Abstract Implementing and adopting the procurement Contracting process in public institutions have continuously faced the challenges due to its complexity and lack of resources that directly impacts the supply chain performance. Institutions are operating in a competitive business environment that is dynamic and unpredictable. Key to optimal performance is understanding the procurement contracting practices; pre-contracting, contracting and post-contracting. The study focused on the procurem...
Abstract The purpose of this research is to examine how the automobile industry in Nigeria has approached the implementation of e-business components such as e-procurement, sales-order-processing, private exchange, and online-reverse auctions in their supply chain integration, and the objectives of the study are to determine whether the automobile industry recognized supply chain integration as their goal and to evaluate and measure the level of integration attained with the implementation of...
ABSTRACT Supply chain performance of essential drugs has raised public concern in Uganda. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between governance structures, ethical behaviour and supply chain performance of essential drugs in Uganda. 310 respondents were randomly selected through a quantitative cross- sectional survey. Questionnaires administered and subjected to rigorous data processing and analysis using SPSS 20. Findings revealed that supply chain governance structures, ...
Abstract The later part of the twentieth century recognized that procurement function can strategically position firms and are unceasingly utilizing its developing role. There are outstanding indications in most markets that cost is the order winning criterion and there are also many other markets that form their winning criteria through on-time and ethical supply for goods and services. Surprisingly, procurement function not only ensure the need to supply timely or ethically but also to con...
Abstract: This study was conducted to analyze value chains of potato in Farta district, Amhara Region. The objective of the study was to analyze the value chains of potatoes in the study area. To address these objectives, both primary and secondary data were used. Primary data were collected from123 producers, 30 traders and 13 consumers by using pre-tested questionnaires. Secondary data were collected by reviewing documents from different sources. To evaluate efficiency of potato markets in...
ABSTRACT Managing buyer supplier relationship plays a significant role in supply chain value creation. This study is aimed at using the two basic types of relationship that is collaborative or long-term relationship and competitive or short-term relationship and how they affect supply chain value. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the nature of relationship management, to identify the components of supply chain value creation of Po...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at examining the impacts of Stakeholder Orientation and Supply Chain Orientation on the performance of Oil Marketing Companies in Accra Metropolis. Specifically, the study sought to; Determine the levels of stakeholder orientation, supply chain orientation and organisational performance amongst oil marketing companies; Examine the effect of stakeholder orientation on the performance of oil marketing companies in the Accra metropolis; Examine the influence of Supply c...
ABSTRACT Supply chain risks is a growing global threat to manybusinesses.A survey done by Business Continuity Institute established that 85% of firms experienced at least three supply chain disruptions annually resulting in less revenues, declining customers and damaged reputations. The manufacturing sector is one of the big four plans through which the government of Kenya aims at making Kenya a newly industrializing, middle income country providing high quality life for all its citizen by th...
Abstract Adequate supplier evaluations reduce the cost of projects. Therefore, inadequate supplier monitoring can lead to high costs, non-performance risks, and poor quality of the deliverables. The study examined the influence of supplier evaluation management practices on the supply chain performance of selected Kenyan county governments in Nyanza Region. The study used a number of methods, first utilising a descriptive and correlational research design. The study targeted 112 staff in the...
ABSTRACT Globalisation and intense competition have compelled organisations to think of better ways to improve their performance and still remain competitive. It is therefore necessary to ensure proper management of the supply chain due to increasing costs and depleting resources. The oil industry involves complexities in its operations and hence a proper management of its supply chain is appropriate to ensure that customers are duly satisfied. The focus of this study is to investigate...
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, pr...
ABSTRACT In the manufacturing sector management of the supply chain expenses has been identified as major costs driven problem. For many years, researchers and practitioners have concentrated on the individual processes and entities within the Supply Chain. Recently, however, many companies have realized that important cost savings can be achieved through the reduction of transportation costs throughout their Supply Chain. As companies began realizing the benefits of optimizing transport...
ABSTRACT In the manufacturing sector management of the supply chain expenses has been identified as major costs driven problem. For many years, researchers and practitioners have concentrated on the individual processes and entities within the Supply Chain. Recently, however, many companies have realized that important cost savings can be achieved through the reduction of transportation costs throughout their Supply Chain. As companies began realizing the benefits of optimizing transportatio...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to examine the possibilities of integrating smallholder broiler producers into the niche market supply chains for improving their efficiency and incomes. Specifically the study: i) characterize the broiler supply chains with particular emphasis on requirements of participating in the niche market supply chain; ii) analyse technical and cost efficiency of broiler producers; iii) compare the level of benefits realized by broiler producers supplying to niche an...
EXTENDED ABSTRACT Women play critical roles in agricultural value chains in developing countries. However, their participation in value chain development activities does not always result into their empowerment. The main objective of this study was to examine the impacts of women participation in onion value chain development activities on their empowerment. The study was conducted in Simanjiro District and adopted a cross-sectional research design. Qualitative and quantitative data were co...