actively reaches out to support social innovations and engage local communities. Photo Credit: L’Oréal.

Supply Chain Planning Software 242

Supply Chain Planning Software Resource Reduction Global Supply Chain Software 242

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

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Of these 37 projects, 23 are in the US, which brings Amazon’s total clean energy procurement in the US from 7.2 Ferrero , the maker of Nutella, said it is going to stop sourcing palm oil, which is a key ingredient in the hazelnut spread, from Sime Darby Plantation Bhd in Malaysia after the US government found the company used forced labor.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 238

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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

APRIL 26, 2022

Even in Malaysia, retail sales during Christmas and Chinese New Year showed an 26.5% Over the holiday season, expectation of consumer spending was high with 51% of Indonesians planning to spend $35, 25% of Singaporeans to spend $732 and the average Filipino family to spend $145.

Supply Chain Planning Software 246

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 246

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

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

Proxima

APRIL 13, 2022

The first World Sustainable Procurement Day was quite some event and it was a great privilege to feature on a panel alongside Emma Howcroft from Avantor and Mark Freebairn from Odgers Berndtson. As Emma noted, conversations about how procurement can measure value rather than just price savings are longstanding.

Optimal Sourcing 52

Optimal Sourcing Sustainability Procurement Price Reduction 52

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

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

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

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 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

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

JULY 25, 2024

E-invoicing in Malaysia To support the growth of the digital economy, the government of Malaysia is implementing e-invoicing. It will be doing this to enhance the efficiency of Malaysia’s tax administration management and enable near real-time validation and storage of transactions for multiple industries.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Malaysia Material Savings 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

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

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

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

Resilinc

MAY 31, 2022

Among the countries flagged for high ESG concerns is Malaysia, which in 2021 exported $280 billion worth of goods and commodities, according to the Malaysian trade ministry. And that was just the latest enforcement action by CBP against Malaysia exporters. Malaysia is also challenged with a reputation for corruption.

Malaysia 62

Malaysia Purchasing Skills Sourcing Price Reduction 62

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 97

Waste Reduction Resource Reduction San Francisco Ghana 97

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

JULY 2, 2024

Various industry supply chain and procurement management teams are obviously going to have to differentiate as to two different narratives presented in these separate reports. China A contrasting picture was further provided by the two widely followed indices related to China ’s production and supply chain support activity.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Manufacturing Global Optimal Sourcing 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

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 Industrial 53

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

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 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

Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 3, 2023

Further indicated were signs of weakness occurring in China , Japan , Malaysia, South Korea , Taiwan and Vietnam. Report authors noted that sector data of new orders indicated that contraction occurred across consumer, intermediate and investment goods industries.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Global Taiwan Optimal Sourcing 52

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

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. How do you make sense of all these nuances?

Supply Chain Planning Software 40

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Network Software Modeling Software 40

Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

This index is a compilation of seven termed ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Added Signs of Sustained Growth Among ASEAN Manufacturers Since December , we have included the S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI® index in our highlights.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Global 52

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

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. Deterioration Among ASEAN Manufacturers For these highlights of November PMI activity, we wanted to include for our readers the S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI®. percentage point increase from the 49.6

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. Deterioration Among ASEAN Manufacturers For this highlight of October PMI activity, we wanted to include for our readers the S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI®.

Procurement Analytics 59

Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Report Global 59