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  • Dune London about to open in Singapore

    Dune London about to open in Singapore

    Footwear brand Dune London is planning to expand into Singapore and Bangkok this year.

    The brand says expansion into new international markets is one of its core strategies for this year.

    In the UK, the brand will expand its standalone store network by opening a new location in Newcastle Eldon Square and opening outlet stores in Cheshire Oaks, Icon O2 and Kildare Village.

    South America is another focus area, and Dune plans to roll out eight new concessions with its existing partner in Chile. It will also debut in Romania.

    “This is a very exciting time for Dune London, as international expansion is a focal part of our overall growth strategy,” said James Cox, CEO.

    “We will focus our efforts on specific markets with best-in-class support strategies and tactical initiatives that are regionally appropriate and perfectly aligned with our product and marketing investments.”

    Dune has opened 10 new concessions in department stores in Mainland China, two in Macau and one in Hong Kong, as well as new standalone stores in Kuala Lumpur; Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi in Vietnam; and Manila in the Philippines.

    In the Middle East, it trades in more than 50 locations.

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  • Nu Skin picks XPO Logistics as lead logistics provider

    Nu Skin picks XPO Logistics as lead logistics provider

    XPO Logistics, a global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has been selected by Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. as global lead logistics provider under a multi-year contract. Nu Skin is a US$2.2 billion provider of premium-quality beauty and wellness solutions to markets in Asia, the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Pacific.

    In collaboration with Nu Skin, XPO is developing an integrated, global supply chain logistics solution that utilises proprietary technology for end-to-end management of product flows. Components include transportation management, warehousing and order fulfillment, as well as value-added services such as co-packing, kitting and real-time inventory tracking. The network will be managed through regional control towers around the world.

    “Our growth strategy requires that we transform our supply chain logistics through scale and innovation,” said Brad Morris, Nu Skin vice president of logistics and fulfillment. “In XPO, we’ve found a partner with industry-leading capabilities and the commitment to invest with us. Together, we’re building a next-generation supply chain logistics partnership that will support our expansion well into the future through continuous improvement.”

    Ashfaque Chowdhury, XPO Logistics president, supply chain­-Americas and Asia-Pacific, said, “We’re excited to work with Nu Skin as the architects of their supply chain logistics transformation. Our team is engineering a technology-rich infrastructure that will be highly efficient on a global scale. This partnership will benefit Nu Skin’s distributors, sales associates, retailers and end-customers.”

    In the first operational phase, XPO will establish a control tower and distribution center in Singapore, and assume responsibility for transportation management and satellite warehouses throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with expansion into other regions projected to follow.

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  • Changi Airport Group names DHL Partner of the Year

    Changi Airport Group names DHL Partner of the Year

    Changi Airport Group (CAG) recognized its top airline partners at the Changi Airline Awards 2017, where a total of 25 awards were presented to airlines whose efforts over the past year contributed significantly to the growth and development of the Singapore air hub.

    The Partner of the Year award was presented to DHL Express, in recognition of their strong partnership with CAG to grow and strengthen Changi Airport’s air cargo hub status. DHL Express launched their fully-automated South Asia Hub at Changi Airfreight Centre in October 2016, which tripled their cargo handling capacity to 628 tonnes during the peak processing window, and increased their parcel-sorting speed by six-fold  to 24,000 shipments and documents per hour.

    DHL Express also added new flights through its joint venture (JV) airlines and other airline partners. Last year, with the expansion of the DHL Express operations, Changi Airport welcomed Neptune Air and the return of K-Mile.  As of April 2017, the company’s JV and partner freighter flights at Changi Airport totalled over 30 weekly services or about 12% of Changi’s total weekly freighter services.

    Sean Wall, Executive Vice President, Network Operations and Aviation, DHL Express Asia Pacific said, “The successful launch of our South Asia Hub last year was made possible thanks to the close collaboration we had with Changi Airport Group as well as the Singapore Government. As the heart of our DHL network in South and Southeast Asia, the South Asia Hub in Singapore has allowed us to add more network flights in and out of the country to meet our customers’ needs, and to further capitalize on the country’s prime position for regional and global trade. Singapore remains a strategic node in our global network and we are honored to be named Partner of the Year by the Changi Airport Group.”

