Abstract Supply Chain Management practices are activities carried out by an organization to enhance the effectiveness of its supply chain. The practices improve organizational performance and enhance competitiveness. Milk processors act as a link between dairy farmers and the dairy market. Milk processors in Kenya have been performing poorly. There has been a 6.7% decline in performance in the dairy industry. The poor performance is a result of poor quality and low quantities of milk supplie...
Abstract In any institution, success is majorly determined by the procurement practices adopted and how well these procurement practices are implemented. The study sought to establish the effect of procurement practices on supply chain performance of selected public Universities in Kenya. The study adopted a cross sectional descriptive survey research design and the target population was all public Universities in Counties in the Eastern and Central Region of Kenya. The sample size comprised...
Abstract According to World Bank, supply chain performance has declined at an alarming rate resulting to a decrease in global GDP. This study sought to investigate effects of supplier management practices on supply chain performance of County Referral Hospitals in Western Region, Kenya. The specific objectives were to determine effect of supply chain collaboration practices on supply chain performance of County Referral Hospital (CRHs) in Western Region, Kenya; to assess effect of supplier s...
Abstract The study examined the effect of supplier selection practices on supply chain performance of county referral hospitals in Kenya. Descriptive survey design was utilized. Both stratified random and simple random techniques were used in the selection of 81 respondents. For data collection close ended questionnaires and an interview schedule was used. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics which entailed frequency and percentage and also using inferential statistics whereby simp...
Abstract Purpose:The broad objective was to establish the moderating effect of procurement ethics on the relation between supplier relationship management practices and supply chain performance of Kenyan selected county governments. Design/Methodology/Approach:The study employed descriptive survey research design and targeted 112 procurement staff.Stratified and simple random techniques were used. Structured questionnaires were used for data collection. For data analysis descriptive and infe...
Abstract Many organizations have realized the significant role suppliers play in determining organizational performance. This study sought to examine the influence of supplier development practices on supply chain performance of County Governments in Kenya. This study employed a descriptive survey research design targeting 112 procurement staff. The study utilized both stratified and simple random techniques. For data collection close ended questionnaires was used. For data analysis descript...
Abstract The main purpose of the study was to establish the effect of procurement practices on procurement performance of public sugar manufacturing firms in Western Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to establish the effect of procurement planning and staff competence on procurement performance of public sugar manufacturing firms in western Kenya. The study employed a descriptive survey research design. Primary data was collected using questionnaires targeting employees in the...
Abstract The Oil Sector Over the centuries, the oil industry has remained a predominant player in the world’s economy. This sector is known for its great contribution to many nations. The National Oil Board states that consumption of oil and petroleum products is projected to grow from 4.5 million metric tons to 12 million metric tons by 2030, yet currently, petroleum products procured face challenges. Recent findings have shown low efficiency in the procurement process at petrol stations ...
The study aimed to identify how route planning for logistic companies can efficiently implemented. Route Planning explains basic transportation strategies and frameworks, as well as crucial functional needs, while considering contemporary changes in distribution planning. Companies may save mileage, fuel use, and carbon emissions by using a route planning system that calculates the most effective routes. Businesses may better recognize unforeseen deviations and communicate proactively to...
Companies are often seen as money making entities that place less emphasis on social concerns and promote inequality. However, many companies are coming to terms with their responsibility to make meaningful contributions to society. There have been growing needs for sustainable operations in all industries. This focus has turned to how companies can be more socially and environmentally responsible and sustainable. Sustainability is the design of human and industrial systems to ensure that hum...
A wealth of data is continually being produced by supply chain networks. This data contains trends and patterns that can be found using analytics to provide useful information. The supply chain network's overall effectiveness and efficiency can then be stated to benefit greatly from analytics. The value and function of analytics in the supply chain industry are examined in this study through a critical analysis of the prior literature, a look at some major obstacles to supply chain analytics ...
ABSTRACT The study sought to assess the effect of inventory management systems on performance of super markets in Kampala Uganda. It was guided by three specific objectives, that included; to determine the effect of just-in-time inventory on performance of super markets in Kampala Uganda, to establish the effect of vendor managed inventory on performance of super markets in Kampala Uganda and to establish the effect of material requirements planning on performance of super markets in Kampala...
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ABSTRACT The study was confined on Donor Procurement Requirements and Supply Chain Management in Selected NGOs in Bangui, Central African Republic. The study was guided by the following objectives: To determine the social demographic characteristics of respondents in terms of; Gender, Age, Educational qualification, Marital status; To determine the level of Donor Procurement Requirements; To determine the level of Supply Chain Management in Selected NGOs; To establish if there is a significan...
Traffic demand is growing steadily in the world today, the authorities are with daily challenges, such as the road and time spent travelling, there should certainty added global concern about the protection of the environment different kinds of contaminations including noise and vibration caused by todays level motorization. The aim of this study is to appraise the deployment of ICT in the management and control of traffic in the Port Harcourt metropolis. This study used empirical evidence fo...