Procurement weekly September 10, 2010

Singapore - You will manage, coach and develop team members, using all available processes, training programs and resources.

Global - Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry are soaring over the past three months, according to Moore Stephens LLP.

China - Large logistics consortiums are expected to take place in China over the next five years, if a report by A.T. Kearney is to be believed.

China - Two executives from China Southern Airlines have been detained in the midst of some corruption in the aviation industry.

Global - Boeing has inked a five-year supply chain contract with the US Navy worth US$100 million to provide logistics support.

Global - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has introduced its e-freight service to Austria, with Vienna Airport being the country's first airport to implement the e-freight standard.

Singapore - You will increase the overall export consolidation volume.

Philippines - Philippine Airlines (PAL) has increased its financial year 2010 target revenues for Australia as a result of a growing demand and forged partnerships with prominent tour operators.

China - Air China said it would purchase 20 Boeing 777-800 airplanes for US$1.4 billion to boost its fleet capacity.

Singapore - The country's overall manufacturing output grew 5.2% in May on a seasonally adjusted month-on-month basis, says the Economic Development Board.

Taiwan - Foxconn will be upgrading the factory dormitories for its migrant workers in China.

Global - Shipping companies are now able to borrow money more easily than a year ago, thanks to the recovery of the banking industry from the world financial crisis.

Singapore - You will manage and ensure flawless project execution.

There is a significant opportunity for companies in Asia with warehouse operations to improve productivity by optimising their automation systems.

Asia Pacific - There is continued growth in both passenger and freight traffic for Asia Pacific-based airlines, according to preliminary figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).

China - Toyota and Honda have reported a halt in production at their major car factories in south China due to a series of strikes over pay at parts suppliers in Guangdong and other parts of China.

Global - Airlines have been asked to reduce their traffic today due to a planned national strike over the government's pension reform programme.

Global - Siemens is making supply chain improvements with a new partnership with Barloworld Supply Chain Software.

Singapore - You will lead in strategy and business development and growth for the Country and participate in strategy and AOP meeting for Area and Region.

Asia - TNT is investing a further €4.5 million (US$5.5 million) into its Asia Road Network (ARN).