Strategic Alliances of Small and Medium Enterprises in Malaysian Smallholders' Monoculture Logistic and Supply Chain

This research is attempted to examine the various facets of entrepreneurial strategic alliances of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysian oil palm monoculture fresh fruit bunch logistic and supply chain. The strategic alliances will enable the oil palm monoculture sector's growth and profits by rendering the services of logistic and supply chain providers in agro monoculture of oil palm which are in high demand. Entrepreneurs in these trades could collaborate and establish a long lasting partnership in producing and logistical perspectives. It also will solve the plight of smallholders in delivering their fresh fruit bunches to the factories in upgrading livelihood and generate economy. Methodologies used are the five dimensions of entrepreneurial strategic alliances and partnership collaboration (producers, agro suppliers, logistic and supply chain, managerial strategy, business culture and practice,) the dimensions were examined to determine the entrepreneurial strategic alliances and partnership collaboration. The results shows there are significant difference among factors stated above with entrepreneurial strategic alliances of SMEs in Malaysian smallholders' agro monoculture logistic and supply chain. The business environment and climate of the sector are also closely related to the business leadership skills and success in gaining profits among businesses of the like.