DESIRABLE WAREHOUSE MANAGER COMPETENCIES IN PARTS MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE EASTERN SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT ZONE

Abstract

This research aims to examine the desired competencies of warehouse managers in the automotive parts manufacturing industry within the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) and to establish guidelines for developing these competencies to suit the industry's context. Inferential statistics were employed to test the hypotheses, along with the use of One-Way ANOVA and independent sample t-tests for analyzing the data collected from the sample group.

The research findings indicate that the knowledge attributes of warehouse managers related to leadership and other areas of knowledge are in high demand. In terms of core competencies, the ability to use language and communication skills are most sought after. Additionally, the analysis of motivational competencies of warehouse managers revealed that all components are in high demand, particularly motivation derived from employees. Furthermore, the study on the quality of service and satisfaction with the decision to choose outbound freight services by entrepreneurs in the case study of Laem Chabang Port found a statistically significant correlation at the 0.05 level, which did not align with the initial hypothesis. These findings highlight the importance of developing various competencies of warehouse managers in the automotive parts manufacturing industry in the EEC to effectively respond to increasing demands and changes within the industry. This research is crucial for developing strategies and training policies that focus on enhancing specific competencies to elevate the capabilities of warehouse managers in alignment with the developmental direction of the industry and future market demands.