HO CHI MINH CITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT

REPORT INTERNSHIP 1

NAME: TRAN THI BICH NGOC

ID: IELSIU19051

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

June/2022
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Table of Contents

I. TRASAS.............................................................................................................2
1. Introduction......................................................................................................2
2. Observation......................................................................................................3
3. Analysis............................................................................................................4
II. TBS..................................................................................................................5
1. Introduction......................................................................................................5
2. Observation......................................................................................................7
3. Analysis............................................................................................................8
III. BEST LOGISTICS..........................................................................................9
1. Introduction......................................................................................................9
2. Observation....................................................................................................10
3. Analysis..........................................................................................................12
IV. SCANCOM....................................................................................................13
1. Introduction....................................................................................................13
2. Observation....................................................................................................14
3. Analysis..........................................................................................................15
V. YAKULT..........................................................................................................16
1. Introduction....................................................................................................16
a. Corporation history.....................................................................................16
b. Products.......................................................................................................18
2. Observation....................................................................................................18
3. Analysis..........................................................................................................21
VI. Conclusion.....................................................................................................22
VII. Appendix & Reference...................................................................................23

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I. TRASAS
1. Introduction
Supply Chains and Agency Services J.S Company (TRA-SAS) was founded in
1996 by Tracimexco. TRA-SAS has established itself as one of the top firms in the
field of customs clearance, as well as a freight forwarding agent for the majority of
the world's carriers, after over 25 years of operation and development.

TRA-SAS is renowned as a strategic logistic supplier in numerous Industrial Parks,

infrastructure projects, and large-scale commercial projects throughout Vietnam,
thanks to its predecessor Shipping and Agency Services Enterprise, which is a part
of TRACIMEXCO, a Ministry of Transport subsidiary.

With the goal of becoming a leader in the logistics and supply chain sectors in
Vietnam, as well as a trusted partner of customers in providing comprehensive

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logistics services, TRA-SAS is always on the lookout for optimal, high-quality

solutions, as well as making a noticeable difference in every service it provides to
customers, with the goals of efficiency, creativity, cost-effectiveness, and high
value.

2. Observation
TRA-SAS has made significant investments in warehousing and distribution center
services, which are the cornerstone of our successful supply chain management
systems. In important economic hubs of the nation, such as Ho Chi Minh City,
Binh Duong, Ha Noi, and Dong Nai Province, TRA-SAS has exploited over
25,000 square meters to meet the criteria.

All distribution locations are strategically located near the country's major
economic areas.

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Vietnam has a large and sophisticated warehouse infrastructure that includes

warehouses for food, machinery, equipment, raw materials, chemicals, and
dangerous products.

High-end IT backdrop for effective operation, including SAP, TMS, WMS

management system, and modern portable scanner with adaptability, flexibility,
and high precision standards. The system may be customized to fulfill the needs of
clients in terms of product information storage and inventory management.

Humidity, temperature, and insect management, surveillance cameras, and fire

safety and prevention

Perform all customer-requested value-added services, such as sorting, arranging,

labeling, and packing.

3. Analysis
TRA-SAS has invested in many modern warehouses and management systems to
suit many storages needs of customers. At the facility in Binh Duong, the
warehouse is designed to suit the beverage and consumer goods industries. The
pallets are logically designed, using cages in turn to make full use of space but still
easily transport goods. The modular concepts of flexibility and space extension are
used to construct the core warehouses. In addition, the safety factor here is also
highly appreciated.

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II. TBS
1. Introduction
TBS Group began as a company that processed and manufactured completed
products for international clients, including well-known fashion brands such as
Skechers (shoes) and Coach (bags). TBS Group is one of Vietnam's top four shoe
manufacturers and top five handbag manufacturers, with more than 100 foreign
partners and a 20-year history of collaboration. It is a well-versed company in
supply chain operations.

TBS Logistics is an important subsidiary in TBS Group's portfolio, and it is a

potential business section for the company to grow not only in Vietnam but also
abroad.

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Situated in the central of the country's most dynamic economic zone, the southern
economic triangle, with easy access to industrial parks, international ports, and
airports, and a master-planned warehousing system. TBS Logistics Center, located
on 115 hectares in Di An town (Binh Duong province), seeks to become an
important logistics center in Vietnam and the region.

TBS Logistics Center not only has a strategic position that is exceptionally
advantageous for waterway and road traffic, but it also has the capacity to link with
the Cai Mep - Thi Vai seaport group's international deep-water port system, which
helps to reduce transportation and logistics costs.

