Analysis factors associated to hygienic concerns in last-mile logistics during the pandemic: a case of Mae Fah Luang University

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Published: Apr 26, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14456/jhsam.2022.1%20
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COVID-19 Hygiene Mae Fah Luang University Parcel receiving behavior contaminated delivery Last-mile logistics

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Tosporn Arreeras
Urban Mobility Lab., School of Management, Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand, 57100
Sirin Prommakhot
International Logistics and Supply Chain Management, School of Management, Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand, 57100

Abstract

Introduction: A research study of the consignee’s perspective during COVID-19 of Mae Fah Luang University students with the aim of studying the receiving behavior and to explore the relationship between behavior and satisfaction of receiving parcel delivery.


Methods: Data was collected through bachelor’s degree students from Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand, for their perspectives of receiving parcel behavior in COVID-19 pandemics. The analysis was conducted by descriptive analysis, reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis, and confirmatory factor analysis.


Results: The majority of participants were received parcels less than five times per week and always wore a mask when receiving. The anxiety, reliability, and cleanliness were significant factors associated with parcel receiving behavior. The participants were most satisfied with the delivery policy and most concern about the cleanliness of the delivery companies.


Conclusion: Business providers should build a strong strategy for parcel delivery methods to promoting cleanliness, hygiene, and parcel safety. The public sectors should provide the education on parcel receiving behavior and support private sectors on hygiene condition for the society.

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Arreeras, T., & Prommakhot, S. . (2022). Analysis factors associated to hygienic concerns in last-mile logistics during the pandemic: a case of Mae Fah Luang University. Journal of Health Science and Alternative Medicine, 4(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.14456/jhsam.2022.1
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