Cost Reduction Models of Sericulture Transportation: Case Study of Queen Sirikit Sericulture Center, Khon Kaen Province
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Silkworm eggs are considered as the important materials of sericulture whereas Queen Sirikit Sericulture Center, Khon Kaen Province, takes responsibility on sericulture transportation for farmers in some provinces including Khon Kaen Province and Kalasin Province. With demands on silkworm eggs and transportation costs like fuel, materials and devices, transportation costs are higher. The objectives of this article are as follows: 1) to study on distance and total transportation costs per trip; and 2) to study on cost reduction models of transportation and compare costs from cost reduction activities. For analysis, transportation costs were classified. The research was conducted in the form of participatory action research with theories, value chain analysis, 4 M Management Principles, theory on transportation cost and theory on transportation and distribution model as research framework. The key informant was Queen Sirikit Sericulture Center, Khon Kaen Province. Research tools were: 1) interview form; 2) data searching; and 3) meeting, content analysis, and conclusion in the form of descriptive research.
The results revealed that:
- Total distance of sericulture transportation was 344 kilometers averagely and total costs were 2,637 baht per trip therefore average transportation cost was 98 baht per sheet.
- Cost reduction models of sericulture transportation were: 1) adjustment of types of materials and devices that could reduce fixed cost by 157 baht per trip; 2) application of technology in process causing average distance at 63 kilometers per trip and reducing total costs by 176 baht per trip.
For findings of this research, important cost reduction models were: 1) 1) adjustment of types of materials and devices; and 2) application of technology in process
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