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Logistics Real Estate Luncheon

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Logistics Real Estate Luncheon
Start Date: 10-Mar-10 12:00 PM
End Time: 10-Mar-10 2:30 PM
Event Details:

We are pleased to invite you and your colleagues to join the Council for a new workgroup lunch on Logistics Real Estate in China on March 10 in Shanghai.

The luncheon aims to provide a platform for property owners, developers and brokers involved in industrial and logistics projects to exchange ideas on how to advance the development of modern industrial property in China. It's also an excellent platform to forge eventual partnerships with other experts in logistics projects.

Why these workgroups are different?
- Unlike committees organized by other councils and chambers, this workgroup series is restricted to industrial and logistics executives from the property and real estate sectors.
- This workgroup series is also organized in an "informal" setting (e.g. selected quiet restaurants) where good food (and drinks) tend to foster discussion and openness between participants.

If you know anybody who will be interested to speak on a particular subject and is involved in logistics or industrial real estate in China, let me know.

When: Wed, March 10, lunch 12:00 noon
Fee: RMB100 for members, RMB 200 for non-members.
Venue: Osteria, 226 Jinxian Road, near South Shanxi Road, Shanghai 进贤路226号(靠近陕西南路). Call 62568998 for directions.

Please register online, no email or phone calls please.

Sourcing Leaders Luncheon

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sourcing Leaders Luncheon
Start Date: 11-Mar-10 12:00 PM
End Time: 11-Mar-10 2:30 PM
Speaker: Olivier Levy

Event Details:

You and your colleagues are invited to join the Council for the new Sourcing Leaders Luncheon on March 11 in Shanghai. For this new discussion, the Council is pleased to invite Olivier Levy, Managing Director from Dragon Sourcing to share his view on:

The latest trends among multinationals in term of global sourcing
This session will discuss the increasing power that the Shanghai operations take in term of sourcing decision in Asia and why alternatives markets like Vietnam are again starting to get attention.
- How are the IPOs doing in China after the recession?
- Is China still the key focus for sourcing efforts in Asia?
- Is India catching up or still lagging way behind China?
- China becoming an export platform for food products
- New initiatives and sourcing approached from pharma companies

What: Sourcing Leaders Luncheon
When: March 11, 12:00 noon-2pm
Fee: Member: RMB 100 RMB, Non Member: RMB 200
Venue: Osteria, 226 Jinxian Road, near South Shanxi Road (进贤路226号靠近陕西南路), Call (21) 62568998 for directions.

PLSE FORWARD! If you know anybody who maybe interested to join and is involved in sourcing or trading services, do not hesitate to forward them this message.

Please register online, no email or phone calls please.

The Limitations of Lean

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Limitations of Lean
Start Date: 12-Mar-10 12:00 PM
End Time: 12-Mar-10 2:00 PM
Speaker: Patrick Daly

Event Details:

We are pleased to invite you and your colleagues to join the Council for a new Workgroup Discussion on " The Limitations of Lean" on March 12, in Shanghai. The workshop will start with a presentation, then followed by a group discussion around the following topic:

The Limitations of Lean
Some say that lean is always best regardless of the circumstances. However the Toyota debacle has inevitably raised questions about the possible limitations of lean as a manufacturing philosophy.

There is no doubt that the range of methods and techniques in the lean toolbox is very powerful and has resulted in spectacular improvements in quality and profitability for many companies right around the world over the last four decades.

However the question remains, is lean always best or is it limited by circumstance, environment and business strategy? Can the application of lean sometimes be counterproductive? Are there circumstances in which the introduction of lean should not be attempted?

This presentation and discussion explore the answers to these questions and the pros and cons of the implementation of lean and promises to be a provocative and stimulating debate.

When: Friday, March. 12, lunch 12:00 noon
Fee: RMB100 for members, RMB 200 for non-members.
Venue: Osteria, 226 Jinxian Road, near South Shanxi Road, Shanghai 进贤路226号(靠近陕西南路). Call 62568998 for directions.

Please register online, no email or phone calls please.

2010 Indirect Spend China Summit

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:30:00 GMT

2010 Indirect Spend China Summit
Start Date: 17-Mar-10 8:30 AM
End Time: 17-Mar-10 5:30 PM
Location: Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel
Speaker: Elemica, Mayer Brown, HP, Alstom, Bayer Healthcare, Tyco Electronics, Siemens, GE, Schneider Electric

Event Details:

Learn to Leverage Indirect Spend in Your China Operations

Even though statistics have shown that indirect spend represent one of the biggest portions of corporate spending, few organisations have sufficient visibility into services costs as they do for goods and materials.

Service procurement can be a black hole of unsourced buying, lost savings opportunities, and limited oversight from the purchasing department. It is difficult for procurement professionals to control this often complex and fragmented part of the strategic sourcing process. In fact, procurement has fast become a competitive differentiator between companies, so you, as the procurement leaders will need to plan your pathways and strategies now.

Organized for the 4th year, the Indirect Spend China Summit will be the ideal event for procurement executives to exchange best practices and accelerate services and MRO procurement strategies in China. This summit is specially designed to cover sessions on planning, change management, standardisation of services processes, key success factors, service performance measurements and supplier relationship management to help you understand and take advantage of the opportunities and challenges involved in purchasing services to achieve hard-dollar cost savings and to improve procurement process efficiency, control, and cost in your organisation in China.

This summit will provide you with case studies and presentations from leading procurement executives. Recognizing that all indirect spend categories have different infrastructures and requirements, this entire day will be built around targeting and managing each spend category individually. Indirect categories are ‘like raising kids - each one has a different dynamic’, as Mike Rager (at Tyco International) puts it.

As this area of procurement becomes increasingly strategic within China's organisations, learn how you can be a leader in this field, and discuss key issues such as procuring complex services, outsourcing, compliance management, contract management, e-procurement programmes, and transformation case studies.

Key benefits for attending the conference:
• Understanding the differences between services vs goods procurement
• Developing measurements for services procurement that work in China
• Overcoming the challenges in procurement of services
• Dealing with quality in services delivery
• Gaining control over and reducing your marketing services spend
• Optimising your corporate travel program in Asia
• Reviewing recent trends in IT outsourcing
• Capturing savings in freights and logistics services category
• Applying strategic sourcing to "people services" procurement
• Optimising supplier relationship management

This summit is the event designed specifically for procurement profesionnals in China, so if you want to be a leader in indirect procurement, this is the one event in your calendar that is an absolute must.

