Procurement and Supply Chain Management Research Papers/Topics

E -Procurement and Organizational Efficiency in Tororo Cement Limited: A case Sturdy of Tororo Cement Uganda

The study was aimed at examining the relationship between the electronic procurement and organizational efficiency in private sector in Uganda in Tororo cement in Tororo as the case study. The study was based on the following main objectives which were to evaluate the E-procurement methods on organization efficiency in Tororo cement , to assess the level of organization efficiency in Tororo cement and to examine the effects of E-procurement methods on organization efficiency in Tororo. The st...

Total Quality Management and Organizational Performance A Case Study of Mukwano Group of Companies

Abstract This study was about total quality management and organizational performance, a case study of Mukwano group of companies. The general objective of this study was to determine the effect of Total Quality Management practices on manufacturing industries with reference to Mukwano group of companies along with the following specific objectives: to determine the effect of top management commitment (TMC) on organizational performance, to examine the effect of customer focus (CF) on organiz...

The Impact of Inventory Control Systems On Organizational Performance A Case of Century Bottling Company, Kampala.

Abstract This study was on the impact of inventory control systems on organizational performance with the case study of Century Bottling Company, Kampala. The objectives of the study were to; explore the various concepts and systems of inventory control, establish the relationship between inventory control and organizational performance, and establish challenges to inventory control in Century Bottling Company, Kampala. The review of the literature revealed various inventory control systems, ...

Contract Management Practice and Operational Performance of State Corporations in Uganda. A Case Study of Uganda National Roads Authority (Unra)

ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to establish the effect of effective contract management practice on the operational performance of state corporations in Uganda using the Uganda National Roads Authority as a case study. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the extent to which the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) practices effective contract management; to identify the challenges that hinder effective contract management practice in state corporations in Uganda, and t...

Outsourcing and Organizational Efficiency. A Case Study of Phoenix Petroleum Uganda Limited

Abstract Outsourcing is the strategic use of outside resources to perfonn activities that are usually handled by intemal staff and resources. This study was designed to explore the relationships between outsourcing and organizational efficiency at Phoenix Petroleum Uganda Limited. The major objectives of this study therefore were to find out; Reasons for outsourcing in the organization, the impact of outsourcing on organizational effectiveness and the challenges to outsourcing at Phoenix Pet...

The Effect of Record Keeping On Procurement of Goods and Services in Century Bottling Company

ABSTRACT  This study sought to find out the impact of record-keeping on the procurement of goods and services of a century bottling company. The study was guided by the following objectives; to investigate the different procurement procedures used in century bottling companies, to identify the different record-keeping methods used in century bottling companies and to find out the impact of record-keeping on the procurement of goods and services of century bottling company. The study adopted ...

Supplier Evaluation and Organization Competitiveness: A Case Study of Tororo Cement

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between supplier evaluation and organizational competitiveness. The objectives were to determine the various supplier evaluations at Tororo cement, to examine the effectiveness of the evaluation and to assess the relationship between supplier evaluation and organisational competitiveness at Tororo cement. The study was conducted based on 60 respondents were the data was collected through closed-ended questionnaires. The researc...

The Impact of Procurement Practices On the Performance of Local Governments in Uganda: A Case Ofbugiri District Local Government

ABSTRACT This study investigated the effect of procurement practices on the performance of Local Governments in Uganda with specific reference to Bugiri District Local Government and it was guided by the following objective; i) to determine the level of customer orientation. ii) to determine the use of strategic supplier partnerships and, iii) to determine the level of information sharing as lectors influencing the performance of Bugiri District Local Government This study used a descriptive...

The Effects of E-Sourcing On Cost Reduction in A Manufacturing Firm a Case Study: Century Bottling Company Ltd

ABSTRACT The study aimed at determining the impact of c—sourcing on cost reduction. It further looked at various specific objectives which include; benefits of implementing c—sourcing and current procurement practices. To determine the various c—sourcing tools used by manu thcturing firms. i- d to examine the various costs incurred by manufacturing firms. And to find the relationships between e—sourcing and cost reduction. The study also investigated the challenges of implementing c�...

The Challenges Faced by Koboko Transporters Limited in Their Logistical Service Provision. Case Study: Koboko Transporters Limited (Koboko District).

Abstract The research was carried out to investigate the challenges faced by logistics in service provision in KK transporters .this was because koboko transporters mostly provide logistical services to their clients within the area. This research was mainly carried out in both the head quarter in Kampala and koboko branch which was located in koboko. The aim of the study was to investigate the challenges facing koboko transporters in their service provision, and how the distribution channel...

Service Delivery and Customer Satisfaction in Clearing and Forwarding Companies in Uganda Case Study of Lead Logistics Uganda Limited

ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between Service delivery and Customer satisfaction and establish marketing strategies needed to attain maximum customer satisfaction at Lead Logistics Uganda Limited. In order to achieve this goal the objectives of the study were to investigate the customer service activities carried out by the Lead Logistics Uganda Limited branch offices in Kampala, Uganda. The company is located at Kitgum house, plot I access road near shell...

Supplier Selection and Procurement Performance of Organizations in Uganda; A Case Study of Mukwano Group of Companies, Kampala

ABSTRACT The research established the effect of supplier selection on the performance of organizations, a case study of Mukwano Group of Companies. The study was guided by the following specific objectives, to determine the effect of pre-qualification on procurement performance of public institutions, to establish the effect of tendering on procurement performance of public institutions and to investigate the effect of multiple sourcing on procurement performance of public institutions. The ...

The Impact of Inventory Management On Sales Volume in Smes: A Case Study: Byenkya Investments

ABSTRACT The Study a at Inventory management and sales volume with the objectives of the study including; establishing the importance of inventory management, examining the factors affecting sales volume and finding out the relationship between inventory management and sales volume in SMEs. The researcher used a quantitative cross-sectional research design during data collection and Secondary Sources such as Text Books, journals, Magazines, Internet, Reports and Conference proceedings. The s...

Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction in the Manufacturing Sector; The Case of Lweza Clays Ltd Kajjansi

ABSTRACT With the increasing pressure to remain competitive in this era of globalization, companies are now rethinking of incorporating quality aspects in their operations. This examined the impact of quality management on customer satisfaction at Lweza Clays-Kajjansi. The objectives of this study were to: identify& the quality management dimensions, assess the benefits of quality management and, to establish the relationship between quality management and customer satisfaction. A descriptiv...

Impact of Material Handling Systems On Suppliers Efficiency in Heavy Commercial Transport; A Case Study of Sdv Transami, Ntinda Naka.Wa Division

ABSTRACT Purpose of the Impacts of Material Handling Systems on Suppliers Efficiency in Heavy Commercial Transport at SDV Transami to establish the Impacts of Material Handling Systems on Suppliers Efficiency in Heavy Commercial Transport at SDV Transami. The study was guided by the following objectives:- To examine the materials handling and storage methods at SDV Transami Ntinda Nakawa Division; To establish the important safety measures of SDV Transami, Ntinda Nakawa Division; To identify...


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