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Why Project Management is Crucial in Supply Chain Transformation

3 years ago

As the world economy recovers, companies must insulate their supply chains from systemic risk and disruption. Solid project management makes success in this area possible. ​As post-pandemic economic recovery gets underway in earnest, it is expected that manufacturers, retailers, and other actors will soon undergo new optimisation and adaptation efforts to put an end to the disruptions […]
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Capitalising on Disruption: How Companies can Adapt to Unstable Times and Insulate Risk

3 years ago

The post-Covid global value chain will remain rife with disruption. But the businesses that can find new ways to reach customers will put themselves in a strong position to thrive. The past few years under Covid-19 have seen massive disruptions to the global value chain. Although the virus is slowly becoming endemic and people are […]

3 Supply Chain Trends to Expect in 2022

3 years ago

The global supply chain has experienced major disruptions within the past year. To help you stay ahead of the curve, we list the supply chain trends to expect in 2022. COVID-19 has forever altered the way companies operate at a global scale. Businesses relying on the global supply chain have experienced severe disruptions ranging from […]

How can the electronics industry overcome its supply chain challenges?

3 years ago

As we approach the end of the year, demand for electronic devices is reaching its usual holiday peak. However, persistent disruptions continue to plague global supply chains. The vast network of ports, container vessels and trucking companies that support these supply chains has been stretched thin, leading to major delays. To further complicate matters, shipping […]

Why digital transformations fail

3 years ago

Digital transformation is on the minds of most business leaders across sectors in South-East Asia and beyond, especially with COVID-19 forcing more employees to work remotely. According to a report by Deloitte, 69% of companies in Asia-Pacific say that the pandemic has “significantly accelerated” their digital transformation efforts. Even before the pandemic, adopting new technology has always […]

Supply Chain & Procurement Development in South East Asia

3 years ago

Rising COVID infection rates have made it even more challenging for companies to secure their supply chains, both now and for the foreseeable future. To avoid repeating mistakes made in 2020 by businesses in a variety of industries, it is worth understanding the most important lessons from the first year of the pandemic, so companies […]

Digital Transformation: How do we capture its true value?

3 years ago

Digital transformation is often misconstrued as merely a system update or a side project taken on by a business. Although some may regard organisational change as little more than a necessary chore, such a view fails to appreciate its full value. When done right, digital transformation can overturn the standard business model, kicking off an […]

Inspiring Future Leaders: A Conversation with Chanya Rodrakquan

4 years ago

​I recently had an insightful conversation with Chanya Rodrakquan, the VP of Manufacturing / General Manager for a leading global food service company. We talked about her career and her experiences as a female leader – including her management style, the latest trends in Southeast Asia’s food industry, and more. The full text of our […]

Global Semiconductor Industry on the Rise in Asia

4 years ago

Modern society depends on semiconductors and the role they play in telecommunications, energy, automotive and military equipment, and other types of technology. These conductive materials are necessary to build the integrated circuits, transistors, diodes, and capacitors that make advanced electronics work. Despite the fundamental importance of semiconductors to 21st century technology, relatively few countries are […]

Supply Chain Talent Trends in 2021 and Beyond

4 years ago

As we enter Q2 2021, the post-pandemic future is slowly coming into view – and current trends already shed considerable light onto what businesses should expect for the months and years to come. One key theme already evident throughout the private sector is the need for improved supply chain sustainability across Asia-Pacific. Companies will also […]

Increasing Demand for Semiconductor Talent in Asia – Pacific

4 years ago

One of the most important drivers of the world economy, the semiconductor industry is also among the most complex in terms of manufacturing. While this sector has long been dominated by the West, businesses in Asia-Pacific are rapidly building their production capability – with fascinating economic consequences. Currently, only one company in the world (ASML) […]

Redesigning Industry for a Sustainable Future

4 years ago

Sustainability in the chemical market is becoming a challenge for industries all around the world, particularly as the younger generation of talent increasingly sees sustainability as a key factor when deciding where to work. It is clear that traditional industrial practices are on their way out, in favour of cleaner alternatives. Materials such as hydrocarbons […]

Recruiting a new kind of workforce: The key to smart manufacturing success

4 years ago

The global smart manufacturing market is expected to grow from $181.3 billion in 2020 to $220.4 billion by 2025. While COVID-19 has temporarily slowed the expansion of smart manufacturing, the pandemic should ultimately serve as a catalyst that accelerates the sector’s growth in the coming years. Businesses around the world are looking for ways to digitalize and […]

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