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Published on August 2010 Cold Chain Logistics China International Cold Chain Logistics Fair is the only one for cold chain logistics industry professional exhibition. International Cold Chain Logistics Exhibition provides an ideal trade platform for food manufacturers, food distributors, food processing, global retailers, fast food chain, food equipment suppliers, food service suppliers, grocers, restaurants, hotels, the third- party logistics companies, associations and government departments The most advanced description of cold chain equipment and technology is to build a complete cold chain logistics network, which will hopefully reduce the damage to property for the state to preserve food freshness, ensuring that the transport cost and improving national food security. Career talk in HKU BBQ gathering — career sharing Summer internship programme 2010 HAECO visit RFID Center visit Event Highlight Contents Message 3 New International Standard — AEO 4 Seminar 7 YMC Events 12 Upcoming Events 17 Education Training 18 Yearly Plan 19 What is AEO benefit for ? Reduce transit time of custom clearance Enhance competitive advantages Get intangible benefit such as customer service, time reduced WCO’s Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade SAFE adopted in June 2005 by WCO High Level Strategic Group (HLSG) New International Standard for competition — AEO Supply Chain Security Association NEWSLETTER ISSUE 2010/01 More...
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Supply Chain

Security Association 2010 August

Published on August 2010

Cold Chain Logistics China

International Cold Chain Logistics Fair is

the only one for cold chain logistics

industry professional exhibition.

International Cold Chain Logistics

Exhibition provides an ideal trade

platform for food manufacturers, food

distributors, food processing, global

retailers, fast food chain, food equipment

suppliers, food service suppliers,

grocers, restaurants, hotels, the third-

party logistics companies, associations

and government departments

The most advanced description of cold

chain equipment and technology is to

build a complete cold chain logistics

network, which will hopefully reduce the

damage to property for the state to

preserve food freshness, ensuring that

the transport cost and improving national

food security.

Career talk in HKU

BBQ gathering — career sharing

Summer internship programme

2010

HAECO visit

RFID Center visit

Event Highlight

Contents

Message 3

New International

Standard — AEO

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Seminar 7

YMC Events 12

Upcoming Events 17

Education Training 18

Yearly Plan 19

What is AEO benefit for ?

Reduce transit time of custom clearance

Enhance competitive advantages

Get intangible benefit such as customer service, time reduced

WCO’s Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade SAFE adopted in June 2005 by WCO High Level Strategic Group (HLSG)

New International Standard for competition — AEO

Supply Chain

Security Association NEWSLETTER ISSUE 2010/01

More...

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Supply Chain

Security Association 2010 August

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Security Association 2010 August

Dear members and fellow students,

Security is nowadays a hot issue after The World Trading Center was attacked in September,2001 at USA. After that, WCO has established many regulations to avert countries for being threatened again. Recall the before 9-11, the Transportation Security Administration had not been created; nor had its rules and procedures that have engendered so much debate among security professionals as well as airline travelers. "We are NOT SAFER since 9-11," they said. "We have been extremely lucky. They won’t attack us by air next time, but will take advantage of our weaknesses in port security and commercial shipping. Ports, power plants, dams, bridges—they're all vulnerable. They will get here by simply walking across the border from Mexico or Canada." Security is not only protect aircraft, but also the supply chain.

Our association play the leading role in the logistic industry to beware the importance of security related to supply chain. Our Organization was founded by a group of professionals from supply chain management, security management and information technology management in April 2002, with the aim to address the awareness towards emerging security threats on the supply chain industry. In this year, we have contributed to many seminars including Cold Chain Conference 2010 China and Li battery Seminar to promote the common message of security in the whole supply chain to prevent unnecessary loss.

Apart from promoting the security of supply chain to society, our organization has founded Young Members Committee to provide a platform to our members who are mainly from universities studying related discipline. We hope they could broaden their views in our association before they graduate. It is a common phenomenon that our undergraduates concern little in security due to lack of supports in departments. To get the latest information in the industry, our organization hold countless functions. This year, we organized events such as Career Talk of Summer Internship, RFID visit in HKSTP, BBQ gathering to our members and this newsletter was designed by them.

In the future, we will promote much more events and seminars with highlighting the security awareness to industry. Furthermore, we would like to teach some useful skills to our students such as Communication Skills, Presentation Technique to upgrade their performance either in campus or in the society.