TBS Logistics Center is exploiting logistics services with a system of 6

warehouses with a total area of about 220,000 m2. Warehouse No.5 is the
cooperation between TBS Group and APL Logistics and the biggest CFS
warehouse of APLL in South-East Asia as well. Warehouse No. 6 inaugurated at
the end of 2018 is the largest single-roof warehouse in South-East Asia.

The large-scale warehouse system is designed to accommodate hundreds of trucks

of various sizes each month, with a monthly capacity of up to one million import
and export cargo blocks. The TBS Logistics Center, which includes a CFS
warehouse, a bonded warehouse, and a domestic warehouse, has a capacity of up
to 400,000 cargo blocks.

TBS Logistics offers the following logistics services:

 Rent a warehouse
 Cargo management, loading and unloading
 Customs administration
 Procedures for consulting
 Transport on the land
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 Transport on the international level

 Depot for inland containers (ICD)
 Containers are inspected.
 Lifting
 Container maintenance and repair

2. Observation
Inside each warehouse, infrastructure and equipment are synchronized with a
system of 6-story high racks and multi-purpose pallets for a variety of industries:
electronics, furniture, consumer goods, raw materials, and so on; over 70 forklifts
of various types; 33,000 pallet positions; automatic fire fighting system; over 200
CCTV security cameras operating 24/7, backup generators, and so on.

TBS Logistics has been using warehouse operation and management (Smartlog
WMS) with technology partner Smartlog since 2017, in order to implement

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technology 4.0. When compared to the conventional approach, standardization of

procedures and the use of software technologies boost operational efficiency by
more than 50% in terms of classifying and arranging commodities.

3. Analysis
To suit the needs of clients in the logistics business, the center integrates
contemporary warehouse and container models and creates a variety of logistical
services. The modular concepts of flexibility and space extension are used to
construct the core warehouses. As a result, Tan Van TCD Center has invested in
modern infrastructure and equipment, such as an intelligent information
technology system, a modern commodity security system, and a green space
environment, in order to meet the demand for warehouse space and gain
competitive advantages for the company. TBS should join E-Trade as soon as
feasible in the future, given the growing popularity of this sort of commerce.
Furthermore, their infrastructure and human resources are likely to get familiar
with the new market in the near future.

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III. BEST LOGISTICS

1. Introduction
Best Inc (NYSE: BEST) is a significant global provider of logistics and intelligent
supply chain services, having been founded in 2007. Best provides a
comprehensive variety of logistics and value-added services, including supply
chain management, transportation services, and international delivery services,
using its own technological platform and large network. Best's objective is to use
technology and innovative business models to build a better, more efficient supply
chain, with the goal of empowering and enriching lives.

BEST Inc. has established an effective supply chain service platform by applying
modern technologies to management and operations. BEST Inc. has the benefit of

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originating from the information technology business and having an expert IT

team. BEST Inc. is continually enhancing all client experiences and service quality
by increasing the use of automation technologies in operations.

BEST Inc develops a comprehensive ecosystem that meets all client demands with
7 sorts of services in order to maximize the user experience:

 Express delivery (Best Express): handle millions of orders every day

including fast delivery and flexible payment methods COD, proof of
delivery POD, and insurance quotes
 Cargo service (Best Freight): a leading freight service that allows LTL and
Full Trucking (FTL) to deliver door-to-door delivery by truck.
 Best Supply Chain: the leading 3PL intelligent supply chain service
 Information storage computing platform (Best Cloud): proprietary
computing platform to support order management
 E-commerce logistics service (Best Global): present in 15 countries and
regions throughout North America, Europe, and Asia
 Truck service (Best Ucargo): an application that provides truck service
 Financial services (Best Capital): financial services that support BEST's
ecosystem

2. Observation
BEST Corporation Inc. also uses advanced technologies to improve parcel
categorization accuracy from 80% to near-optimal levels. When compared to the
manual technique, sorting efficiency is boosted by four times. BEST Express now
operates 30 automated cargo sorting stations across the country. Up to 1.8 million
orders can be processed every day.

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Ho Chi Minh City and Bac Ninh are the group's major and second largest centers
in Southeast Asia, respectively. Following their establishment, the two facilities
will aid in the smooth transit of commodities across the country's regions and
cities. Each center is outfitted with high-speed sorting conveyors that make use of
cutting-edge cross belt and multi-layer matrix technology. Human interaction is
minimal during the process. In most cases, each packet with an equal weight of
less than 3 kg takes about 0.5-2 seconds to classify. The pneumatic and propulsion
mechanism used in the procedure assures the safety of packages of all sizes and
weights.

