GEODIS has established its sixth ‘strategic control tower’ in Bangalore on 21 December, which will enable end-to-end visibility, performance monitoring and enhancement, continuous improvement and network optimization, across India's transport supply chain. The logistics provider has opened a Center of Excellence (CoE), which will specialize in supply chain management and advisory and render services from order management to pick-up and delivery management, exception management, and freight … [Read more...] about GEODIS sets up CoE facility in Bangalore
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DHL’s Kelvin Leung on supply chains and Asia Pacific
When Payload Asia first talked to DHL Global Forwarding some few months ago in August, all eyes were on the inevitable supply chain disruptions that we have now grown accustomed to. Ever Green was just recently ‘unstuck’ from the Suez Canal, a relief to dozens of ships carrying billions of dollars’ worth of cargo who had to wait to enter the waterway. A punch in the gut to the shipping industry meant air cargo had to swoop in and carry the slack to deliver on time, whilst shippers and … [Read more...] about DHL’s Kelvin Leung on supply chains and Asia Pacific
Cainiao, Nestlé team up on promoting greener supply chain
Cainiao Network has teamed up with Nestlé to promote a greener supply chain for the leading Swiss food company’s operations across China. Alibaba’s logistics arm said the cooperation is an ‘industry first’ when it comes to achieving sustainable end-to-end supply chain management, which will transform Nestlé’s operations from the production line all the way to warehousing, transfer, distribution and package recycling by end consumers. Both companies have already started working last month … [Read more...] about Cainiao, Nestlé team up on promoting greener supply chain
B&H introduces new engine storage systems in Singapore
Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide is further expanding the scope of its specialist services with the introduction of storage systems for the Trent 700 and Trent XWB engines at its Singapore facility. The company said the system was designed to deliver long-term protection for jet engines in storage and creates a moisture-free, regulated and controlled environment around the equipment regardless of local conditions. “Modern jet engines are built using composite materials and … [Read more...] about B&H introduces new engine storage systems in Singapore
YCH: Pushing Asia’s supply chains to new frontiers
Technologies like AI, data analytics, IoT and blockchain are pushing the boundaries of what supply chain and logistics companies can do to significantly improve their operations. As supply chain management continues to increase in complexity, more industry players will depend on new technologies to better understand where their business stands. Singapore-based YCH Group knows its business and is putting innovation at the heart of its development and growth. Located at Supply Chain City, … [Read more...] about YCH: Pushing Asia’s supply chains to new frontiers
GEODIS Taiwan appoints new managing director
GEODIS has named Lin Shih Ying or Nana Lin as managing director for Taiwan to accelerate the freight forwarder’s solutions for the high tech, retail and automotive industries and help clients “de-risk their supply chains.” Born and raised in Taiwan, Nana has extensive experience in international supply chain management, having worked with leading logistics operators in Europe, Hong Kong, Philippines, and Taiwan for more than 10 years. Also read: GEODIS names new managing director in … [Read more...] about GEODIS Taiwan appoints new managing director
