2010 Survey - Top 5 Issues in Logistics & Transport
Each year we ask transport and logistics professionals to share the Top 5 issues affecting them and their activities in Logistics & Transport. We collate and rank the results and present them at the Annual CILT International Convention.
The next International Convention will be in Malta in May [1]. We present the results of this years survey at the CILT~Malta International Conference on Wednesday 5th May.
In 2009 we had responses from across the globe. You were concerned with issues that ranged from regulation to congestion, talent management to HIV/AIDS, energy prices to climate change. What are your most important issues this year?
[1]Go to www.ciltmalta.org for more details of the 2010 Convention.
CILT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that: the Annual General Meeting of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport will be held at The Palace Hotel, High Street, Sliema, Malta on Tuesday 4 May 2010. Commencing at 2pm (local time) to conduct the following business:
As Ordinary Business
1.To consider and if thought fit adopt the Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2009 and the reports of the Trustees and Auditors.
2. To re-appoint Mazars LLP Auditors and to authorise the Trustees to agree their remuneration.
By Order of the Trustees
Bernard Auton FCILT
Director General & Secretary
Notes:
1.An Institute Member (A Chartered Fellow or Chartered Member) entitled to attend and vote at the Meeting convened by the above Notice is entitled to appoint a proxy to attend and on a poll vote instead of him or her. A proxy must be a Institute Member or Chairman of the meeting.
2.The appointment of a proxy will not prevent you from subsequently attending and voting at the meeting in person.
3.Information in respect of voting will be communicated shortly via the following web sites and where possible email shortly:
The 37th Annual General Meeting cum Certificate Presentation of CILT Singapore will be held as follows:
Date:5 April 2010, Monday
Time:6.30 pm
Venue:CILT Singapore office at 5 JalanKilang Barat #06-03 Petro Centre Singapore 159349
CILT EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
Dear Chartered Fellows and Chartered Members,
CILT International is calling for an Extraordinary General Meetingto consider, and if thought fit to pass, a resolution that will adopt a new version of the CILT bye-laws..
Date: 18 February 2010 Thursday
Time: 1800 hrs (London time)
Venue: 1 Vernon Mews, Vernon Street, London W14 0RL, United Kingdom
The notice is as follows:
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
There will be an Extraordinary General Meeting of Institute Members held at 1800 hrs (London time) on Thursday 18 February 2010 at 1 Vernon Mews, Vernon Street, London W14 0RL, United Kingdom to consider, and if thought fit to pass, a resolution that will adopt a new version of the CILT bye-laws
We want to make sure as many Institute Members as possible participate in this EGM. Please note that for CILT EGM only Chartered Members and Fellows of the Institute are able to vote. We do not expect that all Chartered Members and Fellows will be able to travel to London but they can vote by Proxy.
On the home page there is a new drop down menu "EGM 2010" — the second tab from the left where all the documents referred to above are available for download, distribution and review. (http://www.cilt-international.com/web/pages/egm2010)
Proxy Voting forms must be filled out in full, signed and sent to us no later than 1800 hours (London time) on Tuesday 16 February 2010. They can be sent to us by mail, by fax to +44 (0)1536 740101, or scan the document and send it to us electronically to CILT-EGM140110@ciltinternational.org.
For audit purposes we may contact the Member &/or their local CILT Council to verify they are a Chartered Member or Fellow in good standing — so make sure the Proxy Voting Form has the Membership Number, Grade and CILT Council details noted correctly.
DISTRIBUTION
CILT Councils are urged to distribute this notice by placing this information on their own websites, publish the notice in their electronic newsletters and send the notice by email to their Chartered Members and Fellows.
Thank You for providing this information to all Chartered Members and Fellows so they can participate in the Extraordinary General Meeting on Thursday 18 February 2010,
Regards
Bernard
Bernard Auton FCILT
Director General & Chief Executive Officer
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
- International Secretariat
2009
CILTS Aerospace Logistics Group
You are cordially invited to the launch of our seminar on “Aerospace Logistics” The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, Singapore (CILTS) is launching its “Aerospace Logistics Group” on 25 November 2009.
AEROSPACE LOGISTICS GROUP We recognise that aerospace logistics is one industry segment that has its unique challenges and issues and are looking at specific programmes to improve logistics and operating efficiency across the entire the aerospace supply chain and at the same time, support the continuing professional development of those involved with aircraft manufacturers, MROs (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) and OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). Through the Aerospace Logistics group, we also hope to create a platform for dialogue between the aerospace sector and the government and are also looking at networking opportunities for like-minded professionals with a wealth of expertise and experience dealing with the world's airlines and aerospace companies to share their ideas and experiences.
