Category: Manufacturing

The paper examines the position of rice producers in the Muda region of Malaysia. Changes in the organization of agricultural production; Analysis of the institutional arrangements which govern labor deployment.  [Download]

A company profile of Malaysia Airline System Bhd, provider of airline and air cargo services, is presented. An overview of the company is given, along with key facts including contact information, and revenues. A SWOT analysis is provided which includes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities for improvement and threats. Download

The object of this research is to analyze the evolution of the maquiladora industry in Mexico and the multinational corporations in Malaysia. It is believed that there might be a similar behavior of these industries in both countries, because they have been characterized by a high growth of the industrial activity related to the exports.… Continue reading Globalization effects on industrial location

A comparison of the GDP growth rates between Penang and its competitors indicates that Penang shares the same growth trend as that of Singapore. Economic growth in both locations peaked in 1994. As in the case of Singapore, Penang’s growth tapered off and dipped further in 1998, when it experienced a contraction of 8.5% in… Continue reading Penang’s Manufacturing Competitiveness

The wood-based industry (WBI) has long been an important segment of Malaysia’s dynamic manufacturing sector, the main driver of economic growth for the country. The industry has also played a significant role as an export earner. The industry has undergone major changes over the years, with downstream activities becoming increasingly important. Malaysia is no longer… Continue reading Wood-based Industry deserves more attention

Analysis shows that there are similarities on the use of contract logistics services in Singapore and Malaysia. These include the proportion of firms utilising contract logistics, the extent of involvement of functional managers, budget allocation and activities outsourced. Notable differences between the two countries include the decision-making process, and the benefits to the firms from… Continue reading A comparative study on the use of third party logistics services by Singaporean and Malaysian