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Hala Supply Chain Services commissions survey on warehousing in Saudi Arabia |
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In an effort to gain further insight into the challenge of warehousing capacity constraints in a dynamic market place, Hala SCS has commissioned a unique and focused study into warehousing demand in the KSA - the Warehousing Demand Survey 2009.
LOG interview with Husam Al-Saleh – Managing Director, Hala Supply Chain Services |
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LOG interviews Husam Al-Saleh – Managing Director, Hala Supply Chain Services, on redesigning supply chains that are unique to the Kingdom.
Learn how to boost service levels, productivity, profit by attending SCIR 2008 launch |
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The much anticipated launch of the full results of the pioneering Saudi Arabian Supply Chain Intelligence Report (SCIR), commissioned by leading supply chain and logistics provider Hala Supply Chain Services (Hala SCS), will be taking place this October. All supply chain and logistics managers, and chief executives keen to improve their service levels, competitive advantage and profitability should certainly not miss the opportunity to attend one of three launches taking place in the cities of Khobar, Riyadh and Jeddah.
State-of-the-art distribution warehouse to be built in Jeddah |
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This article explores Hala SCS ability to successfully assist clients in overcoming the challenges of increasing volumes and growing demand when the company secured the contract to design and project manage the new distribution warehouse of a global tire supplier in Jeddah. The new distribution facility will be approximately 15 500m², inclusive of the warehouse, offices and service centre.
HSCS makes significant investment in Psion product and service offering |
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Read about how leading Saudi Arabian supply chain and logistics service provider Hala Supply Chain Services (Hala SCS) recently made significant investments in support and back-up services for its Psion Teklogix product offering, and how this if of benefit to their clients.
Hala SCS presents SCIR 2008 at Saudi Aramco conference and prepares for SCIR 2009 |
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After the success of the pioneering Supply Chain Intelligence Report 2008, an in-depth study into the supply chain and logistics industry commissioned by Hala SCS in 2008, the company was invited to present the results of the Report to Arabian Supply Chain Society members. Importantly, Hala announced that it will turn the report into a study to be undertaken and published annually in an effort to help to assess and benchmark the Kingdom’s logistics and supply chain practices.
The ultimate in integrated clearing and forwarding solutions |
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This article explores how Hala SCS’ national but customised forwarding and clearing service allows for specific client requirements to be met, with solutions individually designed to meet the client’s needs on a 24/7 basis. Experience shows that delays and added costs will decrease, while service levels will increase, if the processes of customs clearance, transportation, and in some cases warehousing, are all integrated for either inbound or outbound supply chains. Hala SCS has therefore created a supply chain forwarding and clearing system that offers the widest range of potential services.
HSCS goes the extra mile to achieve excellent client service |
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Hala Supply Chain Services (Hala SCS) proved their commitment to exceptional service delivery this past week when Philippe Lorenzi, HSCS Technology Sales Manager, flew from Saudi Arabia to Houston in North America and back again to ensure a client received their Psion products on deadline.
| "Difference between theory and practice is achieving competitive advantage, study reveals" 16 March 2009 |
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An article discussing the recent study into the Saudi Arabian supply chain and logistics market, The Saudi Arabian Supply Chain Intelligence Report (SCIR) 2008, and how it has revealed a disconnect between theory and practise when it comes to supply chain management in the oil and fuel industry in Saudi Arabia.
| "Hala Supply Chain sets up technology division" 7 March 2009 |
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This article looks at how leading Saudi Arabian supply chain and logistics company, Hala Supply Chain Services (HSCS), has assembled a highly experienced team of technology specialists and strategic partners specifically designed to assist companies facing challenges such as increasing complexity, volumes and demand. This division of the company, known as Hala Technology, features specialists who not only have the highest technological capabilities, but also an in-depth knowledge of how to implement these changes in the Kingdom.
| Hala’s phenomenal growth recognised by Saudi Fast Growth 100 16 February 2009 |
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Read a news article about HSCS recently celebrating being ranked 15th on the inaugural 2009 Saudi Fast Growth Start-Up List. The Saudi Fast Growth Start-Up List is part of the Saudi Fast Growth 100, which identifies companies in Saudi Arabia that have achieved excellent revenue growth and significant job creation.
