December
5 Christmas fellowship (December 15, 2003)
DECEMBER 5 was the date of DMAP's Christmas fellowship.
It was one of the best attended fellowships ever.
Some 160 party goers showed up, made up of 120 from
DMAP members and 40 guests.
The mikes were very skillfully manned by Director
Marichelle Chan (Unilab), Jude Hong (MSI-Digiland)
and Ike Castillo (James Hardie). The entire program
was master minded by incoming 2004 President 'Ochie'
Ochoa (J&J) and past President Cora Curay (XVC).
Vice President Jun Gabrino (Splash), Director Gerry
Ong (Cheng Ban Yek) and PRO John Guillermo (CDO) ably
assisted. Treasurer Elsie Oafallas (Jaka) took charge
of the logistics work, covering the registration desk,
the product giveaways and the raffle prizes.
Barangays were sent by Pilipinas Shell (10) led by
William Mendez, J&J (10) led by Ochie, Jaka (10)
led by Elsie, Nestle (6) led by Whey Mayo, PLDT (5)
led by Al Lagera, Quantum Foods (5) led by Edred Almero,
Philips (5) led by Jennifer Bool, and XVC (5) led
by Cora.
Seen among the guests were Rudy de Ocampo and Ding
Osana of CTAP, Mr & Mrs. Ito Carlos of PCCI, Mr.
& Mrs. Henry Basilio of UA&P, Tet Gambito
and Atty. Rod Domingo from consumer groups, lawyers
M. Leonardo and Janette Chua, and JP Fenix from the
press.
Only Atty. Pete Mendoza came from the government.
The shipping lines were represented by Bimsy Mapa
(Nenaco), Jun Tan (Solid), Samson Ang (Sulpicio),
Sally Go (NMCCLI). Conference sponsors also came -
Jane Ocava & Ronald Guar (Boeing MH), Cecille
Geronimo (SSI Schaefer), ABM Computech, Aniec Dungog
& Remie Co (Fast).
Past DMAP presidents also came - Norman Adriano, Lorie
Cinco, Ike Castillo, Cora Curay and myself.
DMAP extends its thanks to all donors of giveaways
and prizes. Major prizes were donated by Accord Logistics,
Smart Communications and PAL. The party lasted until
past midnight as in past Christmas fellowships.
December 5 was also the date of the PCCI elections,
which DMAP was not able to attend. We heard, however,
that the election did not push through. We do not
have the details, but it seems politics has reared
its ugly head there. Being a new member of PCCI, we
in DMAP did not imagine it could be like this.
Strangely enough, the anonymous letters being given
to attendees of the PCCI Transcom meeting seem to
be connected in some way. Earlier letters mentioned
political undertones which we could not understand
and just ignored. Among the things we could not understand
is why there was an attack on Transcom chairman Ito
Carlos, when we were under the impression that the
writer was just after Tet Gambito.
Speaking of Tet Gambito, and the warrant for his arrest,
we understand that he has posted bail. His long experience
and wide exposure to the workings of the local shipping
industry enables him to question things that he sees
are wrong and expose these and their perpetrators.
In return he gets attacked from all sides by people
who choose to hide behind anonymous letters and writers.
Tet was the one that pushed for the RORO concept,
emphasizing that this should have been implemented
ages ago, after government people visited Scandinavia
and saw the benefits. Tet pointed out that those in
power chose not to develop RORO locally, because it
was more rewarding for certain quarters to collect
unearned shares from cargo handling fees.
Tet correctly pointed out that domestic ship operators
preferred to use inefficient multiple handling container
operations, and port authorities allowed cargo handling
fees to be charged where no work was done, and these
contributed to escalating sea transport costs.
Now President GMA is using RORO as part of her reelection
campaign. At the RORO conference, speakers from various
sectors pushed for RORO. Nobody said thanks to Tet.
Instead Tet is now being sued and criticized. This
is what you get for trying to contribute to the improvement
of local logistics.
