OCCUPATIONS CLASSIFICATION AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN SECTOR

Abstract

The objective of this research is to analyze and compare the occupational groups in the logistics and supply chain sectors of Thailand and other countries, as well as to classify occupations and identify the necessary skills for each occupation. The research utilized a qualitative methodology, conducting in-depth interviews with 7 logistics experts and facilitating a Focus Group discussion with 30 stakeholders from government agencies, private sectors, academic institutions, and businesses. Additionally, secondary data from relevant documents and studies were reviewed, and data validation was conducted using the triangulation method.

            The findings revealed that the occupational groups in logistics and supply chain management can be divided into two main sectors: industrial logistics and logistics service providers. These groups included a total of 10 occupational categories, encompassing 88 positions in the logistics industry, and 371 necessary skills had been identified for each category. Each occupational group required specific skills that differed according to the nature of the work, such as in the areas of logistics and digital supply chain technology, planning and analysis, cold chain management, and hazardous materials storage and transportation.

            This study highlights the need for the classification of occupations, the establishment of competency frameworks, and the identification of skills that are suitable for the context of Thailand. It also emphasizes the importance of workforce development planning and professional training to enhance the competitiveness of Thailand's logistics industry in the future.