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One of Malaysia’s leading conglomerates faced logistics management challenges in its construction materials division. A decentralized logistics approach led to significant commercial and operational issues, resulting in fragmented operations and a lack of cohesive strategy. Through a comprehensive logistics maturity assessment focused on its four largest business units, ArcBlue identified a pathway to a centralized logistics operating model, projecting 49% in cost savings. 📖Read the full story here: https://hubs.la/Q034ZPRZ0 #procurement #logistics #optimisation #processimprovement #construction

Navigating transformation is not about a single moment of change—it’s about building an organization that adapts continuously. In this conversation with Henrik Naujoks of Bain & Company, Alger Fung, CEO of AIA Hong Kong and Macau, shares insights on leading through change, embedding resilience, and ensuring long-term success. His perspective highlights why transformation isn’t just about reacting to disruption but proactively shaping the future. 📽️https://hubs.ly/Q034ZQ2f0 #resilience #supplychain #riskmanagement #processimprovement

恭喜发财 🎆 Wishing everyone a prosperous Year of the Snake! Cheers to new beginnings and to the endless opportunities that lie ahead 🥂 Happy #LunarNewYear! #2025

For the first edition of the year, ArcBlue Advisor highlights the procurement function's influence across organisations, provides insights into the Asia Pacific procurement and supply chain landscape, and features an ArcBlue case study on logistics management optimisation. 📖 Read it here: https://hubs.la/Q033W0980 ✏️ Subscribe to our ArcBlue Advisor emails to receive them straight to your inbox - Advisor is our regular collation of procurement & supply chain news, trends, articles & upcoming training events from across the Asia Pacific! Click here to subscribe: https://hubs.la/Q033W90J0 #arcblueadvisor #procurement #supplychain #leadership #procurementleaders #asiapacific #insights

Amidst the ongoing global transformations and shifts, procurement leaders have a unique opportunity to leverage the current changes in the procurement landscape. The question is, how do we seize this opportunity? How can we ensure we have a strong influence throughout the organisation? ArcBlue Directors John Pisani and Daniel Renfrey MCIPS chat with Managing Director Dan Fielding FCIPS to talk about how procurement teams can strengthen visibility, build alignment, and amplify their influence through their procurement operating model. “In order to maximise our influence, we’ve got to be closer to operations – really starting to understand what their objectives are and aligning the procurement objectives with operations…” 📢Stay tuned as we continue to explore procurement's influence throughout this 4-part video series! Read the transcript here: https://hubs.la/Q033gy0b0 #procurement #supplychain #operatingmodel #processimprovement

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hosting a seminar for an international MBA class from Chile’s prestigious Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez Business School, who have been visiting Singapore in partnership with the University of Nottingham Malaysia. 🇨🇱 🇲🇾 🇸🇬 We dove into the topic of “tariffs and the global supply chain” – a lively and timely discussion, especially with all eyes on Trump’s plans and their potential impact. It was fantastic to hear the students’ perspectives and exchange ideas on how businesses might adapt to these challenges. A huge thank you to the class for their energy and thoughtful questions. I truly enjoyed the session and wish you all the best for the rest of your course! Thank you to David Goodwin and Ganesh Kumar Nadarajah Pillay for inviting me along to share my thoughts, experiences and case studies! #trump #procurement #supplychain #tariffs --------------------------------------------- For more insights on procurement and supply chain, feel free to connect with me and give ArcBlue Asia a follow.

Bain & Company's 2025 Global Healthcare Private Equity Report reveals an optimistic growth in the Asia Pacific. Here are some highlights of key trends shaping the region: 📈 India leads the way with resilient growth and strong capital markets. 📈 South Korea's medtech sector is driving investment opportunities. 📈 China is a hotspot for strategic carve-outs, attracting global and regional investors. 📈 Southeast Asia and Australia are showcasing exciting potential in exits, carve-outs, and healthcare infrastructure. What opportunities or challenges do you see in this evolving market? 📖Read: https://hubs.la/Q033grQd0 #healthcare #privateequity #apac #asiapacific

Dan Fielding FCIPS, Managing Director and John Pisani, Director at ArcBlue spoke with CIPS - The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply to reveal how procurement can prove its worth to the wider organisation, how to lead a team and the common barriers to joining a leadership team. “It’s really important to be following the trends on how digital solutions can impact business outcomes. For example, AI seems to be on the cusp of taking over more activities every day, but in reality, this isn’t a new story, the idea of technology taking over has been around for decades. The key is to work out the maturity of the technology and to pick the right time to implement it in your business.” - John Pisani 📖Read: https://hubs.la/Q032Y43F0 #procurement #supplychain #AI #leadership #procurementleaders

Upskill in 2025 with ArcBlue's Online Training courses🚀 Elevate your skills with a diverse range of courses covering Procurement Essentials, Contract Management, Communication & Storytelling, Social & Sustainable Procurement and more! We're excited to introduce new courses to our calendar this year including Change Management, Contract Law Essentials, Planning in Procurement, Probity & Ethics, Spend & Opportunity Analysis and Supply Chain Management. Join us on your learning journey and unlock new possibilities for professional growth in 2025. Check out the full calendar and secure your spot today: https://hubs.la/Q032Mj8L0 Don't see the course that you are after? Speak to us about In-Company training for your team. We can tailor a program to suit your specific development requirements. #arcbue #procurement #training #upskill #learning

“The global personal luxury goods market is expected to grow in the low single digits in 2025 — a marked slowdown from the post-pandemic boom.” - Bain & Company 2024 exposed critical vulnerabilities in the fashion and luxury goods supply chain, from sustainability gaps to geopolitical tensions and disruptions in trade routes. As the industry navigates these challenges, 2025 is set to demand even greater adaptability. With unresolved tariff issues, the rise of nearshoring, and AI-driven supply chain optimization, how will brands reshape their sourcing strategies and rebuild consumer confidence? Explore what lies ahead for fashion's supply chain in 2025: https://hubs.la/Q032pWGP0 #supplychain #retail #riskmanagement #fashion #consumergoods #consumerproducts