Supply Chain Management Utilization Based On SCM Drivers In Manufacturing Industry

Supply chain management (SCM) plays a significant role in enabling manufacturing industry to gain competitive advantage. However, very little attention has been paid to SCM utilization in manufacturing industry. Therefore, the objective of this study is to determine the SCM utilization in manufactur...

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Supply Chain Management Utilization Based On SCM Drivers In Manufacturing Industry
description Supply chain management (SCM) plays a significant role in enabling manufacturing industry to gain competitive advantage. However, very little attention has been paid to SCM utilization in manufacturing industry. Therefore, the objective of this study is to determine the SCM utilization in manufacturing industry. This study focus on the management aspects of SCM and provides a theoretical framework to understand company's performance through SCM in achieving competitiveness. The research design which was based on the established and recommended procedures in literature was utilized to determine the nature of the methodology. A quantitative approach through questionnaire development was utilized. Data collection was distributed randomly to 200 respondents among manufacturing industry in Malaysia. 150 completed questionnaires were returned and used to measure the relationship between SCM drivers and competitive advantage. The relationship between SCM and competitive advantage are tested and the inventory, transportation, information technology, and pricing are strongly related to the competitive advantage in manufacturing industry, meanwhile the results show that outsourcing and facility are not strongly related to the competitive advantage. The findings of this study contributed both to the academic and pragmatic realms. This study adds to the literature on SCM. The results have been essential to measure the implications of SCM in manufacturing industry.
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title_short Supply Chain Management Utilization Based On SCM Drivers In Manufacturing Industry
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spelling my-utem-ep.224102022-03-17T15:51:31Z Supply Chain Management Utilization Based On SCM Drivers In Manufacturing Industry 2017 Matthew, Jachan H Social Sciences (General) HD Industries. Land use. Labor Supply chain management (SCM) plays a significant role in enabling manufacturing industry to gain competitive advantage. However, very little attention has been paid to SCM utilization in manufacturing industry. Therefore, the objective of this study is to determine the SCM utilization in manufacturing industry. This study focus on the management aspects of SCM and provides a theoretical framework to understand company's performance through SCM in achieving competitiveness. The research design which was based on the established and recommended procedures in literature was utilized to determine the nature of the methodology. A quantitative approach through questionnaire development was utilized. Data collection was distributed randomly to 200 respondents among manufacturing industry in Malaysia. 150 completed questionnaires were returned and used to measure the relationship between SCM drivers and competitive advantage. The relationship between SCM and competitive advantage are tested and the inventory, transportation, information technology, and pricing are strongly related to the competitive advantage in manufacturing industry, meanwhile the results show that outsourcing and facility are not strongly related to the competitive advantage. The findings of this study contributed both to the academic and pragmatic realms. This study adds to the literature on SCM. The results have been essential to measure the implications of SCM in manufacturing industry. 2017 Thesis http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/22410/ http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/22410/1/Supply%20Chain%20Management%20Utilization%20Based%20On%20SCM%20Drivers%20In%20Manufacturing%20Industry%20-%20Jachan%20Matthew%20-%2024%20Pages.pdf text en public http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/22410/2/Supply%20Chain%20Management%20Utilization%20Based%20On%20SCM%20Drivers%20In%20Manufacturing%20Industry.pdf text en validuser https://plh.utem.edu.my/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=107357 mphil masters Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka Faculty of Technology Management and Technopreneurship Othman, Norfaridatul Akmaliah 1. Marley, K., T. Ward, P. and A. Hill, J., 2014. Mitigating Supply Chain Disruptions - a Normal Accident Perspective. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, 19(2), pp.142.152. 2. Aaager, D., Madsen, D., Madsen, M.D. and Steinhausen, J., 2000. 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