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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 themselves to…
The State of Logistics in China
As logistics costs continue to eat into profits for firms operating in China – currently making up 18 percent of the country’s GDP – Supply Chain Asia and CHaINA Magazine…
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, really hasn’t gone through the maturation process. They’ve spent a lot of money investing in…
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 foreign ownership…
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 to eBay, Amazon, and Groupon exist, e-commerce has emerged…
Fung Brands Making Quiet Acquisitions in European Luxury Market
With its latest £32.5 million purchase of legendary tailored menswear brand Gieves & Hawkes, Victor and William Fung are making steady progress in establishing a string of luxury assets across…
Alipay Supplies China’s COD Market with Innovative Device
Alipay plans to expand into China’s collect-on-delivery (COD) market by providing a new portable terminal in a move to respond more adequately to the logistics requirements of e-commerce in China.…
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 $2 billion…
A Cargo Odyssey
Travel around the world on a cargo ship. For the traveler looking to veer off the beaten path, consider taking to the seas on a cargo ship. For about US$100…
Nestling into China: An Interview with Nestle’s Greater China VP of Supply Chain
Nestlé closed 2011 with some notable developments in China, including two huge partnerships with Chinese powerhouses, Yinlu Foods Group and Hsu Fu Chi. These coups will deepen Nestlé’s commitment to…