AEROSPACE LOGISTICS SEMINAR
Date: 25 November 2009 (Wed)
Time: 6.30 to 9.00pm
Venue: SIA Group Sports Club
Fee: $20 (CILTS member)$30 (non-member)
BEER & SNACKS SERVED
TIME
AGENDA
6.30pm
Registration
7.00pm
Welcome by CILT Chairman/Board
7.10pm
Trends in Aerospace Industry
Mr Christopher Lim, Director (Aviation Industry), CAAS
7.30pm
Perspective of a 3PL in the Aviation Sector- DB Schenker
Date : 5 Feb 2010 Time : 11am to 5.00pm Venue : CILT Singapore 5 Jalan Kilang Barat #06-03 Petro Centre S159349 Your Investment: $400/pax (CILTS Member) $500/pax (non-member)
Can you Say What Your Strategy Is?
Asia is coming out of the global recession. However, the economy remains precarious and turbulent. What can you do as a CEO to prepare your organisation for recovery while maximizing present business?
What You Can Expect
Balancing strategic insights with proven Ansoff Strategic Management Methodology, the programme examines competitive advantage, economic changes, global reach, and strategic agility from the perspective of successful business leaders. You will return to your organization ready to accurately assess a situation, skillfully tackle new challenges, and identify risks worth taking.
Benefits:
Gain strategic insights in developing dual strategies leveraging on Ansoff proven methodology and experience in helping companies develop and implement strategies in challenging times.
Practical approaches in riding recovery while ensuring near-term profitability.
Acquire tools to improve the quality of your strategic decisions.
Gain deeper understanding of your expanded leadership role in maximizing profitability and exploiting opportunities for market leadership.
Brainstorm and walk away with practical ideas from experts and peers from diverse industries to better explore strategic options in this complex business environment.
Discuss what it takes to achieve organisation's strategic success in the short- and long-term.
Your Facilitator
Mr Seet Seng Pun , Managing Director, Ansoff Asia
Ansoff Asia is a member of Ansoff International, a global strategic management consulting firm specialising in strategy formulation and implementation. For the last 15 years, Ansoff Asia has been recognised as an "Invaluable Partner for Profitable Growth" for companies in this region.
Your Roundtable Workshop
Through an interactive methodology comprising case studies and rigorous roundtable discussions, you will examine and think deeper about DUAL STRATEGIES. The workshop also harnesses the synergistic CEO exchange and prepares you to respond quickly to a challenging economic environment, take advantage of emerging opportunities, and put in place processes, people, and systems in your organisation that will deliver optimal results.
For optimum interaction and results, the ideal size is limited to 15, on a first-come-first-served basis.
Enquiries:
Please contact Shao Yee at tel: 6275 0233 (CILTS) or Serene at 6338 8166 (Ansoff Asia)
Our Contact Details: Tel: 6275 0233 Fax: 6275 3826 Email: cilt@pacific.net.sg Address: 5 Jalan Kilang Barat #06-03 Petro Centre S159349
SMARTER SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNIQUES
Date: 4 November 2009 (Wednesday)
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm (with light refreshments). Registration starts at 6.30pm
Venue: CILT Office, 5 Jalan Kilang Barat #06-03 Petro Centre S 159349
Fees: $10 (CILTS Member) $15 (non-member)
INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Good design is at the heart of an effective supply chain solution.
Industrial Engineering (IE) techniques are applied by leading logistics companies such as DHL, UPS and FedEx to enable them to develop innovative solutions that streamline operations and improve control.
To compete successfully in today's market place, companies need to manage effectively and efficiently the activities of design, manufacturing, distribution, service and recycling of their products and services to their customers.
Supply chain management deals with the management of materials, information and financial flows in a network consisting of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers. The coordination and integration of these flows within and across companies are critical in effective supply chain management.
Due to the recent trends of vertical disintegration, international procurements, new information technologies and increasing pressure from customers on responsiveness and reliability, and the globalization of operations and markets, supply chain management has become at once a challenge and an opportunity. Indeed, many companies have now viewed supply chain management as the core of their business strategy.
IE is not rocket science. Industrial engineering techniques that can help you to analyze and improve operations have been in existence for many decades. Grasp the basic concepts at this information session.
