The Effects Of Supply Chain Management Practices On SMEs Manufacturing Performance In Malaysia

Malaysia's manufacturing economy relies on SMEs. Supply chain management is crucial for improving these SMEs' industrial performance and market competitiveness. This study focuses on the effects of supply chain management practices on Malaysian
SMEs' manufacturing performance. The study seeks to uncover supply chain management practices that significantly impact manufacturing performance and offer practical advice for SMEs to improve performance through effective supply chain management techniques. The researcher collected quantitative data from Malaysia's manufacturing SMEs. The research uses survey questionnaires to collect data on these SMEs' supply chain strategy (SCS), supply chain integration (SCI), supply chain information management (SCIM), and manufacturing performance indicators. The researcher used SPSS and SmartPLS to evaluate the data to understand how supply chain management practices affect manufacturing performance. The study found that supply chain management strategies affect Malaysian SMEs' manufacturing
performance. The researcher also analyses and interprets data to identify performance indicators, helping SMEs enhance operational efficiency and market competitiveness. In conclusion, this study advances Malaysian supply chain management and SME
performance studies. By highlighting supply chain practices' impact on manufacturing performance, the study advised SMEs to optimize operations and grow sustainably in Malaysia's competitive business environment.