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When work becomes an adventure
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 21/05/2014
» Those of us who have lived and worked in Southeast Asia for any length of time have become used to the volatility and unpredictability of normal life. Maintaining sustainable business operations can also be a challenge.
Lessons on many fronts from unprecedented MH370 search
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 26/03/2014
» Monday’s announcement by the Malaysian government confirming that Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 had crashed with no survivors in the Indian Ocean moves one of the most perplexing aviation mysteries from a search and rescue mission to a nearly impossible search and recovery process.
The show must go on (and shut down): event logistics
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 12/03/2014
» Bangkok has played host to many large-scale events over the years, but few have drawn such international attention as the recent anti-government Bangkok shutdown. With the streets now clear of blockades, and the seven big stages gone, the only reminders of the event are empty hotels, lingering editorials and a heavily fortified city park full of hiking tents.
Respect my delivery bangkok's logistics face test during civil unrest
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 15/01/2014
» Bangkok is no stranger to bloody protests on the streets. However, in a unique Thai way, these conflicts have always been relatively short-lived. Hopefully we will avoid irreparable damage similar to that inflicted on other great cities throughout the centuries.
A supply chain christmas
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 18/12/2013
» 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the land,
Mitigating risk factors is never an accident
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 09/10/2013
» There have been some dramatic events in the news this year about major failures and incidents involving logistics infrastructure: train derailments, aircraft runway incidents, oil pipeline failures and horrendous transport accidents involving buses and heavy-load vehicles.
Controlling the supply chain at retail speed
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 31/07/2013
» Whether they're pooling loads or promoting best practices, Thai retailers are now recognising that consolidation and collaboration have been powerful strategies that have fuelled their collective success.
Making a difference in retail efficiency
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 17/07/2013
» As consumers watch their spending closely in a tough economic climate, the Thai retail industry faces challenges as well as opportunities. In recent years some segments have contracted as strong players bought weak ones, and the weakest closed. Many retail chains cut back on expansion plans, closed poorly performing stores and reduced headcounts. A home-improvement store may have shrunk its bathroom department or moved to a lower-cost location while a restaurant chain deleted some menu choices and also increased prices.
Supply chain smile ... or ... Supply chain dangerous
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 10/04/2013
» It's always important to know your odds when dealing with new business partners, ventures or trading relationships. In fact there are many parallels with the story lines of many famous Bangkok "noir" novels that can make the supply chain business environment quite exciting _ if not one of constant intrigue and challenge.
The scarcest commodity in the supply chain: Leadership
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 13/03/2013
» Organisations that want to set themselves apart from the competition know that they need to have the right leaders in place with the key skills required to transform their supply chains into high-performing businesses that manage growth, generate revenues and profits.