Proceedings of the 17th International Academic Conference, Vienna

THE PROPER DEVELOPMENT OF PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY OF OTOP GROUP BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM

NAPASRI SUWANAJOTE, PAIBOON JEAMPONK, THAMMARAK SRIMARUT, CHALERMPOL TAPSAI

Abstract:

The objective of this study was to investigate the technology and working environment of OTOP group based on local wisdom in Nontaburi province. A sample was chosen by purposive sampling which included 134 people who volunteered to work with the project. The research tools included questionnaire, interview form, small group discussion, and focus group. For the qualitative technique, the 0.96 level of confidence was applied by using a software program. Statistic description included geometric mean and standard deviation. In addition, context analysis and summary analysis were utilized for quantitative technique. The findings from the questionnaire revealed that the technology used by OTOP group had a problem with raw material order with a mean of 2.95 and it was rated as a medium level. Also, in the production process, there was a failure to use technology to increase the value added with a mean of 2.47 and it was rated at a low level. The worse problem was a failure to improve the production process and there was no exchange of knowledge between others. The findings from the small group discussion revealed that there was a before and after work of checking equipment and machine at the medium level, but there was a low level of time table for maintenance. The urgent improvement for OTOP group included handbook for equipment, machines, and its maintenance to prevent machine breakdown and its inability to deliver goods on time.

Keywords: Production Management Technology; TOP Group; Local Wisdom

DOI: 10.20472/IAC.2015.017.091

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