BEST Corporation Inc. built an automated logistics center in the South, saving 91
percent of human resources and employing a variety of current technology in its
operations and monitoring. Picking and fulfillment points are two key hubs that

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offer a wide range of services such as warehousing, warehousing, order processing,

labeling, shipping, sorting...

The transportation step, in particular, makes use of AGV robot technology to assist
in bringing items to the point of autonomous division and storage, arranging goods,
and randomly coordinating orders according to the path optimization algorithm. An
automatic conveyor system with a capacity of 42,000 packages per hour can
separate commodities weighing up to 50 kg from minor things at the sorting
facility.

3. Analysis
Logistics companies are also investing heavily in the application of Big Data
platforms to data processing and the implementation of automation technologies.
Units having a competitive edge in technological infrastructure take full use of this
advantage, investing extensively, improving service efficiency, and increasing
market competitiveness.

BEST Express Vietnam was named the "Leader in Automatic Technology

Application" company for its commitment to the country's digitization of the
logistics industry. The division is now one of the top shipping firms in the use of
digitalization and automation technologies to company development, offering
clients a more comprehensive service experience.

Digital transformation has aided logistics companies in increasing their products

handling capacity, increasing income, reducing delivery times, and providing
clients with faster and more efficient services. With the success of BEST Express,
business representatives believe that the sooner these industrial units invest
substantially in digitalization, the more chances they will have in the future to
establish competitive advantages.

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IV. SCANCOM
1. Introduction
ScanCom has developed to become a global leader in outdoor furniture
manufacturing, with the purpose of providing innovation and perfection since its
inception on April 1, 1995. ScanCom's legal headquarters are in Denmark, and the
company's administration is based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. ScanCom has
sales offices in Denmark, Germany, Spain, the United States, Hong Kong, and
Vietnam, as well as production facilities in Brazil, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

ScanCom International is a global leader in outdoor furniture, and our mission is to

bring innovation and excellence while remaining true to our vision of "Doing
Business the Right Way." We want to make excellent goods that combine

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worldwide design skills with cutting-edge manufacturing processes and a

demonstrated commitment to CSR. Each product is meticulously tested to
international standards for quality, durability, and functioning in Asia under
ScanCom's stringent supervision.

ScanCom understands the need for continuous development in all aspects of our
company in order to preserve our position as the world's leading manufacturer of
sustainable, high-quality outdoor furniture. Our manufacturing and production
facilities must meet high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency, which is why
we are always developing and investing in them.

With ten companies spanning three continents and a staff of over 5,000 employees,
we serve customers in more than 50 countries.

2. Observation
Our industry-leading manufacturing facilities are located in Brazil, Indonesia, and
Vietnam, and are outfitted with cutting-edge technology and cutting-edge gear to
help us improve our sustainability and operating efficiency. ScanCom is able to
make great-looking, creative goods, and materials that are environmentally friendly
because of its dedication to improvement and development. Our production
managers are industry specialists with a wealth of expertise, which is critical to the
seamless functioning of our world-class facilities. We also strive to make our
facilities as safe as possible for all of our employees as industry leaders in CSR.

We have an exhibition area and an office at our Binh Duong headquarters, in

addition to a sophisticated plant and storage infrastructure. The majority of the
company's furniture goods are shown here by area, each topic for clients to readily
refer to and pick from.

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However, the plant that makes wood and plastic items is the primary business here.
To improve the production process and save fuel and labor, we invest in new
machinery systems. From the raw wood pieces to the final interior furnishings, the
products are created here with great care. When it comes to plastic items, we pay
close attention to environmental concerns and use recycled plastic as a raw
material. To be sold on the market, our plastic goods go through a rigorous
manufacturing procedure to ensure that they fulfill the strictest health and safety
standards.

Seeing the cutting-edge technology, we have in all of our locations is a

breathtaking experience that we believe all of our clients should have. We at
ScanCom recognize that upgrading our facilities and diversifying our
manufacturing procedures has been a big component of our success over the
previous 21 years.

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3. Analysis
ScanCom will continue to DO BUSINESS THE RIGHT WAY to protect the
environment and natural resources.