Why our events different from other organizers?
- Best Value For Money: why should you pay more than US$ 1,000 for a summit when the Council provides the same format, quality and speakers, 5-stars hotel setting for a fraction of that cost!
- Convenient 1-Day Format: get the essential knowledge and key contacts you need in just 1 day!
- Unrivalled Knowledge: unlike other conferences organizers, we do truly understand procurement and sourcing, it's our main and only focus.
- Medium-Size Events for Better Interaction and Networking: our events offer an intimate, interactive experience which is unique to the Council.
- We respect Your Privacy: unlike other conference organizers, we don't have telemarketing people working on endless listings who annoy people with phone calls.
> Click here to see more about why the Council are different.

Who Will Attend?

Over 25,000 executives will be invited through direct mailing, advertising and promotion over the next few months. VP’s, Chief Officers, Managing Directors, Directors, General Managers, Managers and Heads of Responsibility in: Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing and Contracts, Finance, Transport, Travel and Supplier Relationship Management.

Join the Council along with industry experts and world-class procurement executives for a vital summit on indirect and services procurement, an analysis of its development in China, and what it takes to turn services spend into a competitive edge for your company.

Event Sponsors:

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Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel

No. 1018 Changning Road

Shanghai, China 200042

Sourcing Forum

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Sourcing Forum
Start Date: 23-Mar-10 9:00 AM
End Time: 23-Mar-10 6:00 PM
Speaker: Eric Dirven

Event Details:

We are delighted to invite you to our next Sourcing Forums in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. During these sessions we will focus on negotiation tactics and how changing commodity prices can be dealt with.
We are delighted to, once again, have Mr. Eric Dirven from DQM International to lead the Forum.

Time: Tue 23rd Mar 2010 4:00pm
Venue: Guangzhou (TBC)
Fee: Member: 50 RMB Non Member: 100 RMB
Type: Forums (Open Event)
Focusing on Negotiation of Price and Changing Commodity Prices

Agenda:

15:45 – 16:00 Registration

16:00 – 16:15 Time for socializing

12:05 – 12:25 Appetizer & Main Course

16:15 – 17:30 Presentation & Discussion by Eric Dirven

17:30 – 17:45 Feedback

17:45 – 18:30 Networking over coffee

If you need more information, please view at http://www.europeanchamber.com.cn/view/events/fullview?eid=2745.

Supply Chain & Logistics Roadshow in Chongqing

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:30:00 GMT

Supply Chain & Logistics Roadshow in Chongqing
Start Date: 25-Mar-10 7:30 AM
End Time: 26-Mar-10 5:30 PM
Speaker: .

Event Details:

On March 25-26, the Council will organize a 2 day trip to Chongqing with various stops at key manufacturing and logistics facilities.

These visits will give you a good idea on how leading companies are running their supply chain and logistics operations in Chongqing. It's also a unique opportunity to spend two days out of the office and meet and network with Council members and other senior executives in supply chain, procurement or logistics.

China Customs and Trade Compliance Seminar

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 05:30:00 GMT

China Customs and Trade Compliance Seminar
Start Date: 1-Apr-10 1:30 PM
End Time: 1-Apr-10 5:30 PM
Location: PricewaterhouseCoopers Center
Speaker: Tyco, Cargill, PwC, GM, Ingersoll Rand, Honeywell, PwC

Event Details:

2010 is expected to be another busy and exciting year in the field customs and international trade. The economic recovery is set to continue, Customs will have a new revenue target, and ongoing regulatory reform is foreseen across a variety of subject areas. We anticipate that Customs, MOFCOM, AQSIQ and other related government agencies will be active in the implementation and enforcement of the laws and regulations that impact on the cross-border movement of goods.

2009 was also a special year, as due to the economic downturn, Customs faced additional revenue collection pressure. Regulatory change and stricter rule enforcement took place so as to preserve revenue collection. However, at the same time there were new measures introduced to stimulate encouraged import and export activity. For example, a Supplementary Declaration was introduced for customs valuation, tariff classification and origin to preserve revenue. Yet new preferential measures were granted for outsourced processing, used equipment importation, interim duty rates and the like.

The Council is pleased to work with the Customs and Trade Compliance team at PricewaterhouseCoopers and selected speakers from industry to share an outlook for 2010 as well as brief review of key 2009 changes in the afternoon of April 1, 2010 in Shanghai.

The agenda will include discussion on the following points:
- General import and export procedures
- Processing trade
- Bonded zones
- Duty exempt capital equipment
- Other duty reductions and suspensions
- Tariff classification
- Customs valuation
- Free Trade Agreements
- Audits and investigations
- Trade compliance (export controls)
- Trade remedies (and protectionism)

If you are involved in the following areas, you should attend this program:
Sales, marketing; business development; export administration; export compliance; legal; logistics; sourcing and procurement.

Where: PricewaterhouseCoopers Center, 11/F, 202 Hu Bin Road, Shanghai(湖滨路202号11楼)
When: Thu, April 1st, Thu. 2010
Price: Free for Council Members and RMB 200 for non-members.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: No fapiaos will be issued for this event. Only receipts will be issued.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Center

11/F, 202 Hu Bin Road

Shanghai, China 200021

3PLs Executive Luncheon

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

3PLs Executive Luncheon
Start Date: 7-Apr-10 12:00 PM
End Time: 7-Apr-10 2:30 PM
Location: Osteria
Event Details:

You and your colleagues are invited to join the Council for a new workgroup discussion on logistics, transportation and freight forwarding at the next 3PLs Luncheon on April 7, 2010 in Shanghai.

This workgroup aims again to provide a platform and an opportunity for senior logistics and freight professionals 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 sector.

When: Wed. April 7, from noon 12:00 to around pm 2:30
Fee: RMB 100 for members, RMB 200 for non-members.

Venue: Osteria, 226, Jinxian Road, near South Shanxi Road, call (21) 62568998 for directions. (陕西南路进贤路)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: No fapiaos will be issued for this event. Only receipts will be issued. Registration will only be done online, no registration will be accepted by email, phone or fax.

Osteria

226 Jinxian Road

Shanghai,

Retail & Distribution Operations China Summit

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Retail & Distribution Operations China Summit
Start Date: 21-Apr-10 8:30 AM
End Time: 21-Apr-10 5:30 PM
Location: Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel
Speaker: .

Event Details:

The fast pace of the China's retail industry presents many companies with a host of daily challenges.

Maintaining competitive advantage in the face of increasing competition requires retailers and distribution companies to improve facility flow-through, drive down the amount of inventory in their supply chain and meet escalating customer demands.

