Food supply
Food security remains an elusive ideal for over 800 million people worldwide, despite being a central tenet of global development policy since 1976. The global food system is under pressure from climate change, geopolitical tensions, volatile markets, and fractured supply chains. Enhancing food security demands systemic reform, cross-sectoral cooperation, multi-stakeholder
International trade
Research investigators at the Singapore University of Social Sciences have explored the intricate relationships between forecast accuracy, supply chain visibility, and the benefits of information consolidation in omnichannel operations. The study was conducted in the fast-moving consumer goods industry, focusing on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. The
International trade
Groupe Dynamite Inc., a Montreal-based fast-fashion retailer, has adapted quickly to the US-China trade tensions, but faces supply chain disruptions and higher prices. The company relies heavily on the US market for growth and has responded by slashing orders from China by over 50% in the first 13 weeks of
International trade
The Vietnamese government has taken a significant step towards boosting economic development in central Vietnam with the establishment of the Da Nang Free Trade Zone (FTZ). Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh signed a decision to launch the zone, which will be strategically connected to major infrastructure facilities, including
International trade
Over 500 manufacturing and consumer goods stakeholders gathered at the recent Reuters Supply Chain USA event in Chicago, convening under the theme "Navigate Complexity in an Era of Uncertainty." Key topics included the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, the impact of tariffs on global trade and sourcing, and
Environmental sustainability
A team of researchers from the National Research and Innovation Agency has conducted a study to improve the efficiency and sustainability of Indonesia's maritime logistics infrastructure. The team introduced a hub-and-spoke model integrated with Milk Run Time Windows (MRTW) to enhance cost efficiency and optimize subsidy expenditures. The
Environmental sustainability
Women leaders across various industries have come together to showcase the power of artificial intelligence in enhancing both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. The inaugural white paper, "Balancing the Benefits of AI & the Health of Our Planet," outlines six actionable recommendations for organizations to adopt AI sustainably.
Food supply
FarMart, a leading SaaS-based food commerce platform, and Aerem, India's pioneering rooftop solar provider for MSMEs, have announced a strategic partnership to integrate clean, reliable, and renewable energy into the core of India's food processing ecosystem. The partnership aims to solve the long-standing issue of access
Food supply
The use of antibiotics to control bacterial pathogens in fish farming has raised concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquaculture. Researchers at Prince of Songkla University in Thailand have conducted a study to detect antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) in the Asian seabass, an economically important fish in Thailand. The study
Food supply
Pakistan's extensive agricultural base and population exceeding 240 million render it vulnerable to food insecurity, exacerbated by internal systemic issues and external shocks. A joint report by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and the World Food Programme (WFP) highlights the significance of Strategic Grain
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at University Sains Malaysia have made a breakthrough in understanding the significance of green supply chain integration (GSCI) in promoting sustainable performance among Chinese pharmaceutical manufacturing enterprises. The study, published in the journal Systems, found that supply chain agility (SCA) plays a crucial role in mediating the relationship between
Environmental sustainability
New research from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology in Howrah, India, explores the integration of sustainability into green supply chain management under uncertainty. The study, which analyzed the impact of competitive and cooperative dynamics on product pricing, greening degree, CO2 emissions, and delivery time, found that cooperation
