Ngangwa Dorian Ntule, O. N. B. Emmanuel, Fuein Vera
Purpose: This paper explores the impact of Digitalisation (Technology adoption, Digital skills and digital infrastructure) on Logistics Performance among Logistics Related Companies in Cameroon. Materials and Methods: From over 600 accredited logistics related companies in Cameroon, 234 were extracted based on the Krejcie and Morgan sample size table using the purposive sampling technique based on cross-sectional data from questionnaires. Data was analyzed using the Ordinary Least Squares. Findings: The findings revealed that Technology adoption (TA), digital skills (DS) show a significant positive influence on logistics performance while digital infrastructure (DI) has an insignificant positive influence on logistics performance. The control variables of experience of respondents (Esp), and company size (Comsize) all insignificantly influence logistics performance. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: This study recommends Organizations to focus on increasing technology adoption (TA) and implement cutting-edge technologies, such as Internet of things and automation, leverage the findings related to digital skills (DS) and recognize the critical role of a digitally skilled workforce in driving logistics performance. Investing in training programs and fostering a culture of continuous learning will contribute to workforce readiness for digital advancements. By understanding the specific relationship between digitization efforts and logistics performance outcomes as per this study, stakeholders would assist logistics related companies in Cameroon in making informed decisions regarding their digitization strategies. The study provides practical recommendations for logistics companies in Cameroon on how to effectively implement digitalization strategies, such as leveraging technology for real-time tracking, automation, and data analysis to improve efficiency and reduce costs and some Best Practices for Digitalization in Logistics.
目的：本文探讨了数字化（技术应用、数字技能和数字基础设施）对喀麦隆物流相关公司物流绩效的影响。材料与方法：根据 Krejcie 和 Morgan 样本规模表，采用目的性抽样技术，从喀麦隆 600 多家经认可的物流相关公司中抽取了 234 家公司，以问卷调查的横截面数据为基础。数据采用普通最小二乘法进行分析。研究结果研究结果显示，技术采用（TA）和数字技能（DS）对物流绩效有显著的正向影响，而数字基础设施（DI）对物流绩效的正向影响不显著。受访者经验（Esp）和公司规模（Comsize）这两个控制变量对物流绩效的影响均不显著。对理论、实践和政策的启示：本研究建议各组织将重点放在提高技术采用率（TA）和实施前沿技术（如物联网和自动化）上，充分利用与数字技能（DS）相关的研究结果，并认识到掌握数字技能的员工队伍在推动物流绩效方面的关键作用。投资培训项目和培养持续学习的文化将有助于劳动力为数字化进步做好准备。通过本研究了解数字化工作与物流绩效结果之间的具体关系，利益相关者将协助喀麦隆的物流相关公司就其数字化战略做出明智决策。本研究为喀麦隆的物流公司提供了如何有效实施数字化战略的实用建议，如利用技术进行实时跟踪、自动化和数据分析，以提高效率和降低成本，以及一些物流数字化的最佳实践。
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Purpose: Commercial banks have over time had procurement performance challenges owing from the poor procurement planning as reported in different procurement management literature. This study was carried out to examine the relationship between procurement planning and procurement performance of Centenary Bank Mapeera (CBM). Materials and Methods: Cross sectional survey research design was used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from centenary bank team leaders, tender committee members, procurement officers, legal officers, procurement and disposal unit staff, credit officers, branch management officers and from prequalified suppliers and provider’s FY 2022/23. From a total population of 190 employees, a sample size of 129 was determined using Slovin’s (1965) formula. Specific random and none random sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guide and was analyzed using correlation and thematic analysis techniques. Findings: The findings displayed in the correlation analysis results for CBM (r = 0.653, p<.01) show a significant positive relationship between the predictor variable and the outcome variable. Specifically, budgeting and procurement performance at CBM were positive and significant (r =0.532, p<.01); needs assessment and procurement performance were significant and positive (r =0.484, p<.01); however, for contract administration and procurement performance the relationship was positive but none significant (r =0.613, p>.05). The likely explanation here could have been the fact that entities are geared towards cost reduction at the cost of quality improvement which would be possible through procurement planning. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: From this study it is envisaged that commercial banks which institute systematic procurement planning systems would realize improvement in procurement performance. Keywords: Procurement, Performance, Central Bank, Uganda, Planning JEL Classification Codes: H32; H57; J18; L91; M21;