With best Regards,

Vice President SCSA

Message from Vice-President

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Security Association 2010 August

W hen the freight forwarders/ agency compa-

nies/ logistic companies are finding their

business partner for trading goods, they will

consider the reliability, quality by company’s background

and certification. A list of quality qualification such as

ISO 9001, ISO 14000 is what we called quality assur-

ance authorized. However, it is outdated because some

occasionally pose a threat to the security and it is not

reliable anymore. In 2005, EU’s provides amongst other

for the creation of an Authorized Economic Operator

(AEO). The legislation stipulates that customs authori-

ties shall grant to reliable traders that are established in

the European Community the status of ―authorised eco-

nomic operator‖. The legislation is coming towards Hong

Kong as AEO is a reliable marker for trading partners of

secure member of supply chain.

What is AEO?

Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is aimed at cus-

toms simplification / security & safety control. It encour-

ages all the parties in the supply chain industry to in-

crease security in exchange for incentives that will im-

prove the efficiency and ultimately reduce costs and

improve partner relationships. The government and

HKC&E are promoting AEO to those related parties and

industries to get the greatest benefit.

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The benefit of applying AEO

1. Peer recognition of AEO status

2. Reduced inspection, reduced transit time and lower

storage costs

3. Relaxed standards for pre-arrival and pre-departure

requirements

4. Simplified procedures for Customs declarations

5. More reliable information and more clearly defined

responsibilities

6. Special measures relating to periods of trade disrup-

tion or elevated threat

7. First consideration for participation in any new cargo

processing programs

8. simplified Customs procedure and less Customs in-

tervention.

There is a trend for Hong Kong small /medium business

companies apply AEO to enhance the competitive

advantage because after applying AEO, they can

reduce time for every process.

New International Standard in HKNew International Standard in HKNew International Standard in HK

Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)

Information provided by Alliance Management Consulting Ltd. (AMC) Information provided by Alliance Management Consulting Ltd. (AMC) 4

Parties involved in the whole supply chain

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Alliance Management Consulting Ltd. (AMC) was appointed by Customs and Excise Department (C&E) in April 2010

to train their auditors on the auditing techniques, methodology, and related ISO standards on supply chain security

and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO).

AEO condition

The World Customs Organization has designed stand-

ards to secure and to facilitate the ever-growing flow of

goods in international commerce. These standards are

set forth in the SAFE Framework, which was adopted by

the WCO Council at its 2005 Sessions. A vast majority of

WCO Member administrations have expressed the

intention to begin the process of implementing the SAFE

Framework provisions. In recognition of the urgency of

launching this new programme without undue delay, the

Council adopted the basic SAFE Framework document

which provides the broad overarching principles con-

cerning security and facilitation of the global supply

chain.

The SAFE Framework incorporates the concept of the

Authorized Economic Operator and provides baseline

technical guidance for the implementation of AEO pro-

grammes at the global level between WCO Members

and the international trade community. It is designed to

serve as a starting point for national AEO programme

implementation and supports the effective application of

the standards that are outlined in Pillar II (Customs-to-

Business Partnerships) of the SAFE Framework.

Demonstrated Compliance with Customs

Requirements

Satisfactory Systems for Management of

Commercial Records

Financial Viability

Consultation, Co-operation and Communi-

cation

Education, Training and Awareness

Information Exchange, Access and Confi-

dentiality

Cargo Security

Conveyance Security

Premises Security

Personnel Security

Trading Partner Security

Crisis Management and Incident Recovery

Measurement, Analyses and Improvement

AEO requirement

Authorization will be granted by the national Customs administration after validation of the fulfillment of AEO conditions and requirements.

AEO scheme provides:

a solid platform of international mutual recognition sys-tems

AEO concerns itself with both the security of the supply chain, and other aspects of each individual firm, such as financial standing.

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Security Association 2010 August

Global situation of AEO

The WCO is an independent intergovernmental body whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of customs administrations. As at 3 May 2010, 161 WCO members has expressed their intention to implement the WCO Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade. In next three issue, a overview is established in dif-ferent region.

