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Automotive Supply Chain Workgroup

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Automotive Supply Chain Workgroup
Start Date: 25-Feb-10 12:00 PM
End Time: 25-Feb-10 2:30 PM
Speaker: Karl Neumaier

Event Details:

You and your colleagues are invited for a new workgroup discussion on automotive sector on Feb. 25, 2010 in Shanghai.

For this new discussion, the Council is pleased to invite Karl Neumaier, Director of Supply Chain Management from Visteon to share his views on:

Developing and Retention of People in a maturing company:
• The Boom of China really helped a lot of people realize their dreams for their careers
• While China continues to grow, and opportunities are available how can a "maturing" company behave
with its people?
• People expect big raises, frequent promotions, and continuous training opportunities

Please note that this workgroup is strictly reserved to supply chain, procurement and sourcing automotive executives. Any vendors like bankers, headhunters, 3PLs, freight forwarders, IT/software or consultants are not allowed in this workgroup discussion and will be rejected at the door.

Date: Feb. 25th, 2010
Time: 12:00 noon, lunch time

Venue: Shanghai downtown restaurant, exact location confidential.

In order to protect the discussion from vendors or consultants interference, registered delegates will be informed on the exact location one day before the event.

Price: RMB 100 for Council members, RMB 200 for non members.

Please register online, no email or phone calls please.

Retail Supply Chain Workgroup with Auchan

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Retail Supply Chain Workgroup with Auchan
Start Date: 26-Feb-10 12:00 PM
End Time: 26-Feb-10 2:30 PM
Location: Osteria
Speaker: Eva ALCAIDE

Event Details:

You and your colleagues are invited to attend the Retail Supply Chain workgroup on February 26. For this new discussion, the Council is pleased to invite Auchan to discuss their latest supply relationship management and IT development initiatives in China.

AUCHAN B2B, a way of optimizing the relationship between a retailer and its suppliers in a win-win approach
The objective of the presentation is to describe the vision of the relationship between Auchan and its suppliers in describing what is B2B activity, our main projects such as automation of data exchange (EDI, GDS...), information sharing, process sharing, best practice sharing... and the key role of our suppliers in succeeding in setting up that kind of vision locally and globally. We'll close the presentation by the example of Auchan China.

When: February 26, 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. (进贤路226号靠近陕西南路)

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, China

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
Speaker: .

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.

Please register online, no email or phone calls please.

Date: Wed. March, 5th, 2010
Time: 12:00 noon to pm 2:30 in the afternoon
Venue: to be confirmed.
Price: RMB 100 for members, RMB 200 for non-members.

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

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.

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

Shenzhen International Logisics & Transportation Fair

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Shenzhen International Logisics & Transportation Fair
Start Date: 15-Oct-10 9:00 AM
End Time: 17-Oct-10 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, govern-ment 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

Vietnam logistics improve according to World Bank

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Vietnam has been ranked among the top developing economies with significant performance in logistics that transcends the level of per capita income.

In its latest study, the World Bank noted that many countries perform better than what their income level would suggest.

The 10 most significant over-performers include China (27), India (47), Uganda (66), Vietnam (53), Thailand (35), the Philippines (44), and South Africa (28).

Improvements can be seen in customs, infrastructure, international shipments, logistics quality and competence, tracking and tracing and timeliness.

The capacity of countries to efficiently move goods and connect manufacturers and consumers with international markets is improving around the world, but much more progress is needed to spur faster economic growth and help firms benefit from trade recovery, according to a new World Bank survey on trade logistics.

Germany is the top performer among the 155 economies ranked in the Logistics Performance Indicators (LPI), which are included in the report Connecting to Compete 2010: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy.

The study was based on the most comprehensive world survey of international freight forwarders and express carriers.

"Economic competitiveness is relentlessly driving countries to strengthen performance, and improving trade logistics is a smart way to deliver more efficiencies, lower costs and added economic growth," said World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick.

"Streamlining the connections among markets, manufacturers, farmers and consumers offers tremendous growth and investment opportunities and should be a top focus for developing country growth strategies."

According to the LPI, high income economies dominate the top logistics rankings, with most of them occupying important places in global and regional supply chains.

By contrast, the ten lowest performing countries are almost all from the low and lower income groups.