{"title":"Empirical Study on Procurement Planning Practices and Procurement Performance of Centenary Bank, Uganda","authors":"Josephine Namwanje, Kisu Yahaya, Pereez Nimusima, Kahdiri Rwambale","doi":"10.47672/ajscm.2029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47672/ajscm.2029","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Commercial banks have over time had procurement performance challenges owing from the poor procurement planning as reported in different procurement management literature. This study was carried out to examine the relationship between procurement planning and procurement performance of Centenary Bank Mapeera (CBM). \u0000Materials and Methods: Cross sectional survey research design was used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from centenary bank team leaders, tender committee members, procurement officers, legal officers, procurement and disposal unit staff, credit officers, branch management officers and from prequalified suppliers and provider’s FY 2022/23. From a total population of 190 employees, a sample size of 129 was determined using Slovin’s (1965) formula. Specific random and none random sampling techniques were used to select respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guide and was analyzed using correlation and thematic analysis techniques. \u0000Findings: The findings displayed in the correlation analysis results for CBM (r = 0.653, p<.01) show a significant positive relationship between the predictor variable and the outcome variable. Specifically, budgeting and procurement performance at CBM were positive and significant (r =0.532, p<.01); needs assessment and procurement performance were significant and positive (r =0.484, p<.01); however, for contract administration and procurement performance the relationship was positive but none significant (r =0.613, p>.05). The likely explanation here could have been the fact that entities are geared towards cost reduction at the cost of quality improvement which would be possible through procurement planning. \u0000Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: From this study it is envisaged that commercial banks which institute systematic procurement planning systems would realize improvement in procurement performance. \u0000Keywords: Procurement, Performance, Central Bank, Uganda, Planning \u0000JEL Classification Codes: H32; H57; J18; L91; M21;","PeriodicalId":114961,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Supply Chain Management","volume":"48 41","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141102956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: A better understanding of the current state of procurement analytics is the goal of this article. This paper seeks to answer three main questions: first, where do we see procurement analytics going from here? Second, how can we incorporate analytical solutions into the procurement process? Third, what new research directions do we see opening because of thinking about where we see procurement analytics going from here? Materials and Methods: Using a qualitative technique, this article compiles data from places: a survey of the relevant literature, and a look at several technological platforms both now and in the future This study's procurement analytics landscape predicts that the sourcing and supply chain tech landscape will see more dramatic changes over the next five years. Data integrity and quality challenges are limiting analytics from making substantial advancements, and sophisticated procurement analytics are presently underutilized. Findings: Findings from this research highlight the importance of companies instituting a unified strategy for gathering and preserving reliable organizational data, drawing on existing resources like expenditure analysis and contract databases. It is also necessary to replace the present haphazard methods of collecting unstructured data with a methodical data governance plan. Managing change and fostering an analytical culture are crucial components of this progression for firms. Many studies and papers that look into the future just predict the technical effects of cognitive analytics and big data in general, without delving into the practical implications, including how they will affect procurement. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The analysis of this study has helped us get a better knowledge of the potential applications of business analytics and cognitive analytics in the procurement process. Additionally, it contributes to the generation of research topics that are pertinent for the future. To contribute to the current corpus of research and industry reports, this study proposes thorough implementation techniques for developing procurement technologies.
