The supply chain is the production and service process involving a network of resources, manufacturing, storage, and delivery to end-users. Disruption of just one part of the process can dramatically interrupt supply chain management.

In this blog, we will look at a recycled aluminum company facing a supply chain challenge. SCG International has provided complex end-to-end supply chain services for more than 40 years, assisting with solutions and turning challenges into business opportunities.

Material shortages can occur for reasons such as climate change and epidemics. This results in an insufficient supply of raw materials due to the sole reliance on a single supplier. Insufficient raw materials can negatively impact your client’s trust and your revenue and obstruct other operational processes.

Each country has different rules and regulations, which can create complexities and obstacles to business growth if the company does not fully understand the situation or have up-to-date information.

Costs may, at times, be outside of a business’s control, such as the costs of raw materials and transportation, which can increase yearly. Due to various factors, such as increased demand for raw materials exceeding supply, the burden of consistently rising costs can become uncontrollable and overwhelming. A company relying solely on a single supplier may be forced to accept higher costs, which can affect the bottom line.

Supply chains have complex processes that require specific knowledge and abilities, including coordination between countries, transportation, and new raw material sourcing. Issues in any of these areas can hinder the supply chain. For example, the quality control process of sensitive and potentially contaminable products, such as chemical goods, must undergo thorough checks for the purity of chemical substances. Proper storage practices, including accurate labeling, are essential in these cases.

These issues can be resolved by collaborating with an end-to-end supply chain service provider like SCG International with experience and knowledge in supply chain management. Our full-service supply chain company provides businesses with a strong international network and end-to-end supply chain services.

A leading recyclable aluminum company specializing in recycling aluminum scrap to manufacture beverage cans and packaging faced a supply chain challenge. Read on to discover how SCG International, as a fully integrated supply chain service company, handled the situation:

Collecting aluminum scrap is a complex task involving gathering scraps from various sub-sources or different countries, along with the inspection process, inventory management, and financial management. It also concerns challenges in transportation, varying regulations in different countries, and ensuring suitable packaging for international transportation. Legal and quality considerations in each source country must be followed when collecting materials. A QC team is also necessary to inspect and prevent contamination, which comes with high management costs.

We assist in gathering the required raw materials at suitable prices and quality, so our customers need not worry that small purchase quantities will result in excessively high prices. Thanks to our solid number of customers, we can increase our purchasing volume, while our robust network of suppliers ensures we are sourcing quality raw materials. Moreover, we can accurately forecast demand, even in volatile situations, allowing for efficient stock management, manufacturing, and distribution.

Our inspection team gathers, stores, and transports the aluminum scrap to prevent contamination. This service involves selecting a quality supplier, examining the aluminum scrap quality, gathering, sorting, packaging, and transporting it to the customer’s factory for further processing.

Our financial solutions enhance our customers’ supply chain operations, smoothing out financial processes.

With experience in collaborating on logistics and warehouse management with reliable partners and clients from various global business groups, we have expertise in the logistics management process, whether it is document handling or complicated international regulations. We can transform complex tasks into straightforward ones. Moreover, we excel in managing the timely delivery of goods with flexible transportation design tailored to specific needs. We select high-quality equipment throughout the process and customize the packaging for international transport.

We have contributed to developing standard packing, enabling the international transport of aluminium scrap. In this context, the key benefit of end-to-end supply chain service is that we can significantly reduce the burden of logistics and warehouse management for our business clients, allowing them to focus on other aspects of their businesses.

As a result of our precise demand sensing, our business clients consistently have a sufficient supply of raw materials and products ready for the manufacturing process and market demand. Regardless of the crisis or when our business clients need aluminum scrap, we quickly connect with our supplier network to ensure rapid collection and prompt delivery. This ensures that our clients do not have to worry about shortages of raw materials and products.

From the supply chain problems mentioned above, the main cause of these issues arises from providing supply chain services in the traditional format, which means following only some of the customer’s requirements rather than considering the entire supply chain process.

As a partner, SCG International provides end-to-end supply chain service solutions, including a strong supplier network, demand sensing and consolidation, sourcing validation and inspection, financial solutions, logistics optimization and warehousing, inventory management, and marketing and distribution.

