Abstract:
The objective of this thesis is 1) to study the production, marketing and exporting structures of celadon handicraft industry using industrial economics theory, 2) to analyze the industry competitiveness based on Diamond Model concept of Michael E. Porter and SWOT analysis, and 3) to analyze the celadon handicraft industry in Chiangmai province whether it is cluster or not and the possibility to use the cluster concept to increase export opportunity and competitiveness. The collected information indicates that there are 20 celadon factories in Chiangmai province but only 15 factories are still in business. These factories can be classified in 2 aspects. First, by the size of factory, there are 7 medium-sized factories and 8 small factories. Second, by the product of factory, there are 8 factories produce only celadon product and 7 factories produce celadon and other kinds of ceramic concurrently. According to the competitive analysis of Diamond Model, the results are as follows. The advantages of factor conditions are availability of raw material in local area, skilled labor ,and cultural foundation, while the disadvantages are inconsistent quality of raw material, low-educated labor, and the lack of designer and technology. The advantages of related and supporting industries are linkages of industries from upstream to downstream and supporting institution, while the disadvantage is the lack of cooperation among the producers and related government sectors. The advantage of demand conditions is the sophisticated customer{174}s domestic demand while the disadvantage is insufficient knowledge of consumers about celadon handicraft in value and production process. The advantages of firm strategy, structure and rivalry are technique, intellect, e-commerce strategy, high competition in style and quality, while the disadvantages are the lack of knowledge in marketing and promotion strategy, and attitude in self-development and entrepreneurship. The empirical results indicate that producers in the celadon industry in Chiangmai province are not gathering together as the cluster. Those producers within this industry do not have close relationship and cooperation among themselves. The celadon industry and supporting industry just locate in the same region but the cluster is underachieved. However, the celadon industry can develop to be effective and sustainable cluster. The manufacturers and other supporting industries should work together by starting joint activities such as the marketing and designing. Most important thing they should be a coordinator to organize joint activities, monitor the progress and evaluate the project.