{"title":"The Role of Analytics Solutions in Revolutionizing Procurement Efficiency","authors":"Sandeu Bryan Mufor","doi":"10.47672/ajscm.2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47672/ajscm.2024","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: A better understanding of the current state of procurement analytics is the goal of this article. This paper seeks to answer three main questions: first, where do we see procurement analytics going from here? Second, how can we incorporate analytical solutions into the procurement process? Third, what new research directions do we see opening because of thinking about where we see procurement analytics going from here? \u0000Materials and Methods: Using a qualitative technique, this article compiles data from places: a survey of the relevant literature, and a look at several technological platforms both now and in the future This study's procurement analytics landscape predicts that the sourcing and supply chain tech landscape will see more dramatic changes over the next five years. Data integrity and quality challenges are limiting analytics from making substantial advancements, and sophisticated procurement analytics are presently underutilized. \u0000Findings: Findings from this research highlight the importance of companies instituting a unified strategy for gathering and preserving reliable organizational data, drawing on existing resources like expenditure analysis and contract databases. It is also necessary to replace the present haphazard methods of collecting unstructured data with a methodical data governance plan. Managing change and fostering an analytical culture are crucial components of this progression for firms. Many studies and papers that look into the future just predict the technical effects of cognitive analytics and big data in general, without delving into the practical implications, including how they will affect procurement. \u0000Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The analysis of this study has helped us get a better knowledge of the potential applications of business analytics and cognitive analytics in the procurement process. Additionally, it contributes to the generation of research topics that are pertinent for the future. To contribute to the current corpus of research and industry reports, this study proposes thorough implementation techniques for developing procurement technologies.","PeriodicalId":114961,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Supply Chain Management","volume":"90 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140978457","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: The Ricardo Report (2020) recommends a holistic analysis of the effects of the global auto industry on sustainability by assessing the impacts of automobiles on the environment throughout their lifecycle. Much of the literature on sustainability in the transportation sector focuses on vehicle exhaust emissions and their contribution to urban smog, and there has been little consideration of emissions produced during the automobile manufacturing process itself. Materials and Methods: This study builds on the lifecycle emissions approach recommended by the Ricardo Report. Specifically, data on the pounds of pollution emitted was collected from the Toxic Release Inventory report of major multinational automobile producers and analyzed via piecewise linear regression analyses to provide insight about the pollution emitted during a vehicle’s production. Findings: The findings in this study will fill a gap in Ricardo’s “birth to grave” proposal to quantify whole-life carbon emissions in the automobile sector. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: As sustainability efforts within the automotive market continues to evolve, it is important to analyze automobile whole-life carbon emissions rather than just what is emitted from the tailpipe, and this study fills a gap in the Ricardo Report by providing data related to the rates of pollution emitted during the manufacture of vehicles at multinational automobile factories in America.
{"title":"A Consideration of Whole-Life Carbon Emissions by Indiana Manufacturers in Efforts to Gauge Lifecycle Sustainability Records in the Multinational Automobile Industry","authors":"James Tanoos","doi":"10.47672/ajscm.1898","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47672/ajscm.1898","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The Ricardo Report (2020) recommends a holistic analysis of the effects of the global auto industry on sustainability by assessing the impacts of automobiles on the environment throughout their lifecycle. Much of the literature on sustainability in the transportation sector focuses on vehicle exhaust emissions and their contribution to urban smog, and there has been little consideration of emissions produced during the automobile manufacturing process itself. \u0000Materials and Methods: This study builds on the lifecycle emissions approach recommended by the Ricardo Report. Specifically, data on the pounds of pollution emitted was collected from the Toxic Release Inventory report of major multinational automobile producers and analyzed via piecewise linear regression analyses to provide insight about the pollution emitted during a vehicle’s production. \u0000Findings: The findings in this study will fill a gap in Ricardo’s “birth to grave” proposal to quantify whole-life carbon emissions in the automobile sector. \u0000Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: As sustainability efforts within the automotive market continues to evolve, it is important to analyze automobile whole-life carbon emissions rather than just what is emitted from the tailpipe, and this study fills a gap in the Ricardo Report by providing data related to the rates of pollution emitted during the manufacture of vehicles at multinational automobile factories in America.","PeriodicalId":114961,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Supply Chain Management","volume":"25 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140747735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Normah Fadzai Mutongerwa, Zimkhitha Final Juqu, Hlalele Matebese
