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Without such a shift, the consequences are unthinkable. According to a recent report, Standing on the
Sidelines, by 2050 there could be an extra 25 million
malnourished children aged under five and 50 million
more people going hungry. The report says that the
Big 10 food companies (including Nestlé, PepsiCo and
Unilever), which emit moregreenhouse gas emissions than Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway
combined through their supply chains, must act now.
Mixed into this is the cult of the "hero" CEO. Paul Polman, the head of Unilever, pitches the company as
values- rather than profit- driven and has taken a
stand against both mindless consumption and quarterly reporting. Crucially, when it comes to encouraging other companies with limited interest in altruism
to follow suit, he has ended a "decade of stagnant
turnover".
Therein lies the rub. The system is still undeniably
based on selling more stuff very fast – increasingly to
emerging markets – and that involves exporting an
unsustainable, fast-paced form of consumerism. Let's
not forget the usual prefix of the "consumer goods"
sector is "fast moving". Steadier, more sustainable
models of consumption based on hiring, loaning and
reuse are sometimes talked about, but aren't making a
dent. It remains to be proved that we can have our
sustainable cake and eat it.
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/jun/21/why
-does-big-business-want-to-save-world
Welcome to BDP Family
Hi everyone! My name is Serene and I would like
to thank you all for being so welcoming as I adjust
to my new role since the 19th of May. I am happy
and excited to meet all of you, and I look forward
to working with all of you as a family.
Serene Lim
Regional Manager—
Strategic Accounts
[email protected]
ter, but in everyday life. So if your interest lies in
helping others, you can always come with me!
I live by Horace’s phrase – “Carpe Diem”, which
means “seize the day, the future is unforeseen
and that one should not leave to chance future
Prior to joining BDP, I’ve spent time as a consult- happenings, but rather one should do all one can
ant cum adjunct lecturer with a management firm. today to make one's future better”.
I'm particularly interested in customer service
I know that you are all here for the same reason
excellence and customer relationship manageas I am: to make a difference and make this world
ment, which I was exposed to during my tenures
a better place to be in. My dream is to retire as a
with a few other logistical companies previously.
full-time volunteer and I’m working to turn it into
a reality. What’s your dream?
Three years ago while I was pursing my MBA, I
volunteered during my term breaks. That is one
goal of mine – to see community support all over
the world. Not just during times of war and disas-
I was never a healthy individual in the past but due
to a life changing experience during my varsity
years, fitness and healthy living is now my passion.
I enjoy getting a good workout whenever I
am free and have been training a myriad of
sports, 5-6 days a week (weights and circuit
training for now) since 2012. Not a fitness
I have completed attachments and internships
expert but I have trained with fitness modacross various industries; however as a fresh
Nicholas Chew
els, bodybuilders, MMA fighters, etc., over
graduate from Singapore Management UniverManagement Trainee
the years so feel free to approach me [email protected] sity’s 2014 batch, this is my first full-time job and I time for fitness tips.
am proud to be part of the BDP family.
Hey there BDP Singapore! I’m Nicholas and I just
joined BDP as a management trainee about threemonth ago in May ’14. First off, I would like to
thank everyone here at KD office for the warm
welcome especially NVOCC dept (my first rotation)
for being so incredibly approachable and helpful.
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Remy Cao
Junior System
Administrator—IT
BDP & YOU
Hi everyone! My name is Cao Zhiwei Remy. I just soccer, badminton and Chinese chess. When I
joined BDP in June, 2014 as Junior System Admin- have spare time, I would watch the EPL to support
my favourite team. I also enjoy reading and was
istrator.
the fan of the Romance Of The Three Kingdom.
I’m really glad that I was given an opportunity to
I’m married with one baby daughter, I’m an outjoin BDP family. For that reason, I would like to
thank my manager, supervisor & colleagues who going person who like to share my knowledge to
others last and not least , I’m looking forward to
support and guide me in every ways.
work with you all at BDP.
My hobbies are playing sport & game such as
[email protected]
Lee Peixuan
Specialist, Ocean Procurement - Asia Pacific
[email protected]
Hi everyone, my name is Peixuan. Before I share In terms of personality wise, I am a quite cheerful
about myself I would like to thank my superior for person however I am also someone who tends to
giving me the opportunity to work in this dynamic bottle up my feelings.
family.
