Developing and Prioritizing Lean Supply Chain Performance Indicators in the Thai Industrial Context

Itsariyaporn Luanghan; Panu Buranajarukorn; Sutanit  Puttapanom; Kwanniti  Khammuang

Authors

Itsariyaporn Luanghan Naresuan University, Thailand
Panu Buranajarukorn Naresuan University, Thailand
Sutanit Puttapanom Naresuan University, Thailand
Kwanniti Khammuang Naresuan University, Thailand

Keywords:

lean supply chain performance indicators,, Thai industry context,, developing and prioritizing,, Fuzzy-AHP method

Abstract

his research aims to systematically develop and prioritize performance indicators for Lean Supply Chain (LSC) practices that have not been widely adopted in Thai industries. The study included a comprehensive literature review of national and international industry publications. The literature review identified Lean Supply Chain (LSC) performance indicators align with the Thai industrial context. The three dimensions of the industry are (1) organizational profile, (2) finance and operations, and (3) business results. Different prioritizations and weights within each dimension are assigned to reflect their relative significance. These variations distinguish the Thai industry from industries in other countries. The research achieve its objective by applying the Fuzzy-AHP technique. This technique undertook expert evaluations from the Thai industry to assign weights to the significant indicators for LSC. This study demonstrates the development and prioritization of indicators for LSC tailored explicitly to the captivating context of the Thai industry. The indicators ranking across various dimensions can provide valuable guidance for business owners to comprehend their advantages and implement them within their organizations. Additionally, these findings can serve as a fundamental basis for future research and development, enabling the establishment of performance indicators for LSC within other countries' industries. However, further research development using techniques such as AHP, SAW, and TOPSIS is prioritized.

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