Development of an Evaluation Framework for Shallot Transportation Logistics Management
Keywords:
Perishable Agricultural Logistics, Shallot Supply Chain, Logistics Performance Evaluation, Temperature-Controlled Transportation, Decision Support SystemAbstract
Background and Aims: Shallot is one of Thailand’s major economic crops. However, postharvest transportation remains a critical factor affecting product quality, logistics costs, and the operational efficiency of business operators. Despite its importance, there is still a lack of an assessment framework specifically designed for logistics management in shallot transportation. This study aimed to: 1) develop criteria, indicators, and verifiers for an assessment framework for shallot transportation logistics management; 2) develop an online assessment program; and 3) examine the agreement between assessments made by shallot sellers and buyers.
Methodology: The study employed the e-Delphi technique with 19 experts to establish consensus on the components of the assessment framework. Consensus was determined using a median of at least 3.50 and an interquartile range of no more than 1.50. Subsequently, the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) was used to prioritize the framework components, and the online assessment program was developed based on the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The program was then piloted with 30 participants, comprising shallot sellers and buyers, and the agreement between the assessment results was analyzed using Cohen’s kappa coefficient.
Results: The results indicated that the assessment framework comprised five dimensions: cost, temperature control, traceability, punctuality, and product quality, with a total of 25 indicators and 75 verifiers. The online assessment program developed in this study was considered suitable for practical application. Moreover, the assessment results of shallot sellers and buyers showed a good level of agreement (Cohen’s kappa = 0.694).
Conclusion: The developed assessment framework is appropriate as a practical tool for evaluating and improving logistics management in shallot transportation. Its application may contribute to reducing losses, preserving product quality, and enhancing the operational efficiency of actors within the shallot supply chain.
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