SUPATTRA SUKAROM
SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY
Businesses that act now will adapt more easily than those scrambling later. However, that’ s not to say they won’ t face challenges.
In the Asia Pacific, DKSH operates one of the region’ s most expansive healthcare logistics networks. Leading the company’ s sustainability agenda across 16 of these markets is Supattra Sukarom, Vice President of Supply Chain Management for Healthcare.
“ My goal is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of our supply chain operations to strengthen client as well as customer partnerships and support DKSH’ s push towards increased sustainability,” she says.
The complexity of DKSH’ s work means logistics must be not only fast and reliable but also environmentally responsible. Still, Supattra is clear that challenges remain.
“ One of the biggest challenges companies face... is infrastructure readiness,” she says, pointing to gaps in EV coverage and multimodal options across Southeast Asia.
“ The most immediate challenge is infrastructure,” Chris agrees, pointing to the limitations of charging networks and EV range.
That said, he believes that acting now is crucial.“ Rather than waiting for perfect conditions... alternative fuels, optimising routes with smarter planning and maximising fleet utilisation... are tangible ways to start moving forward today.
“ At our sites and offices, our focus is very much on reducing resource consumption and improving efficiency,”
SUPATTRA SUKAROM
TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTHCARE
COMPANY: DKSH
INDUSTRY: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES / HEALTHCARE
Supattra is a strategic supply chain leader with more than two decades of global logistics experience driving transformation and fostering collaboration with C-level stakeholders to deliver sustainable growth.
he says. GXO installs solar panels, replaces packaging, and manages digital carbon footprints with initiatives like‘ dare to delete’.
“ We’ ve removed in total circa 450,000 miles per annum equating to approximately 600 tCO2e by using data to move them from fixed to dynamic planning,” Chris adds.
Delivering sustainable care Whilst sometimes tricky, Supattra emphasises that these challenges are worth it for the long-term gain:“ These costs … should be seen as strategic investments.”
DKSH has already seen returns in reduced emissions and improved efficiency.
120 October 2025