CONFERENCE PROGRAM

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By Ed Sanchez
SCMAP Executive Director

2010 SCMAP Conference Speakers

Just over one month to go for this year’s supply chain conference and exhibit, with its theme of “Supply Chain: Key to Driving and Sustaining Operational Excellence, Business Growth and Profitability”, Sept. 23 – 24, 2010 at the EDSA Shangri-La. This is SCMAP’s biggest event of the year. It will feature a 2-day conference with high powered speakers from local circles and abroad, as well as exhibit booths displaying products and services of providers and vendors in the field of SCM. Over 40 booths are expected

SCMAP has released the lineup of speakers.  Keynote speeches will be delivered by the following: on Day 1 – Sept. 23, 2010.

• The Role Of Government In Supply Chain Management

Usec. Anneli R. Lontoc, Undersecretary, Department Of Transportation & Communications

• Supply Chain Perspective From The Point Of View Of A Retailer & A Manufacturer
  • Mr. Donnie Tantoco – President, Shopwise Chain Of Supermarkets     -     Retailer (Still For Confirmation)
  • Mr. Ali Gokcelic – VP-Supply Chain, Unilever Philippines  -  Manufacturer

Technical Sessions on Day 1 will include:

• Enhancing Supply Chain Infrastructure
  • Mr. Enrico Basilio, President REID Foundation & Faculty, UA&P School Of Economics

• A Successful Supply Chain Management Strategy For Filipino Companies In The Face Of The New SCM Agenda
  • Mr. Charlie Villaseñor – President & CEO, Transprocure Corporation & Chairman & CEO, Procurement & Supply Institute Of Asia (Pasia)

• Integrated Business Management/Sales & Operations Planning Process
  • Mr. Enrique C. Castillo – Director, Regional Distribution & Logistics – Asia Pacific, Avon Cosmetics

• Empowerng The Individual, Transforming The Enterprise – Together
  • Mr. Philip Leong – Business Development Director (Asia Pacific), Motorola

• Supply Planning In A Chaotic Recession World
  • Mr. Joe Davies – Regional Logistics Manager, Zuellig Pharma Philippines

• Talk by SAP

• Securing Your Distribution Network
  • Mr. Francisco Claravall IV – VP For Sales, Globe Business

Day 2 – September 24

• Strategic Sourcing To Fuel Growth And Profitability
  • Mr. Walter Buckzynski – Senior Trainor &
  • Mr. Mark Mojares – VP, Global Delivery Services & Technology, Transprocure Corporation

• Distribution Network Analysis And Its Relevance To Supply Chain Management
  • Mr. Rolando D.  Dela Cruz, Logistics Director, Jollibee Foods Corporation

• Better Decision-Making With Supply Chain Analytics
  • Mr. Olegario G. Villoria Jr. – General Manager
  • o Mr. Samuel B. Cruz – Senior Manager, Supply Chain Solution Center, IDS International

• Lean Supply Chain Management
  • o Ms. Arlene Azul – VP, Supply Chain Management, Dsp Dept Head, Nestlé Philippines Inc.

• Real World RFID: How Companies Have Achieved Operational Excellence & Profitability
  • Mr. Tony Hilder, Sales Director APAC Identification Solutions, HID Global GmbH (Singapore Branch)

• Talk by PLDT SME

• Making Supply Chains Smarter In Logistics
  • Mr. Raymond Moy, Market Segment Manager -For Consumer Products, Wholesale & Logistics Industries (Asean), IBM Sales & Distribution

• Greening The Supply Chain
  • Mr. Jesus Reyes, AVP Corporate Head SHE, Nestle Philippines, Inc., Chairman – Environment Committee, Philippine Chamber Of Commerce & Ind.

• Creating A More Relevant Supply Chain Dashboard
  • Ms. Joyce Ramos – Senior Demand Manager, Johnson & Johnson Philippines, Inc.

The conference will also announce the launch of SCMAP’s Salute To Excellence Awards

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship packages are going fast.:

• Special Principal Sponsor (1 slot left)

• Principal Sponsor

• Regular Sponsor

• Cocktails Sponsor (1 slot available)`

• Luncheon Sponsor (2 slots available)

• Break Sponsor (2 slots left)

• Advertiser

Among those who have signed up as sponsors are:

• Special Principal – ICTSI, Handling Innovation, Globe Business, Boeing Material Handling
• Break Sponsors – Fasttrack Solutions, Motorola
• Principal – Fast Logistics, NMC Container Lines, Loscam Phils., SSI Schaefer, Nestle Phils., AsiaGlobal Technologies, HID Global GmbH, Manly Plastics
• Regular – MHE-Demag, Oroport, One Stop Logistics, Lorenzo Shipping, Victor Hardware, Snaptech, ANSI Info Systems, Webcast Technologies, Zuellig Pharma, XVC Logistics, Primepack Technologies

Participant Fees

SCMAP is maintaining participant fees at last year’s rates, making the conference another great bargain.