Although the study shows a substantial "logistics gap" between rich countries and most developing countries, it finds positive trends in some areas essential to logistics performance and trade.

Some of them include the modernization of customs, use of information technology, and development of private logistics services.

"Following our first survey in 2007, many developing countries have improved their capacity to connect to international markets, which is a key ingredient for competitiveness and economic growth," said Otaviano Canuto, World Bank Vice President for Poverty Reduction and Economic Management.

"But if developing countries want to come out of the crisis in a stronger and more competitive position, they need to invest in better trade logistics."

"Countries with better logistics performance can grow faster, become more competitive and increase their level of investment," said Bernard Hoekman, World Bank Trade Department Director.

"Our research shows that increasing logistics performance in low income countries to the middle-income average could boost trade by around 15 per cent and benefit all firms and consumers through lower prices and better quality services."

3-Feb-10 8:00 AM

Li & Fung to partner with Wal-Mart

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fifteen years ago trading group Li & Fung made $1.2 billion in revenue. In 2008 it posted sales of $14 billion, and this year it aims to rake in $20 billion.

It's likely to happen--especially because the global sourcing giant run by billionaire brothers Victor and William Fung leapt closer to that goal when it announced a partnership with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.

The Hong Kong-based company funnels clothes, toys and sporting goods to brand-name retailers including Kohl's, Target, Marks and Spencer and Talbots.

Originally a company that connected buyers and sellers, in recent years Li & Fung has expanded to control more and more of the supply chain, from logistics to production to product design.

Last year it took over Liz Claiborne's sourcing arm; in October it bought U.S.-based Wear Me Apparel's clothing and accessories operations, whose products are sold at retailers like Macy's.

Under the new agreement, Li & Fung will form a new subsidiary company called WSG to act as a buying agent--though not an exclusive one--for Walmart, selling up to $2 billion worth of goods during the first year of the partnership.

3-Feb-10 8:00 AM

England Logistics starts its direct operations

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

England Logistics was recently ganted status in China as a Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise (WFOE) with a license to provide International Freight Forwarding services. This status allows the company to fully operate in China without requiring agents or joint ventures.

"We are excited about this new status for our China operations," said Josh England, England Logistics president. "This will now offer us greater opportunities to serve customers who are seeking a partner in China to help them move products into or out of the country. This is a critical next step for us to become a logistics leader in China."

England Logistics has established offices in Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Dalian, and Tianjin that interact with its global network of offices. With the WFOE status, England Logistics will expand services in Supply Chain Consulting, Ocean and Air International Freight Forwarding, and Special Projects cargo. Companies that can benefit from England's capabilities in China include those whose supply chains involve sourcing from, distributing to or moving product between points within China.

Kerry Logistics DC leased to Taiwan's Want Want

THE whole of the Fuzhou Kerry Logistics Centre that occupies a total area of 10,000 square metres - one of seven mainland centres, has been leased by a subsidiary of Taiwan's Want Want Group, a leading food manufacturer.

The facility was leased through Kerry Logistics' member company, T-Join Transportation.

Want Want has already completed the move of its cargo to the Fuzhou Kerry Logistics Centre in the Mawei District Bonded Zone of Fuzhou, 100 kilometres from Jiangyin Port.

The centre forms an important part of Kerry's pan-China warehousing network and serves as a major platform for the development of cross-strait logistics business. Kerry's six other logistics centres are in Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, Shenzhen (Yantian and Futian) and Chengdu.

3-Feb-10 8:00 AM

Kodak invest more in Xiamen

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In response to the growing plate demand in the Asia-Pacific region, Kodak is opening a second production line for its printing plate plant in Xiamen, southeastern China.

While the expansion will further serve customers in region, the second manufacturing line will produce CTP plates for other regions with certain plates. The plant will support development of current and new products.

Kodak previously announced expansion of customer service and internal operations in Xiamen, and last August relocated its Southeast Asia-based Logistics Center to Xiamen to support its fast-growing business in the Asian market.

3-Feb-10 8:00 AM

Industrial Zones in Vietnam - The good and the bad

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

It is clear that while some industrial zones (IZ) have helped many areas attract investment – the same can’t be said of all localities.

According to Nguyen Van Tinh, a senior official of the Long An Industrial Zone Management Board, Xuyen A IZ is only occupied 34.87 percent.