AEO program in Asia - Japan

Japanese government has developed and promoted

AEO Program in close cooperation with the business

sector, aiming at ensuring security while facilitating

legitimate trade. For that purpose, Japan Customs, as a

main entity in the field of international trade, has

developed comprehensive AEO program with

combination of programs for importers, exporters,

warehouse operators, Customs brokers and logistics

operators, such as forwarders and carriers, which are

consistent with the ―SAFE Framework‖ developed by the

WCO.

Under this program, AEO in Japan can enjoy specific

benefits according to its type of AEO, in addition to the

benefits such as increased reputation as a more

compliant and security-oriented company, favorable

consideration in Customs enforcement proceedings and

better relations with Customs.

Programs for importers/exporters provide Authorized

Importers and Authorized Exporters with benefits such

as compliance-reflected reduced examination and in-

spection. Furthermore, ―pre-arrival lodgement of import

declaration and permission‖, ―release of cargoes before

duty/tax payment declaration and duty/tax payment‖ and

―periodical lodgement of duty/tax payment declaration‖

are allowed for Authorized Importers, and the

requirement to deposit cargoes into the Customs area

before export declaration is waived for Authorized

Exporters.

With regard to Authorized Warehouse Operators, it is

allowed to establish additional new bonded warehouses

by just notifying it to Customs while permission is

necessary for non-authorized warehouse operators.

1. Authorized Importers’ Program

2. Authorized Exporters’ Program

3. Authorized Warehouse Operators’ Program

4. Authorized Customs Brokers’ Program

5. Authorized Logistics Operators’ Program

Japan’s AEO Program

Compliance-reflected reduced audits of warehouses are

conducted by Customs, and monthly fee for keeping

Customs warehouses is free for Authorized Warehouse

Operators.

Regarding the Authorized Logistics Operators such as

forwarders, shipping companies, airlines and

transportation companies, processes for customs transit

are simplified. For example, AEO carriers and

forwarders are not required to obtain permission for

each and every customs transit.

As for Authorized Customs Brokers, in case a

non-authorized importer delegates its import clearance

to an Authorized Customs Broker, release of goods is

allowed before duty/tax payment declaration and du-

ty/tax payment. And, in case a non-authorized ex-

porter delegates its export clearance to an Authorized

Customs Broker, and an Authorized Logistics Operator

transports exporting goods to the Customs Area, it is

allowed to file an export declaration without placing

goods into the Customs area.

When AEO has been established in 2005 by WCO,

more and more countries apply this regulation in their

own country. Hong Kong, as a international trading

cities, is following the worldwide trend to adapt the

rules. AEO, without doubt, be most of industries’ target

and it will raise another upsurge.

Source from Hiroaki Taga, JICA Expert

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Security Association 2010 August

New Air Regulations on Battery Operated Electronic Products SeminarNew Air Regulations on Battery Operated Electronic Products Seminar

I nternational Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has

specially initiated new additional changes on the

control of Battery Operated Electronic Products, the

new regulatory requirements have been released and

will come into effect on 1 January 2009, and which aims

to enhance the aviation safety.

Supply Chain Security Association (SCSA) organized

the ―New Air Regulations (2010) on Battery Operated

Electronic Products‖ Seminar, to draw the attention to

the industry on the new requirements and the common

problems, which may significantly affect exiting toys,

cameras, mobile phones and electronics products, and

will affect most supply chain players such as, manufac-

turers, exporters, freight forwarders and airlines.

The seminar attracted many representative of companies to

aware the new air regulation of batteries.

Mr Cheng Wing Cheung, Maric one of speakers to present in the

seminar.

Incident analysis

Problem causes of incidents battery

For Other Batteries

70% Short Circuiting

2% Charg-ing/Discharging

11% Unintentional Activation of Devices

17% Others

For Lithium Batteries

68% Short Circuiting (External & Internal)

15% Charg-ing/Discharging

7% Unintentional Acti-vation of devices

12% Others

- External Short - Internal Short - In use situation (Charging/ Dis - charging) - Non– compliance situation

In the seminar, it focused on changes on Lithium Bat-

teries of 2010 IATA DGR 51st Edition; refresh the re-

quirements and recommendations on documentation

check. To get more information about, there is an regu-

lation

•The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations are recognised by ICAO as

the field document for the transportation of dangerous goods by air.

