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STORAGE, HANDLING & LOGISTICS

Developing Thailand’s logistics system to
replace imports from abroad
In the past, developing a smart warehouse was costly
due to the need to import automated systems from
abroad, a significant obstacle for Thai entrepreneurs to
change their systems or invest in this smart warehouse
technology. However, now the expert logistic and digital
technology company in Thailand can successfully
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create innovative warehouse technology for Thai
businesses and industries. It can be applied in small
and large enterprises with more cost-effective investment
compared to importing technology from abroad by over
10 times.
This technology focuses on incorporating logistics
technology with IoT to upgrade traditional warehouse
equipment, such as hand lifts and stackers, into fully Thailand constitutes up to only 5% of the total. This is due to the
automated systems, together with software and high cost of importing the necessary technology. But with the help
applications for control, monitoring, and commanding of smart warehouse technology developed by research centers
through installed tablets on the equipment. Meanwhile, and logistics and the expert logistic and digital technology
the product data, including type, quantity, and storage company , entrepreneurs can now access smart warehouses
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location, will be certified, processed, and sent back via with much lower investment costs.
a special sensor technology designed according to the
product’s characteristics and the existing equipment.
Additionally, the system can record the behavior of the
product and operational staff of the warehouse aligning More Information Service Info C019
with the designed system, reducing complexity and
workload, and eliminating most of the document work
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better quality real-time digital data. บริิษััท อิินล็็อิก จำำ�กัด (inLog) ท่�ปริึกษั�ด้�นโล็จำิสติิกส์แล็ะเทคโนโล็ยี่ดิจำิทัล็
inLog Co., Ltd. Logistics and Digital Technology Consultant
Whether big or small, businesses can
upgrade to become “Smart Warehouse”
The Logistics Innovation Research Center at King
Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT)
has collaborated with the expert logistic and digital
technology company to make smart warehouse system
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accessible to business of all sizes and that can meet
the needs of businesses in real-world scenarios.
However, the development of this smart warehouse
technology focuses on transforming traditional
warehouse equipment into a digital system by using
newly designed software. This digital system uses smart
sensors to collect and store stock data, helping business
owners avoid replacing all their equipment and systems.
Additionally, this technology helps increase efficiency in
processes from receiving goods, validating, storing,
moving, and transporting. It reduces processes and
potential errors that may occur, alerting users of any
abnormalities, such as misplaced or lost goods. This
technology enhances the potential of Thailand’s
industrial and entrepreneur sector, particularly Thai
logistics and e-commerce businesses, to grow and
compete both domestically and internationally.
As logistics and e-commerce businesses thrive in
the digital age, warehouses have become a key
component of these industries. Last year, this sector
grew by over 30%, leading to increased demand for
warehouse rental space. Over the next 3 years, the
demand for warehouse rentals is expected to continue
to grow at an average rate of 5.7% due to the rapid
growth of e-commerce businesses. However, when
comparing the number of intelligent warehouses in

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