Held for the third time, this summit will explore retailer's challenges and potential solutions for high growth markets such as China. Through real-life case studies, the event will focus on what leading retailers are doing to get products into the Chinese consumers' hands consistently and cost effectively.

New ideas to improve the efficiency of your China distribution
With the ever-increasing demands to improve performance, reduce costs and boost sales, new ideas about how to continue to improve your retail and distribution are scarce. Yet, just when you thought you were in trouble, this summit will show case some great new ideas to help you improve the performance of your China domestic retail supply chain.

Retail & distribution operations in China - getting it right!
As a retail and distribution executive, the pressure never ends. High profile speakers, with new perspectives on the retail supply chain, will energize your search for efficiency by presenting real examples of supply chain success in their China operations. This is your opportunity to hear how they are improving their supply chain to guarantee quick wins and long-term gains. If there is an innovative solution to help you reduce your transportation and inventory costs, improve supply chain cost efficiencies and maximize the visibility of your supply chain, it will be featured in this program.

Attend this summit to hear and learn from leading retailers and top manufacturers who are optimizing their China retail and distribution operations and increasing their bottom line.

Retail, consumer packaged goods and industrial products logistics executives will share their perspectives:
- New business practices in the retail and FMCG sectors and emerging trends that have an impact on it;
- How these practices and trends are creating new opportunities for brand names and industrial goods in the B2C or B2B spaces;
- What are the wholesale, distribution, logistics and retail challenges facing OEMs and manufacturers in their need to efficiently get products in 2nd and 3rd tier cities in China;
- How retailers, distributors and brand owners work together to integrate their logistics and distribution planning, execution processes and systems;
- What are the latest and most innovative initiatives in the field of demand forecast, order management and sales visibility optimization.

Renaissance Shanghai Zhongshan Park Hotel

No. 1018 Changning Road

Shanghai, China 200042

Supply Chain & Logistics Roadshow in Xiamen

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:30:00 GMT

Supply Chain & Logistics Roadshow in Xiamen
Start Date: 13-May-10 8:30 AM
End Time: 14-May-10 5:30 PM
Speaker: .

Event Details:

On May 13-14, the Council will organize a 2 day trip to Xiamen with various stops at key manufacturing and logistics facilities.

These visits will give you a good idea on how leading companies are running their supply chain and logistics operations in Xiamen. It's also a unique opportunity to spend two days out of the office and meet and network with Council members and other senior executives in supply chain, procurement or logistics.

China rural spending inspires retailers' hopes

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:45:00 GMT

When Dell Inc reported its fourth-quarter results last month, the announcement included a surprising figure -- an 81 percent jump in the PC maker's China sales during the quarter.

Fuelling this result, said the company, were government incentives to spur domestic consumption, particularly in small cities and rural areas.

Dell, which sells its computers in China through retail chains as well as through its direct sales model, is not alone. Competitors ranging from China's Suning and GOME to foreign rivals like Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Best Buy are profiting from Beijing's determination to drive economic growth by boosting spending in the country's $1.8 trillion retail market.

The Chinese government announced recently that it will extend its incentives for rural and small-city consumers, setting off what is likely to be a close competition among retailers that have until now focused mainly on China's big cities.

The opportunity is big. More than two-thirds of China's 1.3 billion people live in rural areas -- roughly three times the entire population of the United States. Retail sales in these areas grew 16 percent to 4 trillion yuan ($589 billion) last year.

Investor optimism about China's stimulus spending has already sent China retail shares soaring. GOME, for one, jumped 180 percent in 2009, outstripping a 52 percent rise in the broader Hong Kong market.

9-Mar-10 3:45 AM

Michelin selects Damco in Vietnam

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Damco has been appointed by Michelin to be the French tyre maker's logistics and customs clearance provider in Vietnam.

Under the terms of the three-year contract, Damco will be required to handle Michelin's exports from Thailand into Vietnam, inland transportation, cross-docking and distribution to customers across Vietnam.

Damco will also manage warehouse operations for Michelin in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, where Damco's warehouse is equipped with RF guns and EDI direct interface, a company statement said.

The new logistics set up is expected to enable Michelin to distribute directly to almost 100 dealers in Vietnam.

"We worked hard to understand Michelin's needs and ensure we do everything we can to meet its requirements," said Narin Phol, country manager for Damco in Vietnam and Cambodia.

9-Mar-10 3:00 AM

Rail freight charges to be reduced in India

James Lamont — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT

India’s state-owned railways, one of the largest and most profitable networks in the world, will cut freight charges for the transportation of food grains as part of an effort to cool rising food prices.

Mamata Banerjee, the railways minister, who presented the budget to parliament on Wednesday, said freight rates for food grains would be reduced by Rs100 per wagon, while leaving passenger and other freight fares largely unchanged.

Food prices have been rising in India their fastest for more than a decade. The effort to cool prices by the railway ministry is viewed as part of a wider strategy by the government to address a highly sensitive political issue that has in the past toppled administrations.

Indian Railways carries 20m passengers a day and employs 1.4m people. The rail network is one of the few mixed traffic systems, carrying both passengers and freight, in the world that generates a cash surplus. It ranks alongside rail systems in the US and Canada as a cash generator.

However, Ms Bannerjee ruled out any privatisation of the railway system in spite of ambitions plans to add 25,000km of new track in a decade. Instead, she promoted public private partnerships that have been slow to take off in the railway sector as a way to bring in the investment needed to modernise the network.

“Railways will not to be privatised and will remain with the government. While not privatising, railways have to develop business models for improving earnings,” said Ms Banerjee.

Akhileshwar Sahay, the president of the transport division of infrastructure company Feedback Ventures, said the budget was high on intention but low on delivery. He appealed for more clarity over private investment opportunities and was critical of plans to introduce more passenger services.

“More and more passenger trains on a clogged network, which has kept the average speed of express trains to 55-60km and that of goods trains to 25km/h for decades, are expressive of business as usual approach,” he said.

9-Mar-10 3:00 AM

India air cargo still suffering due to lack of infrastructure

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Despite expectations of air freight growing 20 per cent in India by 2012, Air India, Kingfisher Xpress and Jet Airways say the business is stalled by a lack of infrastructure and industrial know-how.

Ernst and Young partner Sushi Shyamal said that moves towards ground handling will bring in revenue, but what India needs more is the creation of warehousing and multi-modal links at local level, reports the Hindu's Business Line supplement. The sector also needs "an integrated logistics approach that covers the first mile and last mile connectivity," he said.

