The Effect of Organizational Practices on Supply Chain Agility: An Empirical Investigation on Malaysia Manufacturing Industry

Abstract

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between organizational practices and supply chain agility. Data collection instrument used was a questionnaire which was administrated to a total sample of 150 executive officers, directors, presidents, vice presidents, managers, and senior staff from 40 manufacturing firms in Malaysia. In order to contact of respondent in efficient and cost effective manner, it was decide to distribute questionnaires to respondents through mail. The response rate was 70% while 63% was usable questionnaires. Sample selection was based on convenience sampling. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and correlation between independent and dependent variables. The analyses involved statistical methods such as reliability and validity tests and multiple regressions. The finding showed that supply organizational practices have a significant relationship with supply chain agility. This research also shows that supporting technology moderate the relationship between organizational practices and supply agility do exist.