• SCMAP members                P10,980
• Non-members                       P13,725

Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel. 671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email scmap.org@gmail.com.  Those interested in SCMAP training and other activities are requested to send their e-mail addresses. Visit SCMAP’s website at:www.scmap.org

August 14, 2010

NEW FACES / CONFERENCE

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By Ed Sanchez
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New Faces at the Helm

President Noynoy’s appointees at the Transport positions are most welcome.

Jose ‘Ping’ de Jesus at DOTC Secretary was Secretary at DPWH during President Cory’s term. I remember him most for being the one who converted EDSA into a through street, For the first time, one could travel the length of EDSA from Magallanes to North Avenue without encountering a traffic light. It felt like riding a roller coaster traveling that length, but that was two decades ago. Today we are all used to that.

Atty. Juan ‘Boy’ Sta. Ana is back in the PPA as its General Manager. In his earlier stint at the PPA in the late 1980s, during President Cory’s term, to the mid-1990s, he was port district manager of Manila and also assistant general manager for operations. In 1995 he joined the FF Cruz group of companies.

At the MARINA, Emerson Lorenzo has been appointed as Administrator. As a career official IN MARINA, Emerson Lorenzo worked many years at MARINA in different posts, including posts at the Maritime Safety Office, the Shipyard Regulations Office and the Domestic Shipping Office.

All of the above appointments sit well with SCMAP officials.

Honor Roll Nominees

Over the years, from the founding of DMAP in 1989 up to the present, DMAP/SCMAP has benefited from actions / assistance / encouragement from certain outsider personalities. For sometime now, I have been playing with the idea of recognizing the contributions of these outsider personalities. “Outsider personalities” would include personalities who are / were never a representative from a member company.

Initially, I have come up with the following short list of nominees.

• Philip Tuazon – MARINA Administrator at the time of the founding of DMAP in 1989, and into the 1990s. He encouraged the growth of DMAP in order to help counter the power of the shipping lines block, then known as CISO, or the Conference of Inter-island Shipowners and Operators. DMAP’s successes in rate hearings in the MARINA court, from 1990 to the mid-1990s, was aided by an atmosphere of  fairness encouraged by Tuazon.
• Vicente Gambito – A former executive of Sulpicio Lines (therefore from “the other side”). Tet offered and provided research work, ideas and action. His biggest contribution is the idea of RORO where he pushed the idea that RORO would be a cheaper mode of shipping. He is the true father of RORO in the Philippines. Believe me, it is not 2GO, who opposed the very idea in 2001 and onwards, until some success was achieved and they turned around and latched on to the idea
• Enrico Basilio – A young professor from the University of Asia and the Pacific. Henry’s contribution is in various research papers, organization and facilitation of meetings. His contribution continues to this day and is far from finished.

Other names that come to mind are Meneleo Carlos, Rep. Ed Zialcita, Rep. J. Montemayor. DMAP’s first lawyer at the 1990 rate hearing also comes to mind, although I cannot remember her name, except that her first name is Rory and that she worked at DTI then. I think her last name is Timbol.

2010 SCMAP Conference

2010 Supply Chain Conference – It is all systems go for this year’s supply chain conference and exhibit, with its theme of “Supply Chain: Key to Driving and Sustaining Operational Excellence, Business Growth and Profitability”, Sept. 23 – 24, 2010. This is SCMAP’s biggest event of the year. It will feature a 2-day conference with high powered speakers from local circles and abroad, as well as exhibit booths displaying products and services of providers and vendors in the field of SCM. Around 40 booths are expected

Last call for sponsors prior to release of the brochure. Deadline for inclusion of your logo / name is August 6. Sponsorship packages available include:

Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel. 671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email scmap.org@gmail.com.  Those interested in SCMAP training and other activities are requested to send their e-mail addresses. Visit SCMAP’s website at:www.scmap.org

July 31, 2010

QUANTITATIVE WORKSHOP / CONFERENCE

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Quantitative Approaches to Logistics Planning – Last Call

Last call for this five hour workshop on Forecasting and Distribution Network Planning, to be conducted at the Astoria Plaza. The schedule is on July 31 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

Target participants are

• Logistics staff, supply chain analysts
• Managers of logistics, manufacturing and other SCM functions
• Other supply chain and logistics staff, or staff in related and interface functions (finance, distribution planning, inventory management, transportation, customer service, etc.) who could be involved in a review of the company’s SC processes

The workshop will cover two tools that you might use to re-design your distribution network and improve your demand forecasts. Computer workshop topics will be:

• Forecasting Techniques – Basics of forecasting, types of forecasts, forecasting approaches, ‘recommended techniques’, estimating probable forecast error, steps in preparing a forecast, importance in logistics planning
• Warehouse Site Selection Using Optimization – Issues involved, cost items considered, relevant constraints and other factors, modeling the problem, using Excel to solve the problem, interpretation of model results    

The speaker / workshop leader is Sam Cruz, an operations research expert and consultant. He is currently Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Solutions, at IDS Logistics, and formerly Operations Research Manager at San Miguel Corp.

