DHL Supply Chain is to build an automated warehouse distribution centre on the northern outskirts of Bangkok for its wholesaler and retailer partner Makro at a cost of THB167 million (US$4.6 million).
The warehouse will cover 14,500 square metres with a handling capacity of over 80 million cases per year using an advanced Autosort system which include features of high speed belt conveyer inductions; camera scanners, which scan all sides of conveyable shipments and a shoe sorter matrix, which directs the shipments to the relevant chutes according to their destination.
The warehouse to be based in Wang Noi, will improve lead time from the arrival of goods to Bangkok retail stores to under six hours, a 50 per cent uplift in lead time, said a company statement.
Dry-Food & SCM chief executive Phillip William said the warehouse will begin operations in July for distribution of its dry products for its 41 branches across 38 provinces in the country which include Makro Rangsit, Saraburi, Rayong, and Chiang Mai branches.
"Suppliers can now enjoy a simpler order-receiving and delivery system at the new facility while customers will have access to the newest stock possible in our stores. This well-equipped warehouse will result in higher levels of productivity and accuracy, as well as cost savings, which we will pass on to customers," Mr Cox said.
Said DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific CEO Paul Graham: "With the increasing demands by consumers and the current economic slowdown, it's even more critical for us to help our customers such as Makro improve their product flows, reduce product lead-times and costs."
DHL Supply Chain has provided Makro with warehousing and logistics services in Thailand since 2004. Currently it handles two distribution warehouses for Makro's ambient and fresh products at Klong Luang, and Wang Noi respectively. In July 2009, the new automated warehouse will replace the dry food warehouse at Klong Luang.
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