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Apple And Foxconn: Addressing Power Imbalances In Global Supply Chains, Singapore Management University Feb 2022

Apple And Foxconn: Addressing Power Imbalances In Global Supply Chains, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Global suppliers such as Foxconn can form strong business networks to put pressure on dominant clients such as Apple to address power imbalances in global supply chains


Pivot Or Perish: The Retail Reality, Anne Lepissier, Ryan Vaughan, Shantanu Bhattacharya Nov 2021

Pivot Or Perish: The Retail Reality, Anne Lepissier, Ryan Vaughan, Shantanu Bhattacharya

Perspectives@SMU

Brick-and-mortar retailers are adapting to meet the challenges posed by accelerating e-commerce adoption. Some are doing better than others, but supply chain obstacles could prove decisive


Sustainably Feeding The World In The 21st Century, Ren Hua Ho, Husodo Angkosubroto, Oi Hian Lee Nov 2021

Sustainably Feeding The World In The 21st Century, Ren Hua Ho, Husodo Angkosubroto, Oi Hian Lee

Perspectives@SMU

Managing investor expectation, exploiting low-hanging fruit, and farmer education will be key


Greening E-Commerce In China, Singapore Management University Sep 2021

Greening E-Commerce In China, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, is leading the charge to address e-commerce’s waste and carbon footprint issue


Building A Courier Service Company With It, Singapore Management University Aug 2021

Building A Courier Service Company With It, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

XDel Singapore spent on sophisticated technology even while it was small. Its growth post-investment looks like money well-spent


How To Spot And Avoid Greenwashing In Supply Chains, Singapore Management University Jun 2021

How To Spot And Avoid Greenwashing In Supply Chains, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Research draws attention to practice of firms greenwashing their CSR by disclosing supply chain relationships with “green” but concealing “brown” suppliers


Decarbonising And Digitalising Shipping, Perlin Chan, Serene Johnson, Aladdy Choo, Lay Lin Tan, Annie Koh Apr 2021

Decarbonising And Digitalising Shipping, Perlin Chan, Serene Johnson, Aladdy Choo, Lay Lin Tan, Annie Koh

Perspectives@SMU

Targeted regulation and a mindset shift are necessary to transform the maritime industry


Covid-19 And The Future Of Chinese Manufacturing, Singapore Management University May 2020

Covid-19 And The Future Of Chinese Manufacturing, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

China is expected to maintain a prominent role in global supply chains despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which has renewed discussions about whether countries around the world have become too reliant on Chinese manufacturing, according to one of The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s (CUHK) leading researchers on global economic networks


International Trade In The Alibaba And Amazon Age, Singapore Management University Nov 2018

International Trade In The Alibaba And Amazon Age, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Mindset change is needed to capture shifting value in the value chain; implementing straight-through payment is still an obstacle


When Hippo Used Twitter To Manage Its Supply Chain, Singapore Management University Mar 2017

When Hippo Used Twitter To Manage Its Supply Chain, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

The Indian snack brand inspired its customers to be advocates


Dark, Semi-Sweet And Full-Bodied, Singapore Management University Jul 2013

Dark, Semi-Sweet And Full-Bodied, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Cadbury grows up in India


The Future Of International Trade: Sustainability Is Key, Singapore Management University Apr 2013

The Future Of International Trade: Sustainability Is Key, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

What can multinational companies do to ensure that international trade flourishes in years to come? Gerry Craggs, the Far East managing director of steel trading company Stemcor, says that companies like his need to focus on developing sustainable trading policies rather than immediate gain. "Sustainable trading is not driven by short term profit but by providing optimal medium and long-term supply chain solutions that benefit all participants," he told Perspectives@SMU on the sidelines of the 5th anniversary celebration of the university’s International Trade Institute (ITI). Craggs is also Chair of the International Trading Concentration Sub-Committee at the institute that consists …


Institutional Voids: Black Hole Or Opportunities?, Singapore Management University Feb 2013

Institutional Voids: Black Hole Or Opportunities?, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Emerging markets and their institutional voids offer great growth potential for corporates and organisations seeking an exit strategy from the gloomy European market, says Harvard professor Tarun Khanna. ‘Institutional voids’, a phrase coined by Khanna in his book "Winning in Emerging Markets, refers to the absence of intermediaries like market research firms and credit card systems to efficiently connect buyers and sellers. This creates daunting obstacles for companies trying to operate in emerging markets. According to Khanna, understanding these voids – and learning how to work with them in specific markets – is the key to success