Fees : P5,000 for SCMAP members, P6,250 for non-members. 5% discount for 3 or more participants from the same company.

2010 SCMAP Conference Speakers

2010 Supply Chain Conference – It is all systems go for this year’s supply chain conference and exhibit, with its theme of “Supply Chain: Key to Driving and Sustaining Operational Excellence, Business Growth and Profitability”, Sept. 23 – 24, 2010. This is SCMAP’s biggest event of the year. It will feature a 2-day conference with high powered speakers from local circles and abroad, as well as exhibit booths displaying products and services of providers and vendors in the field of SCM. Around 40 booths are expected

Sponsorship and advertisement packages are still available. Those interested are urged to book early or now in order for principal sponsors to be included in the initial brochure. Choose from a variety of packages, with rates maintained at last year’s rates.

Being targeted as keynote speakers are a cabinet secretary from the government and a CEO of a major company from the private sector, but they have not yet confirmed.

Below is the tentative lineup of speakers in the technical sessions.

• The New Supply Chain Agenda – Mr. Charlie Villasenor, President & CEO, TransProcure Corp.

• Integrated Business Management / Sales & Operations Planning Process – Enrique C. Castillo, Director, Regional Distribution & Logistics – Asia Pacific, Avon Cosmetics

• Strategic Sourcing to Fuel Growth and Profitability – Mr. Walter Buckzynski (Senior Trainor) & Mr. Mark Mojares (VP Global Delivery Services & Technology), TransProcure Corp.

• Greening the Supply Chain – Mr. Jesus C. Romero, Head of Enterprise Segments, Globe Business

• Talk on Security

• Supply Planning in a Chaotic Recession World – Ms. Virginia Anselmo, VP Distribution, Zuellig Pharma Corp.

• Distribution Network Analysis and Its Relevance to Supply Chain Management – Mr. William Lorenzana, VP for Commissary and Corporate Supply Chain, Jollibee Foods Corp.

• Supply Chain Analytics – Mr. Jun Villoria, IDS US

• Enhancing Supply Chain Infrastructure – Mr. Enrico Basilio, President REID Foundation & Faculty, UA&P

• Lean Supply Chain Management – Ms. Arlene Azul, VP Supply Chain Management, DSP Dept. Head, Nestle Phils.

• Supply Chain IT – IBM

• Creating a More Relevant Supply Chain Dashboard – Ms. Joyce Ramos, Sr. Demand Manager, Johnson & Johnson Phils.

Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel. 671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email scmap.org@gmail.com.  Those interested in SCMAP training and other activities are requested to send their e-mail addresses. Visit SCMAP’s website at:www.scmap.org

July 16, 2010

QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES WORKSHOP

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By Ed Sanchez
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Quantitative Approaches to Logistics Planning Workshop, July 31

This is a five hour workshop on Forecasting and Distribution Network Planning, to be conducted at the Astoria Plaza.

Target participants are

• Logistics staff, supply chain analysts
• Managers of logistics, manufacturing and other SCM functions
• Other supply chain and logistics staff, or staff in related and interface functions (finance, distribution planning, inventory management, transportation, etc.) who could be involved in a review of the company’s SC processes

The workshop will cover two tools that you might use to re-design your distribution network and improve your demand forecasts. Computer workshop topics will be:

• Forecasting Techniques – Basics of forecasting, types of forecasts, forecasting approaches, ‘recommended techniques’, estimating probable forecast error, steps in preparing a forecast, importance in logistics planning
• Warehouse Site Selection Using Optimization – Issues involved, cost items considered, relevant constraints and other factors, modeling the problem, using Excel to solve the problem, interpretation of model results    

The speaker / workshop leader is Sam Cruz, an operations research expert and consultant. He is currently Sr. Manager, Supply Chain Solutions, at IDS Logistics,

and formerly Operations Research Manager at San Miguel Corp.

Fees : P5,000 for SCMAP members, P6,250 for non-members. 10% discount if paid by July 9. 5% discount for 3 or more participants from same company.

