The possibility of applying the philosophy of sufficiency economy in organizational purchasing

摘要: The main objective of this research is to explore the possibility applying Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in purchasing organizations. initiated by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Thailand. philosophy reflecting principle Thai culture a method development on three foundations moderation, reasonableness, and self-immunity. These bases are performed with provision knowledge integrity as well intelligence perseverance leading true happiness or progress organization. has been increasingly recognized. Thailand’s Eleventh National Economic Social Development Plan (2012–2016) included guideline for private public sectors. Noticeably, there many studies various areas including individual levels, sector levels. Purchasing strategic sourcing contributes great deal Strategic emphasizes four elements orientation, cross-functional team, process-driven approach, supply base management. one most important logistics activities, an original upstream function chains. In addition, it also closely related other activities such transportation, customer service, etc. Literatures reveal several actions strategies that consistent Philosophy. spite philosophy, limited number focused mainly application organizational purchasing. Therefore, these provide good venue research. This investigates how organizations can use activities. As methodology, firstly researcher reviews literatures from books, articles, ‘Philosophy Economy’, sustainable order analyze linkage Secondly, document analysis used qualitative method, which documents annual reports companies adopt investigated evidence linkage. finding section proposes conceptual model based expects two conditions be applied Finally, further directions limitations discussed.