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Emerging Supply Chain Tech Trends on Sep 14, 2010 8:30 AM

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Emerging Supply Chain Tech Trends
Start Date: Sep 14, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Sep 14, 2010 10:30 PM
Location: Renaissance Zhongshan Park Hotel
Speaker: Roland Chong, Denny McKnight, Larry Sweeney

Event Details:

You and your colleagues are invited to join the Council for a breakfast seminar and discussion on "Emerging Supply Chain Tech Trends" with a focus on warehousing best practices on September 14 in Shanghai.

Supply Chain Technology Trends
This session will cover Emerging Technology Trends for Warehousing (WH) & Distribution Centre (DC) in China. This presentation shall cover the challenges for WH & DC in modern China, and introduce the key emerging order fulfillment technologies, including voice solution, poised for organizations to consider for adoption.

Customer Voice Implementations at Estee Lauder
Estee Lauder Companies is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance and hair care products. Our speaker Roland Chong, the Asia Pacific Senior Director (Distribution & Logistics) of Estee Lauder Cosmetics Company, is responsible for developing and implementing the Asia Pacific supply chain strategy, establishing an efficient and customer focused distribution service within the APAC region. He spear-headed and directed the teams in setting up Distribution Centers in Japan, China, South-east Asia and Korea. Voice solution was identified as the technology for productivity improvement, reducing picking error rate, achieving high accuracy rate, as well as reducing training time for workers, in Distribution Centers.

During the presentation, Roland will cover the following topics:
- Business and Operational Challenges faced by Estee Lauder Distribution Center in Korea
- The technology solutions they considered
- The reasons Estee Lauder selected Voice solution
- How these challenges are addressed by Voice Solution
- The results and business benefits it has achieved through this implementation

How to Put Voice to Work for You
As the co-founding member of the world's most successful voice company with years of experience, Larry will share with you how voice technologies can be used in various businesses and market verticals. He will also compare voice to other types of supply chain solutions, and offer tips on what to look out for when making purchase decisions for voice.

When: Tuesday, Sep 14, 8:30 am, to be finished around 10:30
Fee: Council Members pay for RMB 150, Non-Member pay for RMB 300, a breakfast buffet will be served.
Venue: Renaissance Zhongshan Park, 1018 Changning Road (上海长宁路1018号龙之梦万丽酒店)

Renaissance Zhongshan Park Hotel

1018 Changning Road

Shanghai, China

Automotive Supply Chain Forum on Sep 16, 2010 8:30 AM

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Automotive Supply Chain Forum
Start Date: Sep 16, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Sep 16, 2010 10:30 AM
Location: Mi Thai Restaurant
Speaker: Manoj Mehta, Stefano Piccoli, Huchu Xu

Event Details:

Automotive Supply Chain Forum to be held in Shanghai on September 16, 2010.

In today's globally competitive business environment, automotive manufacturers and their suppliers are under relentless pressure to provide innovative products in shorter time cycles, at reduced cost and with improved quality. The industry players need to create and manage streamlined processes with collaboration and total visibility. They also have to synchronize plans and activities with business partners along the supply chain.

The Automotive Supply Chain Forum will be an exclusive gathering that brings together senior-level executives with a select and diversified group of manufacturers, parts/components suppliers and leading-edge solution providers to converge over these vital industry issues. Topics on the agenda include the Chinese car industry, global procurement practices, parts and finished vehicle logistics, collaboration and supply chain best practices.

Why Attend?
> Learn how you can achieve a demand driven automotive supply chain
> Debate the key issues within supply chain and logistics in China
> Identify the cutting edge practices being taken by some leading automotive companies
> Find new opportunities for cost reduction in your supply chain and logistics
> Benchmark your company’s supply chain performance against your competition & customers
> Assess how new automotive solutions can increase your productivity.

Industry Expertise
All of the presentations at the forum come from supply chain executives in the automotive industry - offering you insider tips and proven strateges - not sales pitches. This is an excellent opportunity to share supply chain innovations in the automotive sector and very effective for networking with key counterparts.

What Will I Learn?
At the Automotive Supply Chain Forum, you’ll hear only from your peers at the top of your industry. Their insight and case studies will give you proven strategies that have propelled their supply chains to world-class status. With a focus on quality industry-led presentations, the Forum is specifically designed to give you useful insight and key knowledge that you can take back to your company and actually put to use. The in-depth panel sessions give you further opportunity to really question the experts and benefit from their years of experience.

Key summit topics will include:
> Chinese car industry

> Global procurement practices

> Parts and finished vehicle logistics

> Collaboration and supply chain best practices

> IVECO Supply Chain Management and Saic-Iveco Hongyan experience

Who will attend?

As the leading supply chain professional organization in China with a community of over 25,000 professionals, this event will attract the most dynamic and senior executives interested or involved in supply chain operations in the automotive sector. It will be a must-attend event for all working in the supply chain community and the audience will include VPs and senior executives responsible for supply chain, sourcing, procurement, logistics, transportation and manufacturing best practices.

What: Automotive Supply Chain Forum
When: Thursday, September 16, 8:30am-10:30am
Fee: Council Members pay for RMB200, Non-Members pay for RMB 400
Where: Mi Thai Restaurant, 2/F 195 Anfu Lu, Jing An near Wulumuqi Lu. 徐汇区安福路195号2楼(近乌鲁木齐北路).

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Mi Thai Restaurant

2/F 195 Anfu Lu

Shanghai, China

E-commerce and B2C Logistics on Sep 28, 2010 8:30 AM

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:30:00 GMT

E-commerce and B2C Logistics
Start Date: Sep 28, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Sep 28, 2010 10:30 AM
Location: Osteria
Speaker: .Alex Dai,

Event Details:

E-commerce and B2C Logistics Forum is to be held in Shanghai on September 28, 2010.

Information flow, capital flow and logistics are the three most important elements of B2C companies. Currently, the logistics industry is now the chokepoint for most e-commerce and B2C companies. Overall the domestic logistics industry is still in the traditional way of operating level, the standard of services as a whole is not so high to meet the demands of the rapid development of online B2C business.

Thus, since last year’s “Express Storm”, many big B2C companies endeavor to launch its own logistic network and build their own warehousing system, trying to provide one-stop solution for their end-users. Some of them try to invest 3PLs partnership. Which is the way out of the choke point of e-commerce and B2C logistics?

Key issues to be discussed:
> What’s the way out of the choke point of B2C e-commerce logistics?
> What’s the change of the B2C logistics field from the traditional model?
> How to deliver goods on time, in one piece and at low price for B2C website user?
> How to provide one-stop solution for the end-user of B2C website?
> What are the existing problems when B2C websites cooperate with 3PLs?
> What are the difficulties for B2C websites to launch their own logistics network?
> How can small online B 2C avoid logistics risk in view of “Express Storm” in 2009?

Who will attend?
As the leading supply chain professional organization in China with a community of over 25,000 professionals, this event will attract the most dynamic and senior executives interested or involved in giant B2C websites, warehousing service, package delivery, software solutions provider, online vendors, local and international logistics, and professional B2C consultancy to converge over these vital issues.

