JDA Day 2018: Philippine Retail Industry Needs to Accelerate Digital Supply Chain Transformations

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Surprised to find out that the Philippines rank among the lowest to embrace digital solutions for the retail industry.

However, the good news is that the country is in a condition where it could rapidly catch up if given a nice "kick in the butt" to motivate these businesses towards the right direction.

But when JDA Software, through a media gathering held at Solaire Resorts and Casino Manila on May 23, 2018, showed us a list of their clients, seeing the huge companies doing retail business somehow answered the enigma.

Why? Because just like the entry of a third player in the telco industry where the existing duopoly is said to be the real reason why more players hesitate or could not successfully penetrate the country, to adapt digital or online retail solutions successfully could very well put an end to the huge malls or stores in the country.

Though JDA Software beg to disagree because they say that digital transformations could be beneficial to even the mall-operating business giants, that would probably be only at the initial stages. When Filipinos become comfortable using digital or online solutions, we won't be going to the malls anymore.

But that scenario is still nothing but a speculation. Businesses evolve since they have the funds to reinvent themselves, or put out a better image, to make themselves in demand again.

My children's lifestyle revolves around online shopping. They would prefer to transact online rather than go to the malls and subject themselves to the long queues and traffic congestion, among other things. Thus, I do believe that the next generations will push the demand for digital or online solutions for retail, and as a whole since online is the now and the future.

Lee Gill, Group Vice President of JDA Software

Amit Bagga, President APAC JDA Software

John Boe, Senior Consulting Director of Genie Technologies

Gan Eng-Teck of Dematic

Below is the official press release from the event:


JDA Software Inc., hosted its fourth edition JDA Day on 23rd May in Solaire Resorts & Casino Manila, Parañaque City recently showcasing strategies to accelerate digital supply chain transformations for customers across the Philippines.

The event titled "Digital Supply Chain Strategies: Revamp, Revitalize, and Refine Your Planning & Execution,” brought together retail, manufacturing and logistics professionals to network and share best practices.

In his brief welcome note, JDA’s Vishal Dhawan, Vice President, Sales, Growth Markets, set the context for the event on how JDA through its cognitive, connected, end-to-end supply chain platform can help Philippine businesses to drive higher profitability.

Hans Bayoborda, Managing Director of Microsoft Philippines, elaborated on the digital revolution trends as seen in both manufacturing and retail verticals.

Lee Gill, Group Vice President of Global Retail Industry Strategy, shared insights on how the advancement of disruptive technologies, generational shifts among shoppers and a wave of formidable competition along with hyper-personalisation are shifting consumers’ expectations causing a disruption in the marketplace. This transformative journey is forcing retailers to re-invent their business models at every level, requiring a new focus on strategy to engage customers and create the experiences they will expect.

Alex Yap, Senior Director of Industry Strategy for Manufacturing at JDA highlighted survey results of the recent JDA Intelligent Manufacturing 2018 study. The results showcase how manufacturers are embracing the role of retailers in their battle to beat Amazon. Through global customer case study examples he further highlighted how JDA is powering autonomous decision-making and delivering enhanced value to its customers.

JDA’s Mary Loo, Alliances Director, showcased the increasing importance and value of synergies that JDA’s integrated JDA Warehouse Management and JDA Warehouse Labor Management solutions can aid in delivering seamless and intelligent fulfillment for today’s digital transformations.

JDA’s Sanjay Prakash, Senior Solutions Advisor, illustrated through customer examples how global category managers have strategically shifted to proactive, analytics-driven insights which is helping them grow sales and margins for both suppliers and retailers.

JDA’s Harish Sattanathan, Senior Solutions Advisor, discussed the significance of keeping pace with the velocity of today’s supply chains, and how JDA Transportation Management helps companies with real-time data capture and predictive analytics for insight-driven decision-making and improved operational efficiencies.

John Boe, Senior Director of Consulting Services, Genie Technologies, discussed issues within the Philippine market where despite businesses witnessing revenue increase, many also experience margins and profits under pressure. Companies across retail, manufacturing and distribution are now looking at avenues to improve their supply chain efficiencies that will help result in inventory that is more aligned to their sales investment and effective forecasting and replenishment approaches.

“The paradigm shift in supply chain and its impact on the bottom line has pushed it to becoming a boardroom agenda in Philippine market. We see a significant increase in the interest from retailers, manufacturers and distributors here who are keen in engaging with JDA as we are the only one-stop, best-of-breed solution for all their supply chain planning and execution needs,” said Dhawan.

The main sponsors of JDA Day 2018 included gold partner Genie Technologies, Dematic and Questronix.

