Proceedings of ICLT 2024
LEVERAGING RISK-AFFECTING WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY PRACTICE IN ASEAN REGION: “CAMBODIAN SMES PERSPECTIVE”
Molika Mon; Poti Chaopaisarn
Logistics Engineering and Supply Chain Management Program, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Thailand; Supply Chain and Engineering Management Research Unit, Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
International Conference on Logistics & Transport 2024, Seoul, South Korea, pp. 104-111
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Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to investigate the impact of supply chain risk management (SCRM) on the inventory and warehousing practices of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the retail sector prior and post pandemic in Cambodia. Approach: The research employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative approaches to gain a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics within the Cambodian retail industry. The research methodology involves a questionnaire survey to collect data from SMEs in the Cambodian retail sector, followed by exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to uncover the underlying dimensions of supply chain risk and their relationships. Structural equation modeling (SEM) is then utilized to develop a comprehensive SCRM framework for Cambodian retail SMEs. Finding: The findings of this research are include addressing the logistics challenges and supply chain risk management issues in the warehousing and inventory practices of Cambodian SMEs, suggesting improvements to domestic inbound logistics in Cambodia, and understanding the causal relationships between factors related to SME retail business and supply chain risk management. Practical implication: This study is expected to contribute to academic knowledge in the field of supply chain management and provide practical insights to help Cambodian retail SMEs enhance their supply chain risk management capabilities, optimize their inventory and material handling activities, and improve their overall competitiveness in the market. Originality: The study specifically targets Cambodian SMEs in retail sector, on developing country context that may contribute to the understanding of supply chain risk management challenges faced by small enterprises. This can provide practical recommendation for improving logistics activities in Cambodia, aligned with current industry standards.
Keywords
Supply Chian Risk management; Small and Medium Enterprises; Retail sector; Inventory and material handling activities challenges prior and post-pandemic
Citation
Molika Mon; Poti Chaopaisarn (2024). LEVERAGING RISK-AFFECTING WAREHOUSING AND INVENTORY PRACTICE IN ASEAN REGION: “CAMBODIAN SMES PERSPECTIVE”. Proceedings of the International Conference on Logistics & Transport (ICLT 2024), Seoul, South Korea, pp. 104-111.