December 5 was also the day DMAP found out about the
MARINA's resolution of the case against WG&A's
latest rate increase.
One strange thing is that the resolution was signed
on Nov. 28, and it was released to WG&A on the
same day, one week before DMAP's party. Up to December
11, almost two weeks now, DMAP had not received its
copy!!!
The resolution looked very one-sided. It was in 100%
agreement with WG&A's arguments. No comments were
made to answer DMAP's contention that the rates were
in violation of a law, the Public Service Act. Because
the rates would allow an ROI of 53%, by DMAP's calculation.
Yes, sir, that is fifty three percent. If this is
not enough justification to complain, what is?
The resolution also had a statement: "To date.
No comment was filed by Complainant on this Answer
and/or Motion to Dismiss notwithstanding counsel for
Complainant's personal receipt of the Order directing
it to comment within ten days of receipt". This
is another strange thing because MARINA Record Section
has confirmed receiving DMAP's comment.
By the way, there was no sign of MARINA on DMAP's
fellowship night. Likewise WG&A, with the exception
of new recruit and former DMAP President Norman Adriano.
Another strange thing?
Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel.
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dmap@i-manila.com.ph.
Those interested in DMAP training and other activities
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New
DMAP officers (December
10, 2003)
DMAP held its annual election of Directors and Officers
for year 2004 during its last general membership meeting
for the year, held last November 18.
Elected were
President - Ana Rose Ochoa, Johnson & Johnson
Vice President - Jun Gabrino, Splash
Secretary - Marichelle Chan, Unilab
Treasurer - Elsie Oafallas, Jaka
Auditor - Vangie Relos, Nestle
PRO - John Guillermo, CDO
The other elected Directors are
Cora Curay, XVC Logistics
Bennette Rocha, Procter & Gamble
Deo Patalinghog, Diethelm
Boy Arceo, Smart
DMAP also elected its Committee Chairpersons for 2004,
a new procedure started this year. Committee Chairpersons
used to be appointed.
Sea Transport - Gerry Ong, Cheng Ban Yek
Land Transport - Alain Ison, Colgate
Air Transport - Ed Fausto, L'Oreal
Warehousing - Ninoy Rollan, TNT Express
Academe - Ike Castillo, James Hardie
Membership - Linda Villegas, Unilever
Committee Chairpersons will be advised by Directors
responsible for each function.
Basically the current Board has been retained. This
is good for DMAP as this will provide continuity to
tackle the various issues DMAP encounters in the course
of a year. For 2004, among these issues are the recent
proposed shipping rate increases.
Hearings continue on DMAP’s complaints against
the 7.5% GRIs of the shipping lines. More accurately,
the complaints are against the rates announced by
the shipping lines, therefore not only vs. the 7.5%
GRI, but also against the 6% GRI of Nov. 2002 and
the 20% GRI of Nov. 2000, which are both included
in the announced rates. These GRIs are still unresolved
to date.
The hearing on the complaint vs. WGA was held on October
21. DMAP submitted its counter comments on Oct. 30.
A hearing on the Sulpicio case was held last week,
on Nov. 25. Meanwhile Lorenzo Shipping has been asked
to comment on DMAP's complaint by Nov. 17.
In the face of these "battles" with the
shipping lines, and year-end efforts to meet targets,
DMAP member companies will take time out for the annual
Christmas fellowship. On December 5, DMAP members
and guests will relax to the theme of "Paskong
Pinoy, Tayo'y Mag-enjoy".
Expect fun. Attire is "Basta't may touch of Pinoy".
There will be "mga pa-contest na Pinoy ang dating",
plus "sayawan at kantahan" and "palabunutan
ng mga premyong nakakatuwa at nakakakilig". A
curious question is who will be declared Mr. Suave
and Hot Babe ng Gabi.