Prefer the Best Karaoke Machine to Enjoy Karaoke At Home

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If you are interested in enjoying karaoke at your own home with your lovable kids, family, and friends, then you are at the right place, now you can easily build your karaoke with the help of software. There are best ranges of software available to do your own party at home. Before going to choose an option it is also important to compare different software solutions through online that support you to pick the right one for your family party. With the proper selection, you can easily do karaoke at home. Most importantly, you can easily search for almost any song by any artist and you will be able to find it with ease. In general, kids love music and it helps them to enjoy a lot. No wonder music is the great medicine for stress and it creates a magical environment. Even it promotes relaxation as well as improves memory function of your kids so it is the best choice for anyone to do own karaoke party. The right kind of karaoke machines bring about happy emotions even makes you feel better. Most importantly, the youngest child can enjoy it.

Entertaining App:

Choosing the best karaoke software is simple at the same time effective to do karaoke at home. Now there are many apps available for Karaoke that includes RockIt Karaoke, Smule etc. many apps also specialize in recording your videos, sessions, scoring etc. It is the best option for the people who want to have fun. This app allows you to sing with your family and friends at home. In order to use this app you no need to pay any subscriptions, to enjoy the quality entertainment it is important to choose the right equipment. The karaoke machine is the right kind of entertainment option for your family parties as well as makes your kids enjoy a lot without any complications. Karaoke machines not only make your kids feel happy also help you to sing along to their favorite songs so it is the best entertainment option. These kinds of devices provide a fun as well as a unique way of getting your kids to interact with music. Overall, this will help them gain confidence at the same time promotes an outgoing personality.

How to Choose Best Karaoke Machine?

Usually, kids love to sing and enjoy music so when it comes to picking this machine it is important to pay close attention to a different thing. Choosing the right kind of machine is pretty compact at the same time easy to move, apart from that the overall look, as well as feel of the karaoke machine, is pleasing so must make an investment on this kind of machine to create the entertaining environment. The karaoke machine designed to ensure entertainment by creating a great environment. Most importantly, it is the best choice for your family parties. There are limitless choices available so you can easily choose favorite karaoke machine for your kids. Therefore consider choosing the best machine through online; also take the online reviews to use the machine properly.

Cusi: We Have Mitigating Measures to Deal with the Oil Situation

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SPOT CHECK: The DOE Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) has lined up 13 gasoline stations in Mandaluyong and Pasig for inspection of fuel quality and quantity. Collecting the fuel samples is OIMB Senior Science Research Specialist Lovely T.  Miranda. The OIMB has intensified this regular activity amid the current oil situation.

Acting on a directive from Energy Secretary Alfonso G.  Cusi, the Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau (DOE-OIMB) today (23 May) intensified its series of random inspections of fuel stations to ensure quality and quantity of petroleum products amid the current oil situation.

Scaling up such regular activity, the OIMB chose around 13 gas stations along Shaw Boulevard traversing the cities of Mandaluyong and Pasig for fuel quality and quantity inspection.

“This bold move aims to ensure that consumers are protected despite the increasing oil prices with oil companies delivering the best quality and right quantity of fuel products,” Cusi said.

In a meeting with oil companies on Tuesday, Cusi asked oil industry stakeholders to devise measures to address the adverse impact of higher oil prices.

“We are here to help one another find ways to cushion the effect of the oil situation, and ensure the utmost protection of our consumers despite the geopolitical factors abroad that we cannot control affecting the world oil market,” Cusi emphasized.

As agreed in the said meeting, oil companies have expressed willingness to give discounts and widen their CSR programs to support the transport sector and even the marginalized, which will be formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the DOE. At present, PUVs avail of a PhP1.00/liter discount under an existing MOA between the DOE and only three oil firms.

The DOE is closely coordinating with the Department of Finance to discuss new measures concerning the excise tax and value-added tax on oil as a result of the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law.

The DOE will also be working with the Department of Transportation for the swift implementation of Section 82 of the TRAIN Law on fuel vouchers for Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs), and pursue the Department’s efforts to expedite the unbundling of fuel prices.

The current increase in the price of oil has been brought about by recent international geopolitical developments, which include US oil sanctions on Iran, the drop in OPEC production levels and the political changes unfolding in Venezuela.

Based on International Energy Agency (IEA) reports and Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) trends, oil supply and demand in the short and medium term is expected to reach US$80 per barrel.

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TESTING FUEL SAMPLES: During its random spot checks of gas stations, the DOE-Oil Industry Management Bureau tests fuel samples for quality and environmental compliance. In photo conducting the tests is OIMB Science Research Specialist II Romel Q. Pagkalinawan