Sustainable Supply Chain Mapping of Nipa Palm (Nypa Fruticans Wurmb) in Thailand

• DOI: 10.20944/preprints202410.0910.v1
• Publication Date: 2024-10-12T00:31:50Z
• Authors: Boontaree Chanklap; Onanong Cheablam; Nittida Sudmai; Dauda Suleman; Rawin Thinnakorn

Nipa palm is a plant of great value to communities due its social, environmental, and economic benefits. Effective management the supply chain for products derived from nipa resources essential provide with suitable channels selling each type product. This study aims map structure six different products. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews 100 households engaged in cultivation. The analysis focused on characteristics products, existing challenges, current dynamics. findings revealed that among sugar had highest production volume. most significant challenges identified related labor shortages limited marketing channels. To achieve sustainable management, it crucial maintain balance between demand. recommends exploring appropriate product, particular emphasis online platforms allow sell directly consumers.