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Doing Business in Thailand

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Once known as Siam, Thailand became a constitutional monarchy in 1932. Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country not colonized by a European power. Thailand borders the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand. Manufacturing in Thailand. Thailand’s 63 paved airports moved 2,134,149,001 mt-km of freight in 2015.

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The Logistics of Logistics Story with Joe Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to his logistics career, Joe was a lean process expert, project / launch manager and automotive engineer for Jeep in Thailand, China, and the US. Additionally, he helped transportation and logistics companies grow their sales. As COO, Joe ran a 3PL focused on LTL and truckload shipping.

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Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

At the start of this decade, there have been many discussions centred on how electric vehicles (EVs) will help decarbonise the planet and transform the automotive industry. Major Trends: Volatile Production, Capacity Crisis & The Need for EV Automotive manufacturing is experiencing a huge global transformation compared to the past.

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The Logistics of Logistics Podcast with Joe Lynch

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe also led a supply chain consultancy, focused on the automotive sector. Joe began his career as an automotive design engineer and eventually was promoted to program launch manager for Jeeps built in Thailand and China. Prior to founding The Logistics of Logistics, Joe served as GM and COO for a non-asset based 3PL.

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Introducing Inside the Founders’ Studio

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to founding The Logistics of Logistics, Joe served as General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of a non-asset based 3PL, managing less-than-truckload and truckload shipping for automotive suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and distribution clients.

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Supply Chain Ethical and Compliance Issue- Volkswagen

Supply Chain Matters

The global automaker’s joint partner entity in China , SAIC Motor, had established the entity, SAIC Volkswagen Automotive, to originally produce vehicles in the region, but has since been winding down operations. Reportedly, the vast majority of detained goods were produced in either Malaysia, Vietnam or Thailand.

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Selecting a 3PL – 8 Things the Great 3PLs Do

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to joining Rock Solid, Joe led a supply chain consultancy, which focused on the automotive sector. During his 25 years in the automotive industry, Joe led a variety of consulting engagements including: value stream mapping, lean product development, supplier development, module strategy, and quality improvement.

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