scholarly journals LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND PERFORMANCE OF FAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURERS IN NAIROBI, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-63
Author(s):  
Muhalia Jepherson ◽  
Patrick Ngugi ◽  
Makori Moronge
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Fast Moving ◽  
Logistics Management ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Warehouse Management ◽  
Fast Moving Consumer Goods ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the relationship between logistics management systems and supply chain performance of fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers in, Kenya Methodology: The study used descriptive research design was The study targeted the operations managers of the 51 FMCG manufacturers located in Nairobi. The sample size was 51 respondents who were selected using the census method. Questionnaires were used for data collection. For comprehension, logic and relevance, 5 respondents were used in pre-testing the questionnaire. Descriptive statistics will be used to analyze quantitative data. In order to test the significance of the effect of the predictor variables on response variables, the study used multiple linear regressions. Data collected was analyzed using SPSS version 23 and presentation of the findings done using figures, tables and charts. Results: The study found that warehouse management systems positively and significantly influences Supply chain performance of FMCG in Kenya; inventory management systems positively and significantly influences Supply chain performance of FMCG in Kenya; transportation management systems positively and significantly influence Supply chain performance of FMCG in Kenya; clearing and forwarding management systems have positive significant relationship with Supply chain performance of FMCG in Kenya; and information technology has a positive significant influence on the relationship between logistics management systems and supply chain performance of FMCG manufacturers in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommends management of the company to ensure they remain informed on the changes in the market to ensure that their warehouse management system is up-to-date and therefore avoid process redundancy and inaccurate inventories. There is a need to use strategic approach in practices of managing logistics by embracing modernized technology and training of employees on the use of the same. Companies should automate their scheduling process this will lead to fewer interventions by the management and therefore lowering any chances of delays. It is also important for the government to ensure that there are clear regulations by custom department and ensure that the employees in this department are well knowledgeable of their task and are well organized and motivated to conduct their duties.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE OF FAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURERS IN KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eric Jepherson Muhalia ◽  
Patrick Karanja Ngugi ◽  
Makori Moronge
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Fast Moving ◽  
Management System ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Warehouse Management ◽  
Fast Moving Consumer Goods ◽  
Warehouse Management System

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of warehouse management systems on supply chain performance of fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers in Kenya Methodology: The study adopted descriptive research design. The unit of observation was the operations manager of the 51 FMCG manufacturers located in Nairobi. The sampling frame of the current study consisted of operations managers in the manufacturers of the FMCGs in Nairobi. The study used the census method to select 51 manufacturers of the FMCGs in Nairobi, thus the sample of the study was 51 respondents. Primary data was used in the study. The study used questionnaires to collect data. Mixed methods technique of analyzing data was used where both descriptive and inferential analysis were used. The data collected from the field was analyzed using SPSS 23 program. The questionnaires were referenced and the items in them coded for easier data entry. The presentation of the findings was done using tables. Results: The study found that warehouse management systems positively and significantly influences Supply chain performance of FMCG in Kenya. The study found that the respondents were in agreement that warehouse management system helps to reduce picking errors; warehouse management system facilities the maximum use of storage space; warehouse management system helps to optimize stock control; warehouse management system improves work productivity; and that warehouse management system guide workers through risk assessments and flag up warehouse safety requirements. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that when warehouse management systems are improved, supply chain performance of the company improves as well. The study recommends management of the company to ensure they remain informed on the changes in the market to ensure that their warehouse management system is up-to-date and therefore avoid process redundancy and inaccurate inventories. There is a need to use strategic approach in practices of managing logistics by embracing modernized technology and training of employees on the use of the same.

scholarly journals INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE OF FAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODS MANUFACTURERS IN KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eric Jepherson Muhalia ◽  
Dr. Patrick Karanja Ngugi ◽  
Dr. Makori Moronge
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Inventory Management ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Fast Moving ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of inventory management systems on supply chain performance of fast-moving consumer goods manufacturers in KenyaMethodology: The study adopted descriptive research design. The unit of observation was the operations manager of the 51 FMCG manufacturers located in Nairobi. The sampling frame of the current study consisted of operations managers in the manufacturers of the FMCGs in Nairobi. The study used the census method to select 51 manufacturers of the FMCGs in Nairobi, thus the sample of the study was 51 respondents. Primary data was used in the study. The study used questionnaires to collect data. Mixed methods technique of analyzing data was used where both descriptive and inferential analysis were used. The data collected from the field was analyzed using SPSS 23 program. The questionnaires were referenced and the items in them coded for easier data entry. The presentation of the findings was done using tables.Results: The study found that inventory management systems positively and significantly influences Supply chain performance of FMCG in Kenya. The study found that respondents agreed that inventory management systems promotes improved supplier, vendor, and partner relationships; inventory management systems enables the company to maintain a centralized record of every asset; inventory management systems helps in reduction in storage costs; inventory management systems helps to keep track on current stock levels which enables the company to reorder with greater accuracy; and that inventory management systems promotes better reporting and forecasting capabilities.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that the recommends the company to adopt new technology (updated inventory management system) to ensure that the processes in the company are efficient; this can be achieved by upgrading operation standards and implementation of new technology and software. Because of technological itches, it is possible for the company to lose data, therefore it is recommended that the company should always have backup of inventory data.