SPEAKER
Prof. Vincent Cheung
(M.Phil, B.Sc. (Eng), MIIE)
Vice President, Asia Pacific Region
BPS Global Group
Prof. Vincent Cheung graduated from The University of Hong Kong for his B.Sc (Eng) and M.Phil degree. He has more than 15 years experience in serving Fortune 500 customers in various industries and most of the global top 10 logistics companies. His expertise is in applying IE techniques to help his clients improving the supply chain behaviour, both in keeping costs down and in increasing profits.
Managing a private or dedicated fleet can be a challenge. You have to operate efficiently and provide good customer service while dealing with driver turnover and rising costs. If you’re not careful, fleet assets can quickly become liabilities. The fleet management software you put in place should make life easier, not more difficult.
Vehicle routing and scheduling has received much attention from both the scientific community and also from the industry during the last decade as it plays a vital role in transportation and distribution systems. Due to advances in ICT (Information Telecommunications Technologies), it has given rise to the development of solutions to dynamic vehicle routing problems (DVRP), also referred to as on-line vehicle routing problems.
These systems now allow real-time information from satellites to be captured and processed for tracking vehicles and to manage vehicle fleets. The routing systems, combined with a vehicle tracking system and a digital map of the road network, constitute essential information to provide location, delivery and collection, and driver behaviour patterns for users. For distribution companies and fleet operators, these advanced systems would do away with manual processes to plan the operations of their vehicle fleets or to upgrade existing systems. It would also enable them to meet challenges on time critical demand and uncertainties.
OBJECTIVES OF THE TALK:
·Help transport and logistics operators to gain an understanding of, and move towards the use of dynamic vehicle routing and scheduling systems with available vehicle tracking information based on GPS/GIS systems.
·Leverage on systems to put in place a fleet management system to enable real-time remote tracking and monitoring of vehicles, to streamline processes and to optimize fleets of buses, delivery trucks, emergence response vehicles, heavy-lift and other specialized vehicles.
·Through case studies of vehicle routing and fleet management, gain a better understanding of how such a system will reduce the high costs of operations, resource utilization, and vehicle ownership.
·Through demonstrations,understand how the software system allows orders to be automatically allocated to trucks and the route of each truck is automatically optimized to minimize cost in terms of distance, time and more responsive customer service.
·The demo will also showcase the mashup of real-time information such as traffic alerts from LTA EMAS system in the tracking module.
Date: 16 and 17 July 2009 (Thursday and Friday) Time: 9.00am to 5.00pm Venue: CILTS, 5 Jalan Kilang Barat #06-03 Petro Centre Singapore 159349
Ansoff Asia is specially invited by CILTS to bring this workshop to our members. Ansoff does not usually conduct public training workshop and share its methodologies but CILTS, as its valued partner, is working with Ansoff to provide this highly practical and interactive workshop at a very special rate for all CILT members.
PROGRAMME 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. (Please see attached brochure)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
CEOs/COOs/CFOs/FCs (especially SMEs)
CTOs/CIOs
CMOs/Marketing Directors
Strategic Planning/ Planning Department Directors/ Corporate Planners
Other Strategic Business Units (SBU) Heads and Senior Managers
BENEFITS OF WORKSHOP
Participants will:
Gain a deeper understanding of Ansoff Strategic Management methodology in Turbulent Environment and rigorous Ansoff methodology going beyond SWOT.
Apply Ansoff methodology in the logistics and transport industry to review opportunities and develop strategic options.
Know what it takes to achieve organisation's strategic success in the short and long term.
Expand your leadership role to manage a soft landing and exploit opportunities for market leadership.
Other Benefits:
Thoroughly researched and structured to provide highly interactive and practical issue-driven learning.
Strictly limited seats to allow for greater one-on-one interaction.
Prior to the workshop, a simplified strategic diagnostic tool will be sent to participants to assess the levels of turbulence they are operating in.
TRAINER
Mr Seet Seng Pun is the Managing Director of Ansoff Asia. He co-founded Ansoff Asia with Igor Ansoff in 1989 after working with Igor and his teams in US & Europe. He is the foremost authority in practising Ansoff Strategic Management to help Asian organizations grow profitably. He has helped clients across a wide spectrum of industries ranging from FMCG, financial, pharmaceutical, telecom and manufacturing to develop and implement strategies. He has also helped them diversified through acquisitions, joint ventures, new product launches and new market entry in the region. (Please see attached Trainer's Profile)
REGISTRATION
Please fax or email the Registration Form confirming your participation by 31 March 2009.
