Sustainable upstream supply chain management in halal food manufacturer in Melaka

Hussin, Abdul Mutalif (2023) Sustainable upstream supply chain management in halal food manufacturer in Melaka. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) has emerged as an essential tool for mitigating the negative effects of a company's day-to-day operations on the environment and society. Research on sustainable supply chain management has mostly looked at the issue from the perspective of major businesses, despite the fact that Halal Food Manufacturer make up a considerable amount of the world's employment and turnover. This is worrisome since all firms, regardless of size, need to be actively involved in combating serious challenges like climate change. Just two recent empirical studies use a small business as their primary purchaser and assess their SSCM procedures. This research sought to fill a significant knowledge gap by illuminating the specific procedures and policies implemented by the Halal food industry, as well as the enabling and constraining factors that shaped these procedures and policies. A qualitative multiple case study was conducted at a Melaka-based halal food factory to investigate the research question. There are a total of five responders, and the majority of them are managers and other professionals with significant professional experience. Similarly, unlike in bigger corporations, a focus on sustainability does not always manifest itself in clear management practises. When it comes to their most important partnerships, small firms place a greater value on developing long-term, trustworthy bonds with their strategic partners. This familiarity and trust not only gives the companies more leverage in negotiations but also can replace sophisticated SSCM methods. Finally, the data demonstrated significant variations across small firms of varying sizes; bigger small enterprises were less constrained by resource limitations and more likely to employ various techniques than smaller ones.

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