The "Beyond BRIC markets" -- the rising automotive markets emerging behind the quartet of Brazil, India, Russia, and China -- offer the last great growth opportunity in a world in which established markets are largely characterized by stagnation or low growth and the key stakes have already been distributed in the BRIC markets.
Choice Logistics has enhanced its presence in Japan, through a new partnership with a Japanese logistics provider that focuses on time-critical delivery.
Weaknesses in Vietnam's manufacturing and agricultural supply chains have prevented the country from lowering export costs and capturing much needed value addition, said Pham Minh Duc, senior economist at the World Bank.
Logistics firm Deutsche Post DHL is investing $25m in its operations in the Philippines to further expand its supply chain business and warehousing facilities.
The logistics company DB Schenker's new logistics centre in Japan is its largest facility in that country. It is located at Baraki, only 25 kilometers away from central Tokyo next to the Wangan Expressway.
The newly introduced sustainability guidelines provide a great opportunity for Australian companies to showcase their supply chain performance, including disclosure of supply chain issues that might not be on the radar of the Australian public.
Many of the key priorities of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum are "strikingly similar" to those of Walmart, executives of the retail giant's Asia Pacific arm say. That includes supporting the economic empowerment of women, increasing speed and efficiency in supply chain and sourcing operations, adding new stores and infrastructure, playing a leadership role in food security and sustainability - all shared goals not only critical to Walmart's success but to people, communities and entire economies alike.
