Proceedings of ICLT 2014
Improvement of Used Shoes Supply Chain by Reverse Logistics and Lean Concepts
Jureerut Somboon; Korrakot Yaibuathet Tippayawong
Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand; Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
International Conference on Logistics & Transport 2014, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 133-140
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Abstract
Purpose: To review and investigate the value chain of used shoes in Thailand, and to propose a framework for improvement. Design/methodology/approach: The methodology of this study is divided into four steps. Firstly, used shoes supply chain in Thailand is surveyed and reviewed. Its value chain is then analyzed whose added values in the chain are identified. Subsequently, value stream mapping (VSM) is employed to define and analyze the supply chain processes where unnecessary activities are discovered. Finally, an improvement framework based on reverse logistics and lean concepts where procedures in the chain are adjusted is proposed. Findings: Conditions and procedures of Thailand’s used shoes supply chain are overviewed. Present activities which are either value added, necessary but non-value added, and non-value added are identified. Supply chain of used shoes in Thailand can be improved using simple industrial management concepts. Research limitations/implications (if applicable): In this study, data collection is performed using observation and interview approach only at Rong Kluea Market. There is no previous study regarding used shoes supply chain. Practical implications (if applicable): This study can be used as a guideline for entrepreneurs to adjust their procedures in order to reduce cost and time as well as to increase customer satisfaction. Moreover, the techniques adopted here in this work should be practical to other recycled products. Originality/value: Supply chain of used shoes is considered for the first time, especially in Thailand setting. The case study is extremely useful for other recycled products.
Keywords
Shoes industrial; Used Shoes Supply Chain; Rong Kluea Market; Sakaeo
Citation
Jureerut Somboon; Korrakot Yaibuathet Tippayawong (2014). Improvement of Used Shoes Supply Chain by Reverse Logistics and Lean Concepts. Proceedings of the International Conference on Logistics & Transport (ICLT 2014), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 133-140.