| Hala Supply Chain Services partners with SNS 4 February 2009 |
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Read about HSCS entering into a strategic partnership with Dubai-based software outfit Supply Network Solutions (SNS), which will allow both companies to market each other’s IT solutions, where appropriate.
| Distribution Network Design - why it is important in Saudi Arabia? January 2009 |
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Is your supply chain network optimal? Will it cope with rapidly expanding sales growth? It has been proven that 80% of supply chain return on investment is determined by upfront strategic planning decisions. Pieter Spaarwater explains how those companies that plan their supply chain activities ahead will develop a cost and service advantage, giving them competitive advantage.
| 21st Century supply chain solutions January 2009 |
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The article explores HSCS Consulting Division and the services and benefits available. Read on to find out why investing in tactical supply chain improvements without a strategic plan in place is like crossing a desert without a compass!
| Insourced Relationships mean Profitability and Competitiveness 19 January 2009 |
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This article discusses the differences between and value of insourcing versus outsourcing. “If you want an integrated, flexible, highly visible and tightly controlled supply chain that drives costs down and service up – create an ‘insourced’ supply chain partnership.”
| Improve Delivery Control, Cut Costs with Hala’s Route Optimisation service 19 January 2009 |
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This article looks at the introduction of the only commercially available route optimisation service in the Kingdom by HSCS. The service connects a digital roadmap system to route optimisation software, resulting in an increase in the number of deliveries per van, per day by up to 20%.
| Logistics (3PL) December 2008 |
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In a Logistics Middle East feature on 3PL’s, Hala Supply Chain Services’ overflow warehousing service was explained. Hala’s overflow warehousing offers clients the flexibility of having high quality storage capacity without the cost.
| Rapid growth in supply chain and logistics industry 22 November 2008 |
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The article considers several challenges currently being experienced in the supply chain and logistics industry in Saudi Arabia. Through the findings of the Supply Chain Intelligence Report the article goes on to describe some of the approaches which companies should adopt to ensure sustainability and improve profits.
| Hala invests in Saudi overflow warehousing 10 November 2008 |
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This article looks at the benefits of overflow warehousing as it ensures optimal capacity and flexibility without the cost. Hala Supply Chain Services recently established 60, 000m² of overflow warehousing space in Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah. This storage space is available as and when clients need it, and includes a combination of ambient, air-conditioned, chilled and frozen space.
| SCIR report urges companies to outsource 16 October 2008 |
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This article discusses the value of outsourcing certain functions in the supply chain so as to optimise operations. International trends and best practise show that outsourcing can have a significant impact on improving competitive advantage, and alleviate challenges such as a skills shortage.
| Beyond KSA Saturday, 25 October 2008 |
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A discussion with Hala Supply Chain Services general manager Husam Al-Saleh on some of the challenges experienced in the supply chain and logistics industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and how Hala Supply Chain Services has grown since 1977 to become a leader in the industry.
| Saudi firms urged to outsource logistics Wednesday, 29 October 2008 |
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Insight into the supply chain and logistics industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as reported in the Supply Chain Intelligence Report, is discussed with a specific focus on the enormous value achieved through outsourcing.
| A new frontier for supply chains and logistics in the KSA Tuesday, 14 October 2008 |
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The article explores some of the fundamental functions required of supply chain and logistics companies if they are to create competitive advantage, including visibility, control, outsourcing and the ability to offer fully integrated supply chain and logistics solutions.
| Overflow warehousing Tuesday, 14 October 2008 |
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The article explains the nature and benefits of Hala Supply Chain Services overflow warehousing operations. Overflow warehousing provides immediate storage under the appropriate conditions ensuring clients have capacity without the cost.
| Redefining supply chains in Saudi Arabia Thursday, 28 August 2008 |
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A discussion of some of the results of the Supply Chain Intelligence Report’s qualitative study into the supply chain and logistics industry in Saudi Arabia, including the skills shortage, the current DIY culture, collaboration and the need for greater flexibility, visibility and responsiveness.
| Becoming a supply chain leader Thursday, 28 August 2008 |
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A discussion of how the modern and sophisticated objectives adopted by supply chain and logistics management in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are not reflected in their day to day business practices.
| The global supply chain skills shortage: What is to be done? Thursday, 28 August 2008 |
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The skills shortage in the supply chain and logistics industry is a challenge across the world. This article looks at how the impact of the shortage can be minimized by companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the adoption of global best practices such as collaboration and outsourcing