Logistics performance of the Thai food industry

Abstract

This study focuses on investigating logistics performance of Thai food industry. The study is based on a collection of Thai Industrial Logistics Performance Indicators (ILPI) database. ILPI comprises of 27 indicators, taken from 9 logistics activities with 3 dimensions of interest, i.e., cost, time and reliability. With 355 food companies out of total 1,644 companies in the database, strengths of Thai food industry can be identified. It is found that Thai food industry is good in forecasting, warehousing and transportation. Logistics reliability is generally outstanding from the average of the country. From database, the statistical analysis is also conducted in order to reveal the relationship of each ILPI. The ILPI relationship diagram of Thai food industry is constructed, indicating if there are any significant relations between any ILPI. Finally, paper investigates the performances if the companies’ size matters. The paper also discussed the findings with the nature of the food industry and the effect of company size. The information is suggestive if should the industry need improvement or support, and on what activity or dimension.