Resource-based view of factors affecting supplier performance in supply chain management within the electronics industry in Penang

Abstract

This research aims to explore the impact of resource-oriented factors on supplier performance within the electronics sector in Penang. These resources were identified after an exhaustive evaluation of the relevant literature regarding supply chain management and supplier performance in the electronics industry. To confirm the model's validity, a rigorously structured survey was carried out using a purposive sampling framework, amassing empirical data from 385 employees in the electronics field. The methodology of multiple regression analysis was applied to examine the importance and intensity of the associations between the identified resources and performance criteria, including technology capabilities, data quality and availability, organizational factors, as well as risk management practices. The findings from this study offer important implications for management within the electronics industry, assisting them in making strategic investments in resource capabilities that enhance supplier performance. The primary contribution of this research lies in its investigation of resource-oriented factors in supplier management, filling a knowledge gap in the swiftly changing electronics sector, and boosting competitive advantage through improved supplier performance.