Guidelines for Developing Efficiency in the Administration of Supplies in Local Administrative Organizations in Chachoengsao Province

Abstract

This research had three objectives: 1) to study the level of material management in local administrative organizations, 2) to analyze the factors affecting the efficiency of material management, and 3) to propose guidelines for maximum efficiency using a mixed methods research method. Quantitative data were collected using questionnaires from a sample of 323 people, and qualitative data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 10 relevant executives.  The research instruments consisted of a questionnaire that had been IOC-validated and had an alpha coefficient of Cronbach 0.977, as well as an interview form that had been checked for content validity by experts. The results of the research found that the five material management factors, namely maintenance, distribution, procurement, control, and inspection, had the highest impact on the overall material management efficiency (X̄ = 4.61, S.D. = 0.269), especially the inspection (X̄ = 4.68, S.D. = 0.378) and material control (X̄ = 4.62, S.D. = 0.392), which directly affected the transparency and efficiency of operations. However, the material distribution did not have a statistically significant effect on the material management efficiency. The proposed development guidelines include improving the maintenance system, using technology in the material procurement and control process, promoting transparency through digital systems, developing personnel skills, and creating a standardized inspection plan. Suggestions for future studies include analyzing new factors, such as organizational culture and leadership. Including the use of technology such as ERP in the material management process to increase overall operational efficiency.