Air India's cargo chief Anita Khuran agreed that his division only accounts for five to 10 per cent of revenue and with most capacity in passenger bellyholds and not with its 20 all cargo freighters.

But Frost and Sullivan analyst Chethan Kambhi said capacity is not so much a problem as the sheer infancy of the India air cargo sector, which needs three to four years to mature.

"Entrants like Deccan 360 or Kingfisher Xpress - a door-to-door cargo delivery service - are still trying to understand the real dynamics of the business," said Mr Kambhi.
Foreign investment is also important and more is sorely needed at airports at Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bangalore as well as other across the country, he added.

9-Mar-10 3:00 AM

Moving to the country

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT

China's domestic electronics retailers are pursuing their new customers aggressively.

Suning, the country's largest electronics chain by market value, said it would use the 3 billion yuan it raised from a share sale to expand sales network and to develop logistics centers. It plans to add 520 new stores in 2010 on the existing network of 941 stores across China.

Rival GOME, with over 700 stores across China, has adopted a "go rural" policy, and plans to team with small local retailers to increase the range of products on offer in a bid to tap rural spending growth.

Foreign retailers are also starting to look outside the tier-one cities. Wal-Mart, the world's biggest retailer, electronics retailer Best Buy and France's Carrefour are all eyeing growth in second and third-tier cities, if not yet rural areas.

Profits from these ventures won't be immediate, however. Suning and GOME probably won't see their new rural stores break even in fewer than five years, said Natalie Zhu, a senior China retail analyst from JLM Pacific Epoch, a Shanghai- and Beijing-based research firm.

And as they move into China's hinterlands, domestic and foreign retailers alike will have to confront entrenched local competitors.

"Individual operators now occupy the majority of the (rural) market," said Zhu. "Even (national) local players have very little market share for the time being, not to mention the foreign operators."

9-Mar-10 3:00 AM

Lack of facilities in India keeps air cargo stalled

Shubhra Tandon — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Lack of infrastructure continues to be a roadblock for the Indian air cargo market, slated by industry estimates to touch Rs 13,300 crore by 2011-12, a growth of 20 per cent.

Earlier this month, Air India had announced its decision to hive off its cargo business into a separate entity by April.

Kingfisher Airlines launched Kingfisher Xpress – a door-to-door cargo delivery service.

There were also reports of Jet Airways being in talks with a foreign logistics company to float a dedicated cargo service.

Yet, the sector struggles for proper cargo warehousing facilities and multi-modal links for local distribution.

Passenger airlines in the country, till recently, did not look at the cargo business seriously. The cargo division contributes only 5-10 per cent of their revenues. According to Ms Anita Khurana, Director, Air India's air cargo division, the country has only about 20 freighters.

Most cargoes are transported through the belly of aircraft.

However, companies are now focusing more on this space, according to industry experts, as they are realising it has a good margin business.

“Though the passenger traffic has started picking up and the yields are improving, the reality still remains that Indian airline companies are sitting on huge losses.

“They need additional means to boost their revenues and that is the reason they are now looking at ground handling, cargo and maintenance,” said Mr Sushi Shyamal, Partner, Transaction Advisory Services, Ernst and Young (E&Y).

Integrated approach

On the recent cargo-related announcements by airline companies, he said these are very “peripheral changes”. What India needs is “an integrated logistics approach that covers the first mile and last mile connectivity.”

In terms of capacity, experts say there is enough in the country.

There is sufficient aircraft belly capacity which if utilised efficiently can make good business opportunity for the airlines, said Mr Chethan Kambhi, Frost and Sullivan's Senior Research Analyst, Aerospace and Defence.

gestation period

“The Indian air cargo industry is still in a gestation period. Entrants like Deccan 360 or players like Kingfisher are still trying to understand the real dynamics of the business,” said Mr Kambhi, adding it will take at least three to four years before it starts picking up.

Other Steps

Other efforts to develop air cargo market in India include the increase of foreign direct investment in cargo and non-scheduled airlines to 74 per cent.

Plans are also on fordeveloping Nagpur as a cargo hub through large-scale investments into MIHAN (Multimodal International Hub Airport) project.

According to E&Y, investments of more than Rs 900 crore have been planned for development and upgrade of cargo terminal facilities at the Mumbai and Delhi international airports.

Similar investments would be required for the facilities at Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore and other airports, the consultant said.

2-Mar-10 4:00 AM

Indian logistics market to double this year

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Shift in trend from doing purely built-to-suit facilities to building speculative warehouses.

The Logistics market in India has seen a revival both in terms of business and fresh investments over the past year, according to a report by CB Richard Ellis India. The report points out that market is expected to double by 2012 from current levels. The latest report titled 'The India Logistics Market View – 2009' reviews the logistics and warehousing space market in India across key cities.

Commenting on the findings of report, Mr. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & MD, CB Richard Ellis, South Asia said, “Going forward the main drivers that will fuel this growth are upcoming freight corridor project, building of logistics hubs and warehouses, port development, technology upgradation, investment by private players and also the impending industry status for the logistics sector. We hope to see further movement in 2010.”

The trend is shifting from doing purely built-to-suit facilities to building speculative warehouses, the report said.

2-Mar-10 4:00 AM

DKSH acquires majority shares of Chiao Tai Logistics Corp.

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT

DKSH, a leader in market expansion services headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, has acquired a majority of shares in Taiwan's leading logistics company, Chiao Tai Logistics Corp., from Taiwan Tea Corporation, it announced. The transaction is subject to certain conditions, including FIA approval, it said.

In Taiwan, DKSH operates businesses in healthcare, consumer goods and technology. With this acquisition, DKSH will significantly strengthen its position in Taiwan of becoming the leading market expansion services provider for consumer goods, offering a comprehensive package of services tailored to business partners' specific needs for any part of the value chain — from sourcing, research and analysis, marketing and sales to distribution and logistics and after-sales services, it said.

Chiao Tai Logistics Corp. is one of Taiwan's largest logistics companies, with a portfolio of blue-chip clients. With DKSH's well-established operations all across Asia, DKSH provides the ideal platform for the future development of the Chiao Tai operations and will transfer best practices and skills to further strengthen the business, it said.

Chiao Tai Logistics' clients will also be able to harness DKSH's infrastructure in Hong Kong and China to improve supply chain efficiencies, operating as a Greater China unit, or even out-source its sales and marketing functions to DKSH, it said.

“Chiao Tai Logistics is a highly reputable company in Taiwan, working with many clients who are common to our DKSH operations in Asia,” said Joerg Wolle, CEO of DKSH. “This move is an excellent matchup with DKSH's activities and the merger will not only generate synergies with our existing operations, but will transform DKSH into one of the largest full service consumer goods distributors in Taiwan, strengthening DKSH's position as a leading market expansion services company in Greater China.”

