Green Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Rubber Wood Processing Factories in Surat Thani Province
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management in rubber wood processing factories in Surat Thani Province, employing a mixed-methods research design. The sample consisted of personnel from 37 factories with registered capital of 40 million Thai baht (THB) or more, and six subject matter experts. Data were collected using a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.98 and semi-structured interviews, with the SCOR Model serving as the analytical framework. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, and standard deviation for the quantitative phase, alongside thematic analysis for the qualitative phase.
The findings revealed that the factories demonstrated a high level of potential in green logistics and supply chain management. Among the five SCOR dimensions, environmentally friendly planning received the highest assessment rating, while product return management received the lowest. The majority of factories had established policies to reduce energy and resource consumption; however, comprehensive waste and pollution management systems remained underdeveloped. Qualitative data analysis further indicated that shortages of green logistics technology and relevant knowledge constituted key constraints to development.
The proposed development guidelines were as follows: 1) Planning — establishing environmentally friendly organizational values, promoting renewable energy utilization, optimizing workspace efficiency, and reducing paper consumption; 2) Raw material sourcing — setting quality agreements with suppliers, utilizing waste materials as alternative fuel, developing alternative energy sources, ensuring legal compliance in transportation operations, and analyzing procurement data to reduce costs; 3) Production — reducing redundant processes, allocating work areas proportionally, selecting environmentally friendly equipment, and developing green spaces within factory premises; 4) Delivery — adopting internationally standardized containers, selecting legally compliant transportation service providers, utilizing low-emission vehicles, leveraging online communication channels, and conducting cost analysis and route optimization; and 5) Product returns — establishing clear and transparent return conditions and procedures.
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