Mini-Survey in Warehousing

Over the early years after the turn of the century, we did mini-surveys on warehousing practices among participants in our past warehousing seminars, up to 2006. In more recent years, however, practices have been changing, particularly on technology. Thus I decided to do another mini-survey at our recent warehousing seminar, held on June 17 – 18, 2010.

All 26 participants responded to our survey, although not all respondents answered all groups of questions. Some of the responses include the following. Total using / total answers exceed the number of respondents due to multiple answers.

Indications gleaned from the above, as compared to our past surveys, are:

• Selective pallet racks and pallet jacks continue to be popular
• Some companies still rely on block stacking. This represents opportunities for rack suppliers.
• Some companies still rely on periodic counting
• There has been improvement in inventory record accuracy. This is obviously the effect of the use of bar codes, RF and cycle counting
• There is increasing use of bar codes for logistics (bar codes on racks, pallets, cartons, as opposed to bar codes on the retail pack).
• More companies are doing cross docking
• Pick to light or other picking technologies have not made inroads.

2010 SCMAP Conference

2010 Supply Chain Conference – It is all systems go for this year’s supply chain conference and exhibit, with its theme of “Supply Chain: Key to Driving and Sustaining Operational Excellence, Business Growth and Profitability”, Sept. 23 – 24. This is SCMAP’s biggest event of the year. Sponsorship and advertisement packages are still available. Those interested are urged to book early or now in order to be included in the initial brochure.

Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel. 671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email scmap.org@gmail.com.  Those interested in SCMAP training and other activities are requested to send their e-mail addresses. Visit SCMAP’s website at:www.scmap.org

July 2, 2010

EFFECTIVENESS, EFFICIENCY

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By Ed Sanchez
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Every now and then, we devote space to technical publications. Of course we avoid technical details and attempt to simplify the discussion. Here is another one of them, from the Journal of Business Logistics, Volume 31 Number 1 2010, “Logistics Performance: Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Differentiation”.

The joint authors are Brian Fugate (Colorado State University), John Mentzer (University of Tennessee) and Theodore Stank (University of Tennessee).

The article presents results which run counter to traditional thinking. Traditional thinking and some recent research suggest that logistics efficiency and logistics effectiveness are mutually exclusive. The tough choice for logistics managers is between efficiency and effectiveness. It is an “or” situation. You cannot have both.

The authors start with “The logistics function has long been under pressure to demonstrate its contribution to organizational performance. The authors propose a model which includes the following hypotheses.

1. Logistics effectiveness and logistics efficiency are positively related.
2. Logistics effectiveness and logistics differentiation are positively related.
3. Logistics differentiation and logistics efficiency are positively related.
4. Logistics performance is composed of three dimensions: (a) logistics effectiveness: (b) logistics efficiency: and (d) logistics differentiation (vs. competitors)
5. High levels of logistics performance are positively associated with high levels of organizational performance

The authors report that they used survey methodology and structural equation modeling analysis. There were 336 final respondents who averaged over seven years experience in their department. A broad range of industries was represented – automotive, medical / pharma, electronics, industrial, consumer, chemicals / plastics, appliances, apparel / textiles, agriculture, others.

The measures used in the research are listed below.

1. Logistics Performance (range: Strongly Disagree – Strongly Agree)

• Our overall logistics performance is well above industry average
• In general, our logistics performance is excellent
• We are outstanding at performing our logistics activities

2. Logistics Differentiation (range: Far Below Competitors – Far Above Competitors)

• Damage free deliveries
• Finished goods inventory
• Forecasting accuracy
• Line item fill rate
• Time between order receipt and delivery
• Time on backorder
• Total inventory turns
• On-time delivery

3. Logistics Efficiency (range: Poor – Excellent)

• Percent of orders shipped to customers from the primary location designated to serve those customers
• Line item fill rate (percent of order items the picking operation actually found)
• Percent of orders shipped on time
• Percent of shipments requiring expediting
• Inventory turns per year
• Average order cycle time (time in days between order receipt and order delivery)

4. Logistics Effectiveness (range: Much Worse – Much Better)

• Sales
• Transportation costs
• Warehousing costs
• Inventory costs
• Total logistics costs

5. Organizational Performance (range: Far Below Competitors – Far Above Competitors)

• Overall performance
• Market share growth in our primary market
• Sales growth
• Percentage of new product sales generated by new product
• Return on sales
• Return on assets
• Return on investments

The research results support the proposed hypotheses. All the positive relations and association contained therein are born out by the research. Thus the simultaneous pursuit of efficiency, effectiveness and differentiation is possible, and that pursuit contributes to logistics performance.

As far as I am concerned, this is a great result, going against traditional thinking. However the definitions of the measures need to be reviewed, particularly effectiveness and efficiency.

