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Discounter supply chains, not supply chains at a discount
Business, Published on 21/10/2015
» The growth of discount stores across much of Europe since the financial crisis of 2008 has been meteoric. As shoppers changed their habits, becoming more focused on seeking bargains, many ventured into discounters such as Aldi and Lidl for the first time. We suggest there are lessons in this for the maturing modern trade industry across Southeast Asia.
The importance of management of the supply chain
Business, Barry Elliott, Published on 07/10/2015
» Is it easier to comprehend the key concept of supply chain management if we word it in a slightly different way? Let's call it management of the supply chain.
FED decision to stand PAT helps revive Asian stocks
Business, Published on 21/09/2015
» Recap: A buying spree in Asian stocks, particularly emerging markets, preceded last week's US Federal Reserve meeting, in hopes the Fed would leave its benchmark interest rate untouched. The rally continued after the decision was confirmed on Friday.
Developing leadership from a crisis
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 07/09/2015
» The economic slowdown has had negative consequences for many businesses. Nevertheless, some people look at it as an opportunity for leadership development. They have volunteered to join a business crisis task force.
Resilience of Thai tourism after disaster strikes
Business, Published on 04/09/2015
» The Ratchaprasong bombing on Aug 17 took the country and the world by surprise. We would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Thailand too is a victim since authorities have noted the bombers intended to damage tourism and the economy. The extent of the harm done to tourism is what we will examine today.
Myanmar personal income tax: What we've learned in the past 12 months
Business, Published on 01/09/2015
» Myanmar is a country in transition, with numerous political and economic reforms undertaken over the past five years. Although many new laws and regulations have been introduced, many more changes are expected, especially after the election scheduled for November.
The devalued yuan and China's faltering economic transition
Asia focus, Published on 24/08/2015
» On Aug 11, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) undertook the largest single-day devaluation in 20 years by pushing down the value of the yuan by 1.9% against the US dollar. That was followed by two more days of reference-rate adjustments that knocked almost 4% off the value of the currency. At that point, Beijing assured nervous global markets that it was satisfied with the new rate around 6.4 to the dollar and would aim for "stability" going forward.
Forming a crisis team with all the right people
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 24/08/2015
» 'Coach Kriengsak, I want to create an ad hoc team to deal with the crisis our business is facing," Preecha tells me. "I want to draw members from all our functional areas. But I read recently at HBR.org that 75% of cross-functional teams are in fact dysfunctional. So I want to discuss how to make this team succeed."
Six questions to help you make the most of proprietary knowledge
Business, Detlef Reis, Published on 20/08/2015
» At the ISPIM Innovation Conference in Budapest two months ago, I participated in an interesting workshop entitled "Constructing the Open Innovation Manager: Renaissance 2.0". In an earlier article four weeks ago, I described the wide-ranging knowledge and skills that an open innovation manager needed to meet the challenging demands of this important position.
Prasarn: Let market forces drive baht
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/08/2015
» The Bank of Thailand would let market mechanisms determine the baht's value rather than weaken it despite pressure from the recent yuan devaluation.