2-Mar-10 3:00 AM

China Pharmaceutical unit sets up logistics JV

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT

China Pharmaceutical Group announced recently that its subsidiary, Shijiangzhuang Pharma Group Hebei Zhongrun Pharmaceutical, has entered into an agreement with Shijiangzhuang Pharmaceutical Group Co Ltd on establishing a logistics joint venture.

The JV will have a registered capital of RMB 50 million and will be engaged in logistics services business, including storage, sourcing and distribution of pharmaceutical products, the company said in a statement.

Zhongrun will investment RMB 49.5 million into the JV and will hold a 99% equity interest in it, while SPG will own the remaining 1%.

Founded in 1997, SPG is the No.1 pharmaceutical group in Shijiazhuang, the capital of Hebei Province. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MGGL, the controlling shareholder of China Pharmaceutical.

2-Mar-10 3:00 AM

Apple admits child labour used at its assembly plants

Malcolm Moore — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Apple has said child labour was used at factories where iPods and other electronic items were made Technology multinational Apple has admitted that child labour was used at the factories that build its computers, iPods and mobile phones.

At least 11 15-year-old children were discovered to be working last year in three factories which supply Apple.

Microsoft takes fight to Apple iPhone with new mobile phone servicesThe company did not name the offending factories, or say where they were based, but the majority of its goods are assembled in China.

Apple also has factories working for it in Taiwan, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, the Czech Republic and the US.

Apple said the child workers are now no longer being used, or are no longer under-age. "In each of the three facilities, we required a review of all employment records for the year as well as a complete analysis of the hiring process to clarify how under-age people had been able to gain employment," Apple said, in an annual report on its suppliers.

Apple has been repeatedly criticised for using factories that abuse workers and where conditions are poor. Last week, it emerged that 62 workers at a factory that manufactures products for Apple and Nokia had been poisoned by n-hexane, a toxic chemical that can cause muscular degeneration and blur eyesight.

Apple has not commented on the problems at the plant, which is run by Wintek, in the Chinese city of Suzhou.

A spokesman for Wintek said that "almost all" of the affected workers were back at work, but that some remained in hospital. Wintek said n-hexane was commonly used in the technology industry, and that problems had arisen because some areas of the factory were not ventilated properly.

Last year, an employee at Foxconn, the Taiwanese company that is one of Apple's biggest suppliers, committed suicide after being accused of stealing a prototype for the iPhone.

Sun Danyong, 25, was a university graduate working in the logistics department when the prototype went missing. An investigation revealed the factory's security staff had beaten him, and he subsequently jumped to his death from the 12th floor of his apartment building.

Foxconn runs a number of super-factories in the south of China, some of which employ as many as 300,000 workers and form self-contained cities, complete with banks, post offices and basketball courts.

China Labor Watch, a New York-based NGO, accused Foxconn of having an "inhumane and militant" management, which neglects basic human rights. Foxconn's management was not available for comment.

In its report, Apple revealed the sweatshop conditions inside the factories it uses. Apple admitted that at least 55 of the 102 factories were ignoring Apple's rule that staff cannot work more than 60 hours a week.

The technology company's own guidelines are already in breach of China's widely-ignored labour law, which sets out a maximum 49-hour week for workers.

Apple also said that one of its factories had repeatedly falsified its records in order to conceal the fact that it was using child labour and working its staff endlessly.

"When we investigated, we uncovered records and conducted worker interviews that revealed excessive working hours and seven days of continuous work," Apple said, adding that it had terminated all contracts with the factory.

Only 65pc of the factories were paying their staff the correct wages and benefits, and Apple found 24 factories where workers had not even been paid China's minimum wage of around 800 yuan (￡76) a month.

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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...

2009 Nominees for Asia's Top Supply Chain Awards, the CHaINA Awards, Announced

noemail@supplychains.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT

The CHaINA Awards are presented by the Global Supply Chain Council, Asia's largest supply chain organization. The Council, which was founded in 2002, is today the professional organization of choice for providing leadership opportunities, professional and personal growth in supply chain management in Asia. Each year, the awards recognize the importance of supply chain, procurement and logistics excellence, by identifying and rewarding outstanding performance among leading manufacturers, retailers, service providers and key individuals working in Asia. While other organizations tend to give away awards to vendors based on their 'level of sponsorship', the CHaINA Awards aim to recognize and applaud the end-users and practitioners working in the supply chain profession and the selection process is done in a totally sponsorship-free environment. In order to determine who are the 22 nominees and ultimately the 7 winners in the various categories, the Council uses a two part...

Streamline Your Operations for the New International Economic Landscape at CHaINA '09 on November 4-5, 2009.

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Shanghai, China, September 4th, 2009 – As the recession moves behind us and recovery is upon us, now is a crucial time to get back into the game and draw up a definitive approach that will give you the boost you need to transition into growth markets. CHaINA ’09 will gather many top supply chain executives that were at the frontlines of the financial crisis and will share exclusive information on the decisive moves that successfully helped them pull out of the recession. With the new emerging economic landscape, key decision makers will need to bring forth new strategies to business success to overcome the challenges of the new economic reality. CHaINA ’09 will set the stage for forward-thinkers and leading professionals in supply chain, logistics, procurement, sourcing, transportation and operations management to demonstrate thought-leadership, innovation and professional ingenuity that will guarantee a powerful economic revival for China. This intensive two-day event will be...

Knock-out the Recession and Power Through Recovery at CHaINA '09 on Nov 4-5, 2009!

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Following the global recession and economic crisis, times have been tough but recovery is just around the corner so now is the time to take action. With the collapse of the world financial markets in mind, it is evident that changes must be made. Take this superb opportunity to communicate with supply chain professionals about your concerns and strategies to reinforce your supply chain to avoid future breakdowns. Especially now, it is absolutely critical for all Fortune 500 and smaller companies alike to re-evaluate their company structure and to formulate a more resilient framework. Consequently, CHaINA ’09 will serve as a platform for discussion and information exchange about the challenges each respective companies have faced, how they overcame these challenges and the preventative measures being taken. CHaINA ’09 will cover topics that are most relevant and current regarding supply chain now delivered by top executives from leading end-user and practitioner companies in China....

The Council publishes new Vendors' Directory

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The Global Supply Chain Council is pleased to announce the release of the latest edition of our popular bilingual Vendors’ Directory. As the only comprehensive publication of its kind, the Q1/Q2 edition has many new companies listed and provides essential information such as product and service highlights and contact details.

