Supplier Selection Practices And Supply Chain Performance Of County Referral Hospitals In Kenya

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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 simple linear regression was utilized. Findings revealed that supplier selection practices positively and significantly impacted on the supply chain performance. The study concludes that supplier selection practices can be a strategic organizational weapon which may be used to achieve supply chain performance. The study recommends for supply chain managers in county referral hospitals to take into consideration supplier evaluation and supplier certification as aspects of supplier selection as this may enhance supply chain performance

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