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Upcoming
Supply Chain Professional Development Programme
The ever popular programme of CILT, Supply Chain Professional Development Programme is into its next run. The next module will commence on 3 August 2009. The Programme is divided into Diploma and Advanced Diploma level. For registration or enquiries, please contact us @ 6275 0233 or click on the link above.
This e-learning course is ideal for logistics and supply chain professionals with no time to spare during regular working hours. Students simply need to login and access course materials at their own time and place....read more
Strategic Planning for Turbulent Times
Developing Dual Strategies for Today`s Survival & Tomorrow`s Market Leadership
This 2-day workshop will provide managers with an in-depth understanding of STRATEGIC fundamentals- Strategic Planning & Implementation - that will give you the extra edge when developing dual strategies to manage today`s survival and tomorrow`s growth....read more
Past
The Makings of a Successful Networking Event
CILTS hosted our Chill-Out Networking event at El Toro on 24 June 2009. About 30 attendees gathered and shared cocktails, light food and plenty of networking....read more
Talk on Dynamic Vehicle Tracking, Fleet Scheduling and Management
The talk on 8 June attracted over 40 participants from the logistics and transport industry!
It is timely for fleet managers to be alerted to the benefits that vehicle equipment and tracking software can bring in terms of increased efficiency, productivity and accountability. To reap these benefits, however, fleet managers need to utilise the information the tracking product delivers. ...read more
Moving Business in Challenging Times
On 29 May 2009, a seminar was held at the SingTel Business Solutions Centre (BSC) to introduce “Software-as-a-Service” or SaaS, a phenomenon that is increasingly changing the way businesses operate. A total of 35 SingTel customers, including CILTS members attended the seminar....read more
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TNT: Risk approach pays for supply chain security
SINGAPORE -- Adopting a risk-based approach to tighten its security processes and procedures in Asia has led to "significant" paybacks for TNT in terms of reducing losses and winning over customers, said an executive of the logistics and courier services company....read more
New Study says CFOs Neglect Procurement
According to new research from independent research company Loudhouse and Basware, Chief financial Officers in businesses worldwide are “shunning risk management in favour of cost cutting, and failing to treat supply chain dangers seriously enough"....read more
Toll Group Acquires 3 Asian International Express Businesses
The Toll Group, one of Asia’s leading provider of integrated logistics services announced the acquisition of three Asian based international express businesses recently....read more
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SIA`s Promo Fares Take On the Budget Carriers
Recently, Singapore Airlines (SIA) offered promotional fares for flights to Hong Kong and Bangkok, which rivalled even the prices offered by the region’s low-cost carriers. Return economy fares to Hong Kong, during the sale period from June 16 to 18, were going for a song at just $298. This all-inclusive offer from SIA is just $15 more than the $283 fare to Hong Kong on budget airline Jetstar....read more
Agreement On No-Pay Leave Supports Measures To Fly Through Recession
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and the Air Line Pilots Association - Singapore (ALPA-S) signed an agreement on 18 June 2009, under which all pilots in the airline will take one day of leave without pay each month and a cut of 65 per cent of one day’s pay, pro-rated from monthly basic salary. The agreement will take effect from 1 July 2009...read more
AirAsia Set to Establish Penang as its International Hub
AirAsia celebrated its latest international route from Penang, also dubbed as “The Pearl of the Orient” to Singapore recently. To mark the inaugural flight on 27 April 2009, free seats were offered to the public, from Penang (recently named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO) to the ‘Lion City’ of Singapore....read more
CAAS Receives Prestigious IATA Eagle Award for Air Navigation Services
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has won the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Eagle Award for the `Best Air Navigation Service Provider` (ANSP) for 2009. The award ceremony was held on 6 June 2009 at the 65th IATA Annual General Meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia....read more
Pussycat Dolls Charmed Travellers at Changi Airport
Recently, travellers at Terminal 2`s Departure Transit Mall at Changi International Airport got a coveted treat to get up close and personal with the scintillating American pop group, Pussycat Dolls! The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) organised a meet-and-greet session when the five-member pop sensation was in Singapore for their Doll Domination Tour....read more
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Public Transport Security Committee Launches Safejourney.sg
From 23 June 2009, students need only visit one website, www.safejourney.sg, to access public transport security-related information. The website, the first such youth outreach portal in Singapore, is an initiative of the Public Transport Security Committee (PTSC)....read more
TNT Opens Road Hub in Wuhan, China
TNT inaugurated a road hub in Wuhan, Hubei Province, which will improve its road distribution network in central China early this month. The regional hub will be managed by TNT’s wholly owned subsidiary TNT Hoau. The facility marks another milestone in the development of TNT’s Chinese domestic delivery arm, following the introduction of a day-definite ground service in February 2009....read more
Toll Group sets up joint venture to run Cambodia railway
Australia`s Toll Group, which recently acquired logistics assets in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, has signed an agreement with the government of Cambodia to operate the nation`s railway system under a 30-year concession....read more
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Please be reminded that the new Financial year had started in January 2009. All members are required to renew their membership. Payment can be made via cash, cheque or credit card. Contact Secretariat at 6275 0233 for more information. |
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CILT Members can access The Knowledge Centre for White Papers, Case Studies and other information that will enrich their intellectual mind. There are some new articles uploaded for reading!
In addition, CILT Members can enjoy 10-20% discounts for conferences endorsed by CILT. Please check out the Event Centre from Newsletter page, for more information. On top of the discounts that CILT Members get from the organisers, they will also be entitled to 25 CPD points. Corporate Members - use our e-buzz to announce any organisational updates or JOB OPPORTUNITIES!
If you have any feedback or articles to contribute, please drop us a line at cilt@pacific.net.sg to the attention of The CILT Secretariat. |
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