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Joy Rice Pg 33 Pg 62 Supply Chain Support DIRECTOR, Asia-Pacific, Diageo Connect. Communicate. Collaborate. MICA(P) 189/01/2013 | MAY/JUNE 2014 SThe Magazineupply for Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals inC Asia hain ASIA COMPETING IN today’s dynamic retail market place PG 25 indonesia 2014: IMPACT OF ELECTION RACE ON THE ECONOMY PG 18 A SALUTE to smes JOY RICE PG 33 PG 62 SUPPLY CHAIN SUPPORT DIRECTOR, ASIA-PACIFIC, DIAGEO ISSN 1793 5377 AHOY, MARITIME PG 27 www.supplychainasia.org Retail & e-Commerce Asia 2014 Limited Complimentary Seats for 26 June 2014 | 9.30 am – 4.30 pm | Endorsers & Overview Premier The evolution of the Internet has created a new fast growing industry with more commercial activities being performed online and more consumers opting to shop online. Today, e-Commerce has grown to be a powerful force in the retail supply chain industry and is set to enjoy even stronger growth in the near future. In 2013, there was more than $638m in investments made into companies addressing mobile commerce in Asia. With online marketers seeing great potential, 2014 is definitely poised to be a big year for e-commerce in Asia. Details Supply Chain Asia’s Retail & e-Commerce 2014 aims to discuss the trends and to encourage knowledge DATE: 26 June 2014 sharing on how companies effectively manage their supply chain and retail & e-Commerce platforms. TIME: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm Through panel discussions, SCA hopes that attendees can generate possible innovations to improve the retail and e-Commerce supply chain and logistics processes. VENUE: Mandarin Orchard Programme Singapore 9.30 am – 10.30 am Registration & Networking 10.30 am – 11.00 am Welcome – An Overview of Retail & e-Commerce Participation Fees* (by Supply Chain Asia) Limited 11.00 am – 12.00 pm Panel I - e-Commerce CEO Dialogue Endorsers & Premier Proposed speakers (TBC) Complimentary Seats Paul Lim, CEO, Kwerkee Art Samuel Lim, CEO, Reebonz Roger Egan, Co-Founder & CEO, RedMart (confirmed) Individual/Lite/Professional Lawrence Koh, ShopAbout (confirmed) SGD133.75 Arne Jeroschewski, DHL Global Mail (confirmed) 12.00 pm – 2.00 pm Networking Lunch Non-Members 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm Panel II - Distribution Centre Operations SGD315.65 Proposed speakers (TBC) Matthieu Simon, Managing Director, FuturMaster Vikram Rupani, Co-Founder, CFO & COO, RedMart (confirmed) To Register Xavier Pairada, Regional General Manager, Asia, Schaefer Tanner Tham, Regional Director, South Asia, Vocollect 3.00 pm – 3.30 pm Networking Break Contact 6567 2308 [email protected] 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm Panel III - Last Mile Logistics Proposed speakers (TBC) *Prices are reflected inclusive of 7% GST. Noam Berda, Rocket Uncle (confirmed) Chan Hsien Hung, General Manager, Yang Kee Logistics (confirmed) Lim Ann Nee, Singapore Post Limited Sponsor: Khoo Seng Thiam, Managing Director, FedEx Express Yasmin Aladad Khan, Senior Vice President, APAC, DHL Express, APAC Richard Chua, Vice President Regional Headquaters, Yamato Asia Pte Ltd 4.30 pm Event Ends Find us at Supply Chain Asia Community Ltd www.fb.com/scasia.org 1 International Business Park #03-01C (Tower Block) groups/Supply Chain Asia The Synergy Singapore 609917 youtube.com/user/supplychainasia T +65 6567 2308 F +65 6569 4772 www.supplychainasia.org Co. Reg No (201216027H) GST Reg No (201216027H) App-SC Asia App-SC Asia at-a-glancecontent Contact Paul Lim at 2 EDITORIAL supply chain asia team [email protected] or Frank Paul at 4 ABOUT US connecting a community [email protected] 6 INDUSTRY REPORT monthly commentary adVERTISE 18 FEATURES our highlights WitH Us 18 Indonesia 2014: Impact of Election Race On The Economy 20 A Costly Conversation? 23 Paperless System Speeds Up Trade 18 25 Competing in Today’s Dynamic Retail Market Place 27 Ahoy, Maritime! 30 DIALOGUES exclusive interviews 30 Mr Roland Tan - Singapore Maritime in Full Swing 33 Ms Joy Rice - Lavishing Quality Pints for the Rising Asian Market 40 Mr Desmond Chan - Carving a Niche in a Competitive Environment 44 Mr Mark Daniel - “Evolutionising” The Staple of The Supply Chain 51 INNOVATION revolutionary ideas 62 51 Artificial Intelligence Incentivising Industrial 64 EVENTS latest happenings 54 LEADERSHIP ready to lead? 64 Am I Effectively Retaining My 54 What Qualities Define a First Rate Supply Chain Leader? Best Talents? 