Next, I am quite a sporty person too. In the past, I
used to represent my school to play touch rugby
Below is some quick info about myself: I am a
for a couple of years. After that, I switched to
simple person who loves the simplicity of life.
badminton but I am only playing it for leisure baSome of the things I love doing during my free
sis. I also believe the importance of maintaining a
time are: Strolling on the beach/park during the
healthy lifestyle. So I will try to hit the gym or jog
weekend with my love ones, catching up with
at least once a week.
friends, drinking a cup of coffee at my favourite
coffee place, listening to my favourite songs and
BDP International is so far my second job, hence I
watching movies/dramas. Basically, I prefer to do
am really looking forward of the things I can learn
things which are slower in pace or things which
here. Hopefully I would be able to blend into BDP
can help to relax myself since most of our time
culture as soon as I can and get to meet you all.
are spent on working.
Hello everyone! I officially joined BDP on 1st August 2014. Before that I was a contract staff working under Sam Koh of Cyberlog team for a year.
Some may find me familiar, others may not so as I
did not have the chance to interact with them.
Yee Meng Kwan
IT Consultant– IT
[email protected]
I believe most of you do not know what exactly
am I doing as the nature of my job is more
backend. My job scope includes developing new
applications, enhancement, bug fixing and other
Hi Team, I would like to take this opportunity
to introduce myself. My name is Rachel Tai. I'm
really excited to join BDP Singapore as logistics
specialist in chemical logistics and supply chain
department of Dow Indent.
Rachel Tai
Logistics Specialist—
CLSC
[email protected]
I hope to meet many of you in person as I settle in and learn more about the company.
ad-hoc tasks for Cyberlog.
During weekends and off days, I prefer to be more
active to compensate my desk-bound job. I would
do a mixture of jogging, swimming, and cycling.
Occasionally, I would also join my friends for a
game of badminton.
I'm a fresh graduate from Multimedia University with Bachelor of Business Administration.
Thanks to everyone for being so welcoming.
I look forward to working with all of you.
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Dwi Jayanti
Logistics Specialist—
CLSC
[email protected]
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with my best friends where we sit in the café
I’m an Indonesian Chinese who can speak Chinese very well. I have been here for seven years and chit chat.
to study.
To me, this is one way where I can let go my
stress and unhappiness. BDP is my first official
My hobby is travelling and reading. I like to
job in Singapore. I have never work in office
travel because I get to experience new culture
and different life style. Visiting and experiencing before except when I was an intern in Anixter
another country in person is very different from (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd where I worked as buyer in
inventory department.
listening and reading on internet. I also like to
read novels and comics. I can read it for whole
day when I have free time. I love to hang out
Hello everyone! Thank you for all the warm welcome. My name is Celine Lim. I joined BDP on 23rd
June as Accountant in Finance Team, core area in
GP Reporting and Job analysis.
Celine Lim
Accountant—Finance
[email protected]
ing drama series and movies, travelling – free and
easy, and etc. And I love food – especially durians
and Japanese food. If you want to eat durians do
remember to ask me along.
I completed my Bachelors of Business Degree in So far, everyone I met in BDP is so friendly and
Year 2008 from University of Technology, Sydney. helpful. And I'm looking forward to the opportuCurrently, I am Associate member of CPA Australia. nity to build great new personal and professional
relationships with you all.
I am a PR of Singapore. My hometown is in Batu
Pahat, Johor. I go back Malaysia quite frequently, Now is our times and the future is so bright!
about twice a month. I love readings novel, watch-
Your BDP
BDP&YOU: How long have you been working for BDP International (BDP)? Alan: It’s been almost 15 years. (one and a
half decade!)
BDP&YOU: What was your first role in BDP and what is your current role? Alan: I started my first role as Operations
Supervisor. Currently I am holding a title as Operations Manager, Air freight.
BDP&YOU: How was your first day in BDP? What was your impression? Alan: My first day with BDP in year 1999 was
filled with curiosity and enthusiasm with great excitement towards my new career with BDP. I was also impressed by
the fact that BDP was equipped with high technology compared to my previous companies.
BDP&YOU: Is there any memorable event that you never forget? Alan: The day I had a team building activity with airfreight team and had dinner. The team looked relaxed and chilled out.
BDP&YOU: What is your first word that pops up in your head when you are to describe BDP? Alan: Multinational. BDP
Singapore is a very multinational company. I enjoy interacting with people from different countries and exchanging
our cultures.
BDP&YOU: What do you like to do with your spare time? What is your hobby? Alan: Whenever I have a spare time I
would like to spend time with my family and friends. I also like to watch English EPL soccer match.
BDP&YOU: Is there anyone in particular you want to thank to? Alan: I would like to thank to a group of people who truly
helped me for last 15 years. I always keep this quote in my mind. “Kindness begets Kindness.”
Alan Lim
Operational Manager—Airfreight
[email protected]