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The importance of reducing the impact of supplier risk in the global supply chain
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 05/04/2017
» Supplier risk is not a new concept. We continually face supplier risk in both personal and business environments: when we invest in the stock market, await the next version of a smartphone, or even when we purchase groceries. For most organisations, reducing the impact of supplier risk on their respective supply chains is a key priority.
Olympic logistics: Is Rio ready?
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 27/07/2016
» Amid the seemingly endless string of global calamities, terror attacks and the raucous US political conventions, it may have slipped your mind that the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics is just nine days away.
Following the grain chain into Southeast Asia
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 05/11/2014
» Last week I presented a paper at the annual Asia Pacific Food & Fibre Summit in Melbourne, Australia. The conference focused primarily on the challenges of exporting Australian food products to Asia. It was well attended by a wide range of government policymakers and senior executives from some of the world's largest bulk grain handlers.
Reducing Road Deaths through a Chain of Responsibility
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 10/09/2014
» The road crash epidemic has plagued Thailand for decades and is a major cause of deaths, supply chain interruption and economic damage. Every year, about 13,000 people lose their lives on the roads, with an uncountable number ending up in hospital instead of at their destination. The Thailand Accident Research Centre estimated the economic losses from road accidents at 232 billion baht per year or 2.8% of GDP.
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.
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.
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.
Rethinking Security : Supply chains in crisis
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 04/04/2012
» Supply chains are affected by disruptions such as terrorist attacks, natural disasters and logistics failures. This has resulted in significant focus being directed into developing new capabilities such as supply chain risk management, supply chain security and disaster response. Last Saturday in southern Thailand, a series of car bombs went off, destroying shops and vehicles, engulfing buildings in flame and smoke and sending panicked shoppers and tourists fleeing.
Doors closing on the airline supply chain
Business, Chris Catto-Smith, Published on 29/02/2012
» Many things must happen properly for a commercial aircraft to depart on time from an airport. Without timely arrivals and departures, aircraft timetables would descend into chaos. Airports would become congested, other flights would be delayed as passengers miss connections, baggage delayed, priority cargo would not be shipped on time, correct scheduling of support equipment would be difficult, and airlines might not be able to operate their aircraft profitably.