A literature review on the effects of new sourcing strategies for labor shortages on production performance in Malaysian manufacturing firms

Megawati  Sa'at; Mohd Rizal Salleh; Fadhlur Rahim Azmi; Teruaki Ito; Mikito Yasuzawa; Muhamad Arfauz A Rahman; Mohd Saiful Rizal Abdul Hamid

A literature review on the effects of new sourcing strategies for labor shortages on production performance in Malaysian manufacturing firms

Megawati Sa'at^*, Mohd Rizal Salleh, Fadhlur Rahim Azmi, Teruaki Ito, Mikito Yasuzawa, Muhamad Arfauz A Rahman, Mohd Saiful Rizal Abdul Hamid

^*Corresponding author for this work

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Abstract

This paper comprehensively reviews the labor shortages faced by Malaysian manufacturing firms and analyzes the impact of various new sourcing strategies on production performance. The focus of this review centers on several emerging sourcing strategies, namely automation and robotics, training and development programs, local talent utilization, collaboration with educational institutions, and the utilization of gig workers and freelancers. The literature review critically evaluates the effects of these new strategies on production performance, taking into consideration factors such as cost-effectiveness, efficiency, flexibility, and quality control. In conclusion, this paper suggests several implications for Malaysian manufacturing firms, including the adoption of new sourcing strategies, investment in technological infrastructure and human capital, and collaboration with government agencies and other stakeholders. Additionally, the paper highlights the need for further research in this area and provides recommendations for policymakers and practitioners to effectively address the labor shortages and enhance production performance in the Malaysian manufacturing sector.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the International Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering & Manufacturing Systems Conference, iDECON/MS 2023
Publisher	Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
Number of pages	10
Publication status	Published - 31 Aug 2023
Event	International Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering & Manufacturing Systems Conference 2023 - Keio University, Tokyo, Japan Duration: 01 Sept 2023 → 02 Sept 2023 https://www.jsme.or.jp/conference/iDECON-MS2023/Home.html

Conference

Conference	International Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering & Manufacturing Systems Conference 2023
Abbreviated title	iDECON/MS 2023
Country/Territory	Japan
City	Tokyo
Period	01/09/2023 → 02/09/2023
Internet address	https://www.jsme.or.jp/conference/iDECON-MS2023/Home.html

Keywords

Labor shortages
new sourcing strategies
production performance
Malaysian manufacturing firms

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Sa'at, M., Salleh, M. R., Azmi, F. R., Ito, T., Yasuzawa, M., Rahman, M. A. A., & Abdul Hamid, M. S. R. (2023). A literature review on the effects of new sourcing strategies for labor shortages on production performance in Malaysian manufacturing firms. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering & Manufacturing Systems Conference, iDECON/MS 2023 Article 4 Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Sa'at, Megawati ; Salleh, Mohd Rizal ; Azmi, Fadhlur Rahim et al. / A literature review on the effects of new sourcing strategies for labor shortages on production performance in Malaysian manufacturing firms. Proceedings of the International Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering & Manufacturing Systems Conference, iDECON/MS 2023. Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2023.

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Sa'at, M, Salleh, MR, Azmi, FR, Ito, T, Yasuzawa, M, Rahman, MAA & Abdul Hamid, MSR 2023, A literature review on the effects of new sourcing strategies for labor shortages on production performance in Malaysian manufacturing firms. in Proceedings of the International Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering & Manufacturing Systems Conference, iDECON/MS 2023., 4, Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, International Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering & Manufacturing Systems Conference 2023, Tokyo, Japan, 01/09/2023.

A literature review on the effects of new sourcing strategies for labor shortages on production performance in Malaysian manufacturing firms. / Sa'at, Megawati ; Salleh, Mohd Rizal; Azmi, Fadhlur Rahim et al.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Design and Concurrent Engineering & Manufacturing Systems Conference, iDECON/MS 2023. Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2023. 4.

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