Internal Supply Chain Management (SCM) Integration for Long-Term Competitiveness | Chapter 1 | Modern Perspectives in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 7

 Economic growth can be sustained if a country can remain competitive over time. As a result, Malaysia's government has implemented the Economic Transformation Program (ETP) to assure the country's long-term economic growth. It is widely known that a number of elements have a role in achieving long-term and sustainable economic growth. These elements are made up of internal and external supply chain management (SCM) components. External SCM components' effects on long-term and sustainable economic growth efficiency and performance have been the subject of numerous research. Only a few studies, however, have examined the impact of internal SCM components on a country's long-term and sustainable economic growth. As a result, the findings of a study conducted to determine the factors that influence internal SCM performance in terms of long-term competitiveness and economic growth are presented in this article. Interviews were conducted to obtain the perspectives of 192 electrical and electronics (E& E) manufacturers on the role of internal SCM variables in achieving long-term and sustainable economic success. Instead of looking at the full supply chain's channel participants, the study focuses entirely on the manufacturer's point of view and opinions. The findings show how internal SCM factors were incorporated in the Malaysian E&E business and how they may be improved for long-term competitiveness. This study adds to our knowledge of internal SCM integration and its impact on long-term profitability.

Author(s) Details

Tengku Nurul Aishah
Malaysia Institute of Transport (MITRANS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia.


Prof. Jaafar Pyeman
Arshad Ayub Graduate Business School (AAGBS), Faculty of Business Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia.



Prof. Ramlah Mohd Tajuddin
Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia.


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Threat to Ghana's Water Resources: Illegal Mining (Galamsey) | Chapter 3 | Emerging Issues in Science and Technology Vol. 4

This paper discusses the causes and effects of illegal mining on Ghana’s water resources, and suggests possible ways of resolving the menace through integrated water resources management principles to ensure water sustainability and availability.  Extensive desktop study in relation to illegal mining and water resources were done.  The paper recognizes that water is mining’s most common casualty and that in terms of galamsey the impact is immeasurable, because of its uncontrollable and clandestine nature. It also acknowledges that water is a vital but vulnerable resource whose invaluability cannot be compromised in the face of galamsey. It also recognizes that the problem of galamsey cannot be resolved by one institution; rather it requires collaborative and participatory approach, involving all stake holders in these sectors. Effort made must be backed by political will and commitment. Legalizing galamsey and setting-up of the right institutions such as galamsey board/authority at the district levels to regulate galamsey activities under the supervision of WRC, EPA and Ghana chamber of mines will be very useful. Finally, education on environmental and social cost on trading natural resources will go a long way to curb the menace.

Author(s) Details

Dr. Ebenezer Boakye
Department of Civil Engineering, Takoradi Technical University, Ghana.

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