@article{MAKHILLJEAS201712614300,
    title = {Reengineering the Concept of Outsourcing:
Air Freight Perspective in Malaysia},
    journal = {Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences},
    volume = {12},
    number = {6},
    pages = {1672-1676},
    year = {2017},
    issn = {1816-949x},
    doi = {jeasci.2017.1672.1676},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1816-949x&doi=jeasci.2017.1672.1676},
    author = {Nor Aida Abdul,Mohammad Fakhrulnizam,Rohail,Suzari Abdul,Md. Fauzi and},
    keywords = {Outsourcing,logistics outsourcing,air freight,air freight provider,3PL,Malaysia},
    abstract = {This study discusses the outsourcing concept in logistics. Specifically, this study explains the
determinant of air freight logistics outsourcing practice in Malaysia among the manufacturer. The aim of this
study is to identify what are the key determinants for logistics outsourcing in air freight perspectives. Forty
questionnaires were distributed for pilot study and only received ten in return. The industries involved in this
pilot study are electrical and electronic industry, personal care and health product, IT and computer industry
and household industry product. The initial findings show that the key determinant of outsourcing in air freight
is to improve air freight logistics services and to get more flexible air freight service. This is followed by
improving services to their customer and to obtain service from a logistics expert. This study discover and
enhance current understanding of logistics in air transport in terms of value proposition from the outsourcing
activity.}
    }