What: E-commerce and B2C Logistics
When: Tuesday, September 28, afternoon from 12:00-2:30pm
Where: Osteria, 226 Jinxian Road, near South Shanxi Road, Shanghai 进贤路226号(靠近陕西南路)

Osteria

226 Jinxian Road,

Shanghai, China

Strategic Portfolio Management - Key Commodity Management on Oct 11, 2010 8:30 AM

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Strategic Portfolio Management - Key Commodity Management
Start Date: Oct 11, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Oct 13, 2010 5:30 PM
Location: Silver Centre
Speaker: Xavier Sarrat

Event Details:

This is a fundamental training to provide the process and tools for strategic management of a purchasing portfolio. This module provides the tools that can help buyers to structure and formalise a purchasing strategy of a category.

Following this module, participants shall be able to：
• define a purchasing strategy based on in-depth knowledge of the company needs and market trends :
• share with the internal teams the process and tools to define a purchasing strategy
• understand the fundamental steps of a strategic process to manage a portfolio
• understand how this process can be implemented in terms of global/local organisation (for example within a Lead buyer or Key Commodity Management type organisations).

Methods and tools:
• Workshops will be used to provide participants with the opportunity to apply the tools presented.
• Participants will be asked to apply the methodology to their own commodities
• Extensive discussions among participants will facilitate a dynamic and interactive learning environment.

When: 3 days training - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, Oct. 11-13, 9:00-5:00pm
Where: 2/F, 1388 Shan Xi North Road, Shanghai 上海市陕西北路1388号2楼
Fee: Council Members pay for RMB 8,800, Non-members pay for RMB 9,800

The total number of participants is limited to 15.

Silver Centre

1388 Shaan Xi North Road

Shanghai, China

The China Domestic Trucking Paradox on Oct 13, 2010 8:00 AM

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The China Domestic Trucking Paradox
Start Date: Oct 13, 2010 8:00 AM
End Time: Oct 13, 2010 10:00 PM
Speaker: Larry Leung

Event Details:

The China Domestic Trucking Paradox Forum to be held in Shanghai on October 13, 2010

In today's China domestic transportation market, trucking service providers are under relentless pressure to provide effective end-to-end service on a national scale, and to achieve profitability on the other hand.

The industry players need to cope with difficulties such as different rules and regulations from one province to another, a black hole of information, closely set toll stations，fluctuated prices and increasing fuel cost.

Key issues discussed:
> Complicated government regulations and rules and the stricter enforcement;
> Majority of providers believe a nationwide transport network makes sense, how do industrial executives outlook this network?
> Facing the fragmented market, how do shippers & 3PLs to select right transport partners and manage transportation?
> Despite seemingly slumping market, why is there little evidence of market consolidation trend with the exception of foreign company acquisition?
> Domestic players are usually to subcontract more to drivers or other truckers to reduce capacity risks –is this the sustainable way for the development of the industry?
> What is the experience of Intl 3PLs that acquired domestic trucking companies? How to successfully transition domestic trucking company & remain competitive? What are the alternative strategies to acquisition?

The format of the forum will be as follows:
> Introduction to trucking service in domestic market
> Presentation by speakers
> Panel discussion and Q&A

What: The China Domestic Trucking Paradox
When: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, a breakfast will be served at 8am
Fee: Council Members pay for RMB 150, Non-Members pay for RMB 300
Where: Shanghai

Please register online, no email or phone calls please.

Logistics Insurance Workshop on Oct 14, 2010 8:30 AM

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Logistics Insurance Workshop
Start Date: Oct 14, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Oct 14, 2010 10:30 AM
Speaker: Tienmann Chau

Event Details:

Logistics Insurance Workshop to be held in Shanghai on October 14, 2010.

Logistics insurance is one of the best ways to avoid risks for end-user companies and logistics service providers. In Chinese logistics market, however, the liability insurance underwriting rate is low due to the imperfection of legal provisions on logistics liability, particularities of the market, imperfection of insurance products and the lack of trust between the logistics industry and the insurance industry. In this case, what the future of logistics insurance marke will look like is a concerned question for marketing players.

Key issues discussed:
>how to use insurance to help manage supply chain risk exposures? These risk exposures include loss and/or damage to cargo during transit, and legal liabilities faced by logistics providers.
>How can we use insurance to manage the risks of damage or loss to cargo?
>How can insurance help logistics providers manage liabilities towards customers and third parties?

This breakfast workshops aims again to provide a platform and an opportunity for senior executives to get to know each other, network, share operational experiences and think on how to cooperate and work with each other to increase efficiencies in China’s logistics. This breakfast workshops will attended by English-speaking senior-level insurance, logistics and end-user professionals from leading companies.

What: Logistics Insurance Workshop
When: Tuesday, October 14, 2010, a breakfast will be served at 8:30am
Fee: Council Members pay for RMB 150, Non-Members pay for RMB 300
Where: Shanghai

Shenzhen International Logisics & Transportation Fair on Oct 15, 2010 9:00 AM

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Shenzhen International Logisics & Transportation Fair
Start Date: Oct 15, 2010 9:00 AM
End Time: Oct 17, 2010 6:00 PM
Event Details:

Relying on Shenzhen as the hub of international logistics city and dedicating to build the first brand of logistics and transportation fair in Asia, the Shenzhen International Logisics & Transportation Fair (CILF) is held annually in Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center.

It displays every sector and link of logistics service, including logistics equipment and technology, logistics service, logistics parks, logistics talents, reverse (recycled) logistics, logistics financing, government and enterprise procurement and so on.

Exhibitors are from Europe, North America, the Asia-Pacific Region, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and China Mainland. Most of them are world's top 500 companies or leading brands in the industry.

CILF has created good brand effect and is one of the best in Asia in terms of exhibition area, the quality of exhibitors, the number of professional visitors, media publicity, exhibition effect, comprehensive cooperation, and the organizing of high-quality accompanying programs and seminars. It gains wide and high recognition by the exhibitors and visitors and becomes a new star in Asia logistics exhibition industry.

China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair 2009, the former China (Shenzhen) International Logistics Fair (CILF), aims at providing an open platform for Chinese and foreign companies to communicate and cooperate. At CILF, you can not only introduce your products, technologies and services to China, but also find potential reliable suppliers. CILF is sure to bring exciting business opportunities to you by attracting a great number of logistics service providers, equipment and technology providers, buyers and manufacturers, professional organizations, specialized media etc., and by taking in considerable professional visitors as well as holding various in-depth forums.

Please view more information at http://www.scmfair.com/en/index1.asp

Fundamentals of Inventory Management on Oct 18, 2010 8:30 AM

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Fundamentals of Inventory Management
Start Date: Oct 18, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Oct 19, 2010 5:30 PM
Location: Silver Centre
Speaker: Jack Hew

Event Details:

Objectives:

This module is giving to participants the fundamentals to manage both the physical flows of products or services and the corresponding information and financial flows to optimize the different inventories and their associated costs.