SEMINARSSEMINARSSEMINARS

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Security Association 2010 August

Risks & Opportunities on High Value Logistics Seminar

W ith the growing trend of the high value cargo

supply chain activities, such as, luxury

brands, high-tech devices / components,

pharmaceutical products, surly not only it will be a

fortune opportunity for the HK logistic business

development, but also it is a challenge to the industry

with higher expectation of risk management. Supply

Chain Security Association (SCSA), thus organizes the

Risks & Opportunities in High Value Logistics Seminar to

explore and discuss about this critical subject of the

industry.

The seminar was held on 20th January at City University

of Hong Kong and it was honor to invite CIP Lau

Kar-ming, Roger from Crime Prevention Bureau to pre-

sent the topics.

The aim of the seminar is to overview both opportuni-

ties and risk awareness of the high value supply chain.

Special thanks to the Hong Kong Police Force who will

share the latest situation and crime prevention in the

coming peak season in the cargo industry.

There were a number of attendants joining this seminar and

they were interested in the topic.

Tips of security method

Physical Security

External walls to be constructed to resist penetration by

removing building fabric, cutting or ramming vehicles

External doors to be reinforced by steel doors & frames

or equipment/suitable materials, secured with sturdy

locks

Access Control - Pedestrian Access

Guard or receptionist on main entry points

Access card and/or PIN controlled at all entry points

Perimeter Fencing

Fence anti-climbing installations (e.g. spikes, barbed

wire) using steel and security locks

Suitable fence material and height (e.g. corrugated

metal sheet, expanded metal mesh) around 2.5 to 3

meters

Intruder Detection Alarm

All external doors alarmed & terminate at the facility

control centre or central alarm monitoring station

Fence intrusion devices alarmed and terminating at

facility control centre

CCTV

It should be cover in good transfer, loading and unload-

ing area, exit doors and high value storage area etc.

Lighting

The lighting level to support CCTV quality images and

recordings

There are still more security measures to prevent rob-

bing, after all, you should pay attention in every pro-

cess by observation.

Lau Kar-ming (left) as a speaker to share security in

police operation

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Topic concern

Cases of losses over HK$0.1m Statistical Analysis

The M.O. Employed

Security Weaknesses

Preventive Precautions & Measures

Views from the Industry

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Security Association 2010 August

Slogan Competition Award Presentation Ceremony of Awareness of

Hidden Dangerous Goods 2009

F rom July 1, 2009 onwards, the Civil Aviation Department has a

mandatory air transport of dangerous goods frontline staff

awareness training courses. Remind all members to participate

awareness of the hazard the importance of training in order to reduce

security risks and loss of life and property.

A number of participants from different industries attended the

ceremony and the mass media reported the situation on 20th January

at City University of Hong Kong The objective was achieved to aware

hidden dangerous goods by air.

Assessment mechanism :

Practical 40%

Creativity 30%

Fluency 20%

Clearance 10%

Award :

•Champion(1 person)

Cash $500

Danger Goods Awareness Training approved by CAD and IATA ($800)

•First runner-up(1 person)

Danger Goods Awareness Training approved by CAD and IATA ($800)

•Merit Award (3 people)

Danger Goods Awareness Training approved by CAD and IATA (Self-study) ($350)

危險分類你要知,隱藏危險很不智,出事後悔已太遲

Ho Chun Ngai

Champion

Champion Mr. Leung Wai Kit

First runner-up Mr. Ho Chun Ngai

First runner-up

危險品勿亂運, 運前檢查要留神, 若有不明定要問

認請險貨危害性, 提高警覺最要緊

空運隱藏險品特別多,提高警覺意識多,不要害怕手多多

Merit Award

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Security Association 2010 August

largest cold chain logistics market.

Our association proudly supported the International

Exhibition on Cold Chain Logistics China 2010.Mr.

Jimmy Pang, Vice President of our association, was

honor to present a speech on the topic of "Risks &

Opportunities of Supply Chain Security" during the

conferences of the exhibition. The management of Cold

chain involved risks and uncertainty. In logistics area, it

is a must to rely on a freezer and refrigerating equipment

installed. With considering respiration from cell, conti-

nental refrigeration is implemented to assure the low

temperature in the car.

With the importation of the relevant facilities,

equipment, supplies &

technology, a well-

organized and upgraded

cold chain logistics

is expected

to reduce

spoilage; retain

the quality of

the harvested

produce as well as

guarantee a cost efficient delivery to

the consumer and enhance the country's food safety

issues. The development of cold chain not only applies

in food industry, but also uses for storing medicine,

vaccine with assurance of best performance. With the

development of vaccine against bird flu, Cold Chain has

being attained an important role to for managing the

supply chain.

