The Influence of Logistics Activity on Sustainable Performance of Air Cargo Business in Thailand
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This research applies logistics management concepts to sustainable business operations in the context of air cargo businesses in Thailand. The study aims to understand how logistics activities impact the sustainable performance of air cargo businesses. The objectives of this study were to examine: 1) logistics activities in air cargo businesses in Thailand, and 2) the influence of logistics activities on the sustainable performance of the air cargo business. This study consists of descriptive research, utilzing a questionnaire for data collection. The sample consisted of 424 employees of air cargo businesses operating in Thailand. The findings reveal that all 9 logistics activities significantly influenced the sustainable performance of air cargo businesses in Thailand, in terms of economic, social, and environmental performance, where Customer Services and Support (CSS) had the highest average value with a mean value of 5.90 (S.D. = 0.723).
Regarding the results of the study of influences, Facilities Site Selection, Warehousing, and Storage (FWS) was found to strongly impact Economic Performance (ECOP) with a β value of .740. Meanwhile, Reverse Logistics (RL) had the greatest impact on Social Performance (SOCP) with a β value of 0.843, and Transportation (TRAN) had the greatest influence on Environmental Performance (ENVP), with a β value of 0.749.
The findings can support the introduction of business guidelines to enhance competitiveness and enable the achievement of sustainable success, offering encouragement for Thailand as a key air cargo hub for Southeast Asia. Moreover, the study can be used to enhance academic knowledge in the field of logistics and contribute to the future sustainable performance of the air cargo business.
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