ENQUIRIES
Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of any assistance:
Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Singapore is pleased to announce
a talk on "Vehicle Tracking System"
Date: 26 Sep 2008, Friday
Time: 6.30pm registration
Venue: CILT Singapore Office
5 Jalan Kilang Barat, #06-03 Petro Centre, S 159349
Interested participants are to go to newsletter to download form and fax the reply.
CILT Singapore will be inviting TradeXchange to share with you the latest technology available for the sharing of logistics information on a secured platform.
Date : 4 July 2007, Wednesday
Time: 6.45 - 9.00 pm
Venue:CILT Singapore Office
5 Jalan Kilang Barat
#06-03 Petro Centre
Singapore 159349
Price: $10 (Member) / $15 (Non-Member)
Light Refreshments, Wine & Finger Food will be served.
Door gifts will be reserved for registered participants.
About TradeXchange
TradeXchange® is a neutral and secure trade platform that facilitates the exchange of information within the trade and logistics community.
TradeXchange® provides seamless inter-connectivity among commercial and regulatory systems for the Singapore trade and logistics community as it supports Business-to-Government (B2G) transactions and Business-to-Business (B2B) information and document exchanges.
In addition, TradeXchange® offers a single electronic window for integrated workflow, submissions and enquiries to the Sea Ports, Airports, Maritime Authorities, Customs and Controlling Agencies.
The trade and logistics community can look forward to a single interface with the Singapore Government when importing and exporting goods. A streamlined permit structure with fewer declaration fields is expected to save businesses more than $75 million over 10 years. Users can also enjoy end-to-end services offered by Value-Added Service (VAS) providers.
Please register via email or call us @ 6275 0233.
Kindly enclose cheque payment to the above address with cheque payable to "The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport"
Our Australian counterparts visited us from the 23 – 27 April 2007. This trip organised by A/P Chin and Ms Emily proved to be more than just an educational trip; it was a time of cultural exchange for the delegates.
Logistician Professional Development (LPD) Programme
28 July 2006
The 7th intake of students for the CPL certification had commenced the LPD lessons on 28 July. A total of 20 students will be taking the CPL certification exam in November this year. Prof Chen Shaoxiang of NTU started the session with the module on Business Logistics Management.
Supply Chain Professional Development - E-Learning
A total of 14 students graduated at early July from our online course on Supply Chain Professional Development.
Registrations for E-learning has been increasing at an encouraging rate and registrations totalled 211 at the end of July 2006. We are constantly monitoring feedback from the students and taking proactive steps to review and improve the content of the online course.
Congratulations to our first batch of graduates who have completed their online course in early July.
Educational Tour to Kuala Lumpur - Westports, KTM, MAS Cargo & KLIA Low Cost Carrier Terminal
30 June & 1 July 2006
20 CILT members and affiliates from 10 organisations participated in the first educational visit to KL on 30 June and 1 July 2006. Westports and KTM presented their corporations’ strategies while site tours were conducted by our hosts from MAS Cargo and the low-cost carrier terminal. At the terminal for budget airlines, participants were overwhelmed by the huge crowd that thronged the terminal, mirroring its flagship KLIA terminal.
All the participants enjoyed themselves thoroughly and feedback requests for future site visits range from local centres like SATS and PSA terminals, to overseas facilitites such as Tanjung Pelapas, Pasir Gudang and even as far as China Beijing Mega Hub.
We wish to extend CILT's grateful appreciation of the time and generosity extended by our hospitable hosts to make this education tour such as a success!
Consolidation, Collaboration, Communications Strategic Challenges for the Logistics Industry
CILT Singapore and Oracle Corporation jointly organised a seminar on Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Applications in Supply Chain & Logistics on 28 October 2005 at Furama Riverfront hotel. More than 100 participants attended the half-day seminar.The two speakers from Oracle shared with participants on the potential of RFID technology in driving efficiency gains in supply chains. The speaker from YCH Group spoke on the experiences and benefits gained in implementing RFID technology in its bonded warehouses. Overall, the seminar provided useful insights for participants looking to implement RFID technology in their companies.
