Track: Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management

Abstract

This study aims to determine the relationship between technology integration and sustainable performance. The study focused on Malaysian Standard (MS) ISO 14001 certified manufacturing firms in Malaysia. Self-administered surveys were used to gather data and information for the study from 722 organizations operating in Malaysia. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used to analyze the data. The results identify significant associations between technology integration and sustainable performance from the perspective of economic, environment and social performances. Technology integration has always been significant predictors of sustainable performance as it is a necessity and key driver in most industries toward environmental achievements in manufacturing firms.  The integration of technology and specific management practices will help manufacturing firms on sustainability performance as identified in this study. The findings from this study validated the relationship that had been previously illustrated and explained in a conceptual framework. A basis for future research and practical application are provided by this study to improve the sustainability performance.  This study follows a cross-sectional research design to examine the hypothesized relationships at a single point of time which is considered as limitation.