Ahmad, M.F.
Department of Production and Operation Management, Faculty of Technology Management and Business, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

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Application and Implementation of E-Procurement Technologies in Malaysian Manufacturing Firm Chan, Shiau Wei; Tiwari, Suman Tiwari Suresh; Ahmad, M.F.; Zaman, Izzuddin
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 8, No 2 (2019): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
Publisher : ExcelingTech

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59160/ijscm.v8i2.3009

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In the present scenario of global business competition, web-based technology is of great importance. It has become an extremely important criterion where businesses are now adopting e-commerce such as electronic procurement for the operation management of their organization. Despite this, they are still experiencing slow adoption of e-procurement. The main objective of this study was to determine the extent of e-procurement implementation in Malaysia organization as well as identify the relationship between the e-procurement system and supply chain performance among organizations in Malaysia. The study anchored on relevant theories on e-procurement which was Technology Acceptance Model. This study used descriptive research design. The population of this study was the employees from the manufacturing firms in Malaysia. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Data collected was analyzed quantitatively through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The procurement processes include E-ordering, E-sourcing, E-tendering, E-reverse auctioning and E-informing. The findings indicated that the firms had implemented E-procurement to a moderate extent. The respondents indicated that E-tendering was highly implemented in the organization in order to improve the supply chain performance to a large percentage (M=3.92, SD=0.701). The results also identified that the e-procurement system was positively associated with the supply chain performance of the organization. This study provides insights into manufacturing firms regarding the importance of E-procurement technologies.
The Influence of Transformational Leadership on Organization Innovation in Malaysian Manufacturing Industry Chan, Shiau Wei; Ang, Sye Fang; Andleeb, Naima; Ahmad, M.F.; Zaman, Izzuddin
International Journal of Supply Chain Management Vol 8, No 2 (2019): International Journal of Supply Chain Management (IJSCM)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59160/ijscm.v8i2.3021

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In today industry, transformational leadership has become the top influential factor that affects the organization innovation. The aim of this study is to determine the level of transformational leadership (idealized influence, inspirational motivation, intellectual, and individual consideration) for employees in the Malaysian manufacturing industry. This study also identifies the influence of transformational leadership on organization innovation in the Malaysian manufacturing industry. This research involved the leaders of admin level in manufacturing industry Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia. The survey questionnaire was distributed to 165 respondents. The result indicated that Intellectual Stimulation was the highest level for employees in the manufacturing industry. However, Individual Consideration was the most significant correlation to organization innovation in the manufacturing industry. This quantitative research is important to provide better information relating to the relationship between transformational leadership and the organization innovation so that the admin level leader can obtain a clear understanding of how to guide their followers effectively in an organization.