Assessment of Training Needs for Energy Management Using the Deming Cycle and OEE in Compliance with ISO 14001 Standards: A Case Study in an Industrial Manufacturing Plant

This study seeks to systematically evaluate the training needs for energy management enhancement through the integration of the Deming cycle and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), in alignment with ISO 14001 standards. The research specifically investigates the training requirements of employees at Sairakthai 1994 Co., Ltd., utilizing a custom-designed questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument. The dataset underwent statistical analysis employing descriptive metrics, including mean, standard deviation, and the Priority Needs Index (PNI), to ascertain critical training priorities. The empirical findings underscore that “Understanding the PDCA Quality Cycle” emerges as the most pressing training necessity, exhibiting a PNI Modified score of 1.25, thereby ranking as the highest-priority domain. The participant cohort—comprising executive personnel, engineers, and operational staff—demonstrated a pronounced demand for structured training within this thematic area. These findings substantiate the necessity for a comprehensive pedagogical framework aimed at fortifying professional competencies in energy management via the Deming cycle, underpinned by the ISO 14001 regulatory framework. The proposed training paradigm will incorporate Project-Based Learning (PBL) methodologies, augmented by IoT-enabled monitoring systems, to facilitate a data-driven approach to process optimization. This integrative strategy is anticipated to yield significant advancements in product quality, operational efficiency, and sustainable industrial practices.