My simple minded view is that logistics effectiveness should be measured by the achievement of the objective of logistics, which is the satisfaction of customers requirements. On the other hand, logistics efficiency should be measured by the usage of resources in achieving the objective. Resources include people, equipment, inventories, systems, technology, etc. What good would achieving the objective be if too much resources are used to achieve it?

Logistics differentiation should be measured by what factors are responsible for the biggest differences in performance at a given time. This is less permanent than effectiveness and efficiency, and can change relatively frequently, esp. when competition is fierce.

Other Upcoming Activities

• Quantitative Approaches to Logistics Planning – a half day workshop on Forecasting and Distribution Network Planning, July
• 2010 Supply Chain Conference – SCMAP’s biggest event of the year. A 2-day conference and exhibit, with this year’s theme of “Supply Chain: Key to Driving and Sustaining Operational Excellence, Business Growth and Profitability”, Sept. 23 – 24. Sponsorship and advertisement packages are still available. Those interested are urged to book early in order to be included in the initial brochure.

Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel. 671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email scmap.org@gmail.com.  Those interested in SCMAP training and other activities are requested to send their e-mail addresses. Visit SCMAP’s website at:www.scmap.org

June 19, 2010

ACTIVITIES UPDATE

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Warehousing Seminar I – Last Call

SCMAP is issuing its last call for its Warehousing Seminar I, to be held on June 17 – 18, 2010. The seminar is a 2-day training covering basic and advanced topics in warehousing, such as wms and lean warehousing. It will be held at the Astoria Plaza in Pasig City, but will include a visit to a nearby live warehouse.

The seminar is conducted by SCMAP’s seminar arm UniMaC Biusiness Consultancy, Inc. Speakers will be SCMAP stalwarts Malou Santos and Norman Adriano. Both are past presidents of DMAP / SCMAP. Malou Santos has over 30 years of experience in SCM, logistics and distribution, notably at Johnson & Johnson. She is currently with IDS Logistics. Norman Adriano  has spent many years in several companies, including Avon Products Manufacturing, Phil. Batteries, Aboitiz Transport System and Sime Darby.. He is currently Vice President for SCM at Philippine Batteries.

Target participants are:

• Warehousing staff requiring basic training, trainees, new staff, or older staff requiring a refresher or update.
• Non-warehousing staff in other logistics functions and interface functions (distribution, transport, shipping, inventory management, purchasing, production, accounting, engineering, QC, etc.)
• Managers requiring a more detailed and up to date understanding of warehousing, as well as practices and trends

Seminar topics include

• Introduction to SCM, logistics and warehousing
• Nature and characteristics of a warehouse
• Warehouse procedures, Safety, GMP     .
• Warehouse layout guidelines, performance measures
• People aspects, organization
• Materials handling principles
• Technology in warehousing
• Warehouse visit & workshop
• Warehousing trends & developments

Seminar fees

• P11,000 VAT included for SCMAP member companies
• P13,750 VAT included for non-member companies
• Special discount of 5% for 3 or more participants from the same company

How to enroll. Obtain and fill up registration form from scmap.org@gmail.com , or 671-8670, or 0918-914-1689.

Two ways to pay. Make cheque payable to UNIMAC Business Consultancy, Inc.

• Deposit cheque payment at any branch of BPI, checking account of

UNIMAC Business Consultancy, Inc. # 3191-0468-96. Fax the validated deposit slip with your company name to UNIMAC Business Consultancy c/o Ed Sanchez to 631-7042 or 671-4793. OR will be given at the seminar.

• For selected areas only (Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasig, Marikina). Arrange pickup date and time.

Sustainable Manufacturing Forum Postponed

This forum, an event organized by Marcus Evans for June 28 – 29, 2010, and endorsed by SCMAP, is postponed until further notice. The postponement is due to numerous delegate cancellations as a result of unforeseen circumstances..

Other Upcoming Activities

• Quantitative Approaches to Logistics Planning – a half day workshop on Forecasting and Distribution Network Planning, July
• 2010 Supply Chain Conference – SCMAP’s biggest event of the year. A 2-day conference and exhibit, with this year’s theme of “Supply Chain: Key to Driving and Sustaining Operational Excellence, Business Growth and Profitability”, Sept. 23 – 24. Sponsorship and advertisement packages are still available. Those interested are urged to book early in order to be included in the initial brochure.

Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel. 671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email scmap.org@gmail.com.  Those interested in SCMAP training and other activities are requested to send their e-mail addresses. Visit SCMAP’s website at:www.scmap.org

June 5, 2010

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

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By Ed Sanchez
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Upcoming Activities

• Warehousing Seminar I – a 2-day seminar on basics plus advanced topics (wms, lean warehousing), with warehouse visit, June 17 – 18
• Sustainable Manufacturing Forum – a Marcus Evans organized event endorsed by SCMAP, June 28 – 29. This is described below.
• Quantitative Approaches to Logistics Planning – a half day workshop on Forecasting and Distribution Network Planning, July
• 2010 Supply Chain Conference – SCMAP’s biggest event of the year. A 2-day conference and exhibit, with this year’s theme of “Supply Chain: Key to Driving and Sustaining Operational Excellence, Business Growth and Profitability”, Sept. 23 – 24. Sponsorship and advertisement packages are still available.

Sustainable Manufacturing Forum, 28-30 June 2010

SCMAP is again endorsing a Marcus Evans workshop.

Marcus Evans presents the Sustainable Manufacturing Forum to be held on the 28^th, 29^th and 30^th June 2010 in Manila, Philippines.

The Sustainable Manufacturing Forum offers constructive discussions on strengthening the manufacturing processes and methodologies on radically improving processes throughout the organisation while reducing cost in order to boost earnings without putting more people on the payroll. Attendees will gain knowledge on how to put the right measures in place to stay ahead of the competition and take full advantage of the upturn.

Do not miss the opportunity to be a part of this thought provoking and innovative gathering of lean manufacturing experts from Ingram Micro, Kraft Foods Philippines Inc, JG Summit Petrochemical Corp. Philippines, Merck Sharp Dohme (Singapore), Ramcar Battery International Ltd. and so on.  Take this chance to ensure the organisations are adopting strategic lean and sustainable manufacturing tools that would effectively remove waste and improve production processes while accurately forecasting production!

The main issues to be addressed in the conference include:

• Constructing and executing lean transformation projects to align with business development
• Steering a recipe for a holistic approach to increasing productivity using lean, six sigma and other strategies
• Taking the global perspective of moving out of reactionary mode and into long-term sustainable growth
• Protection of intellectual property
• Advancing lean six sigma results and making change stick
• Selecting, designing and managing LSS projects using financial valuation

For event brochure, please contact Ms. Chew Wan , Telephone: +603 2723 6748, Email: LeeC@marcusevanskl.com

Interested parties from SCMAP member companies should advise the SCMAP Secretariat and book thru Ms. Chew Wan to avail of the special discount for SCMAP members.

SCMAP Board Changes

This is a belated report on changes in the SCMAP Board. As a result of the resignation of Vice President John Guillermo from his company, Big E Food, a vacancy was created in the Board. Next in line to become a director was Rene Casas of JG Summit Petrochemical. His move created a vacancy in one committee chairman position and Allan Bergado of Colgate was next in line to become a committee chairman.

Meanwhile, the vacancy created in the VP position was filled up by multiple past president Cora Curay of XVC Logistics, and her previous position of Auditor was filled up by Dina Pilapil of IDS Logistics.

Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel. 671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email scmap.org@gmail.com.  Those interested in SCMAP training and other activities are requested to send their e-mail addresses. Visit SCMAP’s website at:www.scmap.org

May 21, 2010

LOGISTICS GLOBAL COMPARISON

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World Bank Logistics Performance

Supply Chain Asia magazine publishes Supply Chain Indicators as a regular feature. In the latest issue (March / April 2010), the magazine featured the World Bank Logistics Performance Index and Indicators 2010.

The report rates countries according to their overall logistics performance index (LPI), which is a number ranging from 0 (lowest) to 5 (best). Apart from the overall LPI, countries are also rated on six components of logistics performance. These are

1. Customs
2. Infrastructure
3. International shipments
4. Logistics competence
5. Tracking and tracing
6. Timeliness

One hundred countries are rated, with Germany landing at the top (4.11) and Nigeria at #100 (2.59). The top 20 countries are listed below. The Philippines is not among them.

Out of the top twenty, 13 are from Europe and only 4 are from Asia, the rest being Canada, US and Australia. None are from Latin America and Africa. The bunching of European countries at the top is not unexpected, as they are basically one compact land mass, and they use similar systems. No doubt the formation of EU has contributed to this. Our new logistics management mentor, Japan, is #7 (3.97).

Other East Asian countries are:

Curiously, Latin American countries are rated low, the best performers being

Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Peru, Honduras, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, El Salvador are even much worse. This is despite Latin America basically being one connected land mass, although not as compact as Europe, and also having basically one language, Spanish-Portuguese. Likewise, African countries are rated low

Of the six components of the Logistics Performance Index, the Best (Top 20) countries rated highest in Timeliness

The overall rank of the Philippines indicates that we are not hopeless on a global comparison; however we are only #9 out of 13 in our part of the world.

Comparing RP with the Best (Top 20), overall we are 0.78 point behind. The worst components are no surprise, Infrastructure (1.46 behind), followed by Customs (1.09 behind). We are close to being at par in International shipments (only 0.15 behind).