Expected guests include friends from the industry,
led by the shipping lines, truckers, conference sponsors
and speakers, the government, the Coalition for Shipping
and Ports Modernization, and past Presidents of DMAP.
Was it a coincidence that, on the second day of the
PCCI's 29th Philippine Business Conference at the
Manila Hotel, FPJ announced his intention to run for
President in the very same hotel?
Reactions to the announcement were varied, ranging
from cheers for the opposition, to jeers, alarm, anger,
or fear for other sectors. As for me, the announcement
gave me chills because of the following possibilities.
1. If he wins, FPJ will pardon Erap.
2. The North Harbor monopolists will renew their efforts.
FPJ's entry is expected to take away votes from Lacson;
however a further chilling possibility is that one
of them would step down to the Vice President position.
Tet Gambito's efforts to blow the whistle on irregularities
in some sectors has resulted in a libel case against
him, which was filed in Ozamis City. A notice appeared
in the Malaya last Monday, stating that a warrant
had been issued for his arrest.
We had to cancel / postpone the Advanced Warehouse
Management Seminar due to difficulties in synchronizing
schedules of speakers. We will try to arrange for
early 2004.
Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel.
671-8670, fax
671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email dmap@i-manila.com.ph.
Those interested in DMAP training
and other activities are requested to send their e-mail
addresses.
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Warehousing
again (November
17, 2003)
Today we provide an update on warehousing practices
we have gathered over the years.
We added to our database on local
ware-housing practices with the holding of the Basic
Warehousing Seminar last July 24 to 25. As an optional
part of the seminar, we ask participants to help enlarge
our database by filling up a one-page survey form.
Our database does not include yet the latest re-run
of the seminar on November 6 to 7.
We show below selected items from
the database, which now stretches from 1998 to 2003
covering 33 companies. Percentages are percentages
of respondents, and may add up to more than 100% because
of multiple answers by respondents.
There are no real surprises in most
of the figures.
On storage equipment, perhaps a mild
surprise is the relatively low percentage of users
of selective pallet racks. Selective pallet racks
are known to be the most popular rack type because
of 100% access. I personally expected a higher percentage
than 54%.
Many warehouses still rely on no storage
equipment; block stacking on the floor is practiced
by one out of three. Up to now we have not encountered
any users of cantilever racks, push back racks, mobile
aisle racks, carousels and ASRS. But flow racks are
now becoming more popular.
Storage Equipment
Selective pallet racks - 54%
Shelving - 34
Block stacking - 31
Bulk solids in piles on floor or yard - 14
Storage drawers - 11
Bulk liquids in tanks - 11
Flow racks - 9
Drive in racks - 6
Bulk powders or grains in silos - 3
Others - 0
Plastic pallets continue to gain acceptance,
particularly, but not only, in food companies. Their
popularity has been enhanced by the availability of
lower-priced varieties.
Pallets
Wood - 94%
Plastic - 29
Metal - 3
Reach trucks have grown in use with
the increase in high rise storage.
Lift Truck Types and Fuel
Reach - 61%
Counterbalanced - 50
Diesel - 73%
Electric - 43
LPG - 3
Other Handling Equipment
Pallet jack - 89%
Conveyors - 23
Cranes - 6
Others - 20
There are now more users of cycle
counts than "wall to wall" counts. Experts
have predicted that periodic counts will eventually
disappear and IRAs will improve tremendously.
Inventory Taking
Periodic - 53%
Cycle - 68
We see improvements in IRA as also
predicted by experts. This is due to the use of cycle
counts, computerization and bar codes / RF.
Inventory Record Accuracy
-
Below 90% - 41
-
90-95% - 14
-
95-99% - 21
-
99-100% - 24
Computerization of stock records has
been increasing and should eventually reach 100%,
with the exception of very small warehouses where
a manual system will suffice. Use of warehouse management
systems has been growing, but there is still plenty
of room for growth. Here the deterrent to growth is
the high cost.
A surprise is the
relatively high reported usage of sortation systems.
