Supply Chain and Logistics Blog
Reverse Logistics: Who Does it Well?
This article was first published in the July / August 2018 issue of MHD Supply Chain Solutions. It would be tempting to think of reverse logistics as forward logistics done backwards. Tempting, but wrong. Reverse logistic isn't simply a reverse gear. Almost...
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Thailand Ecommerce Logistics for ASEAN Enterprises: Should You Go Local?
The ecommerce market in Thailand has never been healthier and all the signs indicate huge potential for growth in the next few years. With the Thai government’s Thailand 4.0 initiative set to encourage commercial investment and an upgrade to the transport...
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6 Supply Chain Trends That Could Truly Shake You Up (2018 Update)
Trend identification is a tricky business. Supply chain trends make it yet more complex because they represent the intersections of so many different domains. What is a supply chain trend-spotter to do? Some pick out particular statistics to make precise, but...
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How to Mitigate Risk in Demand Driven Supply Chains
While the development of a wholly demand driven supply chain (DDSC) might not be for every enterprise, there is no doubt that many can benefit from such as strategy. However, there are risks involved in the demand-driven approach and for many companies, their...
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Business Tips from a Very Long Walk
No. I didn't spend 6 weeks walking, thinking about work! I couldn't........my wife Pat was with me! But I promised my team, that on the last day I would record some videos about lessons that would apply to Business. So here they are... Rob's Business Tips...
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Making a Long Walk More Meaningful
Time to think about others perhaps…? As you might know, in recent years I have taken up long distance hikes as a way of taking a break. During the planning of our latest adventure walk, my wife Pat and I wanted to add some additional purpose to our journey. We had...
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Better Spare Parts and Supply Chain Management via 3D Printing
Supply chain management is a constant juggling act. It must balance overall inventory, local availability, and variations in demand. If managing these factors is already a challenge for new products, then spare parts represent the ‘perfect storm’. Maintenance...
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The Cost to Serve Bangkok Customers… And Why it Matters
Is your company in the business of serving customers… any type of customers, in Bangkok? If so, do you really know the impact of logistics costs on your profits? Many companies don’t. In this short article, I’m going to explain why not knowing the cost to serve...
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Thailand Distribution Network Design: Should You Optimise or Wait?
Big changes are on the cards for Thailand’s transportation infrastructure, assuming the government’s plans to upgrade road and rail networks between now and 2022 come to fruition. No doubt if you rely on a distribution network to supply customers in Thailand,...
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Dealing with the Climate in Your Thailand Warehouse Design
In general, design considerations for warehouses in Thailand differ little from anywhere else in the world. However, there are one or two differences that can sometimes be overlooked, especially by companies operating out of older premises, or those expanding...
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