Amid trade tensions and emerging technologies, Indo-Pacific countries are poised to play an increasing role in the global value chain. Protectionism, decoupling, regionalization, and Covid-19 have shaped and reshaped value chains in the last five years. The pandemic and other geopolitical dynamics have revealed the deeper interconnectedness between economies, with China remaining a central player.…
The Philippines is positioning itself as the next major manufacturing and logistics hub in Asia, leveraging its strengthening ties with the United States. This strategic move comes as part of a broader effort to enhance defense and economic collaborations under the current administration. Recently, the U.S. pledged to boost investments in the Philippines’ transport infrastructure,…
The supply chain industry, once predominantly male, is now witnessing a significant shift towards gender diversity. Despite progress, achieving greater gender equality remains a work in progress. A recent survey indicates that while women make up approximately 39% of the supply chain workforce, they hold only 25% of leadership roles. This underrepresentation limits the potential…
Blockchain technology is revolutionizing supply chains across various industries, offering transparency, security, and efficiency that extend far beyond its origins in finance. Blockchain’s inherent transparency, thanks to a decentralized ledger system, ensures that each transaction is recorded on a public ledger. This capability enhances accountability and trust in supply chains by enabling quick and easy…
SINGAPORE, May 21, 2024 — The International Trade Council proudly announces the launch of the International Trade Council Academy, a revolutionary online learning platform offering 100% free courses and certifications to anyone interested in international trade, including import, export, trade finance, foreign direct investment, logistics, and supply chains. This initiative aims to democratize international trade…
A leading contract logistics provider has successfully implemented a large-scale robotics solution for a major global sporting goods retailer in Europe. This advanced solution aims to enhance order processing speed, adapt to seasonal demand fluctuations, and boost overall operational efficiency. Rui Marques, managing director of the logistics provider in France, highlighted the benefits: “This tote-to-person…
A specialized training class on fruit logistics has commenced for 10 participants from southern Thailand in Haikou, the capital of China’s tropical province of Hainan. Starting on Sunday, the course will provide cutting-edge knowledge on tropical fruit logistics and processing, alongside the latest technologies and development trends in modern and smart agriculture. The trainees will…
The Philippines is ambitiously positioning itself as the next manufacturing and logistics hub in Asia, driven by strengthened ties with the United States. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced this strategic vision at the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Manila, highlighting the nation’s increasing defence and economic engagements with Washington. Recently, the US pledged support to…
A leading motor company is revitalizing its new-business segment by targeting mobility services in emerging markets and launching a forestry surveying venture using unmanned aircraft in Japan. The company aims to generate 10 billion yen ($64 million) in revenue from these new ventures this year, although this figure falls short of the 30 billion yen…
The agriculture supply chain management market is projected to grow from $358.62 million in 2022 to $954 million by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%, according to a new report. The agriculture supply chain management sector includes organizations involved in the production and distribution of agricultural products such as vegetables, fruits,…