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Rising fuel and logistics costs remain a major concern for supply chain operators, compounded by flooding and other local disruptions
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Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines president Pierre Carlo Curay said adaptability remains a key strength of logistics professionals, who routinely adjust operations to keep goods moving
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The SCMAP is gathering industry concerns and bringing them to policymakers and government agencies
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Skills development remains a priority, including SCMAP’s participation in the TESDA National Connect Board for Logistics and Supply Chain and its certification program with De La Salle University
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SCMAP is working with government and development bank partners to extend its logistics expertise to micro, small, and medium enterprises
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Retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers are collaborating to reduce costs, improve service levels and ensure product availability
Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP) president Pierre Carlo Curay has called for stronger industry-government collaboration to address rising logistics costs, supply chain disruptions, and the need for faster adoption of technology and sustainable practices.
In his opening remarks at the 2026 SCMAP Supply Chain Conference, Curay said rising fuel and logistics costs were among the biggest challenges facing supply chain operators, with flooding and other disruptions adding pressure to businesses.
He said adaptability remains a key strength of logistics professionals, who routinely adjust operations to keep supply chains moving despite disruptions.
The SCMAP chief’s message centered on the need for the supply chain industry to respond to a difficult operating environment through adaptability, stronger government-industry cooperation, workforce development, technology adoption and operational innovation.
Government policies, programs
Curay also highlighted SCMAP’s efforts to gather concerns from industry practitioners and bring them to policymakers and government agencies to help shape policies and programs affecting the sector.
Workforce development is another priority, with SCMAP participating in the TESDA National Connect Board for Logistics and Supply Chain and continuing its supply chain certification program with De La Salle University.
SCMAP is also working with government and development-bank partners on initiatives to bring logistics expertise closer to micro, small, and medium enterprises.
Curay said collaboration among retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers is also being pursued to identify ways to reduce costs while improving service levels and product availability.
The industry continues to contend with the effects of geopolitical developments and international disruptions, which have driven up logistics and fuel costs and forced the cancellation of some planned activities, he highlighted.
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Curay encouraged delegates to actively participate, share their concerns, and continue the conversations beyond the conference.
Against this backdrop, the recent conference also focused on issues including artificial intelligence, sustainability, operational excellence, forecasting, collaboration and electric vehicles as supply chain companies seek to improve resilience and efficiency.—Michael Barcas
