Abstract
Dimensions for undergraduate degree program in logistics are very limited in literature, especially in the Malaysian scenario. This research explores the construction of measurement model on undergraduate degree program in logistics. Data on undergraduate program in logistics were gathered from 244 logistics managers using a self-administered questionnaire. Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analyses were used to analyze and set the dimensions. The findings show that there were three factors developed from the above analyses, namely logistics exposure, logistics curriculum, and logistician competency. Index values of χ 2 /df = 2.203; GFI = .954; CFI = .938; and RMSEA = .070 confirm that the data fit the measurement model. The results suggest that the dimensions for the Malaysian undergraduate program may be developed from working experience, logistics courses, and management skills. These findings should be considered as a starting point for those conducting research onto Malaysian logistics educational needs.
Highlights
The era of globalization has seen the rapid advancement of the logistics industry
Dimensions for undergraduate degree program in logistics are very limited in literature, especially in the Malaysian scenario
This research explores the construction of measurement model on undergraduate degree program in logistics
Summary
Like other countries, has decided to focus on the logistics sector as part of its policies to meet global challenges (Tenth Malaysia Plan 2011-2015, 2010). This is because one of the challenges faced by Malaysia is to develop competent human resource, equipped with the right knowledge and right skills in logistics. A substantial amount of study has examined the importance of having validated dimensions of logistics program offered by higher education institutions (HEIs). Myers, Griffith, Daugherty and Lusch (2004) study has indicated a useful construct for studying dimensions of logistics program in Malaysia. In a Malaysian context, studies have been done in the context of competency and talent required by logistics graduates (Lim, Dazmin & Jonathan, 2012; Dazmin, 2011)
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