Purpose: This study aims to explore the current trends in public service delivery, focusing on the increasing use of outsourcing to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The study examines the paradigm shift in outsourcing functions to external service providers in the public sector and its potential liability for the State. The research aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the various aspects of outsourcing in the public sector and its impact on the State’s liability. Materials and Methods: The current research study has adopted a qualitative secondary data collection methodology to achieve its research objectives. This method was deemed suitable for the study as it has the potential to provide comprehensive, in-depth insights that are essential for attaining the study’s purpose. The study aims to systematically and rigorously examine the research variables and their interrelations by utilizing secondary collected data. This approach aided in generating valuable insights that are crucial for developing a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon under investigation. Findings: Key findings of the study include: Management is negligent in the appointment of external service providers owing to the tendency for public organizations to outsource services that can be performed internally, leading to excessive spending for the government; State employees are privileged and given the autonomy to transfer their responsibilities to service providers, without the government’s expenses proper considerations; Outsourcing potentially leads to the redundancy of experienced and competent workforce, and Governments pay for the same service twice arising from outsourcing. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study offers a detailed and practical framework for public organizations, policymakers, and other stakeholders to make informed decisions about outsourcing. The framework effectively addresses the various challenges and risks associated with outsourcing, providing a viable solution to mitigate them while saving costs and jobs. This approach can help organizations improve their outsourcing practices and contribute to better service delivery to the public. The study offers a detailed and practical framework for public organizations, policymakers, and other stakeholders to make informed decisions about outsourcing
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O. P. Olawore, H. S. Olufawo, A. O. Adesanya, W. Oduwole, R. N. Ochonogor
Purpose: Studies across developed and emerging economies alluded to the persistent decline in the performance of oil and gas marketing firms, which had been attributed to both micro-economic and macro-economic factors. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of supply chain disruptions on market performance of selected oil and gas marketing companies in Lagos State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: The study adopted a survey research design. The total population of the study was 1,044 full-time employees of five selected oil and gas marketing companies in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. The study sampled three hundred and sixty-two (362) respondents, who participated in the study. Stratified random sampling method was adopted, because it ensures less homogeneity, and a true representative of the sample, thereby the accuracy of statistical results can be higher than that of simple random sampling. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the primary data from the sample size. The research targeted 362 respondents in the survey, while 322 copies of the questionnaire administered were filled and returned. Therefore, the response rate was 91.7%. Findings: The three independent variables that were studied, explained 4.8% of the market performance as represented by adjusted R-square. This, therefore, meant that other variables not studied in this research contributed 95.2% of the market performance. Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that oil and gas marketing companies should increase their commitment to adopting scenario planning and supply chain mapping strategies, in order to mitigate risks threatening their supply chains, in order to accomplish better performance.
{"title":"Supply Chain Disruption Risk and Market Performance in Nigeria: A Case of Oil and Gas Marketing Companies","authors":"O. P. Olawore, H. S. Olufawo, A. O. Adesanya, W. Oduwole, R. N. Ochonogor","doi":"10.47672/ajscm.1691","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47672/ajscm.1691","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: Studies across developed and emerging economies alluded to the persistent decline in the performance of oil and gas marketing firms, which had been attributed to both micro-economic and macro-economic factors. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of supply chain disruptions on market performance of selected oil and gas marketing companies in Lagos State, Nigeria. \u0000Materials and Methods: The study adopted a survey research design. The total population of the study was 1,044 full-time employees of five selected oil and gas marketing companies in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. The study sampled three hundred and sixty-two (362) respondents, who participated in the study. Stratified random sampling method was adopted, because it ensures less homogeneity, and a true representative of the sample, thereby the accuracy of statistical results can be higher than that of simple random sampling. Structured questionnaire was used to collect the primary data from the sample size. The research targeted 362 respondents in the survey, while 322 copies of the questionnaire administered were filled and returned. Therefore, the response rate was 91.7%. \u0000Findings: The three independent variables that were studied, explained 4.8% of the market performance as represented by adjusted R-square. This, therefore, meant that other variables not studied in this research contributed 95.2% of the market performance. \u0000Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommended that oil and gas marketing companies should increase their commitment to adopting scenario planning and supply chain mapping strategies, in order to mitigate risks threatening their supply chains, in order to accomplish better performance.","PeriodicalId":114961,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Supply Chain Management","volume":"113 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138965037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the nature of the 3PL relationship as a tool for cost reduction at Stellar Logistics Limited. It also examined the challenges affecting the effectiveness of the 3PL relationship. Methodology: A quantitative research approach was utilised to measure and analyse the data descriptively. Structured questionnaires and interviews were conducted to elicit data from the supply chain exerts at Stellar Logistics Company Limited. Data analysis was done based on 30 cases and at the firm level in terms of a unit of analysis. 