Supporting Factors Related to Personnel Operations in Green Warehouses: A Case Study of PB. Propack Company Limited

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https://doi.org/10.60027/iarj.2025.286979

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Supporting Factors, Operations, Green Warehouse

Abstract

Background and Aims: Business organizations worldwide are adapting to green logistics and supply chain concepts, particularly green warehouses that help reduce energy consumption and improve operational efficiency. However, this transformation impacts personnel, making skill development and technology adoption crucial factors. This research aims to study supporting factors related to personnel operations in green warehouses to guide policy development and enhance Thai organizations' capabilities in the future. The research objectives are: 1) to study the implementation level of supporting factors in green warehouses: a case study of PB. Propack Co., Ltd., 2) to study the implementation level of personnel operations in green warehouses: a case study of PB. Propack Co., Ltd., and 3) to study supporting factors related to personnel operations in green warehouses: a case study of PB. Propack Co., Ltd.

Methodology: Mixed methods research utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The quantitative research employed questionnaires to collect data from 253 samples, analyzing the relationship between supporting factors and personnel operations using Pearson's correlation statistics. The qualitative research used semi-structured in-depth interviews with 5 experts, employing content analysis to gather insights, opinions, and valuable recommendations for studying relationships.

Results: Technology adoption was the most impactful supporting factor on green warehouse operations, showing positive correlations with operational time (r = 0.72), energy consumption, and waste management (r = 0.68). This was followed by management support, training, and working environment factors that facilitate green warehouse operations. In-depth interviews confirmed that various supporting factors impact green warehouse operations, with technology being the most influential factor, followed by management support and training. These findings were consistent across both quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Conclusion: The development of supporting factors in technology adoption, coupled with personnel training and management support, correlates with green warehouse operations, reduces environmental impact, and enhances the long-term sustainability of warehouses and supply chains.

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2025-11-16

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Philakul, T. ., & Sawangarom, L. . (2025). Supporting Factors Related to Personnel Operations in Green Warehouses: A Case Study of PB. Propack Company Limited. Interdisciplinary Academic and Research Journal, 5(6), 257–270. https://doi.org/10.60027/iarj.2025.286979