Boustead Plantations Berhad

In this report, I provide a summary of the major experiences and learning over the 24 weeks of my industrial training experience in the Marketing Department of Boustead Plantations Berhad that primarily deals with supply chain and marketing activities. The internship offered a good experience to bring the theoretical knowledge acquired in my business administration courses to practical aspects of the industry and it was an experience that bridged the gap between theoretical information and the fieldwork. This report comprises a summary of the organizational background of Boustead Plantations Berhad, SWOT analysis, and the reflection of my own experience of learning. During the training process, I was also engaged in the marketing supply chain activities that included the tracking of product movement, updating payment records, influencing documentation, and the aid in data reporting. These activities contributed to enhancing my knowledge on the supply chain management in the palm oil sector and also sharpened my analytical, organizational and communication skills. Moreover, this report touches upon the difficulties I had to face during the internship and suggests the recommendations that will help to streamline the working process and guarantee the supply chain. Finally, the internship has provided me with the necessary knowledge and relevant experience in marketing and supply chain processes, which would be a solid base to my future career in business management and administrative practices.