The Influence of Sustainable Warehouse Practices on Competitive Advantage of Distribution Centers in Nakhon Pathom Province

Abstract

This research aimed to investigate the influence of sustainable warehouse practices on the competitive advantage of distribution centers in Nakhon Pathom Province. The objectives of the study were: (1) to examine the level of sustainable warehouse practices of distribution centers in Nakhon Pathom Province, (2) to examine the level of competitive advantage, and (3) to analyze the influence of sustainable warehouse practices on competitive advantage. This study employed a quantitative research approach, using a questionnaire as the data collection instrument. The sample consisted of 385 respondents, including executives, managers, supervisors, and operational staff involved in warehouse management and operations. The sample size was determined using the formula for an unknown population at a 95% confidence level. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics, namely Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that the overall level of sustainable warehouse practices among distribution centers in Nakhon Pathom Province was high, and the level of competitive advantage was also high. All five dimensions of sustainable warehouse practices namely sustainable energy use, waste and packaging management, efficient warehouse operations, personnel and sustainability culture, and supply chain collaborations showed positive and statistically significant relationships with competitive advantage. Furthermore, the results of multiple regression analysis indicated that all five dimensions of sustainable warehouse practices had a positive influence on competitive advantage, with efficient warehouse operations identified as the most influential factor. The findings of this study provide practical and policy-oriented implications for distribution centers in developing sustainable warehouse practices to enhance and sustain their competitive advantage in the long term.