Abstract:
This research study is two steps Qualitative research. The first step is Qualitative research with an in-depth interview and the second step is Documentary research aims to analyze how to apply the concept of lean logistics to reduce the transportation cost of Japanese chemical factories in Rayong province. Moreover, this study aims to study problems and obstacles on how to apply the concept of lean logistics to reduce the transportation cost of Japanese chemical factories in Rayong province. The results of the study: the way to apply the concept of lean logistics to reduce the transportation cost must be used with the concept of lean logistics in reducing the time of transportation procedures by setting the guideline policies. Importantly, we must focus on personnel to develop their knowledge and understanding of the concept of lean logistics to reduce the transportation cost and be able to apply it more effectively. It is necessary to reduce working time, working procedures, and other costs in transportation procedures. However, the study of problems and obstacles of applying the lean logistics concept to reduce the transportation cost of Japanese chemical factories in Rayong province found that not only the personnel did not have knowledge of the lean logistics concept to reduce the transportation cost, but working procedures were a burden of using lean logistics also. Another problem and obstacle of applying the lean logistics concept to reduce the transportation cost was the factories' revenue because of the employee salary which was a principal cost and the maintenance cost of transport vehicles as well.