Optimising logistics costing in Malaysian small and medium enterprises: A case study of garment manufacturer
This paper addresses the critical issue of inefficient logistics costing practices within garment manufacturing small medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia, which often leads to suboptimal cost management and competitive disadvantage. It investigates the current practices of logistics costing in loc...
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| author | Chua, Moo Yi Lee, Khai Loon Nor Rokiah Hanum, Md Haron Gusman, Nawanir |
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| description | This paper addresses the critical issue of inefficient logistics costing practices within garment manufacturing small medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia, which often leads to suboptimal cost management and competitive disadvantage. It investigates the current practices of logistics costing in local garment manufacturing SMEs and examines the challenges posed by emerging trends in logistics costing. The study also aims to identify prevalent practices in logistics management, ascertain the factors influencing logistics costs, and recommend effective strategies for optimising these costs. A qualitative method via semi-structured interview was employed to gather the data. The findings reveal that logistics costs are predominantly calculated based on transportation fees alone. Significant factors affecting logistics costs include currency exchange rates and labour expenses. The recommended best practices for managing logistics costs effectively include outsourcing logistics functions and opting for smaller vehicles, such as cars or vans, instead of larger lorries. |
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| spelling | ump-447472025-06-09T07:21:17Z http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44747/ Optimising logistics costing in Malaysian small and medium enterprises: A case study of garment manufacturer Chua, Moo Yi Lee, Khai Loon Nor Rokiah Hanum, Md Haron Gusman, Nawanir HF Commerce This paper addresses the critical issue of inefficient logistics costing practices within garment manufacturing small medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia, which often leads to suboptimal cost management and competitive disadvantage. It investigates the current practices of logistics costing in local garment manufacturing SMEs and examines the challenges posed by emerging trends in logistics costing. The study also aims to identify prevalent practices in logistics management, ascertain the factors influencing logistics costs, and recommend effective strategies for optimising these costs. A qualitative method via semi-structured interview was employed to gather the data. The findings reveal that logistics costs are predominantly calculated based on transportation fees alone. Significant factors affecting logistics costs include currency exchange rates and labour expenses. The recommended best practices for managing logistics costs effectively include outsourcing logistics functions and opting for smaller vehicles, such as cars or vans, instead of larger lorries. Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Pahang 2025-03-05 Article PeerReviewed pdf en cc_by_nc_4 http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44747/1/Optimising%20logistics%20costing%20in%20Malaysian%20small%20and%20medium%20enterprises.pdf Chua, Moo Yi and Lee, Khai Loon and Nor Rokiah Hanum, Md Haron and Gusman, Nawanir (2025) Optimising logistics costing in Malaysian small and medium enterprises: A case study of garment manufacturer. International Journal of Industrial Management (IJIM), 19 (1). pp. 22-28. ISSN 2289-9286 (Print); 0127-564x (Online). (Published) https://doi.org/10.15282/ijim.19.1.2025.12091 https://doi.org/10.15282/ijim.19.1.2025.12091 |
| spellingShingle | HF Commerce Chua, Moo Yi Lee, Khai Loon Nor Rokiah Hanum, Md Haron Gusman, Nawanir Optimising logistics costing in Malaysian small and medium enterprises: A case study of garment manufacturer |
| title | Optimising logistics costing in Malaysian small and medium enterprises: A case study of garment manufacturer |
| title_full | Optimising logistics costing in Malaysian small and medium enterprises: A case study of garment manufacturer |
| title_fullStr | Optimising logistics costing in Malaysian small and medium enterprises: A case study of garment manufacturer |
| title_full_unstemmed | Optimising logistics costing in Malaysian small and medium enterprises: A case study of garment manufacturer |
| title_short | Optimising logistics costing in Malaysian small and medium enterprises: A case study of garment manufacturer |
| title_sort | optimising logistics costing in malaysian small and medium enterprises: a case study of garment manufacturer |
| topic | HF Commerce |
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