/jurnalpengurusan Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:13:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 /jurnalpengurusan/article/barriers-of-supply-chain-management-in-international-market-for-malaysian-food-and-beverage-franchisors/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=barriers-of-supply-chain-management-in-international-market-for-malaysian-food-and-beverage-franchisors Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:13:43 +0000 /jurnalpengurusan/?post_type=article&p=6604 Supply chain management activities are becoming increasingly important to maintain efficient operations for franchisors in international markets. However, there are gaps related to barriers that affect these activities. Thus, the aim of this research is to explore the barriers experienced by Malaysian franchisors. A qualitative approach through four case studies was conducted with Malaysian food and beverage franchisors as part of the methodology section. The themes developed are: (i) complications of supply chain network; (ii) challenges in finding the right supplier; (iii) difficulties in logistics and transportation; and (iv) accessibility of central kitchen location. Theoretically, this study improves the existing literature on franchising international supply chains through Resource Dependence Theory. Practically, this study provides useful guidance to franchisors to find appropriate and good sources and suppliers when they expand into the international market, be a reference to related parties for policy development and coordinate the supply chain management of the franchise system in the international market in an effective and planned manner.

]]> /jurnalpengurusan/article/supply-chain-management-scm-utilisation-based-on-scm-drivers-in-manufacturing-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=supply-chain-management-scm-utilisation-based-on-scm-drivers-in-manufacturing-industry Sat, 08 Oct 2022 07:23:15 +0000 /jurnalpengurusan/?post_type=article&p=2136 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 utilisation in manufacturing industry. Therefore, the objective of the study is to explore the awareness of SCM among manufacturers, to determine SCM utilisation based on SCM drivers and to determine the relationship between SCM and competitive advantage. This study has focused on the management aspects of SCM, and provides a theoretical framework to understand a company’s performance through SCM in achieving competitiveness. The research design which was based on the established and recommended procedures in literature was utilised to determine the nature of the methodology. A quantitative approach through questionnaire development was utilised. Data collection was distributed randomly to 200 respondents from the 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 were tested and inventory, transportation, information technology, and pricing were found to be strongly related to the competitive advantage in the manufacturing industry; meanwhile, the results show that outsourcing and facility were not strongly related to the competitive advantage. The findings of this study have 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 the manufacturing industry.

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