It’s the first IZ in the province and ismostly full of businesses moving from HCM City. To date,77 businesses have received investment licenses of which only 28 have become operational.

Located next to Xuyen A is Duc Hoa 3 IZ, covering an area of 2,300 hectares, which has been formed from 13 smaller IZs. However, infrastructure upgrading has been delayed and many businesses say they will only move in when it is completed.

As a result, thousands of hectares are left idle.

Nguyen Van Ly, deputy director of Phu An Company, the developer behind Thanh Duc IZ, said they are now seeking permission to turn the 256 hectare IZ into an urban area resort.

The problem is that Thanh Duc, which started up in 2007 and has 50 percent of its infrastructure completed, still cannot attract investors.

More sad stories abound regarding IZs in Dong Nai province. An Phuoc IZ, which was set up six years ago, in 2003, has had no investors so far.

In fact, one domestic investor and two foreign investors once came here and intended to set up workshops in the IZ. However, investors have been scared off by the slow pace of infrastructure completion.

Nguyen Thanh Son, representing Long Khanh IZ, also complained that the IZ has lured only two domestic investment projects with a total leased land area of seven hectares. The result is below expectations, although the land leasing fee is very reasonable, at just 45-50 dollar per square meter for 50 years.

A lot of IZs which received operation licenses in 2005-2008 in the province reportedly have a modest occupancy rate of no more than two percent.

Other IZs still living well, why?

There is an ‘IZ belt’ of 10 IZs in Long An province, which is located in the three districts bordering HCM City. Four of the 10 IZs have very high occupancy ratios and many investors.

Duc Hoa 1 IZ has been fully occupied with 68 secondary investors. Tan Duc IZ has also been fully occupied with 89 registered investors. At Nhut Chanh IZ, 76 percent of industrial land area has been leased at 55-65 dollar per square meter for 45-50 years.
Why are there IZs which cannot find investors and there are ones which can easily lure investors?

Because these IZs all have the common characteristic that they were set up prior to 2007 with completed infrastructure system, just 20-25 kilometers far from HCM City and located near key routes such as Highway No 1, No 50, the provincial road No 825 linking Long An and HCM City.

Tran Tan Sy, an executive of Long Hau Company, which runs Long Hau IZ, said that many businesses are interested in the IZ, many of whom plan to provide logistics services to take full advantages of the position of the IZ which is near the urban area and Hiep Phuoc Port in HCM City.

3-Feb-10 8:00 AM

New logistics park to be built at Yangshan Port

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Grand Power Logistics Group, a leading China-based international logistics provider, this month reported that its 70% owned subsidiary, Grand Power Logistics Development had signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the Yangshan International Container Transit Logistics Park.

Grand Power Logistics Group, a leading China-based international logistics provider, this month reported that its 70%-owned subsidiary, Grand Power Logistics Development had signed a memorandum of understanding to develop the Yangshan International Container Transit Logistics Park.

Behind that somewhat formal language is the idea of a transit port to deal with both outgoing and incoming transport.

Yangshan International Container Transit Logistics Park will be at the north end of the port and will cover 867,700 sq m of reclamation land.
The Logistics Park will facilitate the transhipment of containers arriving into and departing from Yangshan deep sea port to their final destination points.
Under the terms of the agreement the total estimated investment to develop the Logistics Park was expected to be approximately $485m.

3-Feb-10 8:00 AM

China's largest logistics park to be built in Changsha

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT

ENRUI International Logistics Centre, the largest one of its kind in China, has started construction at Jinxia Logistics Park in central China's Changsha City in Hunan province, reports Xinhua.

The CNY3.8 billion (US$560 million) facility covers 133 hectares with a total construction area of two million square metres and will have the largest scale and the most comprehensive range of logistics services for industrial raw materials and finished products in China.

The project is the only one of its kind and enjoys a three-dimensional traffic network of integrated highways, railways, waterways and air transport.

There will be service areas to handle steel, chemicals, paper, building materials and equipment. It will also provide more than 1,000 categories of raw material and services for manufacturers and operators to supply what is needed for products and services, including information technology, storage, trading, processing, distribution and financing.

21-Jan-10 2:00 AM

Foxconn to build the 4th generation iPhone due this summer

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:30:00 GMT

Foxconn could be already prepping production lines for the next iPhone in order to meet the summer 2010 launch target.

