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Kuala Lumpur, March 9: FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, together with SME Association of Malaysia, recently released the results of a joint survey titled ‘Levelling Up the Logistics Strategy for SMEs in Malaysia’.
According to the survey, the majority of Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are seeking opportunities in international trade within the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, especially within Southeast Asia and East Asian markets such as China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan.
Survey respondents also identified other markets of interest including those in Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.
President of the SME Association of Malaysia. Image supplied.
More than half (58 per cent) of the respondents indicated they are looking at expanding their business presence, while the remaining respondents (42 per cent) remain cautious, indicating business expansions are not on their cards.
Over half (54 per cent) cited sustaining sales as their key priority for the first half of the year, amid the continued impact of the pandemic.
One-third (34 per cent) of SMEs want to focus on enhancing operational efficiencies so that their businesses remain sustainable and operational costs are optimised.
The remaining SMEs (12 per cent) will adopt a wait-and-see approach in view of the changing business environment.
“Our joint survey with the SME Association of Malaysia showcases valuable insights into the current mindset and intent of small to medium businesses in Malaysia,” FedEx Express Malaysia, Managing Director SC Chong said.
“We at FedEx Malaysia are already adapting and digitising with agility to better support these businesses in scaling up cross-border commerce capabilities.
“As an essential service provider, FedEx has operated throughout lockdowns, prioritising our customers’ recovery and e-commerce growth.
The survey was conducted at the end of last and saw the participation from 383 Malaysian SMEs, with the majority of them recording up to RM10 million in turnover in 2021.
Over 70 per cent of the companies registered an average of 200 shipments per month last year through e-commerce activities, utilising a mix of logistics services to ship via air and land.
In addition to this joint survey, both entities have collaboratively rolled out the SME Alliance program which provides e-commerce logistics solutions to SMEs looking to level up their international shipments.
This strategic alliance offers various benefits and privileges for members of the SME Association of Malaysia throughout the year.
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