ScanCom is devoted to environmental and natural resource protection. To help the

environment, we strive to increase our operating efficiency and sustainability on a
continuous basis. Environmental awareness is maintained and enhanced through
training, the establishment and measurement of environmental goals, and our
workers' ongoing education.

We safeguard the environment by decreasing waste, lowering emissions, reducing

resource and energy consumption, and restricting the use of forbidden compounds
in all products.

ScanCom regulates all materials and products in order to fulfill all necessary
requirements in our markets in order to manufacture and deliver sustainable
products. ScanCom was a pioneer in employing FSCTM certified hardwood in our
products, and we now utilize 100 percent FSCTM hardwood with the goal of
increasing the percentage of FSCTM teak year by year. lowering emissions and
minimizing trash.

Simultaneously, we optimize our operational activities to decrease energy and

resource use, enhance recycling, and reduce emissions. Our primary operating
facility in Vietnam is certified according to ISO 14001 standards.

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V. YAKULT
1. Introduction
a. Corporation history

Dr. Minoru Shirota, the originator of Yakult, successfully produced a special strain
of bacteria (known as Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota, or LcS) that was robust
enough to withstand a person's digestive acids and reach the intestines alive,
delivering digestive health advantages in the process.

Shirota presented a cheap fermented drink strengthened by these healthful bacteria

to the Japanese market five years later, in 1935. Shirota's new drink was named
Yakult, which comes from the Esperanto term jahurto, which means yogurt, and it
was part of Shirota's aim of assisting people across the world better their health.

Yakult Vietnam Co., Ltd. was founded on June 26, 2006, with a total investment of
approximately 400 billion VND, with Yakult Honsha (80%) and France's Danone
Group contributing 80 percent and 20 percent, respectively (20%). Yakult Vietnam
is the 30th member of Yakult Honsha and oversees manufacturing Yakult yogurt
drinks for the Vietnamese market. Since August 2007, Yakult has been available in
Vietnam. Yakult Vietnam's goods may presently be found in most Vietnamese
markets.

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Yakult Vietnam Factory is in Vietnam Singapore Industrial Park, Thuan An

District, Binh Duong Province, with a total area of 2.4 hectares, the number of
employees is about 50 people. The Yakult Vietnam factory was officially put into
operation in April 2008. Yakult has achieved HACCP, ISO 22000: 2005, and ISO
14001: 2004 standards. Yakult products are made from high-quality ingredients
worldwide, carefully selected, and manufactured using advanced Japanese
technology.

b. Products

Yakult is a sweetened probiotic milk beverage fermented with the Lactobacillus

paracasei Shirota bacterium strain. Milk is packaged in 65 mL single-serving
containers and stacked in a single row of five bottles.

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Yakult's essential constituents are still water, skimmed milk, glucose, sugar, and,
of course, LcS, even though the original formula has evolved throughout time. The
drink's taste is a little more difficult to pin down. While the drink is fruity and
creamy, some people describe it as "yogurt-y," while others describe it as "sweet
and sour," with undertones of peach, lemon, and even apple. For what it's worth,
the flavor is characterized as "citrus and vanilla" on Yakult's UK website.

In 2006, a panel convened by the "Netherlands Nutrition Center"

(Voedingscentrum) to assess a marketing request by Yakult found sufficient
evidence to support claims that drinking at least one bottle of Yakult per day could
help improve bowel movements and maintain a healthy population of gut flora for
people who are constipated.

2. Observation
The Production of Yakult

The process of making Yakult Yogurt drink is depicted graphically in the image
below. Milk process operation, syrup process, mixing process, blending process,
bottle producing process, and bottling process are all obvious steps in the
technique.

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In the seed tank, the live Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain is aseptically seeded
into the sterilized and cooled starter milk solution and allowed to ferment at a
regulated temperature.

To begin the production of the fermented milk base, sterilized and cooled prepared
milk is aseptically seeded with a starter combination of live Lactobacillus casei
Shirota strain at a regulated temperature in the culture tank.

Operation of the Syrup Manufacturing Process: In preparation for the mixing

procedure, homogeneous sugar syrup (Yakult original) or syrup lite (Yakult Light)
is sterilized and chilled in the storage tank.

The pre-cooled fermented milk foundation from the culture tank is proportionally
combined with either sugar syrup or syrup lite at the homogenizer, then flavoring
is added to make Yakult concentrate.

