| Abstract |
This paper aims to model the ethanol supply chain
in Thailand. A mathematical model for the plants-to-customers
supply chain was developed with the objective to minimize the
total cost of supply chain. The model solution provided data for
decision-making of supply chain stakeholder, particularly by the
ethanol manufacturers and petroleum traders. These data can
help ethanol manufacturers make appropriate decisions for
monthly materials procurement and inventory control, including
ethanol production plans, sale, and transportation scheduling for
suitable customers. The results from the sensitivity analysis
indicated that molasses prices affect feedstocks procurement and
ethanol production, and diesel prices also affect ethanol
distribution. Therefore, the Thai government should promote
increasing the cassava supply if the molasses price increases. In
addition, transportation infrastructure of the country,
particularly the railway system, should be developed to decrease
truck transportation to reduce ethanol distribution costs. |
Publication
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