Cold Chain Conference: Opportunities and Challenges in the Handling of Food and Perishables in the Asia Pacific on 30 June - 1 July 2005
Cold Chain Conference: Opportunities and Challenges in the Handling of Food and Perishables in the Asia Pacific30 June - 1 July 2005The Cold Chain Conference held on 30 June and 1 July 2005 at Novotel Clarke Quay hotel attracted about 180 participants from 13 countries and regions. Speakers at the conference included representatives from Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore, South Australian Research & Development Institute, Keppel Logistics, Field-Fresh Foods, NTUC FairPrice, Rabobank, Pacific International Lines and Cool Chain Association amongst others.The two day conference touched on the regulatory framework for the cold chain industry, cold chain for retail trade, operation and management of regional cold chain hub and cold chain technology. It was a very informative and interesting conference. Feedback from many participants at the end of the conference was good and encouraging.
China Logistics: Success and Opportunities Conference and Exhibition
4 – 5 November 2004
The inaugural China Logistics Conference and Exhibition was held on 4 – 5 November 2004 at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel. The event was organised by the Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business (SCCIOB) and endorsed by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Singapore, IE Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) among others. The conference attracted a total of 100 participants from the logistics and supply chain industry.Mr Ding Junfa, Executive Vice Chairman of China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, gave his perspective on the history and current stage of development of the logistics industry in China as well as the constraints and problems faced by the industry. Sembcorp Logistics, YCH Group, TNT Express Worldwide and Accord Express Holdings shared their experiences in venturing into the Chinese logistics market at the subsequent panel discussion. It was an insightful discussion on the various strategies adopted by these companies to enter the Chinese logistics industry and the key lessons they learnt in the process.
Defence Logistics 2004 (Asia Pacific)
29 - 30 June 2004
The 2nd Defence Logistics conference was held on 29 and 30 June 2004 at the Orchard Hotel. Military officers from 14 countries participated in this event. Topics covered in this conference include the role of technology in transforming military logistics, integrated logistics support, public-private partnerships, asset and inventory management among others. The conference provided a valuable insight for logistics professionals into the nature of military logistics operations, its roles and challenges in the context of the changing global political and economic climate and how the private sector can offer its capabilities and expertise to help military logistics reach a higher plane of development. Don't miss the next edition of the conference!
CILTS/PECC International Roundtable on “Role of Airports and Airlines in Trade Liberalisation and Economic Growth” on 5 – 6 September 2003
CILTS, in collaboration with the Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC), organised an international aviation conference with the theme “Role of Airports & Airlines in Trade Liberalisation & Economic Growth”. The two-day conference, which was held in Singapore on 5 – 6 September 2003, attracted nearly a hundred participants from Australia, Brunei, France, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Switzerland, United States and Singapore. The International Roundtable was officially opened by Dr Balaji Sadasivan, Minister of State for Health and Transport. A global panel of distinguished speakers, representing thought leaders, policymakers and leading industry practitioners, addressed the conference on wide-ranging issues covering aviation, logistics and airport financing. An Executive Summary of the CILTS/PECC International Roundtable was presented to the APEC Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok in October 2003. Click here for the summary report.
Educational Visit to 3M Innovation Centre on 6 October 2005
CILT Singapore organised a visit to 3M Innovation Centre on 6 October 2005. The visit provided an opportunity for our members and the logistics community to learn about how 3M fosters an environment conducive for the development of innovative products and 3M's offerings and solutions for the transportation sector. Innovation is becoming important in the logistics industry as companies strive to offer new logistics services and solutions for their customers. 3M's achievements in deriving a significant proportion of revenue from new products developed over the last 5 years bears out the fruits of constant innovation. The visit to 3M Innovation Centre was well-received by our members and the logistics community. More than 40 participants signed up for this visit. Feedback from the participants for the visit was positive.
Operational and Economic Challenges in Asia-Pacific Supply Chain
Thursday, 4 November 2004 CILTS
Mr Neil Johnson, Managing Partner of SCF Consulting, gave a talk to CILTS members on the challenges facing logistics companies which operate supply chains across Asia. He highlighted several key factors that these companies should address. These included the lack of appropriate infrastructure in a number of developing countries, investments in critical IT systems, coordination among all the supply chain partners, ensuring supply chain security and compliance with regulatory requirements and supply chain visibility among others. The Q & A session that followed engaged the participants and the speaker on a range of issues affecting their company operations. It was a thought-provoking session.
