Affiliation:
1. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia
2. Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia
Abstract
The aim of this chapter is to explore the literature on improving competencies for the courier service industry in Malaysia. The use of internet and advancement in technologies enable e-commerce to quickly emerge in courier service industry, linking enterprises, associations, governments, and individuals together. The usage of internet has changed the industry strategy in conducting business. It is crucial for a business to reassess their competencies to operate in a competitive global working environment which is highly volatile and rapidly change. Subsequently, the supply chain is facing a paradigm change in the e-business environment. A company supply chain in an e-business environment can be very complicated typically in Asia market because the Asia market is made up of many countries which vary in culture, religion, political systems, legal systems, language, and stages of economic development.
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