Supply chain innovation center launched in Xiamen
A science and technology supply chain innovation center was launched in Xiamen, Fujian province on May 21.
The center was jointly established by the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, the Administration of Xiamen Area of China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone (XMFTZ) and the School of Management at Xiamen University.
The center will leverage Xiamen's advantages to accelerate the institutional innovation of XMFTZ and help improve the integration and coordination of global supply chains.
It will also build a public service platform for the Xiamen supply chain and cultivate talents for the city.
Why Xiamen
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Xiamen is one of the most economically competitive cities in China and was one of the first Special Economic Zones on the Chinese mainland. As a vice-provincial city independently listed on the State development plan, it has provincial-level authority in economic administration and local legislative power. In 2010, the Xiamen SEZ was expanded to cover the entire municipality. Today, Xiamen is a modern and international port city.