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Nurul Fadly Habidin - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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critical success factors of sustainable manufacturing practices in malaysian Automotive Industry
International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 2018Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Nor Azrin Md Latip, Anis Fadzlin Mohd Zubir, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Mohamed Nor Azhari AzmanAbstract:AbstractThe purpose of this study is to examine the critical success factors of sustainable manufacturing practices (SMPs) in Malaysian Automotive Industry. The questionnaires were designed and distributed to the 50 respondents. The pilot study sample consists of 26 respondents from 50 questionnaires, with an average response rate of 52%. The results of reliability analysis show that social responsibility is critical factor influencing the direct SMPs implementation success. By implementing SMPs in Malaysian Automotive Industry, it can assist company to improve the quality of management. Thus, this study recommends that the future research explore the influence of SMPs on sustainable performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry.
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measuring the innovation performance of malaysian Automotive Industry
Geografia: Malaysian journal of society and space, 2017Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Sharon Yong Yee Ong, Suzaituladwini Hashim, Wan Salmuni Wan Mustaffa, Zuraidah Zainol, Norlaile Salleh HudinAbstract:Innovation is an important element in the manufacturing Industry as it assists the organization to become more competitive in the market. To obtain some insight into the innovation performance of Malaysian Automotive Industry, this study examined three innovation performance measures of environmental innovation, employee innovation, and technology innovation. As many as 400 questionnaires were distributed to top management in the Malaysian Automotive Industry and a total of 229 completed questionnaires was obtained representing a response rate of 57.25%. The results of the factor analysis verified and validated all three innovation performance measures. Keywords: Automotive Industry, employee innovation, environmental innovation, innovation performance, structural equation modelling, technology innovation
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measuring green performance for malaysian Automotive Industry
The International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2016Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Juriah Conding, Baharudin Omar, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Sharon Yong Yee OngAbstract:The purpose of this study is to examine the green performance measurement for Malaysian Automotive Industry. In this study, by using the structural equation modelling technique, four of green performance measures were developed and verified. From the findings of the survey, the results of the study indicated that the green performance for environmental performance, economic performance, operational performance, and innovation performance were valid and reliable. It was shown that green performance measurement assist in improving performance for Malaysian Automotive Industry. The green performance measurement contributes to assist the Malaysian Automotive Industry in order to maximize productivity, implementing energy saving approaches, and increase the performance evaluation.
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the development of strategic balanced scorecard tool sbst for malaysian Automotive Industry
Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering, 2016Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Nor Azrin Md Latip, Mohamed Nor Azhari Azman, Mad Ithnin Salleh, Nursyazwani Mohd FuziAbstract:In the world of information technology, business process requires a decision-making tool that is effective and systematic in measuring and assessing the current performance of the organization and enhances its competitive edge. In this study, the development of strategic balanced scorecard tool (SBST) for the Malaysian Automotive Industry was developed using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology, which involves building a hierarchy of SBST, calculating relative weights of SBST by pairwise comparison, rating SBST measures, calculating performance scores, and ranking companies based on their scores. Further to that, an Excel-based tool was developed for automating the calculation of SBST for Automotive Industry. These SBSTs contribute to assist practitioners to evaluate internal performance, vendor performance, and in decision-making process to select the suppliers or reward the best supplier.
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sustainable performance measures for malaysian Automotive Industry
2015Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Mohamed Nor, Andrej Ažman, Anis Fadzlin Mohd Zubir, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Tanjung MalimAbstract:s: The purpose of this study is to examine the sustainable performance measures for Malaysian Automotive Industry using confirmatory factor analysis. In this study, sustainable performance measures focused on environmental sustainability, economic sustainability and corporate social responsibility sustainability. Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to test the model on a sample of 227 respondents in Malaysian Automotive Industry. The results of confirmatory factor analysis show that three factors for sustainable performance measures for Malaysian Automotive Industry were valid and reliable. This research provides fundamental knowledge and direction for researchers in further research as well as practitioners to constantly improve organizational performance through the implementation of sustainable performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry.
Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek Desa - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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critical success factors of corporate social responsibility practices for the malaysian Automotive Industry
International Journal of Critical Accounting, 2015Co-Authors: Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri, Siti Norhafizan Hibadullah, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek DesaAbstract:The aim of this study is to investigate and explore the critical success factors (CSFs) for corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in the Malaysian Automotive Industry. Data were obtained from 27 top management leaders in Malaysian Automotive Industry. Reliability analysis empirically verified and validated the underlying items of CSFs of CSR practices. A set of assessment measurements of CSR practices is expected to be suitable for their characteristics and improve their performance. Based on the survey of empirical data, the two factors of employee involvement have been shown to be the extremely important factors for CSR practices implementation in the Malaysian Automotive Industry. Thus, the results indicate that six CSR practices construct are acceptable for further analysis. The paper with a proposed future direction ends of this study.
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iso 26000 efforts and corporate social responsibility performance in malaysian Automotive Industry
International Journal of Business Excellence, 2014Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri, Siti Norhafizan Hibadullah, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek DesaAbstract:The Automotive Industry is an important Industry in manufacturing sector. This study shows a model to conduct an empirical study in Malaysian Automotive Industry in order to improve CSR performance. The aim of this study is to review structural analysis of ISO 26000 efforts and CSR performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry. This study is to review ISO 26000 standards effort (recognising social responsibility and stakeholder identification and engagement). The CSR performance in this study is focused on two main performance; environmental performance and social performance. This study also proposed structural relationship model between ISO 26000 efforts and CSR performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry. Based on the proposed research model, research hypotheses are being developed. This paper culminates with suggested future research work.
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green lean six sigma and managerial innovation in malaysian Automotive Industry
International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 2013Co-Authors: Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri, Siti Norhafizan Hibadullah, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek DesaAbstract:The purpose of this paper is to determine the relationship between the Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) and the Management Innovation (MI) to be implemented in the Malaysian Automotive Industry. This paper tries to examine how the GLSS can contribute and have a positive impact on the development of MI to achieve better performance in the Automotive Industry. In addition, by applying the advantages of innovation in an Industry, they are able to ensure they have a competitive advantage factor. There are several elements that can be selected to support the GLSS and MI practices in the Automotive Industry. The relationship between structure MI and GLSS is proved by the use of Structural Equation Model (SEM) as recommended. Since this is a concept paper, most of the literature from the previous survey taken as a basic guide for this study as well as the construction of models of the relationship between the GLSS and MI is made. Next, the hypotheses can be generated based on the model of the proposed research and literature review. It has been shown that the MI which acts as an intermediary for the Malaysian Automotive Industry can continue to perform to make the transformation GLSS practice management system in the Malaysian Automotive Industry more efficiently and effectively in line with the Industry to be the best among the competitors in other countries.
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green lean six sigma and financial performance in malaysian Automotive Industry
Business Management and Strategy, 2013Co-Authors: Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri, Siti Norhafizan Hibadullah, Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek Desa, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Nurul Fadly HabidinAbstract:Nowadays, the pressure of competition from multi-national companies had increased and among them is the Automotive Industry. It is the impact when the level of competition is intensifying as the manufactured vehicles shifts from being national to global. As a part of the competition, the important of understanding the implementation of green concepts is really useful for Malaysia to be a good competitor in Asian. Green concepts could provide assistance in making decisions at the early stage of the vehicle design and development process in order to avoid the costs and time consumed through later redesign. Thus, this study aims to build an effective model which indicates the relationship between Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) and Financial Performance (FP) in Malaysian Automotive Industry. The conceptual model using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) has been proposed. Based on the proposed conceptual model and reviewed, research hypotheses are being developed. This research concludes with suggest future research work.
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corporate social responsibility practices iso 26000 efforts and csr performance in malaysian Automotive Industry
International Journal of Managerial and Financial Accounting, 2013Co-Authors: Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri, Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek Desa, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Siti Norhafizan HibadullahAbstract:CSR practices and ISO 26000 are important as drivers for the Automotive Industry to become more efficient and effective that can improve CSR performance. In order to meet CSR practices and CSR performance requirement, the Automotive Industry need to implement ISO 26000 efforts. The main purpose of this study is to review the structural relationship between CSR practices, ISO 26000 and CSR performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry. The structural equation modelling (SEM) has been proposed for conceptual model of this study. Based on the proposed conceptual model and review, research hypotheses were developed. The paper culminates with opportunities for future research work.
Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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critical success factors of sustainable manufacturing practices in malaysian Automotive Industry
International Journal of Sustainable Engineering, 2018Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Nor Azrin Md Latip, Anis Fadzlin Mohd Zubir, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Mohamed Nor Azhari AzmanAbstract:AbstractThe purpose of this study is to examine the critical success factors of sustainable manufacturing practices (SMPs) in Malaysian Automotive Industry. The questionnaires were designed and distributed to the 50 respondents. The pilot study sample consists of 26 respondents from 50 questionnaires, with an average response rate of 52%. The results of reliability analysis show that social responsibility is critical factor influencing the direct SMPs implementation success. By implementing SMPs in Malaysian Automotive Industry, it can assist company to improve the quality of management. Thus, this study recommends that the future research explore the influence of SMPs on sustainable performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry.
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measuring green performance for malaysian Automotive Industry
The International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2016Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Juriah Conding, Baharudin Omar, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Sharon Yong Yee OngAbstract:The purpose of this study is to examine the green performance measurement for Malaysian Automotive Industry. In this study, by using the structural equation modelling technique, four of green performance measures were developed and verified. From the findings of the survey, the results of the study indicated that the green performance for environmental performance, economic performance, operational performance, and innovation performance were valid and reliable. It was shown that green performance measurement assist in improving performance for Malaysian Automotive Industry. The green performance measurement contributes to assist the Malaysian Automotive Industry in order to maximize productivity, implementing energy saving approaches, and increase the performance evaluation.
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the development of strategic balanced scorecard tool sbst for malaysian Automotive Industry
Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering, 2016Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Nor Azrin Md Latip, Mohamed Nor Azhari Azman, Mad Ithnin Salleh, Nursyazwani Mohd FuziAbstract:In the world of information technology, business process requires a decision-making tool that is effective and systematic in measuring and assessing the current performance of the organization and enhances its competitive edge. In this study, the development of strategic balanced scorecard tool (SBST) for the Malaysian Automotive Industry was developed using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology, which involves building a hierarchy of SBST, calculating relative weights of SBST by pairwise comparison, rating SBST measures, calculating performance scores, and ranking companies based on their scores. Further to that, an Excel-based tool was developed for automating the calculation of SBST for Automotive Industry. These SBSTs contribute to assist practitioners to evaluate internal performance, vendor performance, and in decision-making process to select the suppliers or reward the best supplier.
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sustainable performance measures for malaysian Automotive Industry
2015Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Mohamed Nor, Andrej Ažman, Anis Fadzlin Mohd Zubir, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Tanjung MalimAbstract:s: The purpose of this study is to examine the sustainable performance measures for Malaysian Automotive Industry using confirmatory factor analysis. In this study, sustainable performance measures focused on environmental sustainability, economic sustainability and corporate social responsibility sustainability. Confirmatory factor analysis was employed to test the model on a sample of 227 respondents in Malaysian Automotive Industry. The results of confirmatory factor analysis show that three factors for sustainable performance measures for Malaysian Automotive Industry were valid and reliable. This research provides fundamental knowledge and direction for researchers in further research as well as practitioners to constantly improve organizational performance through the implementation of sustainable performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry.
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critical success factors of corporate social responsibility practices for the malaysian Automotive Industry
International Journal of Critical Accounting, 2015Co-Authors: Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri, Siti Norhafizan Hibadullah, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek DesaAbstract:The aim of this study is to investigate and explore the critical success factors (CSFs) for corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in the Malaysian Automotive Industry. Data were obtained from 27 top management leaders in Malaysian Automotive Industry. Reliability analysis empirically verified and validated the underlying items of CSFs of CSR practices. A set of assessment measurements of CSR practices is expected to be suitable for their characteristics and improve their performance. Based on the survey of empirical data, the two factors of employee involvement have been shown to be the extremely important factors for CSR practices implementation in the Malaysian Automotive Industry. Thus, the results indicate that six CSR practices construct are acceptable for further analysis. The paper with a proposed future direction ends of this study.
Juriah Conding - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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measuring green performance for malaysian Automotive Industry
The International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2016Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Juriah Conding, Baharudin Omar, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Sharon Yong Yee OngAbstract:The purpose of this study is to examine the green performance measurement for Malaysian Automotive Industry. In this study, by using the structural equation modelling technique, four of green performance measures were developed and verified. From the findings of the survey, the results of the study indicated that the green performance for environmental performance, economic performance, operational performance, and innovation performance were valid and reliable. It was shown that green performance measurement assist in improving performance for Malaysian Automotive Industry. The green performance measurement contributes to assist the Malaysian Automotive Industry in order to maximize productivity, implementing energy saving approaches, and increase the performance evaluation.
