ADOPTION OF SUPPLY CHAIN DRIVERS ON SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUNDED PROJECTS IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BUNGOMA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Wamalwa Moses Hussein ◽  
Enock Gideon Musau
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Target Population ◽  
County Government ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Multiple Regressions ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Total Composition

Purpose: The focus of the study was to analyze the influence of supply chain drivers on performance of National Government Constituency Development funded projects in Bungoma County. Methodology: Based on pragmatic worldview the study employed descriptive research design. The target population of the study consisted of five prequalified accredited service providers’ contractors in Bungoma County with a total composition of 293 staff from which a sample size of 169 was drawn from the entire population.The data collection tool was the questionnaire which was subjected to pre testing through piloting before actual data collection. The data was analyzed descriptively and inferentially with the aid of SPSS tool and presented by use of tables. Correlation analysis was performed to establish the relationship between variables and multiple regressions to determine the cause effect of the variables. Findings: Result of multiple regressions revealed that supply chain drivers jointly and independently influence performance of NGCDF funded projects in Bungoma County, Kenya. The study findings showed that all study variables (ICT β=0.136, p<0.05, material management β=0.140, p<0.05, supplier selection β=0.317, p<0.05 and contract β=0.280, p<0.05 were significant to performance of NGCDF funded projects in Bungoma county. Therefore the study concluded that supply chain practices of ICT, material flow, supplier selection and contractual capacity affects the performance of funded projects. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the county government management in Kenya need to invest in constant training of their employees on effective supply chain practices to enhance their performance and appropriate measures put in place that ensure that potential risks regarding contract management and detected in advance and mitigated to enhance operational performance

scholarly journals ADOPTION OF SUPPLY CHAIN DRIVERS ON SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE OF CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUNDED PROJECTS IN THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF BUNGOMA

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Wamalwa Moses Hussein ◽  
Enock Gideon Musau
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Target Population ◽  
County Government ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Multiple Regressions ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Total Composition

Purpose: The focus of the study was to analyze the influence of supply chain drivers on performance of National Government Constituency Development funded projects in Bungoma County. Methodology: Based on pragmatic worldview the study employed descriptive research design. The target population of the study consisted of five prequalified accredited service providers’ contractors in Bungoma County with a total composition of 293 staff from which a sample size of 169 was drawn from the entire population.The data collection tool was the questionnaire which was subjected to pre testing through piloting before actual data collection. The data was analyzed descriptively and inferentially with the aid of SPSS tool and presented by use of tables. Correlation analysis was performed to establish the relationship between variables and multiple regressions to determine the cause effect of the variables. Findings: Result of multiple regressions revealed that supply chain drivers jointly and independently influence performance of NGCDF funded projects in Bungoma County, Kenya. The study findings showed that all study variables (ICT β=0.136, p<0.05, material management β=0.140, p<0.05, supplier selection β=0.317, p<0.05 and contract β=0.280, p<0.05 were significant to performance of NGCDF funded projects in Bungoma county. Therefore the study concluded that supply chain practices of ICT, material flow, supplier selection and contractual capacity affects the performance of funded projects. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the county government management in Kenya need to invest in constant training of their employees on effective supply chain practices to enhance their performance and appropriate measures put in place that ensure that potential risks regarding contract management and detected in advance and mitigated to enhance operational performance.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF THE SUPPLIER SELECTION ON SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCY IN COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF NANDI

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-73
Author(s):  
Naomi Naomi Cherono ◽  
Pauline Keitany
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
County Government ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Time Dimension ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Supply Chain Efficiency

Purpose: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of supplier selection on the supply chain efficiencies in the county Government of Nandi. The study was guided by the following theories: transaction cost theory and the contingency theory. The study employed an explanatory survey which was cross-sectional in time dimension. Methodology: A proportionate stratified random sampling based on departmental section was utilized. The primary data collection procedure involved a survey where a self–administered questionnaire was used. With reference to content validity, the questionnaire was reviewed by a panel of experts before pilot testing was done. Once the data was cleaned, sorted and entered, it was analysed through the use of descriptive analysis (frequency distribution, means, standard deviation) with the data being presented in tabular and pictorial format. The inferential statistics (multiple regression), will be conducted at 95 per cent confidence level with significance levels of 0.05. The results were displayed using tables. Findings: The findings of the study indicated that supplier selection practices had positive and significant influence on supply chain efficiency, Kenya (β =0.114; p<0.05. The concluded that supplier selection is the predictor of supply chain efficiency of county government of Nandi. The study recommended that the county government of Nandi other organizations at large should show more commitment in SRM by having systems to monitor and appraise and evaluate performance at a strategic level. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study could be replicated in other industry sectors of the economy to build on the body of knowledge of supplier selection on performance of organizations.

scholarly journals Transition Follow-up System Development for Youth with Disabilities: Stakeholders’ Perspectives

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Youn-Young Park
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
System Development ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Youth With Disabilities ◽  
Resource Teachers ◽  
Adult Service ◽  
Collection Practices