I suspect a lack of understanding of true sortation
systems as the reason. The use of bar codes for
logistics (bar codes on cases / pallets / racks)
continues to grow, but there is still plenty of
potential. Cross docking, pick to light and RF are
technologies that have begun to find local applications.
Technology Adoption Inventory records computerized
- 79%
-
-
Using sortation
system - 13
-
Doing direct plant
to customer deliveries - 11
-
Using bar codes
for logistics - 11
-
-
Using pick to light
system - 3
-
Warehousing problems faced by companies
are the same as decades ago, and I expect them to
continue to be the same ones. An exception is poor
IRA, which will eventually diminish to very low levels.
Problems:
-
Damages, breakage,
spoilage - 55%
-
Lack of space/crowded
- 45
-
Lack of employee
training - 30
-
Poor inventory record
accuracy - 25
-
Pilferage - 20
-
High cost of space
rental - 15
-
High employee turnover
- 10
-
Accidents,lack of
safety - 8
Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel.
671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email
dmap@i-manila.com.ph.
Those interested in DMAP training and other activities
are requested to send their e-mail addresses.
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Increasing
awareness level for ISPS Code implementation (November
10, 2003)
An
interesting topic discussed during the recent PortCalls
Cargo Economics Conference was the forthcoming implementation
deadline of the International Maritime Organization's
International Ship and Port Facility Security Code
(ISPS Code).
I have a serious concern here in the
sense that the level of industry general awareness
on the ISPS Code seems to be either negligible or
concentrated only in a few expert circles in government,
the academe or private business.
It is in the spirit of helping increase
this awareness level that I went through my research
files and now would like to briefly highlight topics
during a symposium of maritime experts held 18-20
June 2003 in Melbourne, Australia that discussed the
ISPS Code implementation.
Problems With The ISPS Code
The symposium listed these as definitions of a ship
and a port facility and the setting of its boundaries.
Answers to these questions varied according to the
nature of the port, the type of cargo and the level
of risk. In some countries the definitions of what
constituted a port facility or even a ship were of
considerable importance in terms of ISPS implementation.
It was agreed that the ISPS Code represented
a step on the way towards full supply chain security,
and that measures contained in the Code needed to
be considered and applied in the broader context of
other supply chain security initiatives such as those
contained in APEC STAR. Of particular relevance were
initiatives to secure shipping containers and improve
the way Customs information is gathered and shared.
Major Areas of Concern
Recognizing the difficulties in meeting the implementation
deadline, the symposium identified a number of major
areas of concern:
* Awareness and understanding at
the political, public and private sector levels
of the issues involved and the consequences of failure
to meet the deadline;
* The need within each APEC economy
to agree on and to identify the lead agency involved
in implementation of initiatives related to maritime
security including the IMO ISPS Code, as well as establish
effective governance arrangements to support implementation;
* The need to ensure that implementation
plans had ministerial level support and both commercial
and public interests were considered;
* The need to identify and allocate
costs involved, including identifying financial and
human resources required for implementation, and to
have government funding to commence the process;
* The high costs involved in implementation
and the need to identify ways of minimizing these
costs, such as through use of existing legislation,
systems, and infrastructure where possible.
* The need for all APEC economies
to carry out a full risk assessment based on sound
intelligence, and to apply risk management principles
to the maritime environment to meet the Code's requirements;
* The need to identify appropriate
mechanisms for consultation with the private sector,
and to clearly define and delineate roles and responsibilities
between government and industry;
* The need to develop workable timetables
for implementation;
*The need for extensive training for
government officials on awareness raising and implementation
of the ISPS Code and in risk assessment and risk management;
for port and maritime operations generally, and for
Company Security Officers, Ship Security Officers,
and Port Facility Security Officers.
Feedback On Our Review Of Maersk
SMS -We received an email from Jayme Crizel S.