Our Asian neighbors (excluding Middle East) fall into 3 groups

• Top 4, those in the Top 20 – Singapore, Japan, Hongkong, Taiwan
• Second group, not in the Top 20, but rated higher than RP – Korea, China, Malaysia, Thailand
• Third group, rated lower than RP – India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh

Comparison with the Top 4 is like comparing with the Best above. With the Third group (not shown), RP proves to be superior in all components except Infrastructure, (RP 2.57) vs. Third group 2.62. Our Infrastructure belongs to the bottom.

Below is a comparison with the Second group. Our poor infrastructure shows, as well as Customs, whereas International shipments comes as a mild surprise.

Amb. Cesar Bautista and the rest of the NCC have a clear target. We need to improve on the low rated components – Infrastructure and Customs. Basically these are areas where the government must take the lead. A third area needing improvement is Logistics competence. Here the private sector, including SCMAP, can take the lead. Tracking & tracing and Timeliness are also areas for the private sector.

Upcoming Activities

• Logistics Immersion Course – an enhanced version of the erstwhile Shipping Immersion Course; includes topics in basic shipping and beyond, such as a snapshot of the Japan logistics system, infrastructure developments, Philippine economic performance and forecasts for 2010, May 13 – 15.
• Warehousing Seminar I – a 2-day seminar on basics plus advanced topics (wms, lean warehousing), with warehouse visit, June 17 – 18
• Sustainable Manufacturing Forum – a Marcus Evans organized event endorsed by SCMAP, June 28 – 29
• 2010 Supply Chain Conference – SCMAP’s biggest event of the year. A 2-day conference and exhibit, with this year’s theme of “Supply Chain: Key to Driving and Sustaining Operational Excellence, Business Growth and Profitability”, Sept. 23 – 24. Sponsorship and advertisement packages are still available.

Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel. 671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email scmap.org@gmail.com.  Those interested in SCMAP training and other activities are requested to send their e-mail addresses. Visit SCMAP’s website at:www.scmap.org

May 8, 2010

CHAOS

Fax 551-3207

Email lizaalmonte@yahoo.com.ph

By Ed Sanchez
SCMAP Executive Director

North Harbor Chaos

The drama continues at the North Harbor. For its part, SCMAP has taken the following positions

• Objection to the 5% concession fee on ancillary services (letter to PPA Board, March 31, 2010)
• Grave concern over the slow service at the North Harbor starting with the takeover on April 12 (letter to PPA Board, April 19, 2010).

Delays are being experienced in both outbound and inbound shipments, as a consequence of the inadequate and dilapidated equipment of MNHPI, and new systems and procedures not properly cascaded.

Delays will increase shipping cost and affect the distribution and availability of products in the Visayas and Mindanao. Out of stock situations will lead to lost sales, and are bad for the economy as a whole. SCMAP joined PLSA, PSB, cargo handlers and port labor in a press conference last Friday.

Logistics Immersion Course

SCMAP reels off with its first Logistics Immersion Course. The enhanced seminar covers an expanded range of topics beyond just shipping. Topics are:

• Recent MARINA Initiatives, Arhleen Romero, MARINA
• Recent PPA Initiatives to Enhance Port Operations & Services, Hector Miole, PPA

• Role of Shipping in Philippine Logistics & Its Impact on Transport Cost, Cora Curay, SCMAP Vice President & President XVC Logistics
• A Snapshot of Japan Logistics System, Dennis Llovido, SCMAP President & AVP-Transport Head, Nestle Phils.
• New Developments in RO-RO, Jet Acena, Deputy Team Leader, RO-RO, REID Foundation
• Infrastructure Development in the Philippines, Raffy Hernandez, Deputy Team Leader, PPP, REID Foundation
• Philippine Economic Performance and Forecasts for 2010, Ronilo Balbieran, Economist – UA&P, Deputy Team Leader, REID Foundation

The itinerary and schedule are: Manila – Cebu – Manila, May 13 – 15, 2010

Manila – Cebu is via Superferry 1 and Cebu – Manila is by PAL

Fees are SCMAP – P12,999, Non-SCMAP – P16,249.

2010 Logistics Conference

SCMAP is inviting supply chain service providers, suppliers of logistics products, equipment, software and other technologies, and other companies to display their products and services at the 2-day annual supply chain conference with the following theme and schedule.

