​In the global arena of commerce, Asia stands as a pivotal hub, boasting robust economies, expansive markets, and strategic geographic significance. Recent data reveals that 43% of Asia Pacific CEOs are investing in supply chain transformation, surpassing the global average of 41%, with China and Malaysia leading at over 50%.Despite global turbulence, Asia Pacific remains r...

As an award-winning supply chain & procurement talent partner under the Phaidon International brand, clients often ask us how to improve Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in their workplace so they can attract, hire, and retain top talent with diverse experiences and viewpoints. To provide data-backed insights, we have surveyed both employees and employers from our da...

As APAC's supply chain growth surges, so does consumer demand, yet businesses grapple with the challenge of balancing costs amid ongoing disruptions like geopolitical conflicts, extreme weather, cyber threats, and shifting customer trends.In the midst of these complexities, securing the best talent is paramount to ensuring seamless operations and mitigating risks. However, t...

​Featuring Head of DSJ Global APAC, Matthew Monaghan​The modern procurement landscape is undergoing a transformative shift around relationships, transparency, and sustainable partnerships. Ahead of the Procurement Leaders Asia Pacific Procurement Congress, in Singapore, I’ve compiled some of my thoughts on the future of Procurement talent. In the past 12 months, my team and...

​Evolution of Procurement: From Reacting to InfluencingProcurement has a long-standing significance in business operations, serving as the foundation for sourcing and securing inventory efficiently before products or services enter the market. Across industries, organizations engage in procurement, from securing raw materials in pharmaceuticals to addressing IT needs in ...

​The role of Procurement in the supply chain has changed, and with it brings the need for a new interview strategy. But what interview questions should you be asking, and what do they reveal about the capabilities Procurement professionals must possess today? Before we dive deeper, Head of DSJ Global APAC, Matthew Monaghan, details how Procurement has evolved in recent year...

In a world where everything is intimately connected, it’s important to understand the production flow of goods or services – the supply chain ecosystem in other words. But have you ever considered the environmental impact of global supply chains?Although supply chains might be brandished as the ‘weakest link’ for some organizations, with estimates pointing to them being 11.4...

​"Those who weather the storm will be the first to see the sunshine," says Jamie Thorpe, Head of Phaidon International, Hong Kong. With a zero-covid policy in Hong Kong, we spoke to Jamie Thorpe to understand why he thinks Hong Kong is still a place full of opportunities.​Q: From a talent point of view, based on the clients that Phaidon International works with in Hong Kong,...

​Industry 4.0 is here, but will the path to digital transformation be a disruptive force for Supply Chain talent?  The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also commonly referred to as Industry 4.0, is upon us. Amidst this era of breakthrough technologies, which encompasses the internet of things (IoT), big data, analytics, augmented reality, among others, many business leaders an...

Sustainable supply chain talent is key to a brighter future The world relies on supply chains, but these integrated networks are vulnerable and can be a disruptive force for climate risk. How can supply chain verticals and enterprises be a catalyst for meaningful change by embracing sustainability? The answer could lie in getting the right people in place to collectively tac...

​The annual Global Job Confidence Index 2021 offers insights into the minds of the supply chain and procurement talent market. Download a copy now.

​Following the seismic disruptions of the past 18 months, the Supply Chain and Procurement industry has been provided with an unprecedented opportunity. As many countries across the Asia Pacific are released from the clutches of the global pandemic, businesses can look to strengthen their supply chains and examine operational capacity in order to recalibrate their hiring act...

As we look ahead to global recovery and relaunch, the world health crisis continues to cast a shadow on many countries and plague economic activity. The Supply Chain sector is a crucial pillar, propagating a wave of economic growth and interconnecting systematic cross-border ecosystems. To continue innovating and fuelling economic activity post-pandemic, encouraging tra...

​Workforce flexibility, employee wellbeing, and the rise of technology dominated talent topics last year and continues to be a focal point for 2021. There is a discussion concerning talent mobility that, in many ways, may have been swept under the carpet on the back of the global health crisis. This raises the question, has the pandemic halted the movement of talent through ...

​More than 90% of CEOs report that diversity is a top business priority. Procter & Gamble President has announced new declarations aimed to propel gender equality across the Asia Pacific. The dial towards progress has moved forward in recent years. With diversity and inclusion at the top of the agenda, we explore the current state of affairs for women of colour in procuremen...

​COVID-19 has not only disrupted but also challenged global supply chains in unprecedented ways. Multinational organisations have spent decades producing complex global supply chains and networks to maximise efficiency and to minimise cost, while being blind to the impact serious shocks like COVID-19 can have on the entire value chain.McKinsey & Company researchers report c...

Procurement and supply chain professionals adapted to change and find a way to keep it going despite pandemic. Because of this new normal and adaptation, the workforce has experienced and found the beauty of working from home. This, as a result, leading us all to rethink the meaning of work-life balance.

DSJ Global Live Webinar at Global Sources Online ShowDSJ Global was invited by Global Sources as one of the panelist of the live panel discussion on their first-ever Online Sourcing show. At the live panel discussion, our Senior Consultant Patrick Ogwu, along with Renaud Anjordan, Founder at Sofeast Ltd and Regina Peterburgsky, Women on Amazon, has discussed and shared insig...

The DSJ Global Job Confidence Index 2020 is a new annual report that aims to measures confidence in the supply chain labor market. This report aims to answer some questions about what global supply chain workforce is thinking:Do they find their jobs secure? Are they planning to stay with their current employer? Are they confident that they can find a new opportunity in three...

While the global pandemic will inevitably result in long term transformations to the form and function of the workplace, the short term will mostly be characterized by iterative solutions intended to buy time and weather immediate concerns.It is uncertain when or if a vaccine for COVID-19 will be discovered, and radical reorganization of the workplace could prove an unnecess...