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- The Chain Newsletter | October 11, 2022
The Chain Newsletter | October 11, 2022
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🚨 Everyone's talking about...
World Bank says Myanmar’s economy to shrink by almost a fifth thanks to coup, Covid-19 — www.myanmar-now.org
Myanmar Now produces in-depth investigations and has the latest news on Yangon and other major cities in Myanmar.
📰 Other News
The logistics and freight forwarding business in Bangladesh has been devastated by the global coronavirus pandemic, which has led to a nosedive in transportation of goods by land, air and sea.
For the giants of ocean trade, big ships aren't enough anymore; they need planes, too.
The Philippines needs to embed its economy solidly in global supply chains if it is to accelerate the recovery from the pandemic, a former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary said.
Just two years after acquiring Kuebix in a $200 million deal, Trimble announced it will entirely shut down the TMS provider by the end of 2025.
Cambodia is exploring options to expedite preliminary studies on key public railway infrastructure projects, especially converting the Northern Railway Line into a high-speed one.
Singapore should leverage the power of data and digitalisation and avoid taking sides in global conflicts to ensure it plays a central role in future supply chains, a government minister has said.
Honda Motor Co said on Thursday it would reduce car output by up to 40% at two Japanese plants for the rest of the month due to ongoing supply chain and logistical problems.
As Managing Director of logistics company Bertschi Singapore, Edwin Wan is in the business of ensuring that irrespective of wars, pandemics or other unforeseeable difficulties, the world is able to keep moving.
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🔍 Insights
Why supply chain resiliency is so critical to temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics and how new infrastructure and digital technology tools are going to bring immense value to customers and stakeholders.
Multiple bottlenecks have disrupted many global supply chains with the COVID-19 pandemic reminding us how interconnected the world is.
Read more relevant news and updates on the Supply Chain Asia blog.
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📺 Featured Video
🧰 Startups & Innovation
Procol will use the raised capital to build and strengthen its procurement software as well as B2B marketplace.
See the best logistics logistics startups in APAC at the LogTech50
ChainTech Show
We discussed why his personal journey, why he started the company, the current startup ecosystem, how they are developing their solutions in APAC and much more.
Together with my co-host Chandan Laxman, we interviewed Janardan Dalmia from Trukkin and discussed the latest developments of his company.
📈 Chart/Image of the week
💼 Latest Positions
This position aims at ensuring optimum stock to meet customer need in order to maximize sales opportunity. The senior merchandiser will be interfacing with the North Asia regional office, with the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre in Switzerland and with the national accounts in the country. Apply today!
Amazon is seeking Team leads for our transportation team. Amazon is one of the most recognizable brand names in the world and we distribute millions of products each year to our loyal customer. Click on below link to learn more.
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