As a reference tool for supply chain and logistics related services and solutions in China, the Vendors’ Directory is essential reading for many manufacturers in China looking for quality supply chain and logistics services. Services are listed under main service categories including, Logistics, Real Estate and Professional Services, IT & Software Solutions and Equipment Providers.

The high quality print publication is consulted by more than 10,000 key decision makers across the Asian region and is also available in a digital and online version within www.supplychain.cn, the leading supply chain related website in China. Copies of the directory are available in Greater China for free by contacting directory@supplychain.cn.

About the Global Supply Chain Council
The Global Supply Chain Council was founded in February 2002 with the mission of being a platform for professionals working in supply chain management to stay abreast of information and supply chain best practices in key emerging markets such as China, India and Vietnam. As a leading professional association, the Global Supply Chain Council produces publications and research and stages over 100 events every year.

First annual Cost Optimisation Summit winds up with great success

noemail@supplychains.com — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

The India Supply Chain Council’s first summit on supply chain cost optimisation was successfully concluded in Mumbai on February 27, 2009. The theme of the event being cost optimisation in the wider field of logistics and supply chain was quite apt given the current economic environment. Given also that logistics forms 13% of the overall product cost in India as opposed to half of that in the developed economies, manufacturing companies and retailers have long figured that there is significant scope of cost and process optimization in this area. Over 14 top executives from blue chip companies including Colgate Palmolive, Pepsico, Piramal Healthcare, Vedanta Resources, Cadbury, Tuscan Ventures, Essar Steel and Maersk Logistics delivered power-packed presentations, workshops and brainstorming sessions at the event setting the stage for constructive discussions on cost optimization strategies and tactics. Vishal Sharma MD & CEO of Tuscan Ventures, an investment company focused...

Procurement Director (Shanghai)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:05:59 GMT

Title: Procurement Director (Shanghai) Description: Position objective 1. Lead the China Strategic and Plant Purchasing team. 2. Ensure that most of materials for China will be procured from local/domestic or regional Asia suppliers 3. Find and support China supplier development for the global use of the Group. Tasks (description of main tasks) 1. In alignment with AP, global CM and PL purchasing, lead the China purchasing activities with report to the AP procurement VP. 2. Further build up a world class high performing commodity driven procurement organization in China. 3. China investigation of the supplier market for raw materials and components; Indirect materials, investments and services. 4. Further development of new suppliers in China. 5. Negotiations of common purchasing documents like Non Disclosure Agreement, Master Agreement, Quality assurance agreement of the Group 6. Visit, auditing and evaluation of key suppliers together with the teams 7. Value analysis at...

Global Logistics and Supply WBB China Lead (Shanghai)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:00:09 GMT

Title: Global Logistics and Supply WBB China Lead (Shanghai) Description: Position Purpose Lead and direct logistics/supply and distribution operations of WBB finished goods (trade and samples) and promotional materials within the China market, assuring supply of all products sold in the local market supporting Pfizer’s local business unit’s objectives and customers’ satisfaction targets. The incumbent will develop and implement required logistics/supply solutions to support business strategies in alignment with Global Logistics & Supply functions and practices Primary Responsibilities - Responsible for leading and directing logistics supply and distribution operations of WBB finished goods (trade and samples) and promotional materials in China - Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing and controlling of warehousing/storage, order fulfillment, transportation, and inventory control activities within the local operations or Logistics Service Providers...

Purchasing Supervisor - Logistic & Energy (Shanghai)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:54:06 GMT

Title: Purchasing Supervisor - Logistic & Energy (Shanghai) Description: This position is responsible for logistic and energy purchasing activities in China, with but not limited to the following responsibilities - Work with logistic department to understand requirements, set up strategic initiatives and perform efficiently all purchasing activities for effective logistic management - Develop purchasing strategy, provide solution to meet customer needs and achieve cost reduction target assigned - Monitor market situation to maintain awareness of current/ future trends, market index and leading edge practice - Identify, qualify and develop strategic suppliers to meet customer needs and deliver competitive advantage, manage supplier relationship as well as evaluates supplier performance (incl. claim handling) to ensure satisfaction and implements appropriate action as required - Organize bidding and lead negotiation to achieve competitive term considering total cost ownership -...

Supply Chain Director (Shanghai)

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Supply Chain Director (Shanghai) Description: Your responsibilities will include: - Develops, maintains, implements, and trains sourcing engineers and facility material managers. Designs and recommends professional training programs aimed at elevating performance excellence and professionalism within the regional and facility material management and supply chain functions. - Performs long term and strategic planning for Asia Pacific Supply Chain. Improves profitability through supplier development, supplier cost reduction, consolidated commodity purchases, supplier lead time reduction, and make-versus-buy administration - Coordinates and oversees the staffing, training, and salary administration of the Asia Pacific Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Logistic organizations. Provide backup support to facility supply chain departments as necessary. - Responsible for providing an environment which promotes employee involvement and empowerment thus promoting continuous improvement -...

General Manager, Contract Logistics (Vietnam)

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:13:42 GMT

Title: General Manager, Contract Logistics (Vietnam) Description: The YCH Group is the leading logistics management and supply-chain solutions company in Asia, YCH provides award-winning, end-to-end supply chain solutions to leading MNCs of the Electronics, Chemical, and Consumer Goods Industries. Complemented by our strong international networks and 50-years of expertise in integrated 3PL services (ie: Freight, Transportation, and Warehousing), our web-based supply-chain solutions : IntributionTM (Manufacturing Logistics), IntrabutionTM (Finished Goods Distribution Logistics), and RetrogisticsTM (Service & Spares Return Logistics) optimizes the entire supply-chain for global businesses. With operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Philippines and Australia the YCH vision is to build the logisitics superhighway in a borderless world. Responsibilities: - Leading key account management/3PL operations and business development. - Responsible for selling...

Indirect Procurement Manager, Pharma (Singapore)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Indirect Procurement Manager, Pharma (Singapore) Description: - Develop the overall procurement capabilities in Singapore; - To maximize synergies and purchasing benefits; - To liaise and communicate with key stakeholders across all business areas to ensure that their requirements are being met in full in terms of total cost of ownership, quality, services and volumes, cost prices and specifications; - To collaborate with regional category managers; - To lead and operate the procurement operations. Required Experience: - Have a minimum 5 to 10 years experience in Purchasing functions in large corporations. - Have a bachelors degree in business or a technical discipline. - Have knowledge of procurement systems, processes and procedures; analytical and negotiation skills and techniques; management skills in assessing business issues; project management skills to oversee a multiplicity of tasks in a cross functional site; management of major procurement projects; and excellent...