The session will reassess the basics of a MRP (Material Requirement Planning) and structure the deployment of advanced inventory management tools and techniques.
It will help to draw the main lines of an integrated Supply Chain strategy.
At the end of this module, the participants shall be able to:
• Identify the key players and the main parameters of the supply chain
• Define the priorities of management of all stake holders in the process
• Choose the best optimization techniques to improve cash flows, stock reduction, cycle times, forecasting process, ordering strategy
• Draft their own supply chain commodity strategy within the company’s environment

Target group:
This course targets to all buyers who need:
• To conduct negotiations with suppliers in line with a defined purchasing strategy,
• To service procurement requirements,
• To optimize inventory costs and risks.
This course is also suitable for purchasing professionals, supply chain managers, procurement managers, warehouse managers, inventory managers who want to understand the basics and key success factors of suppliers-customers multiple flows.

Methods and tools:
• Main presentation of inventory management principles and parameters
• Several interactive workshops with implementation of techniques, concepts and application to participants’ business cases
• Feedback and discussions on examples of individual cases or scenarios
• Dynamic of the animation will help the group to leverage each other experience to bring supply chain culture into purchasing functions
• Final quiz to summarize the course impacts on participants practices

When: Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 17th&18th, 9:00-5:00pm
Where: 2/F,1388 Shaan Xi North Road, Shanghai 上海市陕西北路1388号2楼
Fee: Council Members pay for RMB5800, Non-members pay for RMB6800

The total number of participants is limited to 15.

Silver Centre

1388 Shaan Xi North Road

Shanghai, China

Reverse Auctions in Logistics Services-The Right Route on Oct 20, 2010 8:00 AM

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Reverse Auctions in Logistics Services-The Right Route
Start Date: Oct 20, 2010 8:00 AM
End Time: Oct 20, 2010 10:00 AM
Speaker: Chee-Wee Loke

Event Details:

We see more and more manufacturers and retailers attempting to use reverse auction or other e-Sourcing tools to select logistics service providers in Asia. You and your colleagues are invited to join the Council for a new workgroup discussion on "Reverse Auction in Logistic Services - The Right Route" on Oct 20, 2010 in Shanghai. The workshop will start with a presentation, followed by a case study and a group discussion around the following:

Various methods and approaches have been attempted. Some use it to qualify logistics suppliers while others use reverse auction to get the lowest price. Some use this tool to collect price information and fall back to one-on-one negotiation with incumbent logistics providers. During this workshop, the speaker will discuss how other successful companies do it, their sourcing processes and how internal issues are resolved.

Reverse Auction tool is only half of the success. How skilful companies manage the sourcing process will determine the success or failure. The speaker would like to share with you some best practices and lesson learnt from other companies that have implements similar projects in China.

In this workshop, we will review and discuss:
>When reverse auction should be used?
>What are the benefits and challenges?
>Who should get involved? The role of procurement managers?
>How other companies do it?
>Is reverse auction hurting relationship with logistic service providers?

When: Wednesday, October 20, 8:00 am, to be finished around 10:30am
Fee: Council Members pay for RMB 150, Non-Members pay for RMB 300, a breakfast buffet will be served.

Where: To be confirmed

CHaINA '10 - China's Largest Supply Chain Event on Nov 17, 2010 8:30 AM

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:30:00 GMT

CHaINA '10 - China's Largest Supply Chain Event
Start Date: Nov 17, 2010 8:30 AM
End Time: Nov 18, 2010 5:30 PM
Location: Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel
Event Details:

Delegates 参会者	Speakers 演讲者	Exhibition 展览会	Awards 颁奖	Sponsorship 赞助商
Why Attend? 为什么参加?	This Year's Speakers 今年的演讲者	Who Should Exhibit? 参展公司	CHaINA Awards CHaINA 颁奖典礼 Entry Kit 提名须知	Sponsors 赞助商
Past Attendees 历届参会者	Become a Speaker 参与演讲	Factsheet 活动细则	The Categories 奖项类别	Why Sponsor? 为什么赞助?
Book Your Room 住宿咨询	Session Formats 演讲模式	Reserve a Stand 参加展览	Judges Panel 评审团	Sponsorship Packages 赞助项目包
Delegate Program 参会者会刊	Testimonials 感言	Attendance Breakdown 参会者构成	'09 Winners '09 获奖者	A La Carte Sponsorship 赞助机会列表
'10 Agenda '10 日程表	'09 Photos '09 照	Executive Summary 活动回顾	Nominate 提名	Sponsorship Program 赞助商会刊

For all press enquiries, please contact Alexandra Danahy at/ 媒体合作, 请联系Alexandra Danahy at adanahy@supplychain.cn

Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel

No. 1018 Changning Road

Shanghai, China 200042

Chinas’ Logistics real estate bounces back, however there is a catch

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT

CBRE’s Executive Director of Industrial and Logistics Services, Asia – Andrew Hatherley predicts higher rents and fewer available properties over the next 12 months.

Just focusing on Shanghai, average Logistics rents fell approx 16% during the Recession, however the last 3 Qs have all seen growth to a total of just over 6%.

CBRE expects that this rental growth will accelerate rapidly during the next 12 months due largely to……

A) vacancy rates dropping on the back of increasing demand and

B) the effect of virtually no new International Grade warehouse construction in the past 2 years.

The increased demand for warehousing space is coming from higher levels of local consumer consumption coupled with much improved Export levels ( now back to early 08 levels )

Most other major cities in China are also enjoying rental growth, inc Beijing which has improved by 3.1% in the 1st half of 2010 with solid volumes.

Mr Hatherley believes these factors are leading many of the major Logistics Development companies to bring forward plans to restart projects in Q4 of this year.

However, taking into consideration the likely construction time, the first of these new warehouses wont be available for occupancy until well into 2011

Given the above, CBRE predict that 2011 will be a challenging year, real estate wise, for 3PLs and Logistics companies as rents will rise quickly and available warehouse options will dry up fast.

Current estimates by CBRE show Logistics rental rates for new leases could rise by up to 20% in the next 12 months.

Aug 27, 2010 4:00 AM

Li & Fung to take IDS private in a US$ 901 million

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Li & Fung, the consumer goods sourcing company, a supplier to Wal-Mart Stores, recently offered to take Integrated Distribution Services Group (IDS) private for HK$7 billion ($901 million) in order to expand its business into mainland China.

The Fung family of Hong Kong-based Li & Fung, which holds a 32.96-per cent stake in IDS has offered HK$21, or 0.585 of its stock, for each share in logistics firm IDS, according to a filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange.

Li & Fung Group and the Fung family jointly own about 45 per cent of IDS.

The IDS Group, part of the Li & Fung Group, where Li & Fung Group along with the Fung family jointly own 44.94 per cent, is a leading integrated distribution and logistics services provider specialising in value-chain logistics with extensive networks in China, ASEAN, the US and the UK.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, the $1.8 billion turnover IDS provides integrated-distribution services covering logistics, distribution, manufacturing and international.