scholarly journals Supply chain performance attributes for the fast moving consumer goods industry

2011 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Madhu Bala ◽  
Dinesh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Fast Moving ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Product Categories ◽  
Fast Moving Consumer Goods ◽  
Operational Models ◽  
The One

This research paper identifies the supply chain performance attributes that are relevant to the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. The FMCG supply chains are analysed from the perspective of processes, components and typology. The typical issues faced by the FMCG supply chains are also explored. Three supply chain operational models are compared and identify SCOR as the one best suited for the FMCG industry. The survey, conducted with the respondents from four research cases across two product categories, demonstrates the acceptance and the usage of the performance attributes for the FMCG supply chains. The results also include the analysis of the typology of the research cases across two product categories.

The impact of cloud-enabled process integration on supply chain performance and firm sustainability: the moderating role of top management

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 500-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Himanshu Shee ◽  
Shah Jahan Miah ◽  
Leon Fairfield ◽  
Nyoman Pujawan
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Moderating Effect ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeTheorising from the intersection of supply chain and information systems (IS) literature, this study aims to investigate supply chain integration (SCI) as a multidimensional construct in the context of cloud-based technology and explores the effect of cloud-enabled SCI on supply chain performance, which will eventually improve firm sustainability from a resource-based view (RBV). In addition, the moderating effect of top management is explored.Design/methodology/approachUsing cross-sectional survey data collected from a sample of 105 Australian retail firms, this study used structural equation modelling to test the hypothesised relationship of cloud-enabled SCI with performance in a theoretical model.FindingsResults show that cloud-based technology has positive effect on SCI, and the cloud-enabled SCI is positively related to supply chain performance which eventually influenced firm sustainability. Further, top management intervention moderates the relationship between supplier and internal integration with supply chain performance. But it is found to have no moderating effect on the relationship between customer integration and supply chain performance.Practical implicationsRecognising the potential benefits of emerging cloud-based technologies reported in this study, retail managers need to understand that higher order SCI requires the support of cloud-based technology to improve supply chain performance and firm sustainability.Originality/valueThis research extends prior research of information and communication technologies-enabled SCI and its effect on supply chain performance which overly remains inconsistent. In addition, IS literature abounds with discussion on cloud computing technologyper se, and its adoption in supply chain is overly rhetoric. This study fills this gap by conceptualising the multiple dimensions of SCI enabled by cloud-based technology and the way it affects supply chain and firm sustainable performance. Investigating SCI in context of cloud-based technology is a unique contribution in this study. The moderating effect of top management in this decision also adds to the current body of literature.

scholarly journals Target Days versus Actual Days of Finished Goods Inventory in Fast Moving Consumer Goods

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Anthony Vaz ◽  
Shaheen Mansori
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chain Management ◽  
Consumer Goods ◽  
Fast Moving ◽  
Chain Management ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Fast Moving Consumer Goods ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Corporate Profits

In a bid to maximize corporate profits, many multi-national corporations and even small medium enterprises create many products and place them on shelves at hypermarkets or supermarkets. We can observe an abundance of stock keeping units on shelves as well as observe a variety of such finished goods held by various fast moving consumer goods industries in the home appliance, beverage, canned food, clothes, soft-drinks, cordials and  confectionery product ranges, just to name a few. From supplier, manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler and retailer, it appears that there is a constant flow of new products and stock keeping units held for these fast moving consumer goods. We can say that we humans are a rather wasteful species because a large proportion of products become obsolete or slow moving over time and organizations push products into the marketplace to gain competitive advantage and optimize profits. Hence, there is need to address this issue in the field of Supply Chain Management because resources on this planet are limited and we humans live in a very fragile planet. Yet, as population grows, we humans have become used to this over-abundance even though the resources within this planet are becoming more and more scarce. Consumption levels have increased with population growth and with capitalist thinking, virtually anybody can develop businesses that will create products to meet human needs. In the field of Supply Chain Management, managers set polices on when to order and how much to order and the average inventory that results from these inventory replenishment policies become targets. This paper attempts to compare target days of inventory with actual days of inventory held in warehouses for a single organization with many warehouses/ stock keeping units, in an attempt to understand further approaches that can be used to improve inventory waste within supply chains.

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