    Speaking at the awards event, Mr Lee Seow Hiang, CEO of CAG said, “As we celebrate our successes, we will continue to transform Changi Airport, in preparation for challenges in the future. We will do so by catering supply for future growth, as well as working with our partners to grow sustainable demand for aviation services. Mr Lee mentioned the Airport Collaborative Decision Making (ACDM) initiative as an example of Changi Airport adding capacity to the existing airport eco-system. He said, “ACDM was only possible with the strong support and commitment of all our airline, ground handling and airport partners. As a result, there has been a reduction of 90 seconds in the average taxing time for departing flights during peak hours, translating into fuel savings for airlines.”

    2016 was a positive year for the aviation industry, with lower oil prices offering some respite amidst a highly competitive environment. Changi Airport saw a record-breaking 58.7 million passengers passing through its gates, a growth of 5.9% year-on-year. Changi also welcomed four new airline partners and eight new city links during the year. The airport is on track to receive 60 million passengers in 2017.

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  • AirAsia is official airline partner for SEA Games 2017

    AirAsia is official airline partner for SEA Games 2017

    Budget airline AirAsia Bhd has lent its support to Malaysia’s hosting of the 29th Southeast Asian Games from Aug 19 to 31, 2017 and 9th Asean Para Games from Sept 17 to 23, 2017.

    As a Gold Sponsor, AirAsia will be providing flights for the Malaysia Organising Committee (MASOC) officials within the airline’s Asean network for the purpose of organising both sporting events.

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  • Electrolux names DHL as top logistics partner after 13 years of outstanding services

    Electrolux names DHL as top logistics partner after 13 years of outstanding services

    When assessing its relationship with DHL, Electrolux found 13 years of excellent service, competitive costs, and a willingness to go beyond the call of duty in even the most urgent logistics emergencies.

    Those factors led to Electrolux naming DHL Global Forwarding as its Global Logistics Supplier of the Year – making the leading international provider of air, sea and road freight services the first ever third party logistics provider to receive the award, now in its 4th year. DHL Global Forwarding supplies every Electrolux business sector worldwide with a range of services including Less-than-Container Load (LCL) ocean freight, air freight, customs brokerage, and freight consolidation.

    “DHL has truly distinguished themselves in supporting Electrolux’s global growth, bringing not only exceptional service quality but a true spirit of collaboration to our supply chain operations in more than 45 countries for 13 years running,” said Bjorn Vang Jensen, VP of Global Logistics, Electrolux. “The breadth and flexibility of the forwarding network under DHL have helped us maintain consistent and cost-effective shipping all over the world, and have also helped us manage through numerous logistics-related crisis situations over the years.”

    “DHL has proven its commitment through all seasons, no matter how complex or urgent the logistics situations we may face: this award highlights the immense value they have delivered for Electrolux over more than a decade of service.”

    The emergency shipments undertaken by DHL Global Forwarding have helped Electrolux maintain continuous production in even the most pressing of circumstances, ranging from major sales events to sudden changes in government regulation standards. Apart from standard air, ocean, and multimodal freight, Electrolux also uses LCL services from DHL Global Forwarding to deliver special high-value cargo in a cost-effective manner, including made-to-measure kitchen appliances and other bespoke orders.

    “Coordinating the numerous parts, part sizes, and supplier locations involved in the home appliance manufacturing process is no mean feat,” said Kelvin Leung, CEO, DHL Global Forwarding Asia Pacific. “We have been extremely privileged to work with Electrolux across its entire supply chain, combining fast and cost-effective services with customs clearance, order consolidation, and even last-mile solutions to make the entire process as smooth and durable as the appliances we ship.”

    “This award truly honors our team’s commitment to supporting Electrolux in even the most extraordinary circumstances – not to mention 13 years of enthusiastic collaboration which shows no sign of waning.”

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  • DHL named Dell EMC 2016 Best Global Innovative Partner

    DHL named Dell EMC 2016 Best Global Innovative Partner

    DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider, announced it has been named a winner in Dell EMC’s 2016 Partner of the Year Awards.

    Presented by Dell EMC, the annual awards honor Dell EMC channel partners for delivering commendable solutions for their customers and were presented at the Dell EMC Global Partner Summit in Austin, TX. Award winners are selected from a group of nominations, based on their dedicated use of Dell EMC technologies to provide solutions for their customers’ needs.

    “We are extremely excited that our regional and Singapore teams have been presented with the Dell EMC 2016 Best Global Transport Logistics Partner and Best Global Innovative Partner of the Year awards respectively,” said Terry Ryan, CEO, DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific. “It is an honor for our warehousing and transport solutions, including bulk transportation capability, to be recognized for excellence in quality and cycle time performance. At the same time, the recognition for our innovative solutions – from an advanced storage and retrieval system to award-winning design, construction, operation and maintenance of ‘green buildings’ – is further acknowledgement of our efforts toward innovation and sustainability.”