Strategic Communications Manager (Shanghai)

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:44:21 GMT

Title: Strategic Communications Manager (Shanghai) Description: The Customer Value Chain Management (CVCM) organization is looking for an experienced global communications manager to partner with CVCM leadership teams to drive positioning, messaging and communication strategy for value chain priorities and initiatives. As a member of the global communication team, this individual will be responsible for global communication planning and execution of business priorities as well as strategic advisor on effective regional communication strategy for Asia. The ideal candidate takes initiative and thinks creatively to deliver business value. Essential Job Responsibilities: As part of a flexible, agile communication team, responsibilities include the creation and management of communication strategies, plans, and messaging for business-prioritized initiatives and advisor on transformational change communications. Partners with business leaders to ensure communication strategies achieve...

Sourcing Manager-Indirect Material (Shanghai)

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Sourcing Manager-Indirect Material (Shanghai) Description: Manages all related functions for Chinal indirect material sourcing team. . Analyzes changes or new issues in materials and supply to reduce costs and improve quality. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Recruit, develop and manage professional purchasing resources. Responsibilities extend to managing budgets and setting objectives for team. - Strategic and operational responsibility for Indirect Material supply-base network. Accountable for preparing annual team budget. - Managing the day to day operations for strategic purchasing and/or supplier quality management resources. Interview, recommend and coordinate hiring, training, disciplining and resource utilization of all associates within department. Identify and evaluate critical positions within the department and establish strategies to develop a strong talent pool. Coach and develop talent utilizing documented performance management...

Logistics Manager (Shanghai)

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Logistics Manager (Shanghai) Description: To optimize and enhance finish goods and logistics management in Kohler China . To maintain high service levels to Kohler customer at competent logistics cost through developing and supervising the whole logistics system and process. To manage Kohler China import and export transactions to align with customs regulatory requirement and build up our competency on import and export process through optimizing internal management process, continually improving transaction leading time and maximizing the benefits from local customs and tax regulatory - Manage Kohler China nationwide distribution system. Working with sales and other related departments to ensure Kohler national distribution network and transportation model are competent in the market. - Develop and optimize logistics net work, transportation system, risk management and mitigation plan. Improve the transportation structure to achieve shortest delivery time with the competent...

Sourcing Manager-Direct Material (Shanghai)

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Sourcing Manager-Direct Material (Shanghai) Description: Manages all related functions for Chinal direct material sourcing team. . Analyzes changes or new issues in materials and supply to reduce costs and improve quality. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Recruit, develop and manage professional purchasing resources. Responsibilities extend to managing budgets and setting objectives for team. - Strategic and operational responsibility for direct Material supply-base network. Accountable for preparing annual team budget. - Managing the day to day operations for strategic purchasing and/or supplier quality management resources. Interview, recommend and coordinate hiring, training, disciplining and resource utilization of all associates within team. Identify and evaluate critical positions within the team and establish strategies to develop a strong talent pool. Coach and develop talent utilizing documented performance management tools. -...

Purchasing manager /Logistics, SCM Manager

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Purchasing manager /Logistics, SCM Manager Experience: My responsibility concerns mainly purchasing specific goods in China on behalf of our European Customers by methods of Project Management: Providing purchase solution from the moment of receiving our client’s specifications to Sourcing, Potential Suppliers’ Visiting and Evaluation,, Negotiation of price and litigation, Quality Control, International Logistics, Management of regular purchasing orders, etc. during my work, my projects mainly include: l Project of TRIGANO- Wheeling Hub Unit and Rotating Arms, Jacket Wheel, Solar Panel Industry: Mechanical and electrical spare parts for Recreational Vehicle and Trailers, Report directly to: French Customer Number of Subordinate: 2 Responsibility: Studying customer’s specification, Sourcing, Visiting and evaluating potential supplier, Communication with suppliers, Price Negotiation, Signing Commercial contract, Order...

Be a successful professional manager in logistics industry or relative function

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Be a successful professional manager in logistics industry or relative function Experience: 2007.4-- now Crown Worldwide (China ) Co .,Ltd Logistics Manager Maintain the good relationship with the airline or charter company to get a competitive cost & enough transfer capability; restructured project management to reduce project completion time and headcount; design the marketing strategy "e the sale rate according to individuation requirement; provide the supply chain solution schedule and control the quality of the process; deal with the feedback from the client to improve our service 2006.3---2007.4 Kuehne & Nagel limited Operation manager Compile the SOP for the Kuehne Nagel and conceptualized staff the training of that. Supervised staffs of 3 operation teams working on daily management , Motivate individuals and groups ;design and implement plans of action ;Assess and evaluate situations effectively Participate in the...

Supply Chain Specialist/Operator

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Supply Chain Specialist/Operator Experience: 2009/01--Present：Razor USA LLC. Shanghai Office Supply Chain Supervisor Maintain and modify existing purchase orders to ensure for correct price and shipping date information. Communicate directly with the suppliers to expedite orders as needed. Direct the suppliers to ship quantities in the most cost effective manner to ensure sufficient supply to our customers, manageable monthly turns of inventory, minimal surplus charges and consistent production schedule for the factories. Support the buyers with other procurement related functions. 2005/06--2008/12：Shanghai Kailin Import and Export Co., Ltd. International Business Operator Purchasing and Supply chain management; Apply for customs required documents and licences； Arrange import and export customs clearance and the delivery for raw material both bonded and unbonded； Forwarder management，responsible for freight cost...

Logistic, Operations or Suply Chain Manager

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Logistic, Operations or Suply Chain Manager Experience: GGeneral manager Service Centre n Set up a complete new service centre for the German market. n Fulfill an executive function to a team of 12 FTE’s. n Formulate, control and check procedures and requirements. n Set up a quality system in accordance with the requirements n Set up several analyses methods. n Arrange price agreements with new forwarders and suppliers. n Structuralize workflows. n Budgeting and budgetary control for the complete service centre. n QQuality, Safety, Health and Process coordinator n Formulate, control and check procedures and requirements. Maintain the quality and environment system (iso9001-2000 and iso140001 n Plan and manage internal and external audits. Execute quality and safety audits at contractors and forwarders. Organize and execute safety rounds at production sides. Execute risk inventories for...