Engineering Logistics: Solutions for Complex Operations
Thursday, 26 August 2004
SBF Conference RoomOperations modelling is a useful tool to help companies manage complex operations. A number of large multinationals (MNCs) make use of some form of operations modelling to optimise their manufacturing and distribution operations. To build up awareness on the potential of using operations modelling to develop optimised solutions for logistics operations, CILTS, Singapore Business Federation (SBF) and the Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute of Business (SCCIOB) jointly organised a talk on Engineering Logistics: Solutions for Complex Operations on 26 August 2004 at SBF Conference Room. The speaker for the talk was Mr Sim Cheng Hwee, Managing Consultant and founding Director of Integrated Decision Systems Consultancy (IDSC). Mr Sim gave an overview of the typical IT infrastructure used to support logistics operations and illustrated how the use of operations modelling could provide an edge for a logistics company by using complex algorithms to provide optimised solutions for its operations. He explained the methodology of operations modelling and showcased companies which had successfully implemented it. The talk provided an opportunity for the participants to learn more about the potential of using operations modelling and the experiences of companies which had implemented it.
Educational Visit to Port of Tanjung Pelepas
Saturday, 14 August 2004
CILTS organised an educational visit to the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) on 14 August 2004 . The purpose of the visit was to enable participants to have a first-hand look at the changes that had taken place at the port since the last visit in June 2001. Response to the visit to PTP was very good with participants from TNT Express Worldwide (S) Pte Ltd, BAX Global Pte Ltd, Jurong Port Pte Ltd, J & B Logistics Pte Ltd, Nutek Pte Ltd, Sumitomo Bakelite (S) Pte Ltd and Enhance Logistics Pte Ltd among others. The delegation was led by the Director of Social/Talks, Mr Jacob V. Nicholas. The delegation was given a warm welcome on arrival at the port. The hosts gave a presentation on the current operations of the port and its future developments. The participants also had a chance to mingle with the hosts as well as with one another during the tea-break session. The visit was capped with a guided tour of the port. As a token of appreciation, Mr Jacob V. Nicholas presented a plaque to the hosts. All in all, the participants were happy with the visit. Keep a lookout for the next trip to PTP!
Reverse Logistics: Is it a Profitable Business in Asia?
Thursday, 13 May 2004
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Exhibition Hall Reverse Logistics is gaining increasing prominence as an important service offering required by manufacturers and service providers. It was thus timely for CILTS to organise a talk on this new topic to the industry players. The speaker for the evening talk held at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Exhibition Hall was Mr Albert Tan, Programme Director at the Institute of Systems Science. In his hour and a half talk on Reverse Logistics, he gave an overview of the types of Reverse Logistics and the key drivers behind the increasing importance of this service offering. He said that opportunities were available in the Asia Pacific region to offer Reverse Logistics and cited a few successful examples such as Accord Logistics and Cash Converters. The evening talk attracted over 110 participants, one of the largest turnout at our evening talks. Among the participants were those from TNT Express and SembCorp Logistics. At the end of the talk, the Director for Social/Talks, Mr Jacob V. Nicholas, presented a token of appreciation to Mr Albert Tan.
Visit to Thailand
25 to 27 March 2004
CILTS organised a trip to Thailand to visit Laem Chabang Port, Bangkok International Airport and the Auto Alliance automotive manufacturing plant in Rayong located at the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate. The delegation of 19 members from various logistics companies in Singapore was led by the Director of Social/Talks, Mr Jacob V. Nicholas. The trip to Thailand was supported by IE Singapore. First on the itinerary was the visit to Bangkok International Airport. The Senior Executive Vice President of the airport management, Wg.Cdr.Jidkumron Pansang, gave the delegation members an overview of the airport operations. He also updated the members on the development of the new Suvarnabhumi Airport scheduled to be opened in September 2005. At Laem Chabang Port, the Deputy CEO, Khun ChongChai, hosted the delegation. He briefed the delegation members on the port operations and led a tour of the port. After the visit to Laem Chabang Port, the members proceeded to visit the Auto Alliance automotive manufacturing plant in Rayong. The plant's General Manager, Mr Paitoon Buangam, hosted the delegation. At the end of the each stop, Mr Jacob V. Nicholas presented a token of appreciation to the host. During the trip, officers from IE Singapore accompanying the delegation members briefed the latter on the business opportunities available in Thailand. Feedback from the participants on this trip was upbeat and positive. We were the happy with the outcome of the visit and look forward to organising more of such overseas trips in future.