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a review the impacts of green practices adoption on green performance in the malaysian Automotive Industry
Journal of Sustainable Development Studies, 2013Co-Authors: Juriah Conding, Suzaituladwini Hashim, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Anis Fadzlin Mohd Zubir, Nurzatul Ain Sri LanangAbstract:Green practices are increasingly implemented in the Automotive Industry. Green practices development in a broad context that includes performance, the competitive of green and the internal organization of the firm. A set of assessment measurement of green practices is expected to be suitable to innovation characteristics and improve in green performance in the Malaysian Automotive Industry. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate the impact and relationship between green practices and green performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry. The conceptual model using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) has been proposed. This model will be used to study the relationship between green practices and green performance for Malaysian Automotive Industry. Based on the proposed conceptual model and reviewed, research hypotheses are being developed.
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sustainable manufacturing practices sustaining lean improvements and sustainable performance in malaysian Automotive Industry
World Review of Entrepreneurship Management and Sustainable Development, 2013Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Juriah Conding, Nurzatul Ain Seri Lanang Jaya, Anis Fadzlin Mohd Zubir, Suzaituladwini HashimAbstract:This exploratory study seeks to determine the interrelationship between sustainable manufacturing practices (SMP), sustaining lean improvements (SLI) and sustainable performance (SP) in Malaysian Automotive Industry. The specific goals are: 1) to identify the SMP, SLI and SP measures for Malaysian Automotive Industry; 2) to investigate the impact of SMP and SLI on SP for Malaysian Automotive Industry; 3) to develop research model of the SMP, SLI and SP measures for Malaysian Automotive Industry. An attempt has been made in this paper to provide an overview of the available SMP, SLI and SP literature by classifying and then critically reviewing the material to develop a framework for SMP, SLI and SP and suggest future research directions. This also includes model and three performance measures for SMP, SLI and SP measures. A summary of research findings and conclusions are reported at the end of the research view.
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total productive maintenance kaizen event innovation performance in malaysian Automotive Industry
International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 2013Co-Authors: Suzaituladwini Hashim, Juriah Conding, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Anis Fadzlin Mohd Zubir, Nurzatul Ain Seri Lanang JayaAbstract:Manufacturing processes must be implemented optimally to remain competitive in the current economic environment. The manufacturing process involves the maintenance of equipment and this is known as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). TPM practices will impact on Innovation Performance (IP). The relationship between IP with TPM practice will be more effective if supported by other practices such as Kaizen Event (KE). The purpose of this paper is to identify the TPM and KE constructs to innovation performance measures for Malaysian Automotive Industry and also to develop research model of the TPM, KE and, IP measures relationship for Malaysian Automotive Industry. A conceptual model based on previous studies has been proposed. This model will be used to study the structural relationship between TPM, KE practices and IP for Malaysian Automotive Industry. Based on the proposed conceptual model and reviewed, research hypotheses are being developed. The paper culminates with suggested future research work.
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kaizen event and innovation performance in malaysian Automotive Industry
Business Management and Strategy, 2012Co-Authors: Suzaituladwini Hashim, Juriah Conding, Nurzatul Ain Seri Lanang Jaya, Anis Fadzlin Mohd Zubir, Nurul Fadly HabidinAbstract:Kaizen Event (KE) has been growing in popularity since the mid 1990s, to date, there has difficult to find empirical research on the determinants of KE effectiveness. KE are an increasingly common organizational improvement mechanism aimed at work area transformation and employee development. The purpose of this paper is to identify the KE constructs and Innovation Performance (IP) measures for Malaysian Automotive Industry and also to develop research model of the KE and IP measures relationship for Malaysian Automotive Industry. A conceptual model based on previous studies and using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) has been proposed. This model will be used to study the relationship between KE practices and IP for Malaysian Automotive Industry. Based on the proposed conceptual model and reviewed, research hypotheses are being developed. The paper culminates with suggested future research work.
Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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critical success factors of corporate social responsibility practices for the malaysian Automotive Industry
International Journal of Critical Accounting, 2015Co-Authors: Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri, Siti Norhafizan Hibadullah, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek DesaAbstract:The aim of this study is to investigate and explore the critical success factors (CSFs) for corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices in the Malaysian Automotive Industry. Data were obtained from 27 top management leaders in Malaysian Automotive Industry. Reliability analysis empirically verified and validated the underlying items of CSFs of CSR practices. A set of assessment measurements of CSR practices is expected to be suitable for their characteristics and improve their performance. Based on the survey of empirical data, the two factors of employee involvement have been shown to be the extremely important factors for CSR practices implementation in the Malaysian Automotive Industry. Thus, the results indicate that six CSR practices construct are acceptable for further analysis. The paper with a proposed future direction ends of this study.