I nternational Exhibition on Cold Chain Logistics was

held on 2nd

June to 4th June 2010 at Guangzhou

Jinhan Exhibition Center, Guangzhou, P.R. China. It

is an unique and the most professional exhibition for the

cold chain logistics industry. The most comprehensive

facilities, equipment, technologies and services applied

to the complete cold chain from farm to fork will be

showcased. Gathering the attendance of the key

operators and the specialists of the industry, in particular

those from the cold storages of Guangdong Province as

well as the organizing committee of 2010 Asian Games,

the exhibition does provide the respective suppliers of

facilities & equipment as well as the solution,

technologies & service providers with the best trade

platform to enhance business networking in the world’s

Cold Chain Logistics China 2010

Risk element of Supply Chain:

Natural Disaster

Political

Criminal

Human

Risk element of Cold Chain

Time

Temperature and

NPCH

Bio-technology in laboratory state a stable environment

Medicine must be stored in a no bacteria room.

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Chinese pharmaceutical market

In 2008 the pharmaceutical market in the Asia

Pacific region revenues of 118 million, nearly 4

years the average annual growth rate of 6.6%.

Asia-Pacific region's fastest growing market, Chi-

na's pharmaceutical market from 2004 to 2008 an-

nual revenue growth rate of 21%. China's phar-

maceutical market size in the world, ranked ninth.

With regarding to huge pharmaceutical market,

applying cold chain concept in pharmacy is

highlighted.

Example of cold chain in pharmacy

Drug substance manufacture East coast US

Shipment at –80°C to drug product

manufacturing site EU

Misunderstanding of

situation

Because of lack of

knowledge in danger goods

awareness among staff, food in

cargo may be affected. For ex-

ample, when delivering a cargo storing

dry ice and frozen food, staff may pack those

cargo with experience as they do not know the

characteristic of dry ice (it should be packed as

Class 9* with UN specification).

“The focus of dangerous goods is not

only a safety issue but also one of sup-

ply chain security…”

Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO),

Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP), DGP-WG/07-WP/75

The outer package may be cold enough but inner

package is warm resulting bad food. Besides, the

contribution is not only affect the manufacturing as

well as consumer and retailer. It is essential to es-

tablish a well-rounded system to manage cold chain.

Item Objectives The consequenc-

es of improper

handling

Deep frozen foods

(-40 °C )

E.g. Tuna

Frozen food stor-

age, to facilitate

the transport and

stop bacteria

growth rate

Affect the texture of

food, or even

worse, can not eat

Wet food packag-

ing, hamper

transport

Frozen Food (0 - -

18 °C )

E.g. Ice-cream,

frozen meet

Maintain at the

access points, pre-

pare or storage of

frozen food quality

and reduce the

rate of bacterial

growth

Affect the texture of

food, or even

worse, can not eat

Wet food packag-

ing, hamper

transport

Refrigerator Food

(0 - +4°C )

E.g. Egg, mike,

frozen cake

So that the growth

rate of bacteria in

food can be in a

safety and ac-

ceptable level, but

also to facilitate

real-time cooking

Bad food, not edi-

ble

Direct impact on

the end consumer

sentiment

Paul frozen food (8

- 12°C )

Maintained at the

access point be-

fore the prepara-

tion of frozen food

quality and reduce

the bacterial

growth rate, to fa-

cilitate immediate

consumption

Bad food, not edi-

ble

Direct impact on

the end consumer

sentiment

Successful cold chain should pay attention to…

Route planning With clear location, transportation method, time estimation, temperature change estimation

Quality check ensuring temperature control in cargo, any special design needed

Cost estimation Budgeting the overall process to select optimal solution

Co-operation Seeking the views of partners, such as courier companies, freight forwarders, clinical research organizations, contractors and business consultants in order to balance the interests of all parties to achieve the best profits.

For frozen food, there is temperature range involved in

transportation.