3PL relationship management is the key tool that links all members of the supply chain at Stellar Logistics. Findings: The study proves management members of Stellar Logistics are aware effective 3PL relationship management leads to mutual trust and confidence in the company and are also aware that commitment is a key factor in creating a stable third-party relationship. Selection and evaluation are crucial in achieving valuable partnerships in the 3PL relationship process as it has the highest response rate in the company. The relationship system at Stellar Logistics requires creating a win/win for 3PL contracting parties. Improper record management makes it difficult to keep track of all shipments at the company. There is a lack of collaboration between the shippers, carriers, and the end customers of the company which affects 3PL relationship management at the company. Finally, unforeseen delays affect the delivery of goods to customers at the company. Recommendations: Stellar Company can help resolve its 3PL relationship problems by setting clear expectations. Again, Stellar Logistics must establish single points of contact. The study also recommend that the company must measure performance in order to salvage its 3PL relationship challenges. Stellar logistics must also involve their 3PL provider in long-term planning.
{"title":"3PL Relationship Management Practices as a Cost Reduction Tool in the Supply Chain: A Case of Stellar Logistics","authors":"Soffia Aba Baidoo-Baiden","doi":"10.47672/ajscm.1175","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47672/ajscm.1175","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the nature of the 3PL relationship as a tool for cost reduction at Stellar Logistics Limited. It also examined the challenges affecting the effectiveness of the 3PL relationship. \u0000Methodology: A quantitative research approach was utilised to measure and analyse the data descriptively. Structured questionnaires and interviews were conducted to elicit data from the supply chain exerts at Stellar Logistics Company Limited. Data analysis was done based on 30 cases and at the firm level in terms of a unit of analysis. 3PL relationship management is the key tool that links all members of the supply chain at Stellar Logistics. \u0000Findings: The study proves management members of Stellar Logistics are aware effective 3PL relationship management leads to mutual trust and confidence in the company and are also aware that commitment is a key factor in creating a stable third-party relationship. Selection and evaluation are crucial in achieving valuable partnerships in the 3PL relationship process as it has the highest response rate in the company. The relationship system at Stellar Logistics requires creating a win/win for 3PL contracting parties. Improper record management makes it difficult to keep track of all shipments at the company. There is a lack of collaboration between the shippers, carriers, and the end customers of the company which affects 3PL relationship management at the company. Finally, unforeseen delays affect the delivery of goods to customers at the company. \u0000Recommendations: Stellar Company can help resolve its 3PL relationship problems by setting clear expectations. Again, Stellar Logistics must establish single points of contact. The study also recommend that the company must measure performance in order to salvage its 3PL relationship challenges. Stellar logistics must also involve their 3PL provider in long-term planning.","PeriodicalId":114961,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Supply Chain Management","volume":"150 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133137733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: This study examined the relationship between material requirement planning and supply chain performance of Oil and Gas firms in Rivers State, Nigeria. Methodology: The study adopted an explanatory research design with a causal type of investigation. Both primary and secondary methods of data collection were used to obtain relevant data for analysis. The instrument of data collection employed was the questionnaire. The study population comprised of two hundred and ninety-three (293) oil and gas servicing firms operating in Rivers State as enlisted in the Nigerian oil and gas industry annual report (2020). The sample size for the study comprised 149 oil and gas firms in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The sample size was determined using the Taro Yamene formula. Furthermore, the researcher selected one management staff from each of the oil and gas firms operating in Rivers State as respondents for the study hence a total of one hundred and forty nine (149) respondents were used for the study. The data was analyzed using the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation statistic through the aid of statistical packages for social science version 23.0. Findings: The result of the study revealed the existence of significant and positive relationship between material requirement planning and supply chain performance of oil and gas firms in Rivers State. Recommendation: The researcher concluded that material requirement planning affect supply chain performance of oil and gas firms in Rivers state and therefore recommended that managers of oil and gas firms should strategically manage their material and inventory processes in other to improve their supply chain performance.
