RETURNABLE PACKAGING MANAGEMENT IN AUTOMOTIVE PARTS LOGISTICS
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This research studies the returnable packaging management of automotive parts logistics with the emphasis on studying the multi-way packaging or returnable packaging in the automotive parts industry that are automotive parts for automobile assembly (Original Equipment Manufacturer: OEM). The study covers management between stakeholders, planning of returnable packaging demand, designing, and associated costs. According to the study, it is found that there are 2 models of returnable packaging management for automotive parts logistics. The first model is the model of sharing between parts manufacturers (Share mode) in which automobile assembly companies are the managers of packaging circulation. The second model is a specific model for the parts manufacturers (Dedicate mode) in which the parts manufacturing company is the manager of the returnable packaging. For the auto parts industry in Thailand, more than 80 percent of OEM are of the dedicate mode. As for planning of returnable packaging demand, it is important to take into account the period of time the packaging is in each location. The important factors in the design of returnable packaging are the prevention of damages from shipping and storage, the ability to stack the boxes when they are full (Stackability), and the ability to stack the empty boxes (Nestability). This is because it will lead to making full use of the available space efficiently resulting in the reduction of logistics costs. On the other hand, if not managed properly, it will result in higher costs.
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