Research Papers/Topics in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

A Study on Route Planning in Logistics, Using Load Distance Model

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...

Environmental Sustainability Strategies in Organizations: The Case Study of Apparel Companies

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...

Supply Chain Analytics

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 ...

Inventory Management Systems and Performance of Selected Foreign Super Markets in Kampala, Uganda

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...

The Effectiveness of Clearing and Forwarding Procedures on the Procurement Efficiency Case Study Somalia Port Authority

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Donor Procurement Requirements and Supply Chain Management in Selected NGOs in Bangui, Central African Republic

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...

Appraisal of the Deployment of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Traffic Management in Port Harcourt Metropolis

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...

Logistics Support and Achievements of Concern Worldwide Programs in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo

ABSTRACT  The study establishes the relationship between Logistics support and achievements of Concern Worldwide programs in Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The study was guided by the following objectives:- To determine the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of: gender, age, educational qualification and length of experience in procurement and supply activities; to determine the level of Logistic support in Concern Worldwide programs in terms of;-communication, ...

The Impact of Maritime Fraud on Shopping Operations in the Nigerian Port Authority

A STUDY OF MARITIME FRAUD  Abstract: This study examined maritime fraud and its effects on world seaborne trade. The Nigeria port authority is in charge of seaport and other marine elements in Nigeria and responsible for the regulations of shipping and other international trade in the country. This study adopted a doctrinal method. That is, library oriented using a qualitative research design. The internet was also consulted. Materials consulted are statute books, international treaties, t...

Procurement Best Practices and the Performance of Public Sector A Case of Tanzania Buildings Agency in Tanzania

ABSTRACT  The study assessed Procurement Best Practices on the Performance of Public Sector. The specific objectives of the study were; to assess the level of compliance to best public procurement practices by TBA, to analyze the barriers of best procurement practices in the public sector and to determine the relationship between best public procurement practices and performance of public sector’. The study adopted descriptive research design. The population of the study was 120 employees ...

Procurement Management Information System and Procurement Performance in Selected Nongovernmental Organizations in Kigali, Rwanda

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to describe the contribution of Procurement Management Information system (PMIS) on the performance of Procurement in selected nongovernmental organizations in Kigali, Rwanda and validating theory regarding the topic under investigation. Four research objectives have been formulated to guide the study, namely to establish the profile of the respondents; to determine the extent of Procurement Management Information system usage, to determine the level of ...

Procurement Planning and Accountability of Local Government in Bosaso Puntland, Somalia

ABSTRACT The study examined the relationship between procurement planning and accountability of local government in Bosaso Puntland Somalia. The study was guided by three objectives, determine; extent of procurement planning, extent accountability of local government, and whether there was a significant relationship between procurement planning and accountability of local government in Bosaso Puntland Somalia. The study comprised of a population of 190 respondents who included local governmen...

Procurement Planning and Value for Money Among Selected Districts in Rwanda

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of procurement planning on value for money Among Selected Districts in Southern Province, Rwanda. The study was limited to the following objectives: i) to determine the effect of procurement packaging on value for money Among Selected Districts in Southern Province, Rwanda ii) to establish the effect of procurement method on value for money Among Selected Districts in Southern Province, Rwanda and iii) to find out the effect of procurement schedulin...

Procurement Practices and Organizational Performance in Selected Telecommunication Industry in Hargeisa, Somaliland

ABSTRACT  The study was to assess the effect of procurement practices on organizational performance in selected telecommunication industry in Hargeisa, Sornaliland. It was guided by three specific objectives, that included; to examine the effect of procurement planning on organizational performance in selected telecommunication industry in Hargeisa, Somaliland, to examine the effect of ethical procurement practices on organizational performance in selected telecommunication industry in Harge...

Procurement Planning and Service Delivery in Jinja Local Government, Uganda

ABSTRACT  The study established the effect of procurement planning on service delivery in Jinja district Local Government, three specific objectives guided this study and these were; (i) to examine the effect of budget plans on service delivery in Jinja district Local Government, (ii) to establish the effect of procurement methods on service delivery in Jinja district Local Government, and (iii) to assess the effect of quality plans on service delivery in Jinja district Local Government. The...


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