IDS currently has over 400 customers including many blue-chip multinationals from a wide spectrum of industries including consumer, healthcare, retail, footwear and apparel and garment.

Founded in Guangzhou in 1906, Li & Fung Group is a multinational group of companies operating in three distinct core businesses - export sourcing through Li & Fung Limited, distribution through IDS and retailing through Convenience Retail Asia Limited, Trinity Limited and other privately-held entities.

The Li & Fung Group has a total staff of over 35,000 across 40 economies worldwide and reported revenues of $16.7 billion for 2008.

Li & Fung, the biggest supplier of apparel and toys to Wal-Mart Stores, generates most of its revenue from the US and Europe, will gain entry into Asia, especially China, where IDS has majority of its clients.

Aug 19, 2010 5:00 AM

Food spoilage rate still high in China

Max Henry — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT

THE National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has revealed that 20 per cent of fresh fruit and vegetables, 30 per cent of fresh meat and 15 per cent of seafood are spoiled in delivery, costing CNY100 billion (US$147 million) a year, reported China News.

To counter this, the central government has launched a five-year plan to develop an agricultural cold chain logistics system to enhance preservation and storage of fresh agricultural produce so that producers can better compete in global markets.

China's cold chain logistics system is in its initial stages of development compared to the US, the European Union and Japan, where cold chain logistics practices cover 100 per cent of poultry and 95 per cent fruit and vegetables.

This new five-year plan for agricultural produce will include the development of regional cold chain logistics distribution centres as well as reorganising resources of major players in the sector.

The plan aims to set up an overall cold chain logistics system for the country in 2015 to handle more than 20 per cent of fresh fruit and vegetables, 30 per cent of the meat and 36 per cent of seafood.

The frozen food five-year plan calls for increases in cold chain coverage to 30 per cent of frozen fruit and vegetables, 50 per cent of frozen meat and 65 per cent of frozen seafood to reduce spoilage 15 per cent for fruit and vegetables, eight per cent for meat and 10 per cent for seafood.

The plan intends to raise China's competitive standing in the global agricultural markets where it has many comparative advantages if it were not for its high spoilage rate because of an inadequate cold chain system. Food spoilage rate still high in China

Aug 10, 2010 9:00 PM

Ningbo partners with IBM for new logistics platform

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:00:00 GMT

Ningbo plans to build an information platform linking 5,000 logistic companies in the city in the next three years.

"It's like an Alibaba platform which connects all of the logistic companies in Ningbo and enables them to release information and trade on it," said Li Bao, deputy director of Ningbo Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone.

Ningbo development zone on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with IBM's China unit, which is going to set up a development lab in Ningbo, the fourth after ones in Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi'an.

"Only 5 percent of Ningbo's logistics companies have their own information systems while the rest are running their businesses very inefficiently," said Wang Jinghang, president of Ningbo Logistics Association.

According to industry figures, logistics costs account for 30 percent of the total costs of goods made in China, while internationally that figure is about 10 percent.

Lowering the cost of logistics and making better use of resources is "extremely important" for Ningbo, said Matt Wang, the director of IBM China Development Laboratories.

He added that the lab would focus on software development, testing, consulting and training to provide services for the city's logistics enterprises.

Overall throughput in Ningbo port reached 384 million tons last year, with a year-on-year increase of 6 percent, ranking it second among coastal ports in China.

The city's plan for the logistic industry is part of its plan to build a "smarter city" including manufacturing, financial services, the leisure industry, and logistics.

Many cities in China have been working to upgrade information processing and this has provided international IT companies with more opportunities for expansion in the country.

US-based IBM, for example, has established cooperation with various cities including Guangzhou, Kunshan and Shenyang over the past two years.

Aug 10, 2010 7:00 PM

Top 10 China Electronics Wholesale Markets

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:00:00 GMT

China Merchants, Americolds JV acquires CMCC, KX Logistics

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

CHINA Merchants Americold Logistics Company Limited (CMAC), the 51-49 joint venture established between China Merchants Holdings (International) Co. and Americold Realty Trust, has completed the acquisition of 70 per cent of China Merchants International Cold Chain (Shenzhen) Co Ltd (CMCC) from CMHI.

"The establishment of CMAC with Americold, and the acquisition of KXL and injection of CMCC enables CMHI to solidify CMAC as China's premier third-party temperature-controlled logistics provider, operating an integrated nationwide platform across 15 cities in China," said CMHI chairman Fu Yuning.

"As CMHI's platform for cold chain services, CMAC plans to develop and promote cold chain logistics services in the broad consumer goods market in China," said Dr Fu.

The joint venture also signed a definitive agreement to acquire KangXin Logistics (KXL) from Rich Products Corporation for HK$700 million (US$90 million) for both transactions. CMHI and Americold will fund these transactions in accordance to their respective proportional share ownership in CMAC.

KXL, a joint venture subsidiary of Rich, is a third-party cold-chain logistics (3PL) company, serving multi-national food companies as well as Rich's own warehousing and distribution needs in China.

Aug 10, 2010 0:00 AM

The Council launches a new benchmarking initiative on 3PLs capabilities in China

noemail@supplychains.com — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

In an effort to help its members in selecting the best logistics service provider in China, the Council is launching a confidential benchmarking survey aiming to give supply chain and logistics professionals a holistic view of logistics service providers' performance in China and the factors contributing to it in.

At the core of analysis is the shared vision that your potential clients - end-users & shippers - need to develop consistent, reliable, actionable, and credible measures to ensure accurate comparisons and reporting of the various 3PLs in China.

How Do I Get Started?
Enrolling into this benchmarking effort requires a 3PL to appoint a manager to guide the data collection process and to guarantee that you provide timely and accurate data. After you have assign the person, you can start to respond to the excel file and send back your completed form.

Please download, review and complete the following excel sheet:
http://www.supplychains.com/attachments/files/4745/China%203PLs%20Benchmarking.xls

Who Will Use My Data?
Your results will be kept confidential by the Council and made available to members who are manufacturers, retailers and trading companies who are requesting it. These companies are all potential clients of your company so we strongly recommend that you take part in this initiative.

Your Data is Safe With Us
At the Council, we aim to be your long-term partner to your business in Asia. An important part of that relationship - of any relationship - is trust. And with this benchmarking, you can trust us 100% that we are committed to keep your confidential data and none of your competitor, even if they are a member of the Council, will have access to it.

How Much Does It Cost?
At the present time, there is no cost for logistics firms and 3PLs to participate in this benchmarking exercise. The results will also be made available free of charge to the end-users members (manufacturers, retailers) of the Council.

If you have further questions or issues around this benchmarking effort, feel free to email or call us directly.