We can source raw materials for industrial, construction, and residential use, as well as packaging and energy products. All services are designed to support customers and enable them to run their businesses efficiently with solutions, forecasts, and challenge estimates.

SCG International provides end-to-end supply chain visibility to enable processes to run smoothly, respond to change rapidly, be customer-centric, and use the benefits of technology for agility and risk management. Therefore, our end-to-end supply chain service provides a more modern, transparent, and flexible service than traditional supply chain services. SCG International stands beside its customers during a crisis to provide support and solutions.

Now you have discovered the benefits of our end-to-end supply chain service; if you are looking for a full-service supply chain company, you can consult SCG International. We provide end-to-end supply chain services and have over 40 years of experience in supply chain and sourcing management in more than 50 countries, maintaining a global network worldwide.

The Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Bangladesh, its largest and only international airport, is undergoing a significant expansion with its third terminal construction project. This initiative is set to triple the airport’s passenger capacity from 8 to 24 million annually and allow for parking 37 aircraft simultaneously. Additionally, the project aims to triple the transportation of export goods, significantly boosting agricultural exports from 200,000 to 500,000 tons per year. The success of this project reflects the collaborative efforts of various entities, including SCG International, a leader in global supply chain solutions. Leveraging over 40 years of expertise, SCG International, particularly through its Bangladesh branch, plays a crucial role in product procurement and delivery with thorough quality control at each step.

SCG International has established collaborations with its global network, encompassing teams in India, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and China. This partnership focuses on sourcing high-quality products suited for various applications. By leveraging these international connections, SCG International facilitates a comprehensive supply chain process, ensuring efficient product procurement and delivery from start to finish.

SCG International specializes in procuring a broad array of products specifically designed to meet unique requirements from various production sources. This process includes detailed inspection and testing to ensure superior usage quality. Additionally, the company diligently prepares all necessary certification documents, ensuring that the procured products strictly adhere to the required quality and performance standards.

With over 40 years of experience in product sourcing and supply chain management, SCG International applies this knowledge to oversee the entire workflow. From the production source to the customer, manage the process to ensure products are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.

Products procured from SCG International for use in construction include Insulation, Gypsum Board, Mineral Board, Metal Frame, Calcium Silicate Board, and Micro Woven Tissue. Through flexible supply chain operations, strong network collaboration, and technical guidance from the SCG International team, the Bangladesh authorities successfully completed the 3rd Terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. This project marks a significant milestone for SCG International, elevating their collaborative efforts to a new level. With over 40 years in procurement and comprehensive supply chain management, coupled with a network of quality suppliers from over 50 countries, SCG International is adept at establishing trust and offering products and solutions tailored to the unique needs of customers and partners. We’re ready to collaborate across various business types, demonstrating a commitment to shared success and efficient, continuous support.

When we discuss environmental pollution, we frequently consider the quality of outdoor air. Yet, it’s crucial to recognize that indoor air conditions can be equally concerning or even surpass outdoor levels. A study from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicates that indoor air pollutants are typically 2 to 5 times higher than their outdoor counterparts. Remarkably, in some situations, this figure can surge to over 100 times. Given these findings, numerous governmental and private bodies are now focusing on harnessing beneficial technologies to address this. Concurrently, these initiatives are also steering organizations towards a more sustainable path.

SCG International not only offers a wide range of End-to-End Supply Chain services, from sourcing products, ensuring quality, to guiding customers or partners in establishing distribution pathways across countries via its vast global network. But also emphasize our role as a ‘Trusted International Supply Chain Partner’. Our mission is to support both partner and customer in their journey to find products or solutions that align with environmental sustainability, helping them transition into greener organizations. With SCG International’s expertise and experience in sourcing, environmental technologies, bolstered by a strong collaborative network. This stance aligns with SCG’s dedication to sustainability, with a goal to reach a Net Zero carbon emission by 2050.

This past October, the Green Business unit of SCG International facilitated the introduction of the SCG Air Scrubber in Singapore. This innovative technology not only purifies polluted air but also enhances the efficiency of air conditioning systems. Its initial installation was at the Keppel Bay Tower, a standout among Singapore’s prime real estate developments, managed by Keppel Land. Notably, Keppel Bay Tower was the first building in Singapore to achieve the prestigious Green Mark Platinum (Zero Energy) award. The management has outlined sustainable strategies for the building, aiming to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 40% by 2030, relative to their 2010 figures.

