Enhancing Tentera Udara DiRaja Malaysia (TUDM) Logistics Performance Through Inventory, Engineering and Integrated Logistics Support

This study examines the relationship between Efficient Inventory Management (EIM), Improved Engineering Support (IES) and Integrated Logistics Support Management (ILS) and their collective influence on Logistics Performance (LP) in the Tentera Udara DiRaja Malaysia (TUDM). Maintaining a high level of aircraft readiness remains a continuing challenge for the air force, especially in an environment characterized by aging platforms, complex maintenance requirements, and supply chain constraints. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from TUDM personnel involved in logistics, engineering, and maintenance functions. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were used to assess the strength and direction of the relationships between the study variables. The findings reveal that EIM can significantly improve logistics performance by reducing spare parts shortages and maintenance delays. IES was found to positively influence maintenance turnaround time, system reliability and aircraft availability. Furthermore, ILS management demonstrated a very strong integrative effect by aligning inventory, engineering and maintenance activities across the aircraft life cycle. Collectively, the results support Systems Theory by confirming that logistics performance can be optimized when interdependent subsystems operate in a coordinated and integrated manner. This research contributes empirical evidence to the Angkatan Tentera Malaysia (ATM) defense logistics literature and provides practical insights to strengthen dynamic data-driven logistics planning, engineering coordination and life cycle support strategies in the TUDM as well as recommending the most viable proposals for this issue in improving TUDM logistics performance