Asia's Leading Supply Chain Magazine, CHaINA Magazine, Goes Live on iPad & iPhone

noemail@supplychains.com — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

> First magazine in China and probably in Asia to be released on iPad
> First supply chain and logistics magazine worldwide to be launched on iPad/iPhone
> More than 130 million iTunes members worldwide can now read CHaINA magazine

The Council is delighted to announce that CHaINA’s digital edition is now available for the iPad and iPhone. With today's launch, CHaINA Magazine makes history as the first publication in China and the first supply chain and logistics magazine worldwide to offer its iPad version.

The Council take great pride in being at the forefront of all of the latest technology available and now with the iPad/iPhone version of our magazine, CHaINA will be available to over 130 million potential readers worldwide, particularly in South East Asia, North America and Europe. Apple already sold 2 million iPads and is expected to sell more than 5 million by end of 2010: Apple sells right now one iPad every 3 seconds.

CHaINA Magazine gives you knowledge to act, with fast on or offline access to the latest updates on Asia's business, in-depth analysis, executives interviews - all your favorite sections of the magazine are here - and they’re even better on iPad.

With CHaINA on iPad, you will be notified of any new issues in real time, which can be purchased from within the App, as well as your favorite back issues. This App includes a free issue of the magazine and the vendors directory that you can read for preview. One and two years subscriptions are also available.

Special Features:
- Stay connected to the latest top stories in supply chain in Asia.
- Interactive page flipping where pages follow your fingers.
- Read in both landscape and portrait mode, take a closer look at photos.
- Share magazines with your colleagues just like you would in the real world!
- Search the magazine you are reading but all of your back issues too.
- Read offline and anywhere regardless of a data connection or wifi signal.

To view and download CHaINA Magazine on iTunes, click on http://itunes.apple.com/app/chaina-magazine/id375953391?mt=8

The Council launches new regional title for South East Asia

noemail@supplychains.com — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:00:00 GMT

The Global Supply Chain Council, a leading business media company that provides community, marketing and event services to the specialized profession of supply chain management, today announced the launch a new regional publication on supply chain and operations excellence in Asia.

The announcement follows the successful re-launch of CHaINA magazine in a bilingual English-Chinese format in November, and advances a Council objective to expand its regional presence all over Asia.

The new title called OPS Asia will be produced monthly and will have a target distribution of over 100,000 readers.

The title will be targeted to "highly influential" supply chain professionals including: supply chain, logistics, procurement, sourcing and operations senior executives working in markets like Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and India.

"We look forward to partnering with the numerous supply chain and operations executives in these markets with the same innovative brand of comprehensive local coverage that we feature in CHaINA Magazine," said its Council founder, Max Henry.

Editorial will include articles on practitioners interviews, company profiles, product information and applications, regulatory and legislative news, best practices, training, and industry case studies

The magazine will be available in both print, digital and tablet formats.

For more information, visit http://www.supplychains.com/opsasia

CHaINA Magazine coming to iPad in June

noemail@supplychains.com — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:00:00 GMT

This coming June, the Council will release the iPad edition of CHaINA Magazine which will be the 1st China-based magazine and the 1st supply chain/logistics magazine worldwide to be released on iPad. CHaINA Magazine on iPad will be available through iTunes, the channel to purchase music, movies, books and other entertainment for the iPhone and iPad. More than 125 million iTunes account holders will be able to order CHaINA magazine with just a few taps on a screen. The CHaINA app will be free for a few months with ad support before switching to a subscription only basis. This strategy would allow the Council determine pricing and retain the direct relationship with its readers on print and digital version. Apple sold 300,000 iPads on its first day and is expected to reach 1 million in the quarter ending June and more than 5 million by end of 2010 worldwide. iPad is already available all over China via illegal channels and will hit stores legally in Hong Kong next month. The...

China Logistics & Warehousing Map Launched

noemail@supplychains.com — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:00:00 GMT

The Council has recently launched a new interactive map featuring the latest modern warehouses and distribution centers in China.

This new map can help you find a suitable warehouse or distribution center for all of your sourcing, storage and logistics needs across China. With the ability to show detailed information, photos of the facilities, add comments, this map is also available online, in CHaINA magazine and very soon in a poster format.

全球供应链协会最近开发了一种新型在线地图，帮助您在中国找到合适的仓库，解决任何储存、采购和物流问题。以下是一些新开地产的信息。搜索更多仓库信息，请登录www.supplychains.com/map.

Communicate, educate and inform the business community about your company on this visually attractive, critical research map. If you are interested in featuring your facility or services, please email map@supplychain.cn. 如果您也想加入地图，请发邮件至map@supplychain.cn.

To start searching new warehouses and distribution centers in China, click on www.supplychains.com/map

APL Logistics Wins Major Asia Supply Chain Award

noemail@supplychains.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Shanghai, China – 18 November, 2009 - APL Logistics, an innovative provider of international supply chain solutions, has received the 2009 CHaINA ‘Best 3PL Supply Chain Provider in Asia’ Award for its development of integrated logistics services to support the world-famous US-based designer and marketer of premium retail brands, Liz Claiborne Inc. The prestigious awards were presented at a gala ceremony in Shanghai by the Global Supply Chain Council, to identify and honor excellence in the procurement and logistics industries throughout the region, especially in Greater China. Liz Claiborne nominated APL Logistics for the award, citing the significant cost reductions and operational efficiencies that APL Logistics has helped the designer achieve during their relationship. APL Logistics’ creative use of flexible consolidation and transportation services at key stages throughout Liz Claiborne’s transpacific supply chain were also highlighted as major...

SEEBURGER's RosettaNet-Based B2B Deployment for Digital China Wins CHaINA Best IT Supply Chain Solution Award

noemail@supplychains.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

Automates Order Processing with Customers & Suppliers to Improve Operations ATLANTA, Nov. 18 -- SEEBURGER Inc. announced today that it has earned Best IT Supply Chain Solution honors from the Global Supply Chain Council for deployment of a RosettaNet-based business-to-business integration system for Digital China, that country's leading integrated IT service provider. The project - one of China's most advanced supply chain communications systems - paves the way for completely paperless order processing that will help Digital China speed order handling, reduce costs and improve supply chain management. Before the new B2B system was deployed, Digital China was communicating with the majority of its trading partners manually and had only limited automation for those few partners that...

Kong and Allan Consulting Wins 2009 Best Supply Chain Consulting Partner in Asia Award

noemail@supplychains.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

SHANGHAI (November 11, 2009) --- Kong and Allan (Shanghai) Consulting Co. Ltd. announced today that the company has won the 2009 Best Supply Chain Consulting Partner in Asia Award as determined by a committee of industry professionals from the Global Supply Chain Council. Kong and Allan Consulting received the award for their work with Ningbo Fotile Kitchenware Co. Ltd. Previous award winners include Accenture and IBM. Kong and Allan Consulting has been engaged with Fotile Kitchenware for over eight months in an effort to improve operational efficiency, reduce supply chain costs and to implement sophisticated demand forecasting and S&OP processes. Fotile Kitchenware is a leading Chinese brand in the electric and gas appliances, and integrated kitchen solutions industry. In 2007, Fotile Kitchenware's brand value ranked 173rd in brand value overall for all Chinese brands. In granting the award, Max Henry, Founder of the Global Supply Chain Council noted, The jury had a...

