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Developing sustainable logistics infrastructure
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 19/11/2014
» Thailand is the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia after Indonesia, but low efficiency in its logistics systems contributes to relatively high logistics costs in relation to GDP. This is in part a result of the industrial structure, geographical dispersal of industrial centres, widely spread population centres and logistics infrastructure overfocused on road transport. Successive Thai governments have all taken proactive measures to improve logistics costs in relation to GDP, but ongoing improvement in logistics efficiency is critical for the sustainable development of the economy.
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.
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.
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.