“While Keppel Bay Tower has successfully met its Zero Energy building standards, the quest for advanced technologies and innovations to further optimize energy use remains a priority. Recognizing this, SCG International stepped in, drawing from our trust in the SCG Air Scrubber’s efficacy – a solution adept at enhancing the HVAC system’s cooling efficiency. Consequently, we presented a Proof of Concept (POC) to Keppel Bay Tower and began services on the 12th and 13th floors. This POC yielded a remarkable up to 30% energy conservation in the building’s air conditioning., persuaded Keppel Land to incorporate the SCG Air Scrubber throughout the building. Plans are also in motion to roll out the technology in other Keppel Land properties. This achievement underscores our collaborative commitment to fostering sustainable business operations.” — SCG International.

The SCG Air Scrubber is a cutting-edge technology from SCG, meticulously developed and designed to cater to the needs of real estate developers, building owners, and facility management professionals. This system enhances the efficiency of air conditioning systems within buildings. Its innovative air scrubbing feature effectively eliminates pollutants, ensuring clean indoor air and reducing the load on the air conditioning system. As a result, the building’s energy consumption becomes more efficient. The successful implementation of this technology reflects the dedicated collaboration between our team and the management of Keppel Land since the Covid-19 outbreak in 2020. This marks a significant step towards becoming a trusted partner, introducing promising innovations to the ASEAN market, and supporting the growth of our clients’ green businesses to achieve sustainable success effectively.

Beyond the SCG Air Scrubber, SCG International offers a diverse selection of products and solutions catering to organizations, real estate developers, building owners, and facility management professionals aiming for sustainability. This includes a quality solar sourcing service, the EV solution platform ‘Smart Clean Mobility’, and more.

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B2B businesses are catalyzing a global shift towards sustainability and circular economies. SCG International, as a Trusted International Supply Chain Partner, we not only provide end-to-end supply chain solutions, from sourcing products to identifying distribution channels across various industries. But our commitment to sustainability is evident in our dedication to green solutions and minimizing our carbon footprint throughout our supply chain process strategies, while also supporting our partners in achieving their sustainability goals.

Every year, millions of tons of used liners from pressure-sensitive labels are sent to landfills and incinerators, despite the fact that all liners are recyclable. Avery Dennison, a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials, is committed to attaining sustainability goals, which include reducing landfill waste, greenhouse gas emissions and foster a circular economy in the country. To assist Avery Dennison in reaching its goals, SCG International has entered into a collaboration for the recycling process.

With 40+ years of supply chain management experience, SCG International will assist Avery Dennison in reducing landfill waste, greenhouse gas emissions and foster a circular economy in the country. In our mission to bridge the gap between visionary initiatives and practical implementation, we leverage our extensive network and connections to identify a specialized recycling partner to contribute to the project. Each month, the recycling process begins when SCG International picks up used liners from the plant. The liner, often composed of various materials including silicon, goes through a rigorous de-siliconization process to remove any impurities. Once this step is completed, the purified material is then transformed into pulp. This transformation is crucial as it allows the materials to be reshaped and reformed. Rather than being disposed of, the pulp is given a new lease on life. It is used to manufacture two primary products: A4 paper, art paper and carton board. Through this efficient and sustainable cycle, SCG International not only contributes to waste reduction but also creates valuable and eco-friendly products, setting a precedent in the industry for waste management and recycling.

The collaboration between Avery Dennison and SCG International exemplifies how B2B partnerships can promote sustainable achievements. Every step in the right direction matters. Whether it’s incorporating recycled materials into your product line, implementing a strategic waste management plan, or redefining your supply chain processes to reduce carbon emissions. In a world where every decision can make a significant impact. Together, we can create a sustainable legacy for future generations. Let’s turn our shared sustainability goals into tangible, industry-wide changes. Embrace the green business solutions and begin your journey towards a more sustainable and profitable future.

Expanding a domestic business into other regions and taking the step towards being a global brand is always a challenge. Merely being the top brand in one’s own country does not guarantee success on a regional or global scale. Therefore, the challenges of expanding into regional markets extend beyond product quality; they depend on numerous other factors.