Kingfisher, APL Logistics, SEEBURGER, Manhattan, Kong and Allan, Bosch and Coca-Cola honored with their partners at the 2009 CHaINA Awards

noemail@supplychains.com — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Shanghai, China, November 10th, 2009 – In its fifth year, the 2009 CHaINA Awards was back again to celebrate and acknowledge the best of the best in China’s supply chain and logistics. The CHaINA Awards is an independent award that has been held yearly since 2005 to recognize and praise companies as well as individuals who have made significant contributions to China’s supply chain and logistic landscape. The CHaINA Awards is extremely unique as it is one hundred percent sponsor free and is not affected by any sponsorship influences. Being one of the only supply chain awards in China, the CHaINA Awards truly seeks to identify and applaud all extraordinary achievements in supply chain and logistics in an objective and unbiased manner. Our panel of judges consists of experienced and intelligent individuals in diverse industries with their main areas of expertise in areas of supply chain, logistics and operations. This year, we had more than ninety nominations for the awards in total...

New Research Reveals a Fast Evolving China Logistics Sector

noemail@supplychains.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT

The Global Supply Chain Council and logistics services provider FM Logistic have announced results from their China Warehousing and Transportation Survey, which reveals that the logistics sector in China may be more globalized and advanced than industry players think. Max Henry, founder of the Global Supply Chain Council, says, Our research indicates that logistics efficiency in China—measured by logistics costs as a percentage of sales—may be higher than commonly believed. The average of our respondents’ reported costs, about 10% of sales, is much lower than commonly cited estimates of China logistics costs as a percentage of GDP. Mr. Jean-Cyprien Onteniente, China Sales Director for FM Logistic, adds, People answering the survey clearly indicated that service quality is a more important factor than price when they are evaluating logistics services providers. It is good to see that the ‘price-is-everything’ mentality is less common in the market, and that companies understand...

Distribution & Transport Manager (Guangzhou)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:59:23 GMT

Title: Distribution & Transport Manager (Guangzhou) Description: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Transport Distribution Manager with a solid logistics background who WANTS to advance and grow their career with one of the worlds leading Supply Chain Solutions and Contract Logistics Management Companies. Based in Guangzhou, you will play a key role in the Overland Transport & Distribution operation and be responsible for leading and managing the national transportation carrier sourcing and providing a range of quality transportation solutions to customers and the business. Additional responsibilities include: • Being fully accountable for all transportation implementation of solutions and leading the transportation operation. • Full Profit and Loss management of national distribution. • Designing and mapping out the China distribution strategy planning and network development. • Overseeing the designing of the national...

Logistics Manager (Chengdu)

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:32:15 GMT

Title: Logistics Manager (Chengdu) Description: Transport and logistic strategy and plan and safe delivery. Ensuring all demands are met by prioritizing issues and co-ordinating emergency requirements in the event of stock-out with the procurement and user department.Ensuring proper stock procedures are fully complied by close liaison with the project, maintenance and inspection sections.Ensuring efficient utilization of storage areas, resources, facilities and manpower by close monitoring, reviewing of storage resources, planning with colleagues, subordinates and supervisors.Ensure and drive improvements in warehouse management and lifting and hoisting to achieve safety in the logistics function in support of the project per EP HSE guideline.Support and mature the set up of warehousing processes and systems in new project environment. Manage warehouse contractors and staff Required Experience: Engineering or logistic degree qualification. Oil & Gas experience is essential. ...

Deputy General Manager Operations, Greater China

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:33:24 GMT

Title: Deputy General Manager Operations, Greater China Description: One of the largest transportation and logistics provider in North America, with offices and operating centers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and China. We do business with the two-thirds of the Fortune 500 companies. Our international expertise and services helps move freight around the world. The primary responsibility for this position is to lead and execute the daily operations for this business unit including responsibility for operating profit and loss for business unit. This person will be responsible for executing transportation, warehousing, and related 3pl services. In addition, this position will be responsible for all maintaining competitive cost structure for all services. The position will insure operational excellence through management of key metrics. As a member of the executive leadership staff, the position will support the Managing Director and 2 other executive in general management of the...

Senior Manager Sourcing Strategy & Projects (HK)

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:14:29 GMT

Title: Senior Manager Sourcing Strategy & Projects (HK) Description: To support the Head of Souring in planning, implementing and directing strategic key initiatives as well as in exploring business improvement opportunities. Key Responsibilities: • Keep completely up to date with Global Operations (GOPS) and especially Global Sourcing direction, initiatives, objectives and achievements • Help to define, implement and follow-through on Global Sourcing projects based on the SBP • Provide input on project priorities identifying greatest areas of opportunity for business improvements in collaboration with the Sourcing divisions (Footwear, Apparel, Accessories & Gears and Continuous Improvement) as well as Sourcing Latin America and Business Solutions Sourcing • Lead project planning and execution of new business models and company initiatives within Sourcing; ensure tracking of progress against pre-defined targets • Provide innovative...

General Manager - Supply Chain Management

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Title: General Manager - Supply Chain Management Description: Our client has a long and successful history as one of New Zealand's premier organisations in the Industrial sector. With service and distribution centres situated throughout the country, they are ranked in the top 50 by market capitalisation on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. This new position has been created as part of an organisational restructure and presents an excellent opportunity for a proven Supply Chain Leader to develop efficient systems and processes that will support the strategy to significantly increase market share. Reporting directly to the CEO and as a member of the national leadership team, this is a critical appointment tasked with drawing expertise from around the business units and the country and forming a coherent and effective Supply Chain strategy. Required Experience: The successful candidate will have at least 10 years Management experience across the breadth...

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SEMINARS & CONFERENCES: more events Emerging Supply Chain Tech Trends, Sep 14, Shanghai Breakfast seminar on emerging technology trends in the warehouse like voice technology and picking. Automotive Supply Chain Forum, Sep 16 Attend this discussion and network, share experiences in the field of automotive supply chain and logistics. WORKGROUPS & LUNCHEONS: suggest a topic E-commerce and B2C Logistics Forum, Sep 28 Understand why logistics is still the chokepoint for most e-commerce and B2C companies in China. The China Domestic Trucking Paradox, Oct 13 In today's China logistics market, trucking companies are under relentless pressure to provide effective service on a national scale and achieve profitability... is it possible? TRAININGS PROGRAMS Strategic Portfolio Mgt. - Key Commodity, Oct 11 This training provides the tools that can help buyers to structure and formalise a...

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CHaINA Magazine

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:14:37 GMT

CHaINA Magazine is Asia's leading title the only bilingual magazine focusing entirely on operations, supply chain, procurement and logistics in Asia. In just four years, it has become the authoritative source for news about China's supply chain and its increasing global impact. Key decision makers in global supply chain management, who recognize the growing importance of China, have become our core readers. The Magazine for key supply chain decision makers CHaINA magazine's target readers are supply chain executives at manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. These management-level executives are actively involved in optimizing their company's supply chains and in deciding which supply chain and logistics providers to use in China. CHaINA is also read by management-level executives at logistics services providers, consulting firms, banks and IT companies. Click here to view the September-October issue For more...