59 Honesty, Open Communications Among Skills Workers Desire 66 BOOK REVIEW good reads 62 STRATEGY conquering challenges 66 Finance for Purchasing Managers 62 A Salute to SMEs 71 LAST WORD upcoming 71 Snippet of Jul/Aug Issue EDITORIALsupply chain asia team Paul Lim Frank Paul Carol Chong Jane Lim Selynn Chew Elliyani Mohd Ali Low Wei Si Jolynn Khoo o say that this period has cast a sharp spotlight challenge underlines the importance of global Ton the maritime industry is an understatement. partnership and collaboration. If this touching aspect of humanity can prevail in everything that For starters, the Singapore Maritime Week we do, it is easy to believe that we can handle any happened just in April, featuring a total of 29 challenges heading our way. Cover Picture : Ms Joy Rice industry-related events. This makes it the biggest show since its inception in 2006. In addition, In this issue, we explore the different trends TOC Asia 2014 and Asia Pacific Maritime 2014 happening in the maritime sector, including a special Paul Lim were also held at approximately the same period. feature on the Singapore Maritime Academy. In Founder/President Both coveted events brought up challenging addition, we are also touching on the geopolitical [email protected] issues in the maritime industry, provided engaging events in the region, such as the presidential platforms for networking sessions, and were election in Indonesia. The important decisions made Frank Paul graced by top executives across the globe. Despite in these two great nations will surely cast a powerful Publisher the challenging trends (such as over-capacity) impact over our Asia-Pacific region. [email protected] demonstrated by the industry, the maritime sector remains generally optimistic about future success, SCA is also proud to host our upcoming Retail Editorial Team which is buoyed by continuous demand and & e-Commerce Asia 2014 in June. The event Elliyani Mohd Ali investment in huge vessels. aims to discuss industry trends and to encourage Editorial Executive knowledge sharing on how companies effectively [email protected] Maritime logistics also plays a hand in the manage their supply chain as well as retail & Sam Chambers multinational search and rescue efforts of MH370. e-commerce platforms. Through panel discussions, Contributing Editor Such a critical task only highlights the importance SCA hopes that attendees can generate possible [email protected] of the sector. The goal becomes more than simply innovations to improve the retail and e-commerce General Enquiry delivering products or raw materials from one end supply chain and logistics processes. We look [email protected] of the world to the other. It is now about instilling an forward to seeing you there. efficient international cooperation to literally find the Production & Design answers to the mystery that happened on 8 March. Cheers, Selynn Chew With a worldwide network of operations consisting The Supply Chain Asia Team Graphic Designer of navy vessels, submarines and helicopters, this [email protected] Advertising Sales – International Frank Paul Commercial Director [email protected] CORPorate ENDORSERS Events & Marketing Jolynn Khoo Platinum Executive, Events/Membership [email protected] Low Wei Si Executive, Projects [email protected] Administration & Finance GOLD Jane Lim Administrator [email protected] Carol Chong HR/Career Services [email protected] Silver Supply Chain Asia Magazine (MICA (P)062/02/2012) is published by Supply Chain Asia Community Ltd. All rights reverved. No part of the publication may be reproduced without prior permission from the publisher. For subscription and other enquiries, please visit www.supplychainasia.org. 2 Supply Chain Asia Supply Chain Asia 3 about usconnecting a community Board of Advisors Executive Committee Members Dr Robert Yap Chairman & CEO, YCH Group Audit & Funding Committee Phil Vaudin (Brooks Automation) (Chairman of the Board) Chairperson: Wayne Hunt Christine Lee (DHL) BOA Members: Onno Boots, Sundi Aiyer Philip Tsou (GLCT) Mr Paul Bradley Chairman & CEO, Ang Tian Teck (StickySpy) Caprica International Compensation & Nominations Committee Goh Kwong Hau (Analog Devices) (Vice Chairman of the Board) Chairperson: Peter O Brien Abhishek Rao (Consultant) BOA Members: Wayne Hunt, Paul Bradley SM Syed Ali (SCA Academy) Mr Wayne Hunt Balan Sundarakani President/CEO, Toll Global Logistics Events/Sponsorship Committee (University of Wollongong – Dubai) Chairperson: Vijay Anand Antonio Kent Valderrama (Macrolite Corp) Mr Onno Boots BOA Members: Tony Lugg, Jeff Baum Jim Wu Yen-Chun (Sun Yat Sen University) Regional Managing Director, MNX Express EXCO: Travis Wong (Baker Hughes) Xavier Perello Pairada (SSI Schaefer) Zuhaimi Mohd Nor (Western Digital) Mr Sundi Aiyer James Sung (Mapletree Logistics Management Consultant, Supply Chain Management Trust) Publications/Technology Management, Aiyer Group LLC Philip Tsou (GLCT) Chairperson: Paul Bradley Ang Tian Teck (StickySpy) BOA Members: Sundi Aiyer, Vijay Anand Mr Peter L. O’Brien Akash Agarwal (Consultant) EXCO: Managing Director, Russell Reynolds Associates Pelham Higgins (Goodman Group)
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