Sio of Maersk-Filipinas following this column's review
of Maersk SMS facility. It reads as follows:
"We are writing you in reference
to your article regarding our new SMS service, Maersk
SMS. Firstly, we would like to extend our thanks for
your favorable review of Maersk SMS.
Secondly, we would like to correct
your understanding that you need to specify the registry
number as well as the B/L number in order to perform
B/L tracking. This is not so, REG & BL are separate
features.
The REG keyword is separate from the
BL keyword. Typing REG <MM DD> would give you
the vessel registry number of the import vessel which
arrived in Manila or Subic on the specified date.
Description of this keyword can also be retrieved
by sending HELP REG to Maersk SMS.
As for BL <bl number>, you get
the latest movement of the specified B/L (similar
to b/l tracking in our website).
Taking this into consideration, we
have edited the Maersk SMS reply to HELP so that REG
is more clearly separated from the BL keyword.
We hope that this serves to clarify.
Thank you and best regards."
I'm sure all our port users will be
looking forward to subsequent enhancements of this
SMS facility as well as new SMS services from other
organizations.
As of today, the available SMS facilities
already operational in port & transport are those
of Aboitiz Express, Asian Terminals Incorporated,
Negros Navigation and Maersk Sealand Philippines
. I am sure other similar services
are currently in various stages of planning or development.
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RORO
- Can it take off?
(October 31, 2003)
The
SRNH (Strong Republic Nautical Highway) Conference,
sponsored by the PCCI and supported by the DBP and USAID,
and held on October 22 at the Hotel Intercontinental,
was well attended.
Extensive
coverage of different aspects of the SRNH-RRTS during
the whole day session could be seen from the lineup
of speakers from both government and the private sector.
High
ranking government officials who were speakers were
Sec. Neri (competition policy in the transport sector),
Sec. Marita Jimenez (SRNH-RRTS policy and program) and
Sec. Lorenzo (experiences of existing RORO operators.).
Other
speakers from government were Usec Oscar Palabyab (SRNH-RRTS
& tourism promotion), Usec Manuel Bonoan (role of
DPWH), Southern Leyte Gov. Rosette Lerias (potential
SRNH-RRTS projects), Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas
(role of LGUs), DBP Chairman Vitaliano Nanagas (investment
opportunities and finanacial support), PPA GM Al Cusi
(role of PPA), and Marina Franchising Director Atty.
Gloria Banas (role of MARINA).
Speakers
from the private sector were Prof. Ramon Quesada (countryside
development), UAP’s Dr. Rolando Dy (agri-fisheries
sector), DMAP’s Cora Curay (new trucking business
philosophy), Alejandro Yague (busing the Philippines),
and Christopher Pastrana (experiences of existing RORO
operators).
In
line with its objectives, the conference was able to
give a general picture of the SRNH-RRTS’ framework,
mechanism and business opportunities. It was also able
to highlight the developmental role of LGUs in creating
a potential market as well as providing for the necessary
infrastructure and support systems that must be put
into place to make the SRNH-RRTS fully functional. The
conference also served as a venue to raise issues.
Whether
or not the conference was able to attract more players
or participants is another matter. Likewise whether
or not issues raised were resolved.
Atty.
Gilbert Lorenzo of the NUPP raised a question on why,
if transport costs have been reduced, have the prices
of goods not reduced correspondingly.
As
the question implied that cargo owners were benefiting
from RORO and not passing on the savings to consumers,
we could not let it pass and we gave our comments.
As
far as DMAP is concerned, the RRTS has not taken off.
Despite lots of encouragement we have given to our members,
esp. with the lifting of the 50 mile limit, not many
DMAP members have tried RORO. We know of only one or
two companies that have tried it.
The
reason, we said, is that the PPA continues to charge
cargo handling at the ports. Another factor to consider
is that, as RRTS struggles to take off, the MARINA has
a new proposal of rates in the Batangas-Dapitan route,
with huge increases.