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Why CHaINA Awards?

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:22:56 GMT

CHaINA Awards is the most unique, prestigious and largest industry award ceremony in Asia! Each of our eight awards embodies the innovation, excellence and success carried throughout a project or an initiative implemented in China.Categories have been selected to reflect the key areas in Supply Chain Management and Logistics. NEW! This year, CHaiNA Awards is introducing The Best Logistics Real Estate Development Award! CHaINA Awards are incomparable in the sense that they are 100% sponsor free. The Council's aim is to promote outstanding projects in the most objective and impartial manner, rejecting any form of bias. Winners will be selected on the basis of the success carried throughout their Chinese operations.The benefits arising from the projects or initiatives may be quantitative such as cost savings, qualitative such as improved external perception of your company or strategic such as...

CHaINA '10 Live Speakers

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:36:50 GMT

Welcome to Asia's largest Supply Chain, Logistics and Procurement event, CHaINA'10 Live! With over 500 Executives from world leading companies expected to attend, some of them flying from the US, Europe and Asia, CHaINA'10 Live is THE place to be heard! Some Invited Speakers: -Amanda Zhang, Logistics Manager, PMI Worldwide -Annie Sha, Logisitics Director AP, Benteler Automotive -Benoist Gargaud, Purchasing Manager, Groupe Casino -Bill Kung, Managing Director, Ecovane Environmental -Brady Sidwell, Assistant Director, Robobank -Charles Cai, Assistant SSU Manager, Nestle -Charlie Zhu, Logistics Director, Mary Kay -Chiem An, Operations Director, Converse -Chris Deans, Senior Consultant, LeanTech -Christel Costagli, Global Head of Supply Chain and Logistics, Kingfisher Sourcing Organization -Christopher Hazen, Asia Director, WSP -Damian Ng, Managing...

CHaINA'10 Live Sponsors

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:59:21 GMT

Here are our sponsors for CHaINA '10 Live: Platinum Sponsor Menlo Worldwide Logistics (China) Ltd is a global leader in providing logistics and supply chain solutions in 110 cities throughout China. Our process-oriented approach is driven by logistics professionals with in-depth experience and market knowledge and is supported by state-of-the-art systems. We enable our customers to reduce cost, improve service - and get ahead of the competition. Through operational excellence, continuous improvement discipline and engineering expertise, we eliminate waste from the supply chain. Our greater China services include: transportation management, distribution/warehousing, kitting and other Value Added Services (VAS), logistics engineering and value stream mapping; 4PL and Lean Logistics Provider. Menlo China is a subsidiary of Con-way Inc., the $4.3 billion New York Stock Exchange-listed freight transportation and logistics service company headquartered in...

CHaINA'10 Live Sponsors

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:35:50 GMT

Here is our sponsors for CHaINA '09: Platinum Sponsor Agility is one of the world's leading providers of integrated logistics to businesses and governments. It is a publicly traded company with $6.8 billion in annual revenue and more than 34,000 employees in over 550 offices and 120 countries. Agility brings efficiency to supply chains in some of the globe's most challenging environments, offering unmatched personal service, a global footprint, and customized capabilities in developed and emerging economies alike. Agility has three business divisions: Agility Global Integrated Logistics (GIL) is headquartered in Switzerland and provides supply chain solutions to commercial customers large and small. Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS), based in Washington, offers logistics services to governments, relief agencies and international institutions worldwide. Agility Infrastructure group companies primarily focus on opportunities...

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PUBLICATIONS SURVEYS & RESEARCH NEW! Green Supply Chain in China > Click here to see the survey results > More survey findings (members)

Green Supply Chain in China

noemail@supplychains.com — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Building and sustaining a "green" supply chain in Greater China is no easy thing. To better understand green supply chain initiatives, the Council and GXS have teamed up on this survey.

A total of 145 respondents took part in the Green Supply Chain in China Survey. Most are either Council members or part of the Council’s Greater China community. The survey was open for a two month period starting in mid-September and concluding in mid-November. Questions were geared at understanding current awareness, perceptions, practices and the future direction companies will be taking towards green supply chain management in China.

To view the results, click on the following link:
http://www.supplychains.com/attachments/files/3864/Green_Survey-digital.pdf

The survey was sponsored by GXS, visit www.gxs.com for more information.

Release Date: Nov 1, 2009 8:00 PM
Expiration Date: Jan 30, 2010 8:00 PM
In late 2009, to better understand green supply chain initiatives in China, the Council and GXS have teamed up on this survey.

China Warehousing & Transportation Survey

noemail@supplychains.com — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

We all know that China's export economy has suffered a lot in the current economic situation. Yet we also see that domestic consumption continues to rise. In such an environment, the transportation and warehousing sector is going through a once-per-generation transformation.

To understand the changing environment more clearly, the Global Supply Chain Council and FM Logistic developed a short survey in the Spring of 2009.

To view the results, click on the following link
http://www.supplychains.com/attachments/files/3593/China%20Transportation%20and%20Warehousing%20Survey.pdf

The survey was sponsored by FM Logistic, visit www.fmlogistic.com for more information.

Release Date: Mar 21, 2009 7:00 PM
Expiration Date: Jul 19, 2009 7:00 PM
In 2009, the Council, in partnership with FM Logistics, completed a new survey on logistics and warehousing in China.

Internet Usage in Chinese Fresh Produce Supply Chain

noemail@supplychains.com — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Supply chain management in the fresh produce (fresh fruits and vegetables) industry is rapidly evolving to maximize the benefits of the emerging Internet technologies. However, the study of the Internet adoption in fresh produce industry is limited. Therefore, the objectives of this study are:
1) to investigate the current Internet usage in the fresh produce supply chain in China,

2) to benchmark the supply chain management status for Chinese fresh produce companies, and

3) to evaluate the factors influencing the Internet usage in Chinese fresh produce industry.

This study is also a key part of European Commission funded project, VEGNET, which aims to enhance Internet usage in fresh produce industry, and transfer know-how and develop links between Europe and China by introducing the concept of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and the use of Internet technologies to support SCM in Chinese Agribusiness. Your collaboration and support would contribute to our understanding of the current situation and help generate guidelines on enhancing the technology adoption in the fresh produce sector. Even if your company uses little Internet technologies, your views and options would still be very valuable.

Release Date: Jun 4, 2007 6:00 AM
Expiration Date: Sep 2, 2007 6:00 AM

This questionnaire should be filled in by the person who is able to address the questions on behalf of the company. It will take you 10-15 minutes and can be completed by click http://vegnet.beds.ac.uk/survey. Alternatively, if you would like to fill in a Chinese version questionnaire, please go to this link http://icb.cau.edu.cn/vegnet/survey.htm

All the information regarding you and your company will be treated with strict confidentiality. It will not be used for any other purpose than the research described above. The finding of this survey will provide agribusiness managers, including yourself, with an insight into the current issues facing the industry. By participating in the survey, a summary report of the investigation will be avaliable at your request.