• “Supply Chain: Key to Driving and Sustaining Operational Excellence, Business Growth and Profitability”
• September 23-24, 2010
• EDSA Shangri-la, Mandaluyong City

Sponsorship and advertisement packages include

• Special Principal Sponsor (P105,000)
• Principal Sponsorship (P90,000)
• Regular Sponsorship (P45,000)
• Cocktails Sponsorship (P220,000)
• Luncheon Sponsorship (P220,000)
• Break Sponsorship (P110,000)
• Advertisement: P9,000, P4,500 & P2,250

Global Logistics Performance

Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel. 671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email scmap.org@gmail.com.  Those interested in SCMAP training and other activities are requested to send their e-mail addresses. Visit SCMAP’s website at:www.scmap.org

April 23, 2010

2010 Conference

Fax 551-3207

Email lizaalmonte@yahoo.com.ph

By Ed Sanchez
SCMAP Executive Director

SCMAP Conference

SCMAP President Dennis Llovido recently announced the theme for its annual conference and exhibit for 2010: “Supply Chain: Key to Driving and Sustaining Operational Excellence,Business Growth and Profitability”

As in past years, the venue will be the Isla and Palawan Ballrooms of EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in Mandaluyong City. The schedule is September 23 – 24, 2010.

Around 250 participants from various sectors – manufacturers, distributors, service providers, logistics equipment suppliers, software vendors, and the academe, are expected to attend this year’s conference. Leading supply chain experts in the Philippines and abroad are scheduled to share their supply chain expertise on driving and sustaining operational excellence, leading to business growth and profitability.

SCMAP is inviting companies to partner with SCMAP in this undertaking by way of sponsorship or advertisement. This conference can offer companies an excellent opportunity to network with the industry decision-makers and movers, while promoting their products and services.

Reservations will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, by submission of the signed contract form to the SCMAP Secretariat.  Deadlines are:

Sponsorship contributions and benefits are maintained from last year

• One 10 sq. m. (2.5m x 4m) exhibit booth for products/services.
• Two (2) participants can attend the conference free-of-charge.
• Corporate AVP (30 sec) shown 8 times during break or plenary session
• Company logo in the newspaper advertisement
• Flyers and Brochures in the conference kits.
• One page advertisement in the souvenir program
• Unlimited hand-outs for distribution during the 2 day conference.
• Acknowledgement as Principal Sponsor in the posters, streamers, conference brochure and souvenir program

• Same entitlements as Special Principal Sponsor, except for size of the booth, which is 9 sq. m. (3m x 3m), in Isla Ballroom

• One 6 sq. m. (3m x 2m) exhibit booth for products/ services in Palawan Ballroom.
• One (1) participant can attend the conference free-of-charge.
• Company Name in the Newspaper Advertisements
• One page advertisement in the souvenir program.
• Unlimited hand-outs for distribution during the 2-day conference.
• Acknowledgement as Sponsor in the posters and streamer, conference brochures and flyers.

• Entitlements same as Principal Sponsor, plus
• Option to conduct a 45-minute product/service presentation during cocktails.
• Option to display materials indicating cocktails sponsorship during cocktails.

• Entitlements same as Principal Sponsor, plus
• Option to conduct a 45-minute product/service presentation during sponsored lunch break.
• Option to display materials indicating luncheon sponsorship during sponsored lunch break.

• Entitlements same as Principal Sponsor, plus
• Option to conduct a product/service presentation during the sponsored morning or afternoon break.
• Option to display materials indicating break sponsorship during the sponsored morning or afternoon break.

• Advertisement in the souvenir program, whole page P9,000 / half page P4,500 / one fourth page P2,250, all amounts VAT inclusive

SCMAP Training Activities

SCMAP-DLSU Certificate Program in SCM

Module 1 (Intro to SCM) of the SCMAP-DLSU Program in SCM is being offered now. The module will start on April 17 and run up to June 5. As with past offerings of Module 1, the facilitator will be Ike Castillo of Avon Cosmetics, an experienced practitioner and also a past SCMAP president. The fee is P12,000 for participants from SCMAP member companies and P15,000 for non-members..

Shipping Immersion Course

This year’s shipping immersion course will be right after the elections, on May 13 to 15. The activity will include port observation of both RORO and containerized cargo, and a seminar on board Superferry 1 as it sails to Cebu. The seminar will include speakers from MARINA, PPA, SCMAP and UA&P. After a stay in Cebu, the return trip will be by PAL. The invitation flyers will be released anytime.

Warehousing Seminar 1

This is a 2-day seminar scheduled for June 17 – 18. The seminar includes basic functions of warehousing, principles of materials handling and storage, lean warehousing, local practices, trends, with a warehouse visit and critique. Speakers include tested facilitators and experienced practitioners Malou Santos and Norman Adriano, plus a bar coding expert. Both Malou and Norman are past SCMAP presidents.

Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel. 671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email scmap.org@gmail.com.  Those interested in SCMAP training and other activities are requested to send their e-mail addresses. Visit SCMAP’s website at:www.scmap.org

April 9, 2010