The Analysis of Supply Chain Management and Operations of Cricket Farmers in Nong Prue District, Kanchanaburi Province

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the supply chain management and operations, as well as to study the challenges and provide recommendations for cricket farming management among 12 farmers in Nong Prue district, Kanchanaburi province, using the SCOR model. Data collection was conducted using semi-structured in-depth interviews and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The results revealed that cricket farmers sold their products through both wholesale and retail channels. Their operations were structured either as community enterprises or individual businesses. The SCOR model analysis covered six processes: planning, sourcing, production, delivery, returns and operations support. The study found that farmers operating as community enterprises had structured production planning. Raw materials were sourced both within and outside the community. Production was forecasted based on customer demand, and crickets were processed accordingly. Transportation was scheduled in advance with customers every time.No product returns occurred, as quality checks were conducted before packaging, and operations received support from government agencies, which differed from individual farmers, who did not have formal production planning. Raw materials were sourced only within the community, producing crickets based on incoming orders, with no processing involved. Customers picked up products directly from the farm, with prior scheduling. No returns were necessary due to pre-sorting of cricket sizes before packaging, and no external support from organizations for their operations. The problems and recommendations for cricket farming included the lack of GAP certification, as all the cricket farmers had not yet obtained GAP certification. The farmers suggested that relevant agencies should promote knowledge regarding the process of obtaining GAP certification for cricket farms.