Siam Kubota, a globally recognized leader in agricultural machinery, aims to expand its market presence in the ASEAN region. To achieve this goal, it has collaborated with SCG International to expand business operations and overcome challenges.

Becoming a global brand is a huge challenge for many reasons, including the differences in languages, customs, beliefs, cultures, and the strong local competition. Local brands often understand their markets better. Consequently, partnering with a local ally or expert familiar with the market and regional regulations is essential. Here are some of the challenges of expanding into global markets:

Brands should understand their customer demographic, including the consumer group’s age, gender, education level, and profession, to analyze customer needs based on their behavior.

Entrepreneurs need to recruit partners and local staff who genuinely understand both the products and the market, with resources, business networks, and a global presence in that particular country.

Partnering with a business ally with expertise in local marketing and regional regulations will help mitigate risks.

Brands must genuinely understand and respect local cultures to avoid conflicting with local beliefs or customs.

Being able to communicate in the local language enables brands to make a positive impression on their target market and facilitate seamless communication with local partners.

SCG International is a market expansion service provider that understands the challenges of global market expansion and aims to help brands find partners to enter the global market effectively with its Market Expansion Service.

When discussing agricultural machinery brands in Thailand and Asia, Kubota is one of the first that comes to mind. With a market share of 70-80% in Thailand, Kubota stands out from the crowd. The brand’s next objective is to expand its market to other ASEAN countries, such as Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam, focusing on its main product, the Kubota Diesel Engine.

Most ASEAN countries rely heavily on agriculture, and their governments are actively promoting the concept of Smart Agriculture to enhance harvesting and crop yields as well as support the agricultural labor force. Agricultural machinery plays a crucial role in saving time, labor, and resources.

The concept of Smart Agriculture has enhanced agricultural efficiency in various countries, including Japan, the USA, and European nations, where fewer laborers are required to produce significant harvests. Siam Kubota sees this as a chance to expand its agricultural machinery market into other ASEAN nations.

Despite its success as an agricultural machinery brand in Japan and Thailand, Siam Kubota faces key challenges. These include developing a thorough understanding of local markets in each country and establishing post-sale service systems for repairs and spare parts availability. Additionally, Siam Kubota requires local dealers or business allies to facilitate seamless business operations.

Therefore, Siam Kubota sought a partner with expertise in the ASEAN market. SCG International has over 40 years of experience in international supply chains and global market expansion. We manage international marketing and distribution with a local team that has extensive marketing expertise and can assist with complex documentation processes. Furthermore, SCG International assists in connecting businesses, offering consultation on global market expansion tailored to each company’s needs. This support enables Siam Kubota to thrive steadily and efficiently.

The ASEAN countries have significant agricultural sectors, with agricultural GDP growing to 9.2% in 2022, marking a 2.2% increase from the previous year. Furthermore, ASEAN is home to over 100 million smallholder farmers. Recognizing this potential, Siam Kubota aims to expand its agricultural machinery market to other ASEAN countries.

Siam Kubota partnered with SCG International. With a global presence in target countries like Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam, and our local staff’s expertise in gathering insights and managing the supply chain effectively, SCG International enabled Siam Kubota to expand its ASEAN market and establish itself as a trusted brand. Here are some service details:

The collaboration between Siam Kubota and SCG International allowed agricultural machinery under the brand Siam Kubota to gain a solid reputation and credibility in terms of the quality of products and services provided, leading to sales growth in the ASEAN market.

Aside from the ASEAN market, Siam Kubota and SCG International intend to collaborate in expanding their market presence to other regions, such as Bangladesh or Kenya, where there is high demand for agricultural products and services. With over 40 years of international business experience and supply chain management expertise, SCG International assists its partners in various aspects of business strategy planning. These services encompass product quality inspection, logistics and documentation management, financial and credit management with the dealer network, marketing consultation and local insights, as well as prompt customer service through local teams in each country.

SCG International, an integrated international end-to-end supply chain service provider, has a global network and local staff with expertise in over 50 countries. Our market expansion services enable businesses to swiftly and efficiently access new customer groups. As a trusted market expansion service provider, we ensure professional care and consultation for businesses. Contact us today.