According to Engadget, the production of the next iPhone is about to begin. The basis for the claim is a tweet that the publication noticed on Eldar Murtazin’s Twitter profile. Murtazin is the editor-in-chief of the Moscow, Russia-based tech site Mobile Review and is being described as “the ultimate insider when it come to all things mobile.” Murtazin’s tweet simply states the following:

Foxconn was previously a target of an Apple tablet rumor published by the the Chinese newspaper Digitimes. The publication cited industry sources claiming that Apple contracted Foxconn to produce 400,000 tablet units a month for the initial launch sometime in Q1 2010. Oppenheimer analyst Yair Reiner wrote in a note to clients Wednesday morning that Apple’s $1,000 tablet is arriving March 2010, with manufacturing ramp up scheduled for February.

Foxconn is a Western moniker for the Taiwan based Hon Hai Precision Industry founded in 1974 by Terry Gou. The firm began as a manufacturer of plastic products, but soon moved into electronics manufacturing. Foxconn is a long-time Apple partner since 1986. Apple has lately entrusted the firm with manufacturing iPhones, iPods, and Mac minis. The firm also produces a number of gizmos for other tech giants, stuff like notebooks and computers for Dell and HP, the Amazon Kindle, Motorola cellphones, and most popular gaming consoles, including Sony’s PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and the Xbox 360 for Microsoft.

If Apple hired Foxconn to do a tablet, it makes sense that Foxconn will also manufacture the next-generation iPhone. Foxconn already has valuable expertise in producing mobile gizmos like iPods and iPhones. As a result, the firm is best poised to build the fourth-generation iPhone or Apple’s tablet filed as an entirely new class of mobile device. I have no trouble believing that Foxconn received a manufacturing order for the next iPhone that early. Knowing that Apple’s release schedules pins iPhones down to summer, now is the time to prep the manufacturing.

Foxconn needs ample time to re-tool the factory for a sophisticated product like the next iPhone. In addition, the firm must conduct trial runs before it can ramp up the production line and stamp out millions of new iPhones in time for the summer 2010 launch. Prototypes of the next-generation iPhone have already been spotted in the wild, yet another indication that the full-scale manufacturing will be soon underway. Foxconn hit headlines a few months ago when a 25 year-old employee named Sun Danyong committed suicide by jumping out of a window in his apartment building after allegedly losing one of 16 next-gen iPhone prototypes, yet another lead that connects Foxconn to Apple’s upcoming phone.

21-Jan-10 1:30 AM

Geely to boost production capacity in Lanzhou

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT

China's largest independent carmaker Geely Automobile said it would invest 2 billion yuan (300 million U.S. dollars) over the next three years to boost car manufacturing capacity at its Lanzhou plant in Gansu Province.

The expanded plant, when completed in 2012, is likely to reap 10 billion yuan, Wednesday's China Daily reported, quoting the company's officials as saying.

The Lanzhou plant's capacity will go up to 120,000 units by then from 50,000 units now, according to the newspaper.

"We are looking to being the leader in the northwestern markets and are significantly enhancing our production lines, sales, technologies and services," Geely Chairman Li Shufu was quoted as saying.

Analysts say Geely's strategy to focus on Lanzhou would be beneficial in the long run as the reduced logistics cost will help increase its market share in the region.

"Geely's target is to produce and sell 2 million cars by 2015, with half in China and half abroad," said Li.

The company, which plans to establish 15 overseas production bases by 2015, has set up manufacturing bases in Russia, Ukraine and Indonesia, while the Malaysian plant may start production soon, according to the company's officials.

21-Jan-10 1:00 AM

Global Logistic Properties to build more warehouses in China

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Global Logistic Properties, the largest industrial and logistic infrastructure provider, aims to boost its China portfolio by at least 1 million square meters per year over the next few years amid surging demand in the domestic market, the Shanghai Daily reported, citing a company official as saying.

By the of this year, the company will have a total of 5 million square meters of distribution facilities either completed or under construction across the country, said GLP President Ming Z. Mei.

Mei added that about 80% of the new facilities will be in first- and second-tier cities.

GLP, the former unit of ProLogis's Asian operations, yesterday signed an agreement with Shanghai Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, the country's leading medical company.

