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Finding value in lean logistics
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 15/06/2016
» Lean logistics is about flow and the elimination of waste. Waste can be defined as anything that does not add value to the product -- that is, anything that the customer would not be willing to pay for. Waste in logistics can be defined in terms of unnecessary activities that result in excess inventories, increased lead time and increased cost.
Ensuring that supply chain projects deliver results
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 17/06/2015
» One of the greatest challenges supply chain professionals face is ensuring new projects or improvement initiatives can deliver tangible business benefits.
Supply chain segmentation
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 16/07/2014
» If I were asked what are the most common logistics questions being asked by manufacturers, distributors and retailers, this would be my list:
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.
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.
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.
Developing scm skills in southeast asia
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 15/08/2012
» With the growing acceptance that good logistics and supply chain performance is critical to maintaining competitiveness and success, business and government leaders realise that further investment is needed to develop more appropriate managerial skills and capabilities.
Ensuring logistics support for military aircraft
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 30/05/2012
» Thailand's defence capability has been boosted significantly with the recent purchase of the JAS 39 Gripen military fighter jet from Saab of Sweden. This small, agile aircraft can take off and land on highways, while carrying the latest technologies and weaponry, providing a potent deterrent in times of peace and a highly effective air combat capability in times of conflict.
The significant value of the tourism supply chain
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 22/02/2012
» For most tourists, planning a holiday in Thailand has always held high levels of excitement and the expectation of a wonderful experience.