    “We congratulate DHL on receiving Dell EMC’s 2016 Best Global Innovative Partner and Best Global Transport Logistics Partner of the Year Awards, which recognizes partners that have exhibited an exemplary commitment to Dell EMC and our joint customers throughout the year,” said John Byrne, President, Global Channels, Dell EMC. “Dell EMC’s partners are an important part of the Dell EMC ecosystem and provide customers deep expertise and exemplary support on their Digital Transformation journey.”

    As a Dell EMC Innovative and Logistics Partner, DHL provides a robust transportation and logistics infrastructure, which in tandem with Dell EMC’s expertise in hardware, software and services, helps to eliminate IT complexity for customers and create greater efficiencies.

    Through its partner program, Dell EMC offers partners like DHL greater value and choice to their customers, while rewarding investment in key Dell EMC solutions that will help drive business growth.

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  • Toshiba ropes in RPTech as a service partner

    Toshiba ropes in RPTech as a service partner

    Toshiba Electronics Asia (Singapore) Tuesday roped in RPTech Care Center, a service division of Rashi Peripherals a its service partner for India.

    RPTech Care Center will be managing Toshiba India Private Limited (TIPL) service needs and this alliance is aligned with Toshiba’s commitment to serve the customers by offering superior after-sales service, the two companies in a joint statement said.

    RPTech has more than 50 service centers spread across large cities in the country.

    “Being an international legendary brand that is committed to people, we believe in offering world-class quality and inventive products to our customers,” Polad Garda, country head, Toshiba India said.

    Further with our alliance with the RPTech Care Center, we are keen to offer our customers an excellent after sales service experience and satisfaction, Garda said, adding that it was a driving step to allow our customers with numerous alternatives and reduced turnaround time.

    “RPTech Care Center has well-built and dedicated service capabilities and post sales service systems,” Rajesh Goenka, Vice President, Rashi Peripherals said.

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  • Actxa named partner for Singapore fitness programme

    Actxa named partner for Singapore fitness programme

    Fitness wearables brand Actxa has been appointed as one of the official technology partners of the second National Steps Challenge (NSC) by the Singapore Health Promotion Board (HPB).

    Fuelled by the nation’s positive response to the physical activity initiative last year, the fitness wearables company has launched three new step tracker models alongside an easy trade-up programme, to help Singapore step up and out for NSC Season 2.

    Launched by HPB on 1st October 2016, NSC brings more fun and prizes in motivating the nation to step up and move about every day, anytime and anywhere. Making a welcome return from last year is the popular steps-for-rewards system, where all NSC participants will be rewarded for leading active lifestyles – the more steps taken each day, the more points earned to redeem rewards as well as lucky draw chances.

    The smart gadget used for this fun physical activity programme is the steps tracker, a pedometer-based fitness buddy designed to motivate even more Singaporeans to lead active lifestyles. A firm advocate of spurring a nation of physically active people, Actxa came on board last year to supply the wearable technology, and 2015 saw HPB handing out over 156,000 pieces of the specially produced Actxa Stride, which can still be used for the second season of NSC.

    In addition, Actxa has produced three enhanced step tracker models: Stride+, as well as the Swift and Swift+, which NSC Season 2 participants can choose to use if they are not using any of the three official trackers, including the Actxa Stride, that HPB issues. These additional models are available for trade-ups or direct purchase this year.

    “Actxa is very proud to be a Singaporean company supporting a nationwide initiative that encourages fellow Singaporeans to be active. In support of NSC, we are excited to launch a series of promotions that aim to put our fitness and activity trackers into the hands of everyone, inspiring them to lead active and healthier lives,” said Joel Chin, CEO of Actxa.

  • Alibaba Cloud picks Datapipe as global MSP partner

    Alibaba Cloud picks Datapipe as global MSP partner

    Alibaba Cloud has selected Datapipe as a global managed service provider partner, to help organizations entering China or Chinese companies venturing abroad adopt cloud environments.

    Under the partnership, Alibaba Cloud customers can look to Datapipe to plan, build and run their cloud environments. Datapipe will provide migration, management, and security of Alibaba Cloud solutions for computing, storage, database, CDN and big data.

    China-based Joyful Journey Travel is Datapipe’s first managed Alibaba Cloud client and is the first company to provide financial services to travelers in China.

    Datapipe’s team worked with Joyful Journey Travel to develop a solution based on Alibaba Cloud services including Elastic Computer Service instances, AsparaDB for Relationship Database Systems and Alibaba’s Cloud based CDN.

