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The Chain Newsletter | March 8, 2023

The best in supply chain in APAC. Curated by GSCC. For you.

March 14, 2023

Welcome to a new issue of The Chain, an easy way to stay updated on supply chain, procurement and logistics news in APAC in one quick digest.

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🚨 Everyone's talking about...

AirPods maker says Apple suppliers are rushing to get out of China faster than expected: ‘When can you move out?’

A rethink of the electronics industry’s decades-old supply chain.

https://fortune.com/2023/02/28/airpods-maker-goertek-apple-suppliers-rushing-out-china/

📰 Other News

Supply chains have healed, yet their mark on inflation will endure

Short-term prices for containers from Europe to the U.S. East Coast are still more than double what they were in late 2019, according to data from Freightos.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/02/27/business/economy-business/supply-chains-heal-inflation/

Indonesia’s quest to enter EV supply chains

Our latest article explores Indonesia's potential to establish itself within international electric vehicle (EV) supply chains.

https://www.eiu.com/n/indonesia-quest-to-enter-ev-supply-chains/

Rising production costs choke off Philippine factories' ascent in February

The latest reading settled above the 50-benchmark separating growth from contraction.

https://www.philstar.com/business/2023/03/01/2248504/rising-production-costs-choke-philippine-factories-ascent-february

This year, focus on supply chain staffing

People are central to overcoming supply chain obstacles in 2023.

https://www.scmr.com/article/this_year_focus_on_supply_chain_staffing

Read more relevant news and updates on the Supply Chain Asia blog.

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Supply Chain Security Roundtable, March 16This live roundtable is the ideal platform for executives to effectively exchange knowledge and share ideas with peers. Register here.

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🧰 Startups & Innovation

SoftBank sells 3.8% stake in logistics startup Delhivery for $116m

The divestment leaves the Japanese conglomerate with 14.62% stake in Delhivery.

https://www.dealstreetasia.com/stories/softbank-delhivery-2-332640

Interview with Maarten de Reij, Co-Founder of Cargoplot | ChainTech

We interviewed Maarten de Reij of Cargoplot and discussed his background, what made him starting the company, the type of solutions they provide, the competitive landscape and much more... Check out his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdereij/ Visit https://www.cargoplot.com/ for more information on the company For more ChainTech startups, solutions and founders, visit https://www.chaintech.net/

https://www.chaintech.show/e/cargoplot/

See the latest supply chain startups, founders and solutions on ChainTech.net

📈 Chart/Image of the week

💼 Latest Positions

Emerson hiring Supply Chain Director in Pasig, National Capital Region, Philippines | LinkedIn

Posted 11:38:57 AM. Job DescriptionJob Description Oversees and directs all Supply Chain activities in Manila. Leads…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3468317070

Cohu, Inc. hiring Director of Global Supply Chain in Singapore, Singapore | LinkedIn

Posted 8:30:00 PM. Cohu is a global technology leader supplying test, automation, inspection and metrology products…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3325859734

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