Supply Chain Management of Organic Farms in NongKhai Province
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Organic farming motivates farmers to create products that uphold the standards and competitiveness of agricultural production. The objective of this study was to examine the supply chain management model of organic farms in Nong Khai Province. The supply chain operation reference (SCOR) Model was applied in this study to gather information from 5 organic farms in Nong Khai Province, whose owners were directly involved in operations. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, and participants were specially selected from members who met the fundamental Nong Khai organic farming standards.
The results found that the five organic farming operations maintain procurement relationships with their enterprise network members, from whom they source agricultural produce. These operations satisfy the requirements of organic farming, providing customers with assurance that products meet the fundamental Nong Khai organic certification standards. Produce from organic farms is sold through custom orders only. The study shows that organic farm supply chain management using the SCOR Model helps connect supply chain operation processes and reveals business activities linked to achieving customer satisfaction by outlining distinct work processes that are structured and standardized, demonstrating the connections between various activities, such as planning, purchasing, producing, delivering, and returning. To maximize the potential of organic agriculture in the future and ensure compliance with Basic Nong Khai Organic Agriculture Standards and the proper usage of the organic certification mark, all 5 processes must be consistent and effective in their operation according to the standardized production process.
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