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YMC EventsYMC Events

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RFID centre visit – Automatic identification application

Also, We were honoured to have well-known

professor in RFID research, Prof. George Huang

to share the progress of the state-of-art research-

es and opinions on RFID to our students. The Vice

President of SCSA, Mr. Jimmy Pang, gave an

impressive sharing on RFID application and the

restriction of RFID. He suggested the QR code

which originated from Japan would be better than

RFID technology in this stage. The QR code

applies to fruits and vegetables goods while the

cost is less expensive than RFID. He said both QR

codes RFID not only brings better performance in

business but also convenient life. Participants

discussed the matters of RFID technology and

other potential applications of RFID on automatic

identification with Prof. Huang and Mr. Pang

“RFID changes the supply chain industry radically!”

Vice President of SCSA – Mr. Jimmy Pang

This event allowed our members explore how RFID

works, apply and enhances the business operations and

customer satisfaction. All students widened the board of

knowledge with such valuable visit. There will be more

company visit in the future. You are able to explore

company operations thorough SCSA visiting event.

W ith development of RFID technology, our life

become much convenient. For example,

using Octopus for transportation and

merchandising in supermarket. RFID take a dominant

position in multitude of application for automatic

identification and this application is all surrounding us.

Our YMC members, had the opportunity the newest

technology applying RFID system in the biggest RFID

centre - Hong Kong Science and Technology Park on 6

February. The visit delivered a valuable experience who

broaden our members’ view of the latest application of

RFID on product traceability, ensuring product safety

and quality. The participating members could see vari-

ous RFID model which demonstrated the daily RFID

applications in particular area, like hospitalization, bag-

gage handling system, retailing, jewellery stock, sushi

restaurant, customer service centre and so forth. The

attendants wondered this revolutionary technology

applied in so many industries.

“Very good! This was an excellent trip which provided

much information to us.”

“I suggest this visit should be arranged every year!”

Feedbacks from participants

This event was fully enrolled with 21 YMC members from three top universities in Hong Kong

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Logistic and Supply Chain, Business Administration ,

and Industrial Engineering.

In the beginning, we performed a presentation to

introduce our association and our business partner -

Alliance Management Consulting Limited, which has

jointly organized this programme since 2005.

In second section, undergraduates were divided into

three group for interview by interviewers.

I n May, it is a rush month for most undergraduates

preparing their examination and meeting their dead-

lines. However, a number of companies were

recruiting summer internship at that time. It is hard to

choose whether they caught their time for revision or

attending interview among companies. But if the career is

attractive and inspiring, spare time is possible.

On Wednesday, May 19th, Supply Chain Security

Association in The City University. The programme were

a huge success, with more than 40 undergraduates

studying in various field such as Global Supply Chain,

Why joining SCSA summer internship?

This is typical question for which almost every company

asks. The answer generally was that though this

summer internship, they could develop Critical and

Strategic Thinking, Time and Project Management

Skills, Presentation and Communication Skills as

many companies in supply chain industry support this

internship programme. Supporting companies like Alli-

ance Management Consulting Limited trains students in

varies skills by multi-tasking. It is easy to see why SCSA

internship programme was their choice providing the

best platform to explore their career.

Our Vice-President said he was impressed by the

diversity in age and grade level of the students. Mr.

Ryan Ngan and Mr. Maric were impressed by

enthusiasm and interest of Hong Kong students who

attended the interview. Undergraduates were alike and

left a positive impression and said that they would

introduce to their junior to join this programme next year.

Learn from Interview - a

chance to inspire yourself

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More than 40 students attended the interviews and it the class-

room was almost full.

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Career talk in The University of Hong Kong

lawyer was available on the website to give advice and

consultation and it save a lot of time in the process. More

interesting, another company recruited mass telephone

operators providing this kind of service. Students

immediately raised a question how a telephone operator

could serve in Law field. It was answered that even a

telephone operator could undergo a simple case when

he/she got a general procedure of Divorce Processing. It

highlighted Divorce, Telephone and Website that mix-

ture of multiply fields generated unpredictable ideas

powered a great influence and implied that though

observation and knowledge can generate many excel-

lent ideas. That is why SCSA was founded.

The development is rapidly change then we expect, it is

recommended students think outside their box when

starting to their career and try to find more opportunity.

Meanwhile, preparing well before the challenge comes.

SCSA would provide a series of talk to train student’s

strategic thinking and brainstorming techniques to help

students not to pay much effort for finding what they

required. SCSA has also been invited in HKU SPACE.