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iso 26000 efforts and corporate social responsibility performance in malaysian Automotive Industry
International Journal of Business Excellence, 2014Co-Authors: Nurul Fadly Habidin, Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri, Siti Norhafizan Hibadullah, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek DesaAbstract:The Automotive Industry is an important Industry in manufacturing sector. This study shows a model to conduct an empirical study in Malaysian Automotive Industry in order to improve CSR performance. The aim of this study is to review structural analysis of ISO 26000 efforts and CSR performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry. This study is to review ISO 26000 standards effort (recognising social responsibility and stakeholder identification and engagement). The CSR performance in this study is focused on two main performance; environmental performance and social performance. This study also proposed structural relationship model between ISO 26000 efforts and CSR performance in Malaysian Automotive Industry. Based on the proposed research model, research hypotheses are being developed. This paper culminates with suggested future research work.
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green lean six sigma and managerial innovation in malaysian Automotive Industry
International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, 2013Co-Authors: Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri, Siti Norhafizan Hibadullah, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek DesaAbstract:The purpose of this paper is to determine the relationship between the Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) and the Management Innovation (MI) to be implemented in the Malaysian Automotive Industry. This paper tries to examine how the GLSS can contribute and have a positive impact on the development of MI to achieve better performance in the Automotive Industry. In addition, by applying the advantages of innovation in an Industry, they are able to ensure they have a competitive advantage factor. There are several elements that can be selected to support the GLSS and MI practices in the Automotive Industry. The relationship between structure MI and GLSS is proved by the use of Structural Equation Model (SEM) as recommended. Since this is a concept paper, most of the literature from the previous survey taken as a basic guide for this study as well as the construction of models of the relationship between the GLSS and MI is made. Next, the hypotheses can be generated based on the model of the proposed research and literature review. It has been shown that the MI which acts as an intermediary for the Malaysian Automotive Industry can continue to perform to make the transformation GLSS practice management system in the Malaysian Automotive Industry more efficiently and effectively in line with the Industry to be the best among the competitors in other countries.
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green lean six sigma and financial performance in malaysian Automotive Industry
Business Management and Strategy, 2013Co-Authors: Farah Izzaida Mohd Zamri, Siti Norhafizan Hibadullah, Auni Fatin Nadia Chiek Desa, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Nurul Fadly HabidinAbstract:Nowadays, the pressure of competition from multi-national companies had increased and among them is the Automotive Industry. It is the impact when the level of competition is intensifying as the manufactured vehicles shifts from being national to global. As a part of the competition, the important of understanding the implementation of green concepts is really useful for Malaysia to be a good competitor in Asian. Green concepts could provide assistance in making decisions at the early stage of the vehicle design and development process in order to avoid the costs and time consumed through later redesign. Thus, this study aims to build an effective model which indicates the relationship between Green Lean Six Sigma (GLSS) and Financial Performance (FP) in Malaysian Automotive Industry. The conceptual model using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) has been proposed. Based on the proposed conceptual model and reviewed, research hypotheses are being developed. This research concludes with suggest future research work.
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occupational safety and health administration osha practices and osha performance in malaysian Automotive Industry
Journal of Studies in Social Sciences, 2013Co-Authors: Fatin Nadia, Chiek Desa, Nurul Fadly Habidin, Nursyazwani Mohd Fuzi, Farah Izzaida Mohd ZamriAbstract:This paper addresses the issues of occupational safety and health administration practices (OSHAP) and the occupational safety and health administration performances (OSHAPM) that influence by the practices in Malaysian Automotive Industry. This paper also proposed structural relationship OSHAP and OSHAPM model. The implementation of OSHAP is widely believed that it can increase the OSHAPM in Automotive Industry. This paper discusses the OSHAP which are safety culture, employee involvement, employee attitude, leadership style, safety and health training and effective communication that may have an impact on OSHAPM which ar e safety and financial performances in the Automotive Industry. This study theoretically reviewed prior literatures on same problems in our Malaysian Industry. Based on previous study, there are positive relationships between OSHA practices and OSHA performances major on safety and financial performances. The target was to reduce some problems in research.