What
we forgot to mention is that there are not many shipping
companies offering RORO services, outside of the experimental
Cagayan de Oro to Batangas route being advertised on
tv.
We
also forgot to mention that sea transport rates will
remain high if shipping lines continue to raise their
rates, as been happening in the last three years.
Update
on Shipping Rates -Speaking of domestic shipping
rates, the hearing on DMAP’s complaint versus
WG&A’s 7.5% GRI went through as scheduled
on October 21. WG&A avoided a presentation of calculations
by harping on the famous letter resolution of June 2001.
With
respect to the other shipping lines, DMAP indeed filed
separate complaints versus their proposed GRIs, all
identical at 7.5% like WG&A, of four other shipping
lines. These are Lorenzo Shipping, Negros Navigation,
Solid Shipping and Sulpicio Lines.
Anonymous
Letters - Prior to today’s PCCI Transcom
meeting, invited participants received another anonymous
letter about Tet Gambito, including several clippings.
Again we expect the suspected author to be absent from
today’s meeting. The sender again put a return
address, which is on Urdaneta St., Quezon City (we wrongly
said “somewhere in Pangasinan” last time).
A
brief reference to the PCCI election in the last anonymous
letter has been amplified. The letter says “Some
of our members have confided that people identified
with Mr. Ito Carlos are campaigning to ensure a failure
of elections to preserve the status quo.”
Strange
Behavior - An outfit called Meeting Points International,
has erroneously included DMAP among the list of cooperating
agencies for Freight Logistics Summit, a conference
it has organized.
We
at first thought it was an honest mistake. DMAP is one
of 13 agencies and institutions whose names are printed
beside the conference overview in the brochure without
authorization from DMAP. We complained to one of their
staff and thought that that was the end of it.
About
a week ago we received a fax message announcing the
conference and inviting participants. On the side of
the page, DMAP is again listed as one of the cooperating
agencies!
There
seems to be a rash of unprofessionalism these days?
Several months ago we mentioned the incident at DMAP’s
shipping immersion course.
Not
too long ago also, Business World published a news item
attributing to DMAP a conclusion that RORO may not be
good for the long haul. DMAP had not, and up to today,
has not released any report or study to make that conclusion.
We were able to trace the source and it was a careless
statement within Philexport.
Seminars
- DMAP’s two year end seminars will push through
at the Legend Hotel.
*
Basic Warehousing Seminar, November 6 – 7 (previously
scheduled Oct. 23-24)
*
Advanced Warehouse Management Seminar, November 28 (previously
scheduled Nov. 21)
The
AWMS is intended as a sequel to the BWS. It will provide
updates on warehousing developments and trends, warehouse
software, warehouse equipment, auto data capture and
RF technology. More specifically it will cover local
examples of WMS applications, as seen from the eyes
of users.
Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel.
671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email
dmap@i-manila.com.ph.
Those
interested in DMAP training and other activities are
requested to send their e-mail addresses.
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Busy
4th quarter
Update on Shipping Rates
(October 20, 2003)
DMAP’s complaint against the 7.5% general rate
increase, which was filed by WG&A with the MARINA,
will be heard at the MARINA on Tuesday October 21, 2003.
DMAP
filed a complaint only against WG&A’s move
because, it was the only rate increase known to DMAP
at the time. DMAP had been busy with its annual conference.
With
more shipping lines now pressing for a rate increase,
expect DMAP to file more complaints. However DMAP will
have to evaluate the situation per shipping line.
To
our knowledge, Lorenzo Shipping, Negros Navigation,
Solid Shipping, Sulpicio Lines, Oceanic Container Lines
and NMCCLI have made moves to increase rates. DMAP is
still checking if the rates are the same.
The
rates issue appears to be getting messier, as the Nov.
2000 20% GRI and the Nov. 2002 6% GRI remain unresolved.
To make matters more confusing, shipping lines have
been pushing to overhaul the cargo classification list,
with a hearing set last month in Davao.
