The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of waveless picking in supply chain performance of food and beverages manufacturing firms in Kenya. The research concentrated on the 134 food and beverage manufacturers that are operating in Nairobi City County besides being registered with Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The study adopted a mixed research design with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The target population of the study was the 134 food and beverages manufacturing firms in Nairobi County. A sampling frame of this study included a list of the 134 manufacturing companies in Nairobi County that are members of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The study utilized simple random sampling. A sample size of 100 was selected with the aid of Yamane 1967 formula. Both primary and secondary data was collected using a questionnaire. The questionnaire was tested pilot at 10 food and beverages manufacturing companies in Kiambu county. These pilot study questionnaires were filled out by warehouse managers. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used to analyze the data. Using content analysis, the qualitative data was analyzed. Quantitative data was analyzed using statistical methods involving descriptive and inferential data. A multiple linear regression model was applied to analyze the relationship between the variables. Analysis was also performed on the correlation. In this study, the findings were presented using tables and graphs. Data presentation made use of percentages, frequencies, means and other means of central tendencies. The study on revealed several ways to improve operational efficiency and productivity. Most enterprises have not reduced warehouse travel time, indicating potential for improvement. The study recommended reducing warehouse travel time, implementing batch picking, designating picking zones, increasing product forecasting accuracy, improving cash flow management and supply chain scheduling, accepting technology and automation, and promoting continuous learning and development.
{"title":"Waveless Picking in Supply Chain Performance of Food and Beverages Processing Firms in Kenya","authors":"Kellen Karimi Njiru, G. Namusonge, M. Thogori","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.87","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.87","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to analyze the role of waveless picking in supply chain performance of food and beverages manufacturing firms in Kenya. The research concentrated on the 134 food and beverage manufacturers that are operating in Nairobi City County besides being registered with Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The study adopted a mixed research design with both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The target population of the study was the 134 food and beverages manufacturing firms in Nairobi County. A sampling frame of this study included a list of the 134 manufacturing companies in Nairobi County that are members of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The study utilized simple random sampling. A sample size of 100 was selected with the aid of Yamane 1967 formula. Both primary and secondary data was collected using a questionnaire. The questionnaire was tested pilot at 10 food and beverages manufacturing companies in Kiambu county. These pilot study questionnaires were filled out by warehouse managers. The statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 25 was used to analyze the data. Using content analysis, the qualitative data was analyzed. Quantitative data was analyzed using statistical methods involving descriptive and inferential data. A multiple linear regression model was applied to analyze the relationship between the variables. Analysis was also performed on the correlation. In this study, the findings were presented using tables and graphs. Data presentation made use of percentages, frequencies, means and other means of central tendencies. The study on revealed several ways to improve operational efficiency and productivity. Most enterprises have not reduced warehouse travel time, indicating potential for improvement. The study recommended reducing warehouse travel time, implementing batch picking, designating picking zones, increasing product forecasting accuracy, improving cash flow management and supply chain scheduling, accepting technology and automation, and promoting continuous learning and development.","PeriodicalId":438312,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o); 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"42 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140734037","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}
Disasters were unpredictable and unavoidable, necessitating adequate disaster response plans. Humanitarian logistics, which gained prominence after the 2004 Asian tsunami, played an important part in crisis prevention. Despite weak links in relief chain management, issues remained. Humanitarian logistics had a huge impact on disaster relief efforts, as studies revealed a variety of challenges, including a lack of sufficient SCM software and poor facilities. Despite its importance, few studies have explored the impact of disaster assistance on humanitarian organizations, particularly in Kenya. The study sought to address this gap by evaluating the impact of humanitarian logistics on emergency response in Nairobi, Kenya. Humanitarian groups, policymakers, and NGOs profited from the research, which informed strategic planning and policy creation to strengthen disaster response operations. The Resource Dependency Theory (RDT) proposed that organizations rely on external resources for survival and growth. It underlined the importance of forming strategic alliances to secure resources. In humanitarian settings, logistics were critical in procuring and allocating resources for successful emergency response. The research methodology used a cross-sectional descriptive design to investigate the association between humanitarian logistics management techniques and emergency response in Kenyan humanitarian organizations. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to obtain data from 64 Nairobi-based firms. Data analysis required the use of both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, such as regression and correlation analysis. The study found a significant positive association (β = 0.732, p < 0.001) between logistics management practices and emergency response, indicating that improving logistics leads to better response outcomes. The study recommended prioritizing logistical development and resource allocation to improve emergency response capabilities.
