Tossaphon Thangsubut
Business Development Department Advance the DBD Service x Logistics Startup 2021 project, connect the network between start-up companies in warehouse management and SMEs, improve and increase business efficiency.
On August 18, 2021, Mr. Thosaphon Thangsubutr, Director General of the Department of Business Development that said the Ministry of Commerce
In April 2021, the ministry opened applications for SME entrepreneurs who want to add value to their business through innovation and technology. Modern logistics To participate in the DBD Service x Logistics Startup project or the network connection between startups and medium-sized companies.
There are 500 SMB entrepreneurs interested in applying to all types of business groups such as factories, distributors, importers, franchises, agriculture, e-commerce, food and beverage. Beauty, health, clothing and accessories, technology, community products, and more.
It also helps create growth opportunities in warehouse and logistics management startup companies for 10 companies selected to participate in the project. from the Department of Business Development and its partners, including the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), the National Innovation Agency (NIA), the Trade Association for the Promotion of New Technology Entrepreneurs (TTSA), the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion ( OSMEP), Small Industrial Credit Guarantee Corporation (TCG), the Thai Chamber of Commerce, and the Federation of Thai Industries.
“The 10 logistics startups that were selected to participate in the project are Meow Logis, Sokochan, Ship Space, Shipyours, Cloudcommerce, Siam Outlet, Akita Fulfillment, Shippop, MyCloud Fulfillment and Trustbox and have given benefits and special funding for SME- Entrepreneurs participating in the project. for common growth and development
The main advantages that SMEs get are from discounts from Logistics Startup, solution of logistics and warehouse problems with innovative logistics and modern warehouse management. Including the possibility of requesting support in the application of technology and digital innovation to help companies from the digital economy funding agency or depa as part of the depa mini transformation voucher, etc.
“The concrete results that SMEs have gained from the project activities are that they have tapped business potential and increased market opportunities through the development of warehouse, storage and delivery systems. This enables the company to cut costs, save time and reduce operating costs. which ultimately leads to an increase in the competitiveness of the companies that were able to achieve a turnover of more than 7 million baht in the last four months. “
