SMART JOURNAL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT STUDIES VOL. 20 NO. 2 PAPER 4
10.34293/2321-2012.2024.0002.4
THE LOGISTICS SAFETY PRACTICES AND ORGANISATION PERFORMANCE IN MALAYSIA
 
Syamaruthadevi Sivan* Babudass M. Naidu** Farha Ghapar*** Li Lian Chew**** Ahmad Rais Mohamad Mokhtar***** and Veera Pandiyan Kaliani Sundram*****
*    Malaysia University of Science and Technology, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
**    Bumi Sendayan Sdn. Bhd., Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
***    Universiti Poly-Tech Malaysia, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
****    Binary Business School, Binary University, Selangor, Malaysia
*****    Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Selangor Branch,Puncak Alam Campus, Selangor, Malaysia & RIG – Sustainable Supply Chain Logistics
This study examined the nexus between logistics safety practices and organizational performance in Malaysia. Utilizing regression analysis, data, garnered from logistics firms,were analysed to discern the influence of logistics safety practices on various performance indicators. The findings revealed the pivotal role of safety measures in augmenting operational efficiency and effectiveness within Malaysia’s logistics landscape. This research would contribute to a nuanced understanding of how safety initiatives impact organizational outcomes, offering insights into the intricate interplay between safety practices and performance metrics. By illuminating these dynamics, policymakers and industry stakeholders can formulate strategies to bolster safety standards and optimize operational performance in the Malaysian logistics sector. Ultimately, this study underscores the imperative of integrating robust logistics safety practices into logistical operations to foster a safer and more productive working environment while simultaneously enhancing organizational performance and competitiveness
 
KEYWORDS: Logistics, Safety Practices, Organization Performance, Logistics industry and Malaysia JEL CLASSIFICATIONS: C93 and D24 FULL TEXT