DHL, the
logistics company for the world, partners with Iskandar Innovations Sdn Bhd to launch
their Global Center of Excellence or GCOE, in Iskandar Malaysia.
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| Unveiling the DHL-IIB partnership, GCOE logo |
This was
announced at a recent event, attended by key industry players in Iskandar
Malaysia, particularly in Iskandar Puteri, and regional media representatives.
An event
to announce that DHL partners Iskandar Innovations Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of
Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB), to jointly establish a GCOE to offer
cross-industry logistics training, market intelligence and support services in
this region, was certainly exciting and news-worthy.
In a simple
but formal event, relevant information on the objectives and services provided
by the GCOE was shared and finally, the logo for the GCOE partnership was
unveiled.
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| The event was also attended by regional media representatives |
The
setting up of the GCOE in Iskandar Malaysia, scheduled to be operational from a
base in Medini 6 in Iskandar Puteri by Q2 of 2018, will be the first in the
country.
Jointly
staffed by DHL and IIB, the Center will have a facilitator role to coordinate
expertise and form propositions to companies abroad and attract foreign direct
investments in Iskandar Malaysia.
The
Center will provide supply chain consultancy services and support businesses to
design logistics solutions specific to some of Iskandar’s key industries
including Automotive, Energy, Engineering & Manufacturing, Life Sciences
& Healthcare and Technology.
It will
serve to connect companies with key stakeholders within Iskandar Malaysia and
supports their vision to be the hub for Asia and global markets and enhance its
value proposition of connecting the region to the world’s major economies.
It will
also power the region’s logistics ambitions with networking sessions and
workshops where companies and industry experts come together to share best
practices, and brainstorm innovative ideas that will form the future of
Iskandar Malaysia.
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| [L to R] Philip Chu, Akmal Ahmad, Hj Adib Azhari Daud, Datuk Ir Khairil Anwar Ibrahim, Alfred Goh, Dr James Tee |
“We want
to create an ecosystem within Iskandar Malaysia and establish a single network
that is conducive to all companies to explore and set up business in the region
as the gateway to markets around the world,” said Managing Director, GCOE
Iskandar Malaysia, Philip Chu.
“Coupled
with DHL’s sector-specific experience, it will underpin the bespoke logistics
solutions that the GCOE will offer to the local industry,” he added.
“The GCOE
is right where it should be; Logistics is one of the nine promoted economic
sectors in Iskandar Malaysia and the area is flanked by three sea ports, namely
the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Johor Port and Tanjung Langsat Port, and several other
commercial ports in Singapore,” said Chief Operating Officer, IIB, Akmal Ahmad.
“In a world
where speed and efficiency matter, we strong believe that logistics companies
will thrive and receive numerous benefits from innovation and the
internet-of-things revolution in Supply Chain,” he added.
Meanwhile,
President and CEO of IIB, Datuk Ir. Khairil Anwar Ibrahim said that a strong
base of logistics solutions and talent will not only allow the Iskandar region
to achieve its ambitions of becoming an ASEAN supply chain hub but also provide
vital trade connectivity between the core industries and overseas markets where
opportunities are aplenty.
“As
Iskandar’s population and foreign investment levels continue to rise steadily,
the GCOE will play a strategic role in creating the job opportunities and
export growth that underpin the region’s economic plans for the future,” he
added.
In 2007,
DHL established a Supply Chain Center of Excellence in Singapore that delivered
multi-million-dollar returns within the first 36 months of its operations.
“The
establishment of the GCOE will bring Iskandar’s supply chain capabilities up to
speed with those of other logistics hubs in the region, including nearby
Singapore where DHL has already run a Supply Chain Center of Excellence for the
last ten years,” said President, Global Fast Growing Enterprise and Regional
Head, Customer Solutions and Innovation Asia Pacific, DHL, Alfred Goh.
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| [L to R] Fadzhairi Abdul Jabar, Mohd Azmi Hitam, Adrian Chia, Mohd Nordin Jamaludin, Alfred Goh, Datuk Ir Khairil Anwar Ibrahim, Akmal Ahmad, Philip Chu, John Ng, Joanne Oei and Soh Choo Sen |
“As
Malaysia’s broader economy grows in domestic demand and overseas exports alike,
Iskandar’s manufacturing and production industries will need increasingly
efficient, flexible and scalable supply chains to power future economic
development,” he added.
“By
complementing pure logistics skills and solutions with broader business
development, market insights and networking with key decision-makers around the
world, we believe the GCOE will help Iskandar align its logistics investments
with global demand and market forces more closely than ever before,” said Goh.
Also
present at the event were Mayor of Iskandar Puteri, Tuan Haji Adib Azahari Daud,
Consul-General, Consulate General Republic of Singapore, Mr Rajpal Singh and
Consul-General, Republic of Indonesia, Bapak Haris Nugroho.
For
more information on IIB and the GCOE, please visit www.iskandarinvestment.com
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