Transformer manufacturers in Malaysia: perspective in manufacturing and performance status

Abstract

Transformer is a static equipment which used electromagnetic induction to transfer electrical energy from one circuit to another. It is considered as one of the critical and important equipment in power industry. This paper provides a closure look at Malaysia’s transformer manufacturers capabilities and their achievements. In the transformer business, managing manufacturing resources are very crucial in order to stay competitive in the market. Manufacturing resources like technology expertise, business networking, lean production, supply change management and marketing strategies are discussed in detail in this paper. Measuring the manufacturer market strength by capturing and comparing the order received from the market is a common practice to assess. Product certification is a compulsory agenda to perform in order to comply to customer specification and standard. Financial result is the ultimate indicator that displayed the well being of the manufacturer business status. Challenges in the transformer business are also included in the paper.