{"title":"Material Requirement Planning and Supply Chain Performance of Oil and Gas Firms in Rivers State, Nigeria","authors":"O. Akintokunbo, Otonye Obom","doi":"10.47672/ajscm.845","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47672/ajscm.845","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study examined the relationship between material requirement planning and supply chain performance of Oil and Gas firms in Rivers State, Nigeria. \u0000Methodology: The study adopted an explanatory research design with a causal type of investigation. Both primary and secondary methods of data collection were used to obtain relevant data for analysis. The instrument of data collection employed was the questionnaire. The study population comprised of two hundred and ninety-three (293) oil and gas servicing firms operating in Rivers State as enlisted in the Nigerian oil and gas industry annual report (2020). The sample size for the study comprised 149 oil and gas firms in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. The sample size was determined using the Taro Yamene formula. Furthermore, the researcher selected one management staff from each of the oil and gas firms operating in Rivers State as respondents for the study hence a total of one hundred and forty nine (149) respondents were used for the study. The data was analyzed using the Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation statistic through the aid of statistical packages for social science version 23.0. \u0000Findings: The result of the study revealed the existence of significant and positive relationship between material requirement planning and supply chain performance of oil and gas firms in Rivers State. \u0000Recommendation: The researcher concluded that material requirement planning affect supply chain performance of oil and gas firms in Rivers state and therefore recommended that managers of oil and gas firms should strategically manage their material and inventory processes in other to improve their supply chain performance. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":114961,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Supply Chain Management","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-11-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116498358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of tendering processes on the performance of National Government constituency development fund projects.Methodology: The study adopted a case study design to achieve in-depth understanding of the constituency while drawing inference on similar situations in other constituencies in Kenya. The study targeted 359 projects of various types across the constituency. However, for efficiency and accessibility, a sample of 60 projects were selected using stratified random sampling where the different categories of projects form the strata from which samples were selected. The study employed three tools to collect data; questionnaire, interviews and record analysis review. These tools were appropriate due to the nature of data which ranged from opinions, structured data and reports on project implementation. Interviews were conducted with sub-county based officers to get in- depth information on the challenges faced by NG-CDF projects particularly those that relate to procurement. The study adopted descriptive statistics to analyze data which is presented by use of bar graphs, pie charts and tables.Findings: The study established that, there is indeed a relationship between tendering processes and project performance; 47% of the projects under study that were initiated during period delayed due to factors associated with tendering processes; Similarly, 49% of the projects studied experienced cost escalations during the implementation period. 60% had to be redone at certain stages of project implementation. Further the study established that the effects of faulty processes included: late deliveries; non-purchase of required items; escalation of procurement budget; delivery of small quantities; delivery of wrong material sizes; non-delivery of ordered items; overpricing among others.Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends the need to enhance supplier performance through; cross-functional team working of relevant county and national government departments, focused supplier development processes which includes training through continuous exposure to relevant regulatory requirements and improvement in the quality of Project Management Committee membership devoid of political inclinations.
