Entries Tagged 'Issue 13 December 2008' ↓
by Kathryn SemcowDecember 1st, 2008 — Cover Story, Issue 13 December 2008, Special
Harvey Nichols is the place to satisfy your high end fashion urges. But how glamorous are its stock warehouses?
Brian Shepherd, Senior Vice President, Al Tayer Logistics
Gucci handbag. Check. Pucci jacket. Check. Jimmy Choo shoes. Check.
No, this is not an article about the day in the life of a fashionista but about Brian Shepherd, Senior Vice President, Al Tayer Logistics LLC. Part of this group, after all, is Harvey Nichols, one of the world’s most stylish stores. Sheperd happens to be the behind-the-scenes-guy who makes the life of a fashion obsessed diva complete.
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by Kathryn SemcowDecember 1st, 2008 — Analysis, Issue 13 December 2008
With the global economic downturn slowly making its way to the Middle East
region, the air freight industry is making cautious decisions for the future
If anyone knows air cargo, it is Daniel Fernandez, Secretary General of the International Air Cargo Association. And, although he remains positive, he seems to know tough times are ahead.
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by Mirko MatrichDecember 1st, 2008 — Issue 13 December 2008, Trends
Strategies that go beyond the basics are shared by Mirko Matrich, Sean Monahan and Sumit Chandra, all with A.T. Kearney
Supply chain globalisation is the natural outcome of today’s expanding consumer markets as companies struggle to meet the dynamic needs of growing markets and new consumer segments. Despite the risks caused by economic and political uncertainties, global supply chains are the wave of the future. Companies that make key decisions early – about entering new markets, balancing risks and opportunities and managing costs and complexity – are more apt to remain leaders in their industries.
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by David ChristmasDecember 1st, 2008 — Guest Column, Issue 13 December 2008
How did the industry do in 2008?
David Christmas is Regional MD, Middle East, DHL Exel Supply Chain
This has been an exciting, invigorating, successful, albeit sometimes challenging year for most players in the Middle East logistics industry.
Growth has continued at a pace, and most companies have witnessed a double digit increase in volumes; whether through organic growth with present customers or new growth as more and more companies requiring logistics services enter the region.
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by Kathryn SemcowDecember 1st, 2008 — Issue 13 December 2008, Management
Organising events, congresses, conferences entails having everything in the right place at the right time. In order to execute successful events, Middle East based organisers are juggling with a variety of logistical challenges.
Imagine the logistics involved in the grandiose opening of the Atlantis hotel last month. The organisers of that event must be very pleased with themselves, though, since everything went according to plan.
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by Kathryn SemcowDecember 1st, 2008 — Innovation, Issue 13 December 2008
RFID is being incorporated in a variety of industries showing just how versatile the technology is.
From its wide use on toll ways, to its extensive use in libraries to track, borrow and return books, to tracking products, improving visibility and also reducing inventory in the fashion industry, RFID is the technology of today and the future.
At the recent Arab-RFID 2008 conference, delegates from a variety of industries converged to share information about how RFID was being used in their respective fields to yield significant benefit and enhance overall effectiveness.
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by Kathryn SemcowDecember 1st, 2008 — Editorial, Issue 13 December 2008
Let’s use this time to change
It’s difficult to tell just how hard the financial crisis has hit the industry in the Middle East. We live in a culture of denial, after all, where corporations are eager to boast profit and quick to hide loss. No one seems to want to talk about their problems publicly. Soon, however, they may have a tough time hiding their tears.
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by Kathryn SemcowDecember 1st, 2008 — Issue 13 December 2008, Special
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Industry leaders share their thoughts
Ingo Roessler,
Vice President Cargo, Royal Jordanian
The best
We have not increased in volumes a lot, but we have been able to find more attractive business, and have done a lot more charters. If you compare this year with 2006, for example, we are at almost ten times the volume. The 310 freighter has become particularly popular. Obviously, the more expensive fuel gets, the less competitive were the Ilyushins or Antonovs that are able to fly loads in the 35 to 40 tonne range.
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by Casey McFannDecember 1st, 2008 — Hot Topic, Issue 13 December 2008
Somali pirates are hungry for more
They’ve struck again. And again. And again. In fact, in a period of two weeks last month the brazen pirates off the coast of Somalia tallied nine hijacked ships alone. They can now claim their largest take, in capturing the Saudi supertanker Sirius Star some 450 miles off the coast of Mombasa. The vessel owned by Saudi oil giant Aramco was heading for the US via the Cape of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa, instead of heading through the Gulf of Aden and the Suez Canal.
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by Casey McFannDecember 1st, 2008 — Issue 13 December 2008, Management
Casey McFann goes to school
Alright ladies and gentlemen, class is now in session. Today, the University of Dubai is offering the internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) qualifications to those seeking to enhance their industry credentials. Though attendance will remain optional, anyone and everyone within the procurement and purchasing-supply industries are highly recommended to not only attend, but to use this class as a catalyst to create more value for themselves and their respective companies.
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