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Think Small
As of this writing, validation of the Section G job blueprint - the result of the groundbreaking partnership between SCMAP, the Philippine Retailers Association...
The Real Bottleneck in Philippine Logistics is Digital, Not Just Infrastructure
For years, the Philippine logistics industry has fixated on infrastructure as its biggest roadblock—port congestion, inefficient roads, and inter-island connectivity issues. While these traditional...
The Importance of Mentorship
HONG KONG – There aren’t a lot of English-language television channels in my hotel room, but whenever I tune in, they’re talking about the...
Delayed Payments? Blame Poor Financial Management in Logistics
Delayed payments are a persistent challenge in the Philippines logistics market, impacting cash flow, profitability, and overall business stability. While external factors such as...
Some More Thoughts on Digitalization
A few weeks back, the world of technology - and specifically the world of artificial intelligence - was upended by the unveiling of the...
The Philippine Government Is Going Digital—Why Aren’t Forwarders?
For years, freight forwarders have voiced frustrations about slow customs clearances, complex compliance procedures, and inefficient processing. Now, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is...
The Spirit is Willing, But the Flesh is Weak
Last week I was among the many industry and government stakeholders who witnessed the public unveiling of the first Business Ready (or B-READY) report...
Future-Proofing Philippine Forwarding with Smart ERP Solutions
The Philippine logistics industry is at a critical juncture. Rising operational costs, evolving regulatory frameworks, and growing customer expectations are forcing freight forwarders to...
A Matter of Design
Since being immersed in recent months in the world of plastic recycling, I noticed I’ve made a new habit: checking plastic containers to see...
Revisiting Halal Logistics
Here’s news that went past me last year: the Department of Trade and Industry has gone all in on promoting halal industries in the...