Procurement and Supply Chain Management Research Papers/Topics

The Effect of Procurement Practices on Supply Chain Performance of Selected Public Universities in Kenya

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...

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

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...

Supplier Relationship Management Practices Procurement Ethics and Supply Chain Performance in County Governments

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...

Supplier Development Practices and Supply Chain Performance of County Governments in Kenya

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...

Effect of Procurement Practices on Procurement Performance of Public Sugar Manufacturing Firms in Western Kenya

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...

Influence of Electronic Payment on Business Efficiency in Petrol Stations in Nyanza Region, Kenya

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 ...

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 ...