relief logistics during 2011 thailand floods: the real situation and lessons learned
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Relief Logistics during 2011 Thailand Floods: The real situation and lessons learned. Asst.Prof. Sathaporn Opasanon (PhD) Thammasat Business School [email protected], [email protected]. What happened in 2011?. Two main factors An unusually high amount of rain - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Relief Logistics during 2011 Thailand Floods:The real situation and lessons learnedAsst.Prof. Sathaporn Opasanon (PhD)Thammasat Business [email protected], [email protected]
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What happened in 2011?Two main factorsAn unusually high amount of rainMismanagement of the department of irrigation
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Consequences6 months (July, 2011 Jan, 2012)66 out of 77 provinces13.6 million people7 Industrial estatesUS$ 45.7 BnThe worst flooding Disruptions to global manufacturing supply chains
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*FloodingPeopleEnterprises
TransportInfrastructure
Effects of FloodingHousesCarsPetsManufacturersLSPsRetailersRoadRail
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Transportation Infrastructure
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Unconnected Roadways
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Key FindingLesson learnedFeed Forward Severe traffic jams on some unaffected main routesTraffics clogged highways out of the flooded areas.Provide necessary travel information, esp all possible alternative routes.
Recover some linkages.
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Highway 340 RecoveryReclaim Highway 340, an alternative linkage to the southern part of Thailand
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Transportation in the city
Key FindingLesson learnedFeed ForwardRoad transportation was limited.
The water levels were too high for vehicles to travel on some linkages.Provide effective multi-modal transport .
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Match vehicle types with water levels
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Multimodal Transport
Key FindingLesson learnedFeed Forward Unacceptably long travel time
Passengers had no idea how to get to their destinations.Provide multi-modal route guidance.
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Car Parking
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Flood shelter at Rajamangala Stadium, Bangkok, Thailand, October 2011
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Basic NecessitiesInstant noodlesCanned foodBottled waterTrash bagMosquito repellent lotionMedicationsToothbrush, toothpasteFlash light, candlesLightersWhistle, mirrorNylon ropeLife vest
WomenSanitary napkins
ChildrenMilkDiaperCandyToys
Survival Bags
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Flood Relief Operations Center at Donmuang Airport
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Inefficient Operations
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*Packing StationStorage AreaReceivingShippingPull to packing stationPull to packing stationUnorganized Functions and FlowsPacking StationPacking StationPULL
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High stockpile of donated basics
Key FindingLesson learnedFeed Forward Huge inventory in the relief operations center
Product mixing in survival bagsThe operations were not well-organized.Adjust the layout and associated process.
Change from Pull to Push process.
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*To-Be Functions and FlowsReserve storagefor large itemsCanned foodStationBagged riceStationInspection and sortation ReceivingShippingCross-dockingAccumulation, packing and utilization Other basicsBag StationPUSHPush to sortation
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Distribution of sustenance kits
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Redundancy in Aid Provisions
Key FindingLesson learnedFeed Forward Redundant aid provisions on certain areas, while none on some areas.
Lack of coordination among different actors
Lack of information sharing Set up a single agency with adequate authority in coordinating the delivery of aid.
Provide centralized information management system
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Pets
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Key FindingLesson learnedFeed Forward Shortage of supplies in retail stores Flood warning caused panic buying .
Retail distribution centers are in the flooded areas.
Carefully release flood warning
Rely more on direct shipment rather than all via DC.
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* Suppliers StoresAll via DCLocal shopModern Distribution Network for RetailersLocal shop
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Industrial Estates Affected by the Flood
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Rojana Industrial Park, Ayutthaya, October, 2011
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Disruptions to Automobile Supply Chain
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*Disruptions to Manufacturing Supply Chain SupplierSupplierSupplierPlantDCDCRRRRRRCUSTOMERSSupplier
Key FindingLesson learnedFeed ForwardDisruptions to manufacturing supply chains Most SC rely on a single supplier for a certain component of a product to gain the economies of scale. Manage risk by having multiple suppliers.
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Other Significant Damages
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Interesting FindingsVictims refused to transfer to the temporary shelters provided.Social network helped transferring and sharing real-time information on the situationThai army played a critical role in relief operations and aid deliveries.
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Remaining ChallengesHow to encourage affected people to move to provided sheltersHow to effectively manage overloaded information and coordinate aid deliveryHow to provide fast and seamless multi-modal transportHow to provide useful routing guidance
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Thats a wrap!
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