creators_name: Nitty Hirawaty ,  
creators_name: Mohd Ghazali Mohayidin, 
type: article
datestamp: 2011-11-03 02:56:46
lastmod: 2013-05-17 00:50:13
metadata_visibility: show
corp_creators: Open University Malaysia
title: Application of knowledge management systems in
Malaysian oil palm plantations'�� supply chain
ispublished: pub
subjects: HD28
full_text_status: public
keywords: supply chain; knowledge management systems; information
technology; primary activities; support activities; oil palm plantations
abstract: Vertically integrated firms are streamlining activities in their supply
chain by using knowledge management systems (KMS). Effective KMS need
suitable combination of organisational and managerial initiatives and the use of
suitable information technologies. Malaysian oil palm plantations have been
recognised as leaders in technology development and adoption. KMS in the
plantations started with the use of computerised inventory management
systems. Subsequently, the plantation companies applied KMS to integrate
various functions, including sourcing raw materials, production and support
activities. This paper explores to what extent oil palm plantations have used
KMS in managing their supply chain primary and support activities and how
effective it is in increasing performance. Results of the study showed the
plantation managers agreed that KMS have contributed significantly in
improving the plantations� performance. However, greater use of existing KMS
and adopting a more advanced IT will further improve performance at all stages
of the supply chain. (Abstract by authors)
date: 2011
date_type: published
publication: Int. J. Business and Systems Research
volume: 5
number: 1
pagerange: 104-121
refereed: TRUE
citation:   Nitty Hirawaty ,  and Mohd Ghazali Mohayidin,   (2011) Application of knowledge management systems in Malaysian oil palm plantations'�� supply chain.  Int. J. Business and Systems Research, 5 (1).  pp. 104-121.      
document_url: https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/618/1/IJBSR_Vol_5_No_1_2011%5B1%5D_%281%29.pdf