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The Yakult concentrate is proportionally blended with filtered, cooled, UV-treated

process water in the blending machine to produce the Yakult product. It's then
pumped into a surge tank, where it's filtered once more before being transferred to
the bottling line.

Bottle manufacture process: Polystyrene resin is melted, plasticized, and molded to

the distinctive Yakult bottle form utilizing regulated temperature and pressure in a
sanitary environment. After being examined, the pre-formed bottles are air-
conveyed into the bottle storage tank. The pre-formed bottles are taken in from the
bottle storage tank and sent into the unscrambler machine.

Operation of the bottling process: This is the final stop for the completed product.
The bottles are filled and sealed aseptically and are ready for consumption.

Individually lined up in an upright posture in a sanitary setting, the bottles within

the unscrambler machine are either ink-printed for Yakult Original or shrink-
wrapped for Yakult Light.

Using the filling machine, the printed bottles are individually filled with Yakult
cultured milk and sealed with an aluminum foil lid.

The filled Yakult bottles are examined and then sorted into five groups before
being shrink-wrapped in transparent or bar-coded packaging. Before being sent to
the cold storage room for further chilling, the packets are shrink-wrapped into
groups of ten.

Before being put onto a refrigerated truck or reefer van for transportation, the pre-
packed Yakult bottles are examined and counted one last time.

Yakult goods are sold through its multi-channel distribution to meet client demand
once they have been packaged and quality checked.

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System: According to our observations, the Yakult system is structured in a very

scientific manner, resulting in great production efficiency and a little number of the
erroneous product. Modern technology and automated equipment are used in the
workshop. It does not necessitate a large number of personnel; the factory's
engineers number around 50, and the operators' number around 8 to 10 engineers.
The stages of the procedure are seamless, with little to no downtime.

Machinery: The factory's machines are all imported from Japan and include
contemporary technology. The line's maximum capacity is 800,000 bottles of
Yakult per day, but the firm now operates at a capacity of 300,000 bottles per day,
which is just enough to fulfill market demand.

Infrastructure: The workshop is coated with dust-proof industrial paint that is

sanitary and suited for the food business, and the infrastructure is well-built.

Working environment: Yakult's working environment is professional, follows the

procedure, and the system is safe and hygienic.

3. Analysis
The Yakult company's system is run in a very scientific manner, with great
manufacturing efficiency and a low quantity of faulty goods. Factory workers use
contemporary machinery and automated equipment, so they don't require as many
people. The plant's complete crew, including engineers, is only approximately 50
additional people, and the number of engineers operating the line ranges between 8
and 10 engineers. The phases of the treatment go off without a hitch, and there is
essentially little downtime. The plant's whole machinery is imported from Japan
and is equipped with cutting-edge technology, allowing it to produce up to 800,000
Yakult bottles per day. However, the plant's present capacity is just 300,000 bottles
per day, which is just enough to fulfill market demand. The infrastructure was

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significantly created, and the facility was sprayed with industrial paint dust to
verify that it was in compliance with food manufacturing. Yakult follows the
correct method, the system of a safe working environment, and hygiene when it
comes to professional duties. Yakult has taught me a lot of good things after giving
me a tour of the facility.

VI. Conclusion
We would like to express our gratitude to the International University Department's
professors and affiliated businesses for their aid and support in completing this
internship.

We were able to improve effective talents for our future employment as a result of
this chance, as well as give ideas for their operation in certain components, thanks
to the guides and instructors' approach. Our knowledge of the supply chain and
production processes has greatly expanded as a result of this.

The Vietnamese logistics sector is predicted to have a lot of room for growth, but
companies in this area must also push the use of digitalization to boost operational
efficiency.

One of the service industries that connects, supports, and promotes socioeconomic
growth is logistics. When the need for freight rises in the new normal, many
enterprises in this area expand their investment and development to keep up with
market expansion.

Experts suggest logistics must move toward digitalization and improved

technological infrastructure in order to achieve quick recovery and growth in 2022.
In addition to using current technologies, businesses in this area must transition
from old to modern business methods.

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Companies in this industry are progressively discovering the value of digital

transformation in improving economic efficiency, streamlining manufacturing
lines, and streamlining product supply networks. A lot of businesses have
effectively implemented technological solutions at the right moment, resulting in
increased productivity and cost savings.

VII. Appendix & Reference

https://www.trasas.com.vn/achivement.html

https://tbslogistics.com/en/

https://www.best-inc.vn/

https://www.scancom.net/

https://yakult.com.sg/manufacturing-process/

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