Logistics Development Approaches to Enhance the Efficiency of Waste Transportation in Thailand
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This academic article aims to (1) review and synthesize the literature related to logistics concepts and theoretical frameworks in waste management and transportation, (2) explain logistics development approaches to enhance the efficiency of Thailand’s waste transportation system by integrating the concepts of the Circular Economy, Green Logistics, and Logistics 4.0, and (3) propose policy and practical guidelines for developing a sustainable and competitive national waste logistics system. This study employs a systematic narrative review approach, drawing on academic literature from international and national databases. Relevant studies on waste logistics, green logistics, circular economy, and digital technologies in waste management systems were selected and analyzed through comparative and integrative synthesis.
The findings indicate that the efficiency of waste transportation systems can be enhanced through four key dimensions: (1) route optimization and vehicle management supported by digital technologies such as GPS, GIS, IoT, and RFID; (2) data integration and coordination among stakeholders across the waste management supply chain; (3) the application of Green Logistics and Circular Economy principles to reduce waste generation and environmental impacts; and (4) collaborative engagement among government agencies, private sectors, and local communities. Based on the synthesis, this study proposes an Efficient Waste Logistics Development Framework for Sustainability, consisting of managerial, technological, and policy-oriented components. The framework serves as a strategic guideline for improving efficiency, transparency, and long-term sustainability of Thailand’s waste transportation system.
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