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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia \u00b7 Faculty of Management<\/div>
Research & Grants<\/div>
Four research themes, eleven research grants and a state-level green development policy consultancy.<\/div>
11<\/div>
research grants<\/div><\/div>
2<\/div>
as principal investigator<\/div><\/div>
RM 830k<\/div>
Johor green policy consultancy<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

What I work on<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Research theme<\/div>
Lean operations<\/div>
How lean tools such as 5S, value stream mapping, JIT and Lean Six Sigma raise efficiency in manufacturing and service organisations, and what makes them stick.
  • FRGS: Lean Performance Metrics for holistic sustainability reporting (PI)<\/li>
  • Lean six sigma and ESG in manufacturing (PhD supervision)<\/li>
  • Value Stream Mapping training for polytechnic staff<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
    Research theme<\/div>
    Sustainability & ESG<\/div>
    Linking lean and green practice to measurable sustainability outcomes, from ESG reporting to circular practices and decarbonisation.
    • Polisi Pembangunan Hijau Johor 2030 consultancy<\/li>
    • Sustainable decarbonisation in maritime logistics<\/li>
    • Green and Smart Terminal Blueprint for Larkin Sentral<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
      Research theme<\/div>
      Supply chain & quality<\/div>
      Building resilient, compliant supply chains and quality systems, including halal logistics and service quality.
      • JS-SEZ local industry participation model for Johor\u2013Singapore supply chains<\/li>
      • Halal traceability in port transportation<\/li>
      • Total quality management and stakeholder trust<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
        Research theme<\/div>
        Industry 4.0 in SMEs<\/div>
        How SMEs adopt AI, blockchain and digital tools, and how technology supports green innovation and sustainable performance.