Thank you in advance for your assistance. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the survey or the project.

China Railway Logistics Survey 2007

noemail@supplychains.com — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

In March 2007, the China Supply Chain Council, in partnership with China Railway, completed the first major survey on rail transportation and logistics in China.

Effective rail freight should be reliable and inexpensive in order to attract increased volumes but so far many companies in China have not been able to tap into this mode. With China's railways giving priority to passenger transport, the service providers have to become more "customer centric" in their approach if they want shippers to transfer more freight from road to rail.

The 17 questions survey was designed to measure the perception and the needs on rail freight logistics among manufacturers and retailers and to identify barriers to growth across China. The study results were presented in an exclusive session at the Intra-China Logistics conference on March 7, 2007.

Download the Survey Executive Summary

The survey is now closed however members can get access to the full results of this survey online by clicking here

Please note that survey’s results are password protected. If you are already a member but have not received your password, please contact us directly.

If you are interested to become a member, click here for more information.

Release Date: Jan 4, 2007 11:00 PM
Expiration Date: Mar 2, 2007 11:00 PM
In March 2007, the China Supply Chain Council, in partnership with China Railway, completed the first major survey on rail transportation and logistics in China.

2006 China Warehousing & DC Trends Survey

noemail@supplychains.com — Sun, 02 Jul 2006 12:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

In July 2006, the China Supply Chain Council and Jones Lang LaSalle completed the first major survey on Warehousing & Distribution Centers Trends in China.

This study identifies companies preferences, capabilities and expectations in the use of warehousing in China and investigates how trade, supply chain and distribution trends affect warehousing processes and impose new requirements on warehousing buildings.

Download the Survey Executive Summary

If you are interested to become a member, click here for more information.

Release Date: Jul 2, 2006 8:00 PM
Expiration Date: Aug 1, 2006 8:00 PM
This study identifies companies preferences, capabilities and expectations in the use of warehousing in China.

2006 China IPOs Survey

noemail@supplychains.com — Wed, 31 May 2006 21:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Take Part in the 2006 China IPOs Survey Follow-up to last year's Survey on International Procurement Organizations Trends and Best Practices in China

The China Supply Chain Council is asking for your participation in an important research surveying procurement and sourcing leaders like you around the globe about their International Procurement Organizations (IPOs) in China.

This survey investigates critical success factors when ramping up a global sourcing effforts in China, what areas are worth considering? What are the key challenges? What are its role and responsibility? What is the value of a China IPO? What are the expectations?

As a token of our appreciation, if you respond by June 9, you will be entered into a lucky draw with the chance to win memberships and delegates passes to the upcoming China IPOs Conference, on June 15 in Shanghai.

Knowing your time is important, we've crafted this survey to take 20-30 minutes of your time.

Your privacy is important to us. The data you submit will remain confidential and will not be released, sold or used in advertising. It will only be used to compile aggregate statistics for an executive summary report.

To begin the survey, please click on: http://www.surveyconsole.com/console/TakeSurvey?id=219508

Supported by: Accenture

Release Date: Jun 1, 2006 5:00 AM
Expiration Date: Sep 5, 2006 5:00 AM
This survey investigates critical success factors when ramping up a global sourcing effforts in China, what areas are worth considering.

2006 Aftermarket Spare Parts Service Logistics Survey in China

noemail@supplychains.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

The China Supply Chain Council, in partnership with Barkawi and DHL, completed a major survey on Spare Parts and AfterSales Logistics in China.

The objective of this survey was to better understand where after sales or service parts logistics stand today and how it is evolving in China. The survey provided insight into the adoption of leading practices in aftermarket logistics. By capturing significant trends and operational performance benchmarks, it also placed the research findings into an overall context and provides perspective on the continuing evolution of service logistics principles and trends.

Click here to download the Survey Executive Summary

If you are interested to become a member, click here for more information.

Release Date: Feb 6, 2006 7:00 PM
Expiration Date: May 7, 2006 7:00 PM

The objective of this survey is to better understand where after sales or service parts logistics stand today and how it is evolving in China.

2006 Cold Chain Logistics China Survey

noemail@supplychains.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Businesses in the cold chain today are faced with a transportation capacity shortage while new and existing customers are requiring smaller, more frequent, shipments to meet their lean inventory objectives.

In conjunction of the Cold Chain China Summit that took place in July 12, 2006 in Shanghai, the China Supply Chain Council, in partnership with Linfox, launched the first major survey on cold and cool chain and logistics in China.

The objective of this survey was to determine current practices, captures significant trends and establishes operational performance benchmarks in several key areas of cold chain logistics: strategic objectives, distribution and transportation practices, benchmarks and trends, outsourcing, alliances and information technology, forecasting and inventory management.

Download the Survey Executive Summary

If you are interested to become a member, click here for more information.

Release Date: Feb 2, 2006 7:00 PM
Expiration Date: May 19, 2006 7:00 PM
The survey provides insight into the adoption of leading practices in cold chain logistics in China.

2005 Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) China Survey

noemail@supplychains.com — Sun, 25 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Launched in September 2005, this survey identified companies’ value expectations and capabilities in the area of SRM in China. In particular, the survey examined the full range of post-contract supplier interactions including:

Day-to-day operations;
Supplier performance monitoring and reviews;
Supplier integration (working with suppliers to optimize inter-company processes);
Strategic investments in supply markets or with specific suppliers (e.g. bringing new supplier to market).

The survey is now closed however members can get access to the full results of this survey online by clicking here:

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) China Survey Results

Please note that survey’s results are password protected. If you are already a member but have not received your password, please contact us directly.

If you are interested to become a member, click here for more information.

Release Date: Sep 25, 2005 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: Oct 10, 2005 8:00 AM
Launched in September 2005, this survey identified companies’ value expectations and capabilities in the area of Supplier Relationship Management in China.

2005 China Investment & Manufacturing Trends Survey

noemail@supplychains.com — Tue, 06 Sep 2005 21:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

You are invited to take part in the 2005 China Investment & Manufacturing Trends Survey organized by the China Supply Chain Council (CSCC) and sponsored by Accenture.

This survey is designed to identify the experiences, trend and new challenges for business operation and investment in the China market.

Your privacy is important to us. The data you submit will remain confidential and will not be released, sold, or used in advertising. It will only be used to compile aggregate statistics for a summary report.

To thank you for taking part in this research, you will:

receive a complimentary copy of the Executive Summary that will summarize the results of the survey;
be entered into a lucky draw and get the chance to win one of the 5 Free Tickets for the largest supply chain event in 2005, the CHaINA Summit, taking place on November 29-30 in Shanghai.

To begin the survey, click on the link below or paste it into your browser's window:

http://www.surveyconsole.com/console/TakeSurvey?id=118473

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