scholarly journals Cross-border freight movement between Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore

Pomorstvo ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 341-352
Author(s):  
Jagan Jeevan ◽  
Loke Keng Bin ◽  
Mohamad Rosni Othman ◽  
Nurul Haqimin Mohd Salleh ◽  
Raja Somu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Trade Flow ◽  
Significant Implication ◽  
Key Success Factors ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Modelling Efficiency ◽  
Initial Results ◽  
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Trade plays an important role in economic growth. Thence, a smooth cross-border transaction between Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore provides a significant implication in international trade. Currently, cross-border transactions face several issues during the crossing of borders between countries and, specifically, happens during the transactions of cargo. A very rigid documentation process within the custom clearance and theresulting severe congestion will affect the trade flow in this particular zone. Inconsistency of freight transaction documents at the cross-border also makes the transaction procedure more complicated and affects the performance of the manufacturer’s competitiveness. Thus, this paper explores the current issues at the borders involving Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore. This paper also initiates to figure out the challenges and some key success factors in modelling efficiency for cross-border transactions amongst these countries. A qualitative approach has been adapted to answer the proposed research questions. The initial results stressed that congestion, thorough and repetitious documentation procedures, involvement of many documents, as well as the time-consuming clearance of documents are key issues encountered during cross-border freight movement. This situation has caused several issues such as delays in freight delivery, losses in tax collection due to delays, reluctance to share information, and effects on the competitiveness of the freight supply chain. Development in infrastructure, information sharing, regulations, logistics performance, and customs clearance procedure can overcome the problems during cross-border Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore activities. The model outcome is expected to be smoother for the administrative process during customs clearance and it is expected to be able to efficiently reduce costs.

Acquiring a Family Firm: A Case Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 251-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel E. Mickelson ◽  
Christopher Worley
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Merger And Acquisition ◽  
Family Firm ◽  
Integration Process ◽  
Key Success Factors ◽  
Culture Dimensions ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Impact

Several choices are available to family firms when intergenerational succession is not an option. One alternative is to explore merger and acquisition (M&A) opportunities. This paper addresses two research questions: (a) What are the key differences between typical M&As and those involving a family firm? and (b) What are the key success factors for the post-acquisition integration process, and what is the impact on this process when the acquired company is a family firm? Results from an acquired family firm case study suggest that these M&A processes differ along structure, motivation, and culture dimensions. The case study also suggests post-acquisition considerations for M&As involving family firms.

scholarly journals Export experience and key success factors in cross-border trade: Evidence from Southern Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shepherd Dhliwayo
Keyword(s):  
Financial Management ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Southern African Development Community ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
African Development ◽  
Key Success Factors ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Border Trade ◽  
Economic Contribution

Orientation: Cross-border trade (CBT) is an important economic activity that contributes to the development of many economies of the developing world.Research purpose:  The two primary aims of the study were to find out the major factors needed to succeed in cross-border trading and whether the importance of these factors significantly decreased with export experience.Motivation for the study: The economic contribution of cross-border trade (CBT) is often understated. As a result, it does not get the attention it deserves.Research design, approach and method: Data were collected in Gauteng from 146 cross-border traders from 10 Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries. A cross-sectional research design was used.Main findings: The major key success factors were found to be skills/knowledge in; markets and supplies; financial management; and border issues. The importance of these factors was found to not significantly change with levels of export experience.Practical/managerial implications:  Stakeholders should know that small firms of differing export experience require the same interventions to succeed. Interventions should empower traders to better access markets and supplies, improve their financial management skills and ease border constraints.Contribution/value-add: Few studies on cross border trading have been carried out in the Southern African Development Community region. The key success factors and the constraints in this type of trade had not been adequately explored. The economic contribution of CBT, which usually goes unnoticed, was highlighted. Interventions to appropriately address the challenges faced, such as trading legitimacy and border harassment, were suggested.

Institutional Framework for Cross-Border Commodity Trade

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
Olesya Doncova ◽  
V. Zas'ko
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Commodity Trade ◽  
Key Success Factors ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Qualified Personnel ◽  
Border Trade

The article analyzes the basic strategies and business models of international commodity trade. The success factors of the organization of an effective system of commodity sales are highlighted: 1) a reliable network of global communication, which is provided by highly qualified personnel; 2) the ability to attract resources in international financial markets; 3) control over the objects of the basic logistics infrastructure of cross-border trade; 4) timely digital transformation of business. The article concludes that the current organizational mechanism for cross-border commodity trade is based on the following key success factors: an effective network of global business contacts, access to Bank financing and risk hedging tools, qualified personnel, and effective digitalization of business processes. The intersection of the competencies that lie in these planes allows us to obtain a stable competitive advantage in the most important commodity markets for the world economy. From a practical point of view, the greatest synergy of the key success factors of cross-border trade is achieved in the main hubs, which is important to take into account when implementing projects to build organizations that are competitive in foreign markets.

The SME perspective on motives and success factors in cross-border mergers

IMP Journal ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena Ratajczak-Mrozek
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Perspective ◽  
Network Position ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Merger Process ◽  
Joint Decisions ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to address two research questions. First: what causes an small and medium enterprises (SME) to engage in a merger with a multinational group and thereby change its relationships and to start functioning in a hierarchical structure which may be viewed as being the integration of a weaker entity by a stronger and bigger one? And second: what causes the successful continuation of a cross-border merger project from the perspective of an SME? Design/methodology/approach – The concept of the network position is adopted to undertake a longitudinal study of an IT company from Poland. Findings – From the perspective of the SME, its own perceived important network position resulting from the resources it possesses, the ability to decide how they are utilised, as well as relationships strongly supported by trust and a good atmosphere are key motives and success factors for the merger. Originality/value – By adapting the IMP research perspective and the concept of network position to the analysis of mergers the additional aspects of the merger process which are usually not raised in relevant traditional mergers and acquisitions literature are revealed. A merger is not just the sourcing of resources, but also interdependencies and taking joint decisions with regard to them; not just economic aspects, but also social aspects of relationships (trust and atmosphere); not just the sharing of resources between merged entities, but also the constant influence of other relationships and interactions on these resources.

Key Success Factors of Organizational Success: A Study of MULA Car International

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ashraff ◽  
Daisy Mui Hung Kee ◽  
Roshini A/P Subramaniam ◽  
Nur Hazimah ◽  
Nur Aina Syafiqah
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Organizational Success ◽  
Key Success Factors
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