The Impact of Human Resource Management Practices on Transportation Efficiency in the OEM Health and Beauty Supplement Industry in Samut Sakhon Province

Ntapat Worapongpat

Authors

Ntapat Worapongpat Ntapat Worapongpat 0009-0008-3071-5249

Keywords:

Human resource management practices, transportation efficiency, OEM industry, health and beauty supplements, Samut Sakhon Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research were: (1) to examine human resource management (HRM) practices in the OEM health and beauty dietary supplement industry; (2) to assess the level of transportation efficiency in the industry; and (3) to analyze the influence of HRM practices on transportation efficiency in enterprises located within the local administrative jurisdictions of Samut Sakhon Province.The sample consisted of 227 employees and managers from logistics and human resource departments of OEM enterprises in the health and beauty dietary supplement sector. A purposive sampling method was applied. The research instrument was a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient (Cronbach’s alpha) of 0.92. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics, specifically stepwise multiple regression analysis.The findings indicated that overall HRM practices were implemented at a high level, particularly in digital skill development and adaptability to technological change. Transportation efficiency was also rated at a high level, especially in terms of delivery speed and accuracy. The regression results revealed that HRM practices related to training, workforce planning, and employee retention had a statistically significant positive effect on transportation efficiency at the 0.05 level.

Author Biography

Ntapat Worapongpat, Ntapat Worapongpat

Nonthaburi

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