Under the agreement, the Shanghai pharmaceutical company leased a total of 15,600 square meters of space in GLP's two logistics parks in Shanghai and Suzhou.

In March 2009, GLP said it planned to invest as much as US$1 billion in China in the next two years, expecting to gain more market share in the country, China Knowledge reported earlier.

21-Jan-10 1:00 AM

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.

noemail@supplychains.com — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT

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!

noemail@supplychains.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:19:25 GMT

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

noemail@supplychains.com — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:00:00 GMT

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...

Asia Pacific Logistics Director (Xiamen)

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Asia Pacific Logistics Director (Xiamen) Description: The client is a global famous company with more than 60 years history. Their all manufacturing plants or office in China, Hongkong,Taiwan, Japan, India, Korea,Singapore, Australia in the Asia Pacific Region. Due to business re-organization and integration, currently there are looking for a high caliber logistics candidate base in Xiamen City, Fujian Province. 1.Responsible for the management of regional activities associated to 3PL, ocean, air and consolidation. Ensure proper service contracts, scheduling and shipping practices are implemented 2. Support and manage Logistics services to customers including customer interface, P&L management and negotiations. 3. Support the region in establishing and implementing a sustainable logistics policy, which will include mode selection, carrier rationalization and leveraging logistics suppliers to benefit the overall corporation. 4. Lead and direct regional logistics teams on...

Senior Supply Chain Planner （Shanghai）

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:15:14 GMT

Title: Senior Supply Chain Planner （Shanghai） Description: As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions to make energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green across multiple market segments. The Group has leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. With more than 18.3 billion euros sales in 2008, the company's 114,000 employees are committed to help individuals and organizations “Make the most of their energy. PURPOSE OF THE JOB To deploy a common forecast and supply/demand balance process within the operations, enhance the best practices within the different activities in order to improve the service level & supply chain efficiency. OBJECTIVES / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Work with Marketing & Manufacturing entities to provide the...

Senior Consultant /Project Manager (Shanghai)

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:00:09 GMT

Title: Senior Consultant /Project Manager (Shanghai) Description: The Company SEEBURGER is a leading provider of global business integration solutions designed to optimize transactions throughout the extended enterprise by automating trading relationships with all partners, regardless of their size and technical resources. SEEBURGER’s flagship B2B Gateway solution and its related products and services are leveraged by 7,800 customers, encompassing 15 industries in more than 50 countries. Headquartered in Bretten, Germany, SEEBURGER has offices in 17 countries worldwide, including China head office in Shanghai and Beijing office. Our customers in China include Beijing Benz, Fujian Daimler, Autoliv, GD Nortel, Digital China, EastTop, etc. For more please visit www.seeburger.com or www.seeburger.cn. We are looking for an experienced Consultant with broad IT Integration Know-How (Business-to-Business) and energy to strengthen our International Consulting team. Responsibilities: -...

Sales Manager Automotive (Shanghai）

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:59:41 GMT

Title: Sales Manager Automotive (Shanghai） Description: - Establish and maintain customer relations with multinational companies and local enterprises. - Selling of SEEBURGER solutions & service - To meet or exceed sales targets and improve company's profitability. - To explore and pursue sales opportunities, handling negotiations, work with various departments to finalize sales proposals and close sales - To propose list of target accounts for development by both direct action plan, or joint activities with Partners - Gather data on customers, competitor and market and frequently communicate pertinent information to manager in a timely manner. - Understand the respective customer systems and requirements .This is achieved through regularly scheduled visits to the customer facilities throughout China. Required Experience: - University degree in Marketing/Economics/Business Administration/Computer Science or equivalent degree, highly motivated - At least 3 years experience in...

Freight Procurement Manager - Beverage (Singapore)

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:56:02 GMT

Title: Freight Procurement Manager - Beverage (Singapore) Description: Founded in 1844, the company has earned a reputation within the beverage industry as a reliable, professional and innovative provider of global logistics services. Today, they optimizes the global flow of beverages by using its people, specialist knowledge and technology to offer complete supply chain management solutions to a range of customers around the world. Responsibilities: Reporting directly to Area Manager – South Asia, the successful candidate will participate in the actual freight negotiations on a given number of trade lanes, and will assume responsibility for proper coordination of the whole process, with a role extended to: - Supply/demand and market trends analysis - Definition of the negotiation timing/calendar - Preparation of the tenders and analysis of the results - Follow up & negotiation with the ocean carriers - Synthesis, communication and distribution of the outcome internally -...