General Comment from Student

“This talk inspires me to rethink the meaning of my life

at university.” Alex Chan

“After this talk, in fact I miss many details in my life.”

Steve Ng

“I can’t imagine how crazy of the idea is.”

Anonymous

Blue Ocean Approach, mix and match Symbiotic

effectiveness to generate Infinity Possibility --

Career talk in The University of Hong Kong

I n this society, even you have a professional qual-

ification, you may not get a job. It’s expected blue

ocean is the possible way to explore a new market.

Career talk of Summer Internship was held on 9th April

2010 at The University of Hong Kong. This event was

jointly organized by Alliance Management Consulting

Ltd (AMC) and Supply Chain and Security Association

(SCSA). There were over 30 Year 2 students from In-

dustrial Engineering and Logistic Engineering to join

the talk.

In the career talk, the speaker shared his views on the

development of technologies in the industry with inno-

vation ideas. Lawyer, who is regard as a professional

elite can be replaced by a website designer. Dealing

with divorce Service, most of couples would spend

almost thousands dollars on finding a lawyer for

consigning a series of contract. However, consultations

on the Internet is an alternative and feasible solution

while it costs are not more that hundreds. Professional

(Left to right), Mr. Jimmy Pang, our President was invited

to present the recruitment talk.

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suggested some way to students how they find their

fruitful and suitable job in this summer. They also

reminds our members not boast themselves in front of

employers.

Thanks to those organizers of BBQ gathering activity,

who came from our society, for contributing their time to

make the event a success. Carlos Hung, was one of

organizers of this event supervised by Mr. Maric

Cheng, Project Officer of Alliance Management

Consulting Company, to organize this event from

planning to evaluation. Interviewing with Carlos, this

event has provided an opportunity to learn oraganiza-

tion skill, critical thinking and communication skill. He

W here would you look for a job or career?

Internet? Job Magazine? Have you imagined

a BBQ activity can provide a job opportunity

to you? That is what SCSA is doing. SCSA have held

BBQ gathering for YMC and its member on 30th May in

Siu Lam Barbeque Paradise. It was a great night with

more than 10 attendees and finally two student became

members of SCSA. In this BBQ, our Vice-President Mr.

Jimmy Pang shared his experience and provide the

opportunity to our members.

On that day, our committee shared valuable experience

of their career to all participants. All members absorbed

many useful interview skills and technical knowledge

about logistic industry. As most of them have rich

experience and well-known in this industry, they

Successful career experience at BBQ gathering

also got benefit from experiencing in the operation, such

as inviting students and guests, preparing game,

managing time control and flow in during that day. With

much benefit of organizing a function, he hoped SCSA

could hold more events allowing our members to get

provision of experience and skills which could not be

taught in the lecture at university.

Overall, our members were satisfied and desire to join

more activities held by SCSA to acquire knowledge; find

their favorite career and explore their views in the future.

Don’t miss this chance again. Join us NOW to find what

you are looking for.

Students were engaged to ask question about the future.

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Young Members Committee

Supply Chain Security Ambassador Program

The Ambassador programme was one of the highlights

for members of SCSA. The programme aims to enlist a

group of people, who are enthusiastic to drive supply

chain security, to become Supply Chain Security

Ambassador and develop and deepen participator’s

sense of security. Ambassador contributes to dissemi-

nation of supply chain security message to the industry

and helps abate supply chain security hazards.

Why should you join the Ambassador Program

Receive regular news, which include all the latest supply

chain security and regional news information.

Through participation in different activities,

―Ambassador‖ can exchange different information and

build up an extensive network via an interactive plat-

form.

Receive the latest information on supply chain security

courses and enjoy a special discount on application

Want to join now? How to enrol?

You can download it from www.scsasecurity.org/

A cheque for application fee of HK$80 and Annual fee at HK$ 120 payable to ―Supply Chain Security Association

Limited" must be enclosed.

Should you have any enquiry, please contact Mr.

Carlous Hung at (852) 2750 5358 or email to in-

[email protected]. We are looking forward to

your support. Join Now!

Y oung Members Committee, SCSA is a newly

established sub-committee for Supply Chain

Security Association. The mission for YMC is

to promote supply chain security and safety to people

under 30 years old who are students or young

participants in the manufacturing, trading, logistics,

transport, freight forwarding, terminal, airline/liner

industries and other interested parties.