In this study I examined in depth the perspectives of stakeholders in Manitoba on the development and implementation of a transition follow-up system (TFS) for youth with disabilities. I conducted focus groups and individual interviews with a total of 76 stakeholders and obtained qualitative data. The stakeholders who participated in this study included youth with disabilities, parents of youth with disabilities, high school special education/resource teachers, student services administrators, principals, adult service providers, government representatives, university faculty members, and advocates. The key themes identified are: purpose of TFS, ensuring accurate and reliable data, utilizing existing data-collection practices, government vs. non-government as administrator, multiple data collection, target population of a TFS, ensuring confidentiality and privacy, analyzing individual and program specific information, and information of interest.

scholarly journals The role of supply chain and product development in sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 877-886 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kittisak Jermsittiparsert
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Product Development ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Statistical Software ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Positive Effect

The objective of the current study was to examine the role of supply chain and product development in sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity. Furthermore, the mediating role of product development was also examined. Population of the study was rubber manufacturing companies of Indonesia. In this regard, data were collected from the employees of rubber making companies of Indonesia. 500 questionnaires were used for data collection among the rubber making companies. Data was analyzed through statistical software. Results of the analysis revealed that the supply chain has a major contribution to sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity. Increase in the supply chain of rubber manufacturing companies, increases the sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity. Moreover, product development also has important contributions to the sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity. Supply chain has a positive effect on product development and product development has a positive effect on sustainable performance, goodwill and firm popularity.

scholarly journals Investigating the Impact Factors of the Logistics Service Supply Chain for Sustainable Performance: Focused on Integrators

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 538 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingjie Ju ◽  
Yue Wang ◽  
Ye Cheng ◽  
Jun Jia
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
Opportunistic Behavior ◽  
Logistics Industry ◽  
Logistics Service ◽  
Sustainable Performance ◽  
Service Supply Chain ◽  
Logistics Services ◽  
The Impact

The overall scale of China’s logistics industry is growing rapidly, and the environment and conditions for its development are constantly improving, which lays a solid foundation for further accelerating the development of the logistics industry. However, logistics services are characterized by subordination, immediacy, demand volatility, and substitutability. Low-level integrated management of logistics services seriously hinders the development of the logistics service supply chain (LSSC) for sustainable performance. Many studies have been limited to the performance evaluation of LSSCs, and the factors affecting LSSC performance have generally been ignored. This study focuses on integrated LSSCs by using an integrator’s opportunistic behavior as the entry point of research and investigates the factors that affect the sustainability of LSSC performance. On the basis of relevant theories, a model for a hypothesis is constructed and eight hypotheses are subsequently proposed. Moreover, 271 survey responses from functional logistics service providers (research object) are utilized to develop a structural equation model for empirical research. Findings show that integrators with opportunistic behavior inhibit the information-sharing behavior of supply chain members. Consequently, the integration capability and agility of LSSCs are reduced, which affects the overall performance of LSSCs. The findings of this study can provide management insights into the behaviors of supply chain members and governments.

scholarly journals Effects of Beverage Smuggling in The Supply Chain Industry: A Case of The Cold Chain Zambia Ltd

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-26
Author(s):  
Nyambishi Tatenda Jeffison ◽  
Eng. Dr. Kasongo Richard Mwale
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Competitive Prices

Purpose: The aim of the study was to establish strategies that can counter smuggling of beverages and improve business performance for The Cold Chain Zambia ltd. Smuggling poses a threat to the business as it destabilizes the legal industry of supply chain, restrains innovation and investments as well as posing a threat of company closures. Smuggling has caused loss of consumer confidence in buying beverages from Cold Chain Zambia ltd as the products are perceived to be expensive as compared to similar smuggled beverages in the market. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent of the effects of beverage smuggling on the Cold Chain Zambia business performance, to identify strategies which will counter beverage smuggling and to establish strategies that can be used to counter beverage smuggling and improve Cold Chain Zambia business performance.Methodology: The research design that was used was mixed methods which took the form of exploratory sequential mixed method design. The target population was 80 employees from Cold Chain Zambia ltd which included both general staff and management staff.Findings: There seems to be no correlation between business performance and strategies to counter beverage smuggling. In this case, H3: There is a significant correlation between the business performance and the perception of strategies to counter beverage smuggling in cold chain supply and was rejected. It was found that there is a negative and significant correlation between beverage smuggling and strategies to counter beverage smuggling on business turnover (F = 14.339; p<0.001).Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The researcher recommended that smuggling can be reduced by ensuring the goods are sold at competitive prices to reduce benefit of smuggling, continue with quality control, educate the public on smuggling and how to report and identify smuggling, stiffen law on smuggling in Zambia and review the clearing procedure at all points of entry to fasten the process.