Collaboration
– Just Talk? - Nothing much happened at the
last collaboration meeting between DMAP and the shipping
lines. With a hearing now set on October 21, and with
DMAP studying moves against other shipping lines, nothing
much is expected to be accomplished by the collaboration
group in the near future. Maybe they can focus on logistics
efficiencies.
RORO
Conference
The SRNH (Strong Republic Nautical Highway) Conference,
sponsored by the PCCI and supported by the DBP, will
be held on Wednesday October 22 at the Hotel Intercontinental.
It
will be a whole day session with speakers from the government
and various groups from the private sector. According
to the PCCI email, the aim of the conference is to promote
the SRNH and the RRTS (Road RORO Transport System).
The
conference will give a general picture of the SRNH-RRTS’
framework, mechanism and business opportunities, which
will attract more players or participants
.
It will also highlight the developmental role of local
government units in creating a potential market as well
as providing for the necessary infrastructure and support
systems that must be put into place to make the SRNH-RRTS
fully functional. It will also serve as a venue to raise
and resolve issues concerning the SRNH-RRTS.
The
fee is minimal, P300 for PCCI members and P400 for non-members.
DMAP, as a member of PCCI, would be entitled to the
member’s fee..
Anonymous
Letters - At the last PCCI Transcom meeting, as
I predicted, Tet Gambito was absent. Likewise the suspected
author of the anonymous letters.
PCCI
Transcom Chairman Meneleo Carlos continued not to take
up the anonymous letters. Rightly so, as a document
sent by someone who does not identify himself should
not be taken seriously.
This
time it was a bit different. PCCI Vice President Raul
Boncan raised the matter. No attempt was made to discuss
it though, because the author was not there, or probably
not there. There was no one who dared to discuss it.
There
was another difference. The sender put a return address,
which is somewhere in Pangasinan.
BWS
Seminar Re-schedule - DMAP’s Basic Warehousing
Seminar, originally scheduled for October 23 –
24, has been reset for November 6 – 7.
This
is a two-day seminar which is a re-run of the one done
last July, because of additional demand. There are still
a few seats for those interested.
The
BWS is intended for both neophytes in the warehousing
function and oldtimers needing a refresher. The seminar
is also useful for non-warehousing personnel who interface
with warehousing and therefore need to understand the
basics of warehousing.
For example, purchasing, manufacturing, quality assurance,
accounting personnel, etc.
Managers
will also benefit from the BWS if they need to know
basic principles and would like to be updated on the
latest developments in warehousing
As
in past BWS sessions, the speakers are ex-Presidents
of DMAP – Malou Santos (formerly with J&J,
now a consultant), Norman Adriano (formerly with Avon,
now with WG&A) and myself, plus President Larry
Go of Auto-ID Phils..
The
Advanced Warehouse Management Seminar remains scheduled
for November 21. This is a one day seminar which is
a sequel to the BWS and provides an update.
DMAP
Membership Update - Five new members were added
to the DMAP roster on October 1, bringing up the membership
from 87 to 92. Three of the new members come from the
ranks of so-called “Logistics Providers”.
The
new members are Accord Logistics, James Hardie Phils.,
Lambert Williams Logistics, ScanAsia, TNT Express Worldwide.
DMAP
Christmas - DMAP recently announced plans for its
Christmas fellowship activity on December 5. It will
have a “Masayang Selebrasyon” with the theme
of “Paskong Pinoy. Tayo’y Mag-Enjoy”.
Barring any surprises in the sea transport sector, this
will be DMAP’s last activity for the year. Meanwhile
many logistics practitioners will be working double
time to meet targets.
Address inquiries and comments to Ed Sanchez at tel.
671-8670, fax 671-4793, cell 0918-914-1689, or email
dmap@i-manila.com.ph.
hose
interested in DMAP training and other activities are
requested to send their e-mail addresses.
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