Procurement weekly September 08, 2010

Global - International passenger demand and freight traffic continued to show an improvement in June, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Singapore - You will build a sustainable regional air freight organisation.

Hong Kong - There is a need for better dialogue between customers, freight forwarders and shipping lines to manage the devastating cycle of rate fluctuations, says Paul Coutts, director of group products, marketing and sales at Toll Global Forwarding.

Global - Independent freight forwarders have thrived compared to their larger counterparts during the last 12 months.

Thailand - Rolls-Royce is seeking to grow its supply chain in Thailand and wants to be seen as more than just a supplier in the country.

India - Foxconn Technology Group has closed one of its plants in India temporarily following the health deterioration of some 250 workers.

Australia - The logistics provider will start an Australian domestic shipping service between Melbourne, Victoria and Bell Bay, Tasmania this August.

Singapore - You will lead all transportation management activities in APAC.

Japan - The country has seen sustained growth in shipments in June despite a rising yen.

Asia - Logistics managers should find ways to get shipments moving as US importers are noticing more delays in getting their goods out of Asia.

China - The country's oil demand hit a record high of 36.74 million metric tonnes (mt) in June, a new Platts analysis from the People's Republic of China revealed.

Global - Carmaker Nissan will be voluntarily recalling 46,000 Cube hatchbacks due to possible glitches with fuel spills during rear end collisions.

Global - FedEx Corporation is expecting heightened earnings for the first quarter ending August 31, up 81% to 116% from a year ago.

Singapore - You will form an integral part of regional supply chain team and will manage the logistics function of the Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) in Asia, covering freight, warehousing, inventory management and transportation; so as to provide outstanding Supply Chain services to the region.

Asia - Pirate attacks in the South China Sea and other Asian waters are less severe compared to other areas worldwide.

India - Kraft Foods is negotiating a manufacturing alliance with at least three biscuit makers in India.

India - Air India has announced there would be no staff layoffs in its latest restructuring plans despite critics believing it to be key for the carrier to improve.

Global - UPS reported a 71% increase over adjusted earnings in the second quarter compared to the same period of the previous year, with global revenue increasing by 13%.

Singapore - Reporting to the Director of APAC Supply Chain, you will work with the procurement team to oversee and coordinate purchases and shipment.

Asia Pacific - There has been significant growth in both passenger and freight traffic for Asia Pacific-based airlines in June, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).