Sourcing/Procurement/SupplyChainManagement

Sun, 03 May 2009 18:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Sourcing/Procurement/SupplyChainManagement Experience: Escalade Sports (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Director-Commercial&SupplyChainManagement (2007.11–2008.10)-Establish function for SC system and implementation -Build up/lead team for Sourcing, QC, Compliance, Logistic- Replace trader in 6 months,set up direct core factories and take over the ownership of vendor relationship-In charge of pricing negotiation and RM market evaluation.- set up commercial partnership terms and conditions-Build up logistic, shipping procedure and monitor the coordination with head office-Set up Ethical Conduct Code-Manage vendor relationship and performance evaluation.-Consolidate the shipping forwarders resource-Conduct compliance including CSR audit and production capacity/capability evaluation plus technology Know-How-Prepare local RM market and currency trend report-Due Diligent of potential strategic partner acquisition and evaluation for long term business cooperation-Responsible for...

Purchacing Manager

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Purchacing Manager Experience: MARKETING COMPANY; Neil Nathan USA 2007-2009 Purchasing Manager Garments and Gift items Involved in the initiation of the company, product design, and marketing. Led the entire business development process in China. Project coordinator for producing multi industrial combined products. In charge of the total Supply Chain, China – USA and involved in achieving certificates such as FDA and GMP. Setting up from scratch and managing a branch office in China. STARTUP COMPANY 2006 - 2007 IntechInteractive, Hi-Tech co. supplying interactive services at international fairs Buyer / Supplier Consultant BUYING OFFICE; 1996 – 2006 Dvoranit Ltd. Purchasing Manager Supervised a staff of 6 in purchasing and 4 freelancers; 150 purchase orders processed annually. In both locations: Israel and China. ...

Accounts Executive, International Trade/Supply Chain Consulting

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Accounts Executive, International Trade/Supply Chain Consulting Experience: Martin W. Coughlin 216...

Logistics Department Manager

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Logistics Department Manager Experience: Marposs (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. Mar. 2007 – Present Logistics Department Manager · Leading the department of Logistics, supervising the function of spare parts sales, order processing, purchasing, transportation, import& export and warehouse management, including management of the logistics team in Hong Kong (six people in Shanghai, three people in Hong Kong). • Coordinating the key projects with project planning, customer acceptance arrangement, transportation and cross-company coordination. • Providing the integrated logistics solution by utilization of Hong Kong office, Free Trade Zone, etc. · Systemizing the company procedure as the key participant of Oracle ERP project, taking part in the implementation of ERP from Mar 2007 up to now. Tyco Electronics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Jun. 2004 - Sep. 2005 Program manager · Same as the project management in Viasystems, in charge of the whole...

Funtional Analyst (MM)

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:45:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Funtional Analyst (MM) Experience: 1) Department of Supply, Botswana Government.from nov. 1997 to oct, 2008 as Assistant Director of Supply (system). Department of Supply is responsible for procurement and supply goods to various government departments through a network of depots spread across the country. 1. Implemented BaaN ERP version 5.0C (250 users).. Modules implemented - Logistics, Production (Subcontracting), Service and Finance.2. Responsible for procurement of ICT related items of the Department including Hardware and Networking in depots and Headquarters.3. Responsible for procurement of complex application software system including preparing bid documents, selection through public tender, drawing contract documents. 4. Drawing procedure manual, Statement of user requirement, Functional design specifications in various aspects of supply management including e-procurement.5. Responsible for maintaining the system since it went live from...

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Manufacturers and retailers rely increasingly on the directory when looking for supply chain-related services, solutions or software.

- Published by the Council, this book is considered by many end-users to be the key informational source for supply chain vendors.
- With numerous categories, readers can easily find the service/solution that best suit their needs.
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The following professionals directly benefit from this publication: general managers, managing directors, directors of operations, directors of manufacturing, procurement managers, logistics managers, planning managers, IT managers, and company owners closely involved in supply chain management.

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Reader response surveys indicate that the Directory is used repeatedly by senior executives in their work. For example, it is used as a reference book by many manufacturers, brand owners and retailers in their vendors selection for new logistics tenders. In recent surveys conducted in Shanghai area, 90% of multinationals interviewed have confirmed the use of the directory in their China domestic logistics tenders for selectng vendors.

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2010 Supply Chain & Logistics Vendors Directory, newly released in March 2010! Don't Wait! Order Your Copy Today! The directory is Asia's only bilingual vendor source book and a prime source for supply chain, procurement, logistics experts, services and solutions. The directory is available in both online, digital and printed version, click here to visit the online version. IF YOU ARE BASED IN MAINLAND CHINA: 1. Collect Your Copy directly at the Shanghai Council's office: Rm A, 10F, Block 2, 543 Xin Hua Rd., Shanghai 200052 上海新华路543号新华大厦2号楼10楼A室（靠近定西路） - Opening time am 9:00 to pm 6:00 One copy is offered FREE OF CHARGE to each company. Additional copies can be obtained at RMB 100 (or US$ 15) each. Make sure to pay for the addiitional copies before you process the pick up. 2. Arrange a Courier Pickup at the Shanghai Council's office:...

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This essential bilingual reference tool gives supply chain related vendors a chance to list their services in a variety of categories so that shippers, manufacturers and retailers can easily find the right vendor match. We have revamped the directory with more functionality, improved design and greater capacity for listings. The directory will be available in three formats: online, print and digital edition. - General categories include: logistics service providers, real estate services, consulting firms, IT/software & material handling. - 10,000 copies of the Vendors Directory is distributed each year by direct mail and at over 100 events across Asia. - All 3 formats are updated every 6 months, so that your contact and business information remains current. - Reach our community of 60,000 in Asia, the majority of which are potential buyers and key decision makers. Don't miss this chance to list your services in the most comprehensive directory, bridging supply chain services and...

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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: 1-Nov-09 8:00 PM
Expiration Date: 30-Jan-10 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: 21-Mar-09 7:00 PM
Expiration Date: 19-Jul-09 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: 4-Jun-07 6:00 AM
Expiration Date: 2-Sep-07 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: 4-Jan-07 11:00 PM
Expiration Date: 2-Mar-07 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: 2-Jul-06 8:00 PM
Expiration Date: 1-Aug-06 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: 1-Jun-06 5:00 AM
Expiration Date: 5-Sep-06 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.

Download the Survey Executive Summary

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

Release Date: 6-Feb-06 7:00 PM
Expiration Date: 7-May-06 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: 2-Feb-06 7:00 PM
Expiration Date: 19-May-06 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: 25-Sep-05 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: 10-Oct-05 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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Instructor: Jamie Bolton