GSCM
Table of contents
1. Executive summary 2
2. Findings and analysis 3
2.1 Key supply chain and logistical issues of MPA 3
2.2Key supply chain strategies to reduce cost and increase quality and competitiveness 6
2.3 Key sustainability issues and relevant strategies 8
3. References 11
1. Executive summary
International trade is the lifeblood of the world’s busiest container port, which leads to international inbound and outbound cargo transport. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is on a mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre, and as a centre of excellence for maritime research and development (R&D). As a statutory board which operates under the Ministry of Transport, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) takes charge of the development and growth of the Port of Singapore.
This report is primarily about issues on MPA to help realize the strategic objectives in terms of Cargo transport. Section 2 is the main body of the report including some findings and analysis. Firstly, in the subsection 2.1, it figures out the global supply chain and logistics strategy of MPA in both international inbound and outbound cargo transport to the Singapore port, which makes a brief analysis about global supply chain, and inbound and outbound logistics. Further, with a description of the current condition of MPA, it indicates three key foundational supply chain and logistical issues of MPA, which including world class physical logistics infrastructure of Singapore, global integrated logistics hub, and beneficial macro business environment such as stable political, economic and social conditions, strong legal system and business-friendly tax structure and proactive & pro-business government. Meanwhile, it figures out the necessary to reduce the uncertainty and risk in its global supply chain, which refers to various stakeholders and
1. Executive summary 2
2. Findings and analysis 3
2.1 Key supply chain and logistical issues of MPA 3
2.2Key supply chain strategies to reduce cost and increase quality and competitiveness 6
2.3 Key sustainability issues and relevant strategies 8
3. References 11
1. Executive summary
International trade is the lifeblood of the world’s busiest container port, which leads to international inbound and outbound cargo transport. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is on a mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre, and as a centre of excellence for maritime research and development (R&D). As a statutory board which operates under the Ministry of Transport, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) takes charge of the development and growth of the Port of Singapore.
This report is primarily about issues on MPA to help realize the strategic objectives in terms of Cargo transport. Section 2 is the main body of the report including some findings and analysis. Firstly, in the subsection 2.1, it figures out the global supply chain and logistics strategy of MPA in both international inbound and outbound cargo transport to the Singapore port, which makes a brief analysis about global supply chain, and inbound and outbound logistics. Further, with a description of the current condition of MPA, it indicates three key foundational supply chain and logistical issues of MPA, which including world class physical logistics infrastructure of Singapore, global integrated logistics hub, and beneficial macro business environment such as stable political, economic and social conditions, strong legal system and business-friendly tax structure and proactive & pro-business government. Meanwhile, it figures out the necessary to reduce the uncertainty and risk in its global supply chain, which refers to various stakeholders and
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