Collaborative Cassava-Chip Supply Chain Mobile Application in Thailand

Abstract

Cassava-chip is considered one of Thailand’s most important economic crops and Thailand is the world’s largest cassava products exporter. Thai government is prioritizing the cassava production in their “Mega farm” strategy in support of agricultural economic and collaboration between farmer, public and private sectors. The collaborative model is an integrated supply chain that manages the multiple stakeholders. Moreover, implementing the collaborative supply chain (CSC) has improve overall performance of the entire supply chain. The study aims to review existing literature on collaborative model and critical success factors in the agriculture supply chain context during 2008-2018 and the 20-year agriculture and cooperatives strategy (2017-2036). The six key collaborative success factors are identified: Business Management, Information Technology, Value Added Process, SC Relationship, Top Management Commitment, Partnership, Service Quality, Process, Resource Capability, Environment Uncertainties, Customer Satisfaction. The hypothesis will be tested by the linear regression analysis and develop the prototype of CSC mobile application to create the collaboration in cassava chip industry. Then, the result will be embedded into mobile application. The application will later be used to provide more appropriate third-party system to enhance the collaborative cassava chip supply chain in Thailand. The result shows that all components are supported by the hypothesis and user acceptance test.

Benefits and Risks of Utilizing Mobile Technology for Streamlining Logistics Operations and Enhancing the Efficiency of Supply Chain Management in Developing Economies

“…Mobile Technology facilitates seamless information sharing and collaboration among diverse stakeholders within the supply chain, fostering a synchronized and well-coordinated ecosystem [9]. By enabling real-time data exchange between suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, mobile applications expedite decision-making and improve responsiveness to dynamic market demands.…”

“…Organizations may need to invest in additional resources and expertise to ensure seamless integration and interoperability [37]. Additionally, there might be resistance to change from employees accustomed to traditional processes, necessitating effective change management strategies [9]. Incorporating mobile technologies into existing logistical frameworks is an intricate process that demands a strategic approach to mitigate potential disruptions.…”

“…In education, it has been seamlessly integrated into distance learning environments and demonstrates potential as a tool for instructional applications [8]. In SCM, mobile applications have seen increasing use for transferring information and knowledge among stakeholders, including the Government, thereby providing various opportunities for collaboration and coordination [9]. Additionally, mobile cloud computing has emerged as a significant research area, aiming to provide cloud computing services through mobile devices [10].…”