Service Supplier Selection Decision Based on Dempster–Shafer Synthesis Rule

2019 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 1950004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rongyao Zhang ◽  
Kan Wang ◽  
Chen Chen
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
Business Decision ◽  
Service Supply Chain ◽  
Multi Criteria Evaluation ◽  
Decision Making Problem ◽  
Selection Decision

Service supplier selection is a multi-criteria decision-making problem and becomes incredibly profound as it helps to reduce cost to the bottom line. According to the unique characteristics of the service supply chain and service, we summed up the service provider’s evaluation criteria, and then deeply profile the basic principles of the Dempster–Shafer synthesis rule. Finally, there is a case to show that the Dempster–Shafer synthesis rule is efficient as it can guarantee that the multi-criteria evaluation could find accurate and effective service providers on the service supply chain, and it also helps the service business decision-maker.

scholarly journals INVENTORY CONTROLS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF GARISSA COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Mohamed Hussein Nur ◽  
Dr Jeremiah Koori
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
County Government ◽  
Financial Sustainability ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
County Governments ◽  
Treasury Department

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine inventory controls and financial performance of Garissa county government, Kenya. Methodology: The study adopted a descriptive research design. The target population of the study was all the 250 employees in the Garissa county treasury department. The sample size was 70 employees in the Garissa county treasury department who was selected using stratified random sampling. Primary data was collected through the administration of the questionnaires. Results: The study found that that inventory recording have a positive and a significant effect on financial sustainability. The study also found that stock taking has a positive and a significant effect on financial sustainability. Also the study found that E-procurement had a positive and a significant effect on financial sustainability. Lastly, the study found that inventory management training has a positive and a significant effect on financial sustainability. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends that the county governments adopting e-procurement ought to scale down on traditional procurement activities if the benefits of e-procurement are to be realized. Additionally, it is recommended that county governments should focus more on streamlining e-tendering, e-requisitioning and e-sourcing because a strong and significant relationship exists between those e-procurement processes and procurement performance in supermarkets.

scholarly journals Effects of Beverage Smuggling in The Supply Chain Industry: A Case of The Cold Chain Zambia Ltd

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Nyambishi Tatenda Jeffison ◽  
Eng. Dr. Kasongo Richard Mwale
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
The Public ◽  
Mixed Method Design ◽  
Competitive Prices

Purpose: The aim of the study was to establish strategies that can counter smuggling of beverages and improve business performance for The Cold Chain Zambia ltd. Smuggling poses a threat to the business as it destabilizes the legal industry of supply chain, restrains innovation and investments as well as posing a threat of company closures. Smuggling has caused loss of consumer confidence in buying beverages from Cold Chain Zambia ltd as the products are perceived to be expensive as compared to similar smuggled beverages in the market. The objectives of the study were to determine the extent of the effects of beverage smuggling on the Cold Chain Zambia business performance, to identify strategies which will counter beverage smuggling and to establish strategies that can be used to counter beverage smuggling and improve Cold Chain Zambia business performance.Methodology: The research design that was used was mixed methods which took the form of exploratory sequential mixed method design. The target population was 80 employees from Cold Chain Zambia ltd which included both general staff and management staff.Findings: There seems to be no correlation between business performance and strategies to counter beverage smuggling. In this case, H3: There is a significant correlation between the business performance and the perception of strategies to counter beverage smuggling in cold chain supply and was rejected. It was found that there is a negative and significant correlation between beverage smuggling and strategies to counter beverage smuggling on business turnover (F = 14.339; p<0.001).Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: The researcher recommended that smuggling can be reduced by ensuring the goods are sold at competitive prices to reduce benefit of smuggling, continue with quality control, educate the public on smuggling and how to report and identify smuggling, stiffen law on smuggling in Zambia and review the clearing procedure at all points of entry to fasten the process.

scholarly journals INFLUENCE OF PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC DEBATES ON RESPONSIVE GOVERNANCE IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY GOVERNMENT, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-67
Author(s):  
Ndei Maina ◽  
Mike Iravo ◽  
Kepha Ombui
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
County Government ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Public Debates

Purpose- This study focused on establishing the influence of participation in public debates on responsive governance in Kenya. Its main objective was to establish the influence of participation in public debates on responsive governance in Kenya. Methodology- Descriptive research design and positivism research philosophy were adopted. The study focused on a target population of 680 respondents from Eighty-five wards within Nairobi County, and data was collected from the following groups of respondents; Civil society representative, religious representative, ward administration representative, youth representative, women representative, the special interest group representative, a representative of the citizens’ anticipating county services and a representative of the old aged residents were targeted. A sample size of 139 respondents was determined though purposive sampling technique. Primary data was collected through questionnaires and secondary data through published materials. Data was analysed through SPSS and presented in tables. Hypothesis testing was done through the use of t-test. F test (ANOVA) was also conducted to ascertain the difference between groups on study variable. Findings- The study found that participation in public debates had a positive and significant relationship with responsive governance. The study concluded that through participation in public debates citizens are able to support the incumbent leader to facilitate achievement of county goals.  The results from participation in public debates indicated that an increased Participation in Public Debates resulted to responsive governance. Correlation results revealed that Participation in Public Debates and responsive governance were positively and significantly related. Regression further showed that participation in public debates have a positive and significant relationship with responsive governance in Nairobi city county government in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice - The study recommended that there is need to establish forums to in order to enable citizens to engage directly in planning, policy making and monitoring service delivery.  Based on the study findings, the study recommends that there is need to establish, County, Sub-County and Ward Citizens Forums to enhance participation of residents in local governance. Originality/value – This paper fulfils an identified need understand how Participation in Public Debates can influence responsive governance.

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