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Indian Government Reconsidering Sourcing Clause for MNC’s

Under pressure from mutli-national brands such as IKEA and Apple, the Indian government has indicated it might relax the sourcing clause that is hampering its recent liberalization of…

It’s a dead end for electric vehicles

Can we switch to electric cars? The simple answer is no – and the complicated answer is also no. On paper, switching from OVs (oil-fuelled vehicles) to electric…

Logistics

North Korea: The Final Frontier in the Global Supply Chain

  The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (more commonly known as North Korea) may not…

The State of Logistics in China

As logistics costs continue to eat into profits for firms operating in China – currently…

Another One Bites the Dust: YRC Creeps Quietly Out of China

“China’s in a transformation mode when it comes to ground transportation. It’s very fragmented here,…

A Cargo Odyssey

Travel around the world on a cargo ship. For the traveler looking to veer off…

Myanmar’s renaissance begins in Dawei

A planned US$8.6 billion port and industrial facility is to give Myanmar’s steps to coming…

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Manufacturing

North Korea: The Final Frontier in the Global Supply Chain

  The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (more commonly known as North Korea) may not spring to mind as an ideal place for foreign investment. Numerous impediments present…

IBM Adds Remanufacturing Facility to its Shenzhen Factory

IBM is doing its parts to reduce e-waste in China, opening the first facility in the country that will refurbish and resell used computer servers – a potential…

Cleaning Clean-Tech in China: Towards More Sustainable Solar Power

At first glance, solar panels appear to be the epitome of sustainability, generating energy directly from the sun without any waste products or greenhouse gases. What’s often overlooked,…

Retail/Distribution

The Luxury E-Commerce Dilemma in China

China’s online space is home to over 500 million netizens, homegrown social networks and a thriving e-commerce market. While companies similar…

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The State of Logistics in China

As logistics costs continue to eat into profits for…

Another One Bites the Dust: YRC Creeps Quietly Out of China

“China’s in a transformation mode when it comes to…

The Luxury E-Commerce Dilemma in China

China’s online space is home to over 500 million…

Fung Brands Making Quiet Acquisitions in European Luxury Market

With its latest £32.5 million purchase of legendary tailored…

Indian Government Reconsidering Sourcing Clause for MNC’s

Under pressure from mutli-national brands such as IKEA and…

Sourcing clause could deter foreign retailers in India

Local-sourcing requirements could deter foreign retailers from taking advantage…

TNT exits domestic road business in India

- The decision comes after an extensive review of…

India’s Retail Sector: A Tough Nut to Crack

AMIDST the clamour of protests over the Government‘s decision…

Coffee Companies to Source More from Vietnam

International companies are expanding in Vietnam, the world’s largest…

Vietnam’s supply chain reform agenda

Vietnam is one of the world’s fastest-growing sourcing and…

Indonesia to Boost Logistics Infrastructure

Indonesia‘s parliament recently approved a law that will let…

New toll fees to increase logistics costs in Indonesia

Logistics costs will increase by about 1 percent following…

Indonesia Logistics Costlier than Malaysia

Image via Wikipedia The logistics distribution cost in Indonesia…

The Aftermath of the Thai Flood

Although the disastrous flooding in Thailand seems to have…

Thailand floods disrupt production and supply chains

Western Digital, Honda Motor and many other companies have…

Ikea selects Kerry Logistics in Thailand

Image via Wikipedia Swedish furniture group Ikea has hired…

Japan

Itochu to partner with Indian co for distribution

Japan’s Itochu Corp plans to start a nationwide distribution service in the Indian market through a joint venture with a major local player, the Nikkei business daily…

Korea

Tesco turning virtual in Korea

Tesco has set its sights on becoming the number one food retailer in South Korea. The catch? They are going to do it without increasing the number…

Philippines

RedPrairie sees prospects in the Philippines

RedPrairie recently held its second Philippines user conference dubbed as RedShift: 2011. The event was an opportunity to hear from RedPrairie local customers and partners to realize…

Singapore

LMVH buys its crocodile supplier Heng Long

LVMH said it plans to buy Heng Long International Ltd., a Singapore-listed supplier of crocodile skins and leather, for US$123.9 million. For four generations, the Koh family…

Malaysia

Indonesia Logistics Costlier than Malaysia

Image via Wikipedia The logistics distribution cost in Indonesia is the highest compared to ASEAN members, especially if compared to Malaysia. The logistics cost in Indonesia reaches…

Indonesia

Indonesia to Boost Logistics Infrastructure

Indonesia‘s parliament recently approved a law that will let the government acquire civilian land for such uses, as well as for the likes of airports, railways, dams…

Thailand

The Aftermath of the Thai Flood

Although the disastrous flooding in Thailand seems to have come to an end, the consequences of it for supply chains will be visible for months to come.…

Vietnam

Coffee Companies to Source More from Vietnam

International companies are expanding in Vietnam, the world’s largest producer of robusta coffee, to ensure supplies after local traders failed to fill contracts, according to Louis Dreyfus…

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