Procurement Expert (Shanghai)

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Procurement Expert (Shanghai) Description: A. Company background Beiersdorf´s (BDF) acquisition of C-BONS Hair Care (CBS) has been successfully closed. CBS is a leading hair care supplier in China with its headquarter based in Wuhan, Hubei province. All below mentioned issues are referring to CBS only. Assortment The assortment of CBS comprises hair care (shampoo, conditioner and styling) and shower products, which are marketed under the brand names Slek, H-Song, S-Dew and Maestro. All products are produced in-house. Production network The production network of CBS compounds of three productions centres (PC) located in Wuhan, Xiantao and Guangzhou. On top of the 3 PCs CBS is operating two own packaging factories (blow and injection moulding for plastic bottles and caps) and a chemical factory (LES production). Raw and packaging materials Apart from plastic bottles and caps all packaging materials (jars, pumps, labels, shipping boxes, etc.) for CBS are bought externally....

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...

Procurement or Supply Chain Management

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Desired Position Title: Procurement or Supply Chain Management Experience:

I have achieved many career goals of Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance and Consulting extensively across industries of FMCG-food manufacturing, food chain stores and service provider for 18 years in Greater China and Asia-Pacific Region.

I have also involved in Procurement of direct (raw & packaging materials for production), in-direct (ATL/BTL services, CAB equipments, MRO etc) , site serach, M&A as well as Logistics, warehousing, distribution, import&export and customer service.

I have been developed starting from supervisor, manager up to Director as of today.

Skills: My major is on Food Science. Ideal Job Description: I am interested in further maximizing my knowledge and experience of 18 years in Procurement (in both strategic sourcing, tactical and operational purchasing) and Supply Chain Management across FMCG and retail industries in Greater China/Asia-Pacfic Region. Preferred Work Schedule: Full time Desired Compensation: Rmb1.3 million Location: Beijing Location State: Beijing Willing to Relocate: False

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Max Henry, Founder & Executive Director Max has spent 20 years in Asia (whom 12 years in China), living and working in Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Bangkok, Beijing and Shanghai. Graduated from France's ISG business school, Max initially started his career in trade publishing and media. For the past 12 years, he has engaged actively in developing supply chain and logistics solutions for both overseas SMEs and foreign-invested companies in China: running a strategic sourcing consulting firm Sinosources, developed a B2B platform Sparkice.com and managed a supply chain solution provider ECnet. More recently, he was the director of Trans-Access Solutions, a value-added logistics platform operator in China. Max is the founder and the director of the Global Supply Chain Council and currently dedicates his full time in leading this growing professional organization across Asia. Jenny Kim, Director & Partner Jenny started as marketing consultant at FAGE (World United Fashion Co....

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Produced in Shanghai, the channel covers issues such as trade, import-export, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, distribution to and from Asia with a focus on high growth markets such as China, India and Vietnam.

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Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:41:43 GMT

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The research library include a selection of research and white papers that help to explain and outline many of the principles and practices used in creating an integrated and extended supply chain in Asia and the rest of the world.

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- The Auto-component Supply Chain in China and India - A Benchmarking Study
- Carrier Procurement Insights: Trucking Company Volume, Cost, and Pricing Tradeoffs
- Connecting to Compete 2010: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy
- China Retail Food Sector Report - Spending on Food Surges While Distribution Remains a Challenge
- Li & Fung China Sourcing Quarterly
- Business model for international sourcing: Case China

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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

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.

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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.

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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

Release Date: 7-Sep-05 5:00 AM
Expiration Date: 30-Oct-05 5:00 AM

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

2005 International Procurement Organizations (IPOs) Survey

noemail@supplychains.com — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 21:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

The Internet and various sourcing technologies have made trading a truly global activity. Today, companies are taking advantage to source products from China at extremely competitive prices when compared with their local suppliers. On the other hand, many organizations are just getting started China sourcing with unfamiliar supply risk.

Launched in April 2005, the survey investigated critical success factors when ramping up a China IPO, what areas are worth considering? What are its role and responsibility? What is the value of a China IPO? What are the expectations?

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:

International Procurement Organizations (IPOs) 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.

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Instructor: Jamie Bolton