Development Efficiency of Production Process of Ornamentation Case Study: Cluster of Artificial Clay Products in Muang District, Tak Province

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to 1) study the problem and conditions related to the production process of ceramic ornamentation, 2) develop and identify the effectiveness of the production process, and 3) evaluate and improve the overall effectiveness of the production process. The research tools consisted of a focus group discussion, an evaluation form regarding the modeling machine, an effectiveness form for the production process of the modeling machine, and a satisfaction evaluation form. The samples chosen were those people who were interested in the ceramic ornamentation business. Percentage, t-test, mean, standard deviation, and content analysis were employed to analyze the data.

The study revealed that the overall problem related to the production process was that the current modeling machine had insufficient production capacity. Quality of the modeling machine was deemed to be at a good level. Production effectiveness derived from the modeling machine lost 8.60 percent of moistness. Effectiveness before and after the production was different  at statistical significance level of 0.05. Satisfaction towards the ceramic ornamentation was at a good level   (= 4.04 ± 0.67)