{"title":"INFLUENCE OF TENDERING PROCESSES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF NATIONAL GOVERNMENT CONSTITUENCY DEVELOPMENT FUND PROJECTS A CASE STUDY OF BOMET EAST CONSTITUENCY, BOMET COUNTY, KENYA","authors":"Geoffrey Kipkorir, Kimeli Matthew Chirchir","doi":"10.47672/ajscm.511","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47672/ajscm.511","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of tendering processes on the performance of National Government constituency development fund projects.Methodology: The study adopted a case study design to achieve in-depth understanding of the constituency while drawing inference on similar situations in other constituencies in Kenya. The study targeted 359 projects of various types across the constituency. However, for efficiency and accessibility, a sample of 60 projects were selected using stratified random sampling where the different categories of projects form the strata from which samples were selected. The study employed three tools to collect data; questionnaire, interviews and record analysis review. These tools were appropriate due to the nature of data which ranged from opinions, structured data and reports on project implementation. Interviews were conducted with sub-county based officers to get in- depth information on the challenges faced by NG-CDF projects particularly those that relate to procurement. The study adopted descriptive statistics to analyze data which is presented by use of bar graphs, pie charts and tables.Findings: The study established that, there is indeed a relationship between tendering processes and project performance; 47% of the projects under study that were initiated during period delayed due to factors associated with tendering processes; Similarly, 49% of the projects studied experienced cost escalations during the implementation period. 60% had to be redone at certain stages of project implementation. Further the study established that the effects of faulty processes included: late deliveries; non-purchase of required items; escalation of procurement budget; delivery of small quantities; delivery of wrong material sizes; non-delivery of ordered items; overpricing among others.Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: The study recommends the need to enhance supplier performance through; cross-functional team working of relevant county and national government departments, focused supplier development processes which includes training through continuous exposure to relevant regulatory requirements and improvement in the quality of Project Management Committee membership devoid of political inclinations.","PeriodicalId":114961,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Supply Chain Management","volume":"97 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114417445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Purpose: This aims at analyzing the implications of covid-19 on the shipping/oil tanker market. Methodology: In order to attain the aim of this study, findings and data are curated from existing literatures, documents, policies, etc. This implies that desk review is the methodology applied in this study where the researcher made use of secondary sources of data as against primary source of data. Findings: In the study, it was found that covid-19 brought about a shortage in the rate of demands for good thereby causing an unbalance in the rate of supply over demand at a time which directly brought about a huge decline in shipping/oil tanker transportation. The study also found that irrespective of the huge decline in the rate of shipping/oil tanker transportation brought about by low demand in comparison with supply; shipping/oil tanker was patronized by dealers for the purpose of storage of products. Also, the study found that seaborne trade fell downward from above 3% to below a negative 8% and at a bdp rate of 100m, the demand was 3% higher than the global supply which in 2019 was at about 97%. However, in the second quarter of 2020 the supply leads demand at over 28M bdp and a 13% increase in the demand year-on-year when compared to a fall of 3.9% in the supply year-on-year. Recommendation: The study recommends that appropriate forecasting methods and proper liaison with global health will aid in averting or ameliorating the risks and negative impacts brought on shipping/oil tanker market by covid-19.
{"title":"The implications of covid-19 on the shipping/oil tanker market.","authors":"Ogoun Ogoun","doi":"10.47672/ajscm.741","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47672/ajscm.741","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This aims at analyzing the implications of covid-19 on the shipping/oil tanker market. \u0000Methodology: In order to attain the aim of this study, findings and data are curated from existing literatures, documents, policies, etc. This implies that desk review is the methodology applied in this study where the researcher made use of secondary sources of data as against primary source of data. \u0000Findings: In the study, it was found that covid-19 brought about a shortage in the rate of demands for good thereby causing an unbalance in the rate of supply over demand at a time which directly brought about a huge decline in shipping/oil tanker transportation. The study also found that irrespective of the huge decline in the rate of shipping/oil tanker transportation brought about by low demand in comparison with supply; shipping/oil tanker was patronized by dealers for the purpose of storage of products. Also, the study found that seaborne trade fell downward from above 3% to below a negative 8% and at a bdp rate of 100m, the demand was 3% higher than the global supply which in 2019 was at about 97%. However, in the second quarter of 2020 the supply leads demand at over 28M bdp and a 13% increase in the demand year-on-year when compared to a fall of 3.9% in the supply year-on-year. \u0000Recommendation: The study recommends that appropriate forecasting methods and proper liaison with global health will aid in averting or ameliorating the risks and negative impacts brought on shipping/oil tanker market by covid-19.","PeriodicalId":114961,"journal":{"name":"American Journal of Supply Chain Management","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-09-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125465163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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