    “As a pioneer in managed cloud services the addition of Alibaba Cloud to Datapipe’s supported platforms and service capabilities was a natural step,” Datapipe VP of Asia Colin Chan said.

    “We look forward to working closely with Alibaba Cloud to help drive the global adoption of best practice enterprise cloud solutions.”

    “We’re pleased to welcome Datapipe as our global managed service provider partner,” Alibaba Cloud director of global marketplace alliances Unique Song added.

    “Datapipe’s experience in managing cloud environments for customers around the globe makes them well-positioned to help drive Alibaba Cloud deployments for customers in both China and overseas.”

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  • Dell launches IoT solutions partner program

    Dell launches IoT solutions partner program

    Dell is building an ecosystem of partners to help customers navigate the fragmented IoT landscape and identify the right technologies to develop IoT solutions.

    The Dell IoT Solutions Partner Program will provide participating partners with access to Dell’s  product portfolio and support.

    The program will combine a global network of experienced independent software vendors with the portfolio of Dell’s IoT assets. These include purpose-built, intelligent gateways and embedded PCs, security and manageability tools, data center and cloud infrastructure, and data integration and analytics software like Boomi and Statistica.

    The IoT partner program launched with more than 25 partners including GE, SAP, Software AG, Microsoft, OSIsoft and others, many of which are using the Dell Edge Gateway 5000 Series to power their own IoT solutions. Dell also continues to build relationships with systems integrators with vertical expertise and deployment scale.

    The Dell Edge gateway runs on Windows 10 for secure, reliable, and streamlined support and is Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT. Customers can depend on the Edge Gateway for seamless and security-enhanced data with the Azure IoT Suite, so they can get their projects running quickly.

    Dell, Kepware, and Software AG are collaborating to develop IoT-enabled predictive maintenance models using distributed analytics to address the industry’s biggest operational challenges, such as unplanned downtime, overall equipment effectiveness, maintenance cost and return on assets.

    With Microsoft and Blue Pillar, Dell is delivering Automated Demand Response solutions which help utilities maintain grid reliability and enable customers to realize significant value through dispatch of onsite power generation or reduction in consumption.

    Dell and SAP are also collaborating to bring business to the edge with models designed to help address the industry’s biggest operational challenges, such as business continuity, overall equipment effectiveness, maintenance cost and return on assets.

    Additional partners include Azeti, Blue Pillar, Datawatch, Eigen Innovations, Flowthings, Flutura, GE, Kepware, Lynx Software, Microsoft Azure, OSIsoft, Relayr, SAP, Software AG, and Thingworx.

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  • Garuda Indonesia partners with China’s CFM International over the airline’s 737 MAX Fleet

    Garuda Indonesia partners with China’s CFM International over the airline’s 737 MAX Fleet

    State-run flag-carrier PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk (GIAA) and China’s CFM International have announced the expansion of their long-term partnership, under which, CFM will provide support for the airline’s future fleet revitalization program.

    Under the arrangement, Garuda is committed to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, which will be powered by CFM LEAP-1B engines.

    “The Next-Generation 737 with CFM56-7B engines is the backbone of our current fleet and this order for the 737 MAX shows our continued commitment to providing our passengers with the most modern, fuel efficient aircraft/engine combination available today,” said Arif Wibowo, President Director and Chief Executive Officer of Garuda Indonesia.

    Garuda Indonesia is a long-time CFM customer and began operating the CFM56-3-powered Boeing 737-300 in the late 1990s. Today, the airline’s fleet includes approximately 80 CFM-powered 737 aircraft in service or on order.

    “We are pleased that Garuda Indonesia has continued to place its trust in CFM,” said Max York, Regional General Manager of Sales for CFM International.

    The LEAP engine is to be the most advanced, reliable, fuel-efficient powerplant for the new generation of single-aisle aircraft.

    Garuda said the lower weight and higher durability these components provide will result in a 15 percent improvement in fuel efficiency, with an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions; a 50 per cent margin to new emissions regulations; a dramatically lower noise signature; CFM’s industry-leading reliability and low overall operating costs.

    Garuda announced in October 2014 the airline’s intent to purchase 50 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement is part of the airliner’s revitalization program in order to provide its passengers with the best possible experience with the youngest fleet in the sky and to support the airline’s future plan to further expand its network globally.

    The airliner currently operates more than 90 Boeing airplanes, including Next-Generation versions of the 737, 777-300ERs and 747-400s.

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