A considered outside perspective on your supply chain
Thep Advisors works with Thai manufacturers, distributors, and trading firms to bring clarity to supplier relationships, sourcing decisions, and logistics arrangements. The work is structured, documented, and carried out alongside your team.
What Thep Advisors offers
Three service arrangements, each designed for a different scope and duration. All work is conducted in close coordination with the client's team.
Supply Chain Diagnostic
A short engagement covering supplier relationships, inventory behaviour, and logistics arrangements. Returns a written memorandum with observations. Suitable as a preparatory step before a larger review.
- Site visit to key locations
- Review of supplier relationships
- Written memorandum delivered
- Inventory behaviour analysis
Sourcing & Supplier Review
A six-to-eight-week engagement focused on a defined sourcing category. Includes market mapping, supplier conversations, and a comparative cost and risk review. Conducted jointly with the client's procurement team.
- Market mapping by category
- Supplier conversations included
- Weekly check-ins and interim drafts
- Written recommendation document
Advisory Retainer
A six-month advisory relationship for supply chain directors, COOs, and general managers. Two scheduled sessions per month, written correspondence between sessions, and ad-hoc support for specific questions.
- Two sessions per month
- Written correspondence between sessions
- Ad-hoc support included
- Thai and regional context expertise
A few things that may be worth considering
Thailand-specific knowledge
Awareness of Thai regulatory conditions, supplier networks, and regional logistics arrangements that affect day-to-day supply chain decisions.
Documented work product
Every engagement closes with a written memorandum or recommendation document your team can reference, share, and act on independently.
Conducted alongside your team
Work is carried out jointly with your procurement and operations staff so that the findings are understood and ownership remains with you.
Considered, not hurried
Recommendations emphasise decisions the organisation can carry forward, rather than short-term adjustments that may not hold under changing conditions.
Independent viewpoint
Thep Advisors has no supplier affiliations or placement fees. The analysis reflects what the data suggests, not what a third party would prefer you to hear.
Regional sourcing scope
Familiarity with cross-border sourcing from neighbouring countries — including Vietnam, Cambodia, and southern China — alongside domestic Thai supplier networks.
Is there a supply chain matter worth discussing?
The diagnostic engagement may be a reasonable starting point if the scope is unclear. It takes two to three weeks and returns a written set of observations that can guide any next steps.
Frequently asked
What kinds of businesses does Thep Advisors typically work with?
How does the diagnostic differ from a longer engagement?
Are the engagements conducted in Thai or English?
Does Thep Advisors have relationships with suppliers or logistics providers?
How much involvement is expected from our team during an engagement?
What is the typical response time after an initial enquiry?
Our office in Bangkok
48/6 Ari Samphan Alley, Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai, Bangkok 10400
Get in touch
If you have a supply chain question or would like to discuss whether an engagement might be appropriate, the contact form below is a reasonable starting point.
Contact details
Enquiries are typically responded to within one to two business days. A short introductory call is usually the next step.