SCMAP Perspective is our fortnightly column on PortCalls, tackling the latest developments in the supply chain industry, as well as updates from within SCMAP. On this column, Henrik Batallones looks at the supply chain challenges the country’s next president must tackle, as we head towards election day.
SCMAP Perspective: 11 April 2022
SCMAP Perspective is our fortnightly column on PortCalls, tackling the latest developments in the supply chain industry, as well as updates from within SCMAP. On this column, Henrik Batallones looks at how we fuel our supply chains, and future questions of energy independence and sustainability in light of recent developments. Continue reading “SCMAP Perspective: 11 April 2022”
SCMAP Perspective: 28 March 2022
SCMAP Perspective is our fortnightly column on PortCalls, tackling the latest developments in the supply chain industry, as well as updates from within SCMAP. On this column, Henrik Batallones explores the importance of mobility in economic recovery.
Continue reading “SCMAP Perspective: 28 March 2022”
SCMAP statement on signing of amended Public Service Act
The Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines welcomes the signing of the amendments to the Public Service Act, which opens certain sectors, particularly transportation and telecommunications, to foreign ownership. As we stated previously, we believe the amended law will encourage innovation in these sectors, usher in foreign investments, and bring in global expertise and world-class best practices. It will foster competition and drive lower costs in the logistics and supply chain sectors, which play a critical role in resilient and responsive businesses. We believe the amended law poises us to take greater advantage of opportunities that are emerging in the global economy as we move past the worst of the pandemic.
SCMAP Perspective: 14 March 2022
SCMAP Perspective is our fortnightly column on PortCalls, tackling the latest developments in the supply chain industry, as well as updates from within SCMAP. On this column we look at the record spike in oil prices due to armed conflict in Ukraine, and its impact on the Philippines’ bid for economic recovery.
Continue reading “SCMAP Perspective: 14 March 2022”
SCMAP Perspective: 28 February 2022
SCMAP Perspective is our fortnightly column on PortCalls, tackling the latest developments in the supply chain industry, as well as updates from within SCMAP. On this column, we recap this year’s Supply Chain Outlook Live event, and revisit our next steps as we emerge from COVID-19 as a pandemic. Continue reading “SCMAP Perspective: 28 February 2022”
SCMAP Perspective: 14 February 2022
SCMAP Perspective is our fortnightly column on PortCalls, tackling the latest developments in the supply chain industry, as well as updates from within SCMAP. On this column, we look at moves to reopen the Philippine economy and encourage new investments.
Continue reading “SCMAP Perspective: 14 February 2022”
SCMAP statement on ratification of amendments to Public Service Act
The Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines welcomes the ratification of proposed amendments to the Public Service Act. We believe it will foster further competition, enable innovation, and drive lower costs in the logistics and supply chain sectors, which play a critical role in resilient and responsive businesses. We hope that the amendments would help in the recovery of our economy from the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. We pray for its signing by the President at the soonest possible time.