Supply Chain

India - A "road trip" to Agra shows exactly how bad traffic conditions can get, and how this could affect logistics and supply chain operations in the India.

China – Forwarding and logistics group Agility said it will build a new logistics hub in Shanghai for plastics company Borouge.

Singapore – Supply chain company Olam International’s group MD and CEO Sunny George Verghese has emerged entrepreneur of the year at a recent Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the year (EOY) awards 2008.

Global - Hurt by a 14% dip in sales, Renault will cut back production at five of its plants in an attempt to bring inventory levels down.

Global – Confectionary giant Hershey has appointed a new head of global to assist the company’s supply chain revamp.

Global- Intel has cautioned that the current credit crunch could lead to serious supply chain disruption and the potential liquidation of key industry suppliers.

China – Buyers in the F&B space now have more cause to worry, with the tainted milk scandal seemingly entering China’s wider food supply chain.

China – Talent management company Korn/Ferry International said it will establish a global supply chain centre of expertise (COE) in Shanghai in a bid to elevate the status and abilities of supply chain professionals in the region as Asia becomes a global supply chain nerve centre.

Singapore- The candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement and supply chain for commodity groups, as well as develop supply sourcing strategies to reduce costs while maintaining continuity of supply and quality levels.

China – The world’s biggest retailer has decided to tighten the quality reins on its global suppliers, beginning with China.