Why should you join the YMC, SCSA?

Enhance your knowledge in the supply chain security

and safety;

Enjoy welfare and privileges for young members, access

to first hand industry information

Strengthen the network with fellow members and

industry experts

Hands on experience with events organization

First committee on supply chain security for young

people, territory for pioneer spirit

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Upcoming Events

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Dangerous Goods Regulation (DGR) Training Course

Education and Training

Regulation Agent Regime (RAR) and Dangerous Goods Awareness Training Course

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AUGUST 2010

RAR Security Workshop

Trainees from different companies discuss the real case solution. Students were concentrated on the exercise.

- All training courses are using problem-based solving techniques

Problem-based learning (PBL) is an exciting alternative to traditional classroom learning.

With PBL, your teacher presents you with a problem, not lectures or assignments or exercises. Since you are not handed "content", your learning becomes active in the sense that you discover and work with content that you determine to be necessary to solve the problem.

In PBL, your teacher acts as facilitator and mentor, rather than a source of "solutions."

Problem based learning will provide you with opportunities to

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Examine and try out what you know Discover what you need to learn

Develop your people skills for achieving higher performance in Improve your communications skills

State and defend positions with evidence and sound argument Become more flexible in processing information

Practice skills that you will need after your education meeting obligations

Dangerous Goods Awareness (DGA) Training Course

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Month Activities Description

Final Year Project Recruitment

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SCSA 2010 (July—Dec) YEAR PLAN

TRAINING Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

RAR Training*

RAR Training (Half Day - Re-fresher Training)*

RAR & DGA Training*

DGA Training (Full Day)*

DGA Training (Half Day - Re-fresher Training)*

5 Days DGR (IATA)**

3 Days DGR (IATA)**

CUHK Supply Chain Security Workshop

Trucking Security Operation En-hancement

ISO Auditor Training

SEMINAR Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

DG and Battery Seminar

Police Seminar on SCS

AEO Seminar

ROCARS Seminar

World Conference Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

IATA World Cargo Symposium in Canada

FAPPA Meeting

TAPA Asia AGM Meeting

SCSA Young Member

Committee

KEP - Training Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Final Year Project Presentation Workshop

Essential Social Skills for Fresh Graduates

Introduction to Supply Chain Security Management

Drama-Based Series - Essential Interview skills

Overviews on the job market in HK Air Cargo Industry

University Talk

Company Visit

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Mr. Maric Cheng, our instructor, taught students how to prepare a good presenta-

tion in Final Year Project Presentation (KEP)

The Establishment of SCSA

Supply Chain Security Association was

founded by a group of professionals from

supply chain management, security man-

agement and information technology man-

agement in April 2002, with the aim to ad-

dress the awareness towards emerging

security threats on the supply chain indus-

try. We believe that the joint effort of supply

chain and security professionals can fight

against security weaknesses in the most

effective way.

Our Vision

To optimize supply chain operations and

management with the most effective risk

management approach.

Our Mission

To acquire support from governments and

various parties to the logistics industry.

To promote the best industry practice for

supply chain security management.

To improve existing practices by scientific

and technological means continuously.

Address: Room 1701, 39 Sai Yee Street,

Mongkok, Hong Kong

Phone: (852) 27505358

Fax: (852) 23318609

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.scsasecurity.org

Facebook: www.scsasecurity.org/facebook

Supply Chain Security

Association

Editorial Board

Billy Sze Yu Chiu

Tidus Mo Man Ho

Supervisor

Mr. Jimmy Pang

Mr. Matic Cheng

Mr. Ryan Ngan

Miss Athena Tang

„Human being is a result orientated,„Human being is a result orientated, people driven by their own interest.‟people driven by their own interest.‟

Recruitment

Are you interested in facing challenge job? Are you feeling

bored in school life? Are you looking for a leadership

position? We are looking for young candidates with energy

and dream of future to be one of our committee. We have

multiple job such as organizer, editor, designer and you will

experience a lot here. Anyone is welcome from every field.

Show your talent and create legal.

Editorial Message

It is a great time to establish a newsletter and it is not a easy task.

From data searching to designing the layout, many elements need

to be considered. However, I have got benefit from every process

including planning, management, timing. I am looking forward to

bring this newsletter to all of you and get your interest to go though

it. If you have any advice and interest for subscription, it is free to

contact us for improvement.


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