{"title":"Humanitarian Logistics and Emergency Response in Humanitarian Organizations in Kenya.","authors":"Chrisantos Kimori Osumo, Jane Queen Omwenga","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.85","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.85","url":null,"abstract":"Disasters were unpredictable and unavoidable, necessitating adequate disaster response plans. Humanitarian logistics, which gained prominence after the 2004 Asian tsunami, played an important part in crisis prevention. Despite weak links in relief chain management, issues remained. Humanitarian logistics had a huge impact on disaster relief efforts, as studies revealed a variety of challenges, including a lack of sufficient SCM software and poor facilities. Despite its importance, few studies have explored the impact of disaster assistance on humanitarian organizations, particularly in Kenya. The study sought to address this gap by evaluating the impact of humanitarian logistics on emergency response in Nairobi, Kenya. Humanitarian groups, policymakers, and NGOs profited from the research, which informed strategic planning and policy creation to strengthen disaster response operations. The Resource Dependency Theory (RDT) proposed that organizations rely on external resources for survival and growth. It underlined the importance of forming strategic alliances to secure resources. In humanitarian settings, logistics were critical in procuring and allocating resources for successful emergency response. The research methodology used a cross-sectional descriptive design to investigate the association between humanitarian logistics management techniques and emergency response in Kenyan humanitarian organizations. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to obtain data from 64 Nairobi-based firms. Data analysis required the use of both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques, such as regression and correlation analysis. The study found a significant positive association (β = 0.732, p < 0.001) between logistics management practices and emergency response, indicating that improving logistics leads to better response outcomes. The study recommended prioritizing logistical development and resource allocation to improve emergency response capabilities.","PeriodicalId":438312,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o); 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140367875","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}
Rwanda's manufacturing industry is essential to the country's economic growth and employment generation. Achieving sustainable development and global competitiveness necessitates the integration of performance assessment effectively. This entails measuring and optimizing organizational performance, especially in supply chains, using a variety of measures. Global market trends and resource limitations are two ongoing challenges that emphasize the necessity for reliable measuring methods. In order to give policymakers and business practitioners useful information, this study aims to assess the effect of performance measurement integration on manufacturing company performance in Rwanda, concentrating on important industries and geographical areas. Expectancy Theory and the Balanced Scorecard Framework (BSC), two important theoretical frameworks related to performance measurement integration in manufacturing businesses, are examined in the literature study. According to expectation theory, people are driven by their conviction that performance, effort, and results are all related. The BSC provides a strategy-based framework for decision-making at various organizational levels. It was created by Kaplan and Norton. The significance of integrating performance assessment in order to increase productivity, quality, customer happiness, and decision-making for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is underscored by empirical research. Performance in manufacturing is evaluated and optimized via the use of a variety of instruments and methods, including the BSC and KPIs. The study methodology utilized a quantitative analytic strategy with an explanatory approach to comprehend the relationship between manufacturing company performance and supply chain integration. The research philosophy was shaped by positivism, which prioritized quantitative approaches. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to gather data from 213 manufacturing companies; 94% of the respondents answered the questions. The integration of performance measurement has been found to have a favorable influence on the performance of manufacturing organizations through effective communication, information exchange, and strategic supplier relationships. These findings were supported by descriptive statistics. The findings showed a positive relationship between measurement integration and company performance, with integration accounting for 49.9% of the variance in performance. The results showed that efficient decision-making and information exchange among supply chain participants were influenced. Notably, framework agreements with key suppliers were frequently used in emergency situations. The functions of logistics companies, funders, governments, media, and security personnel in relief efforts were emphasized using qualitative analysis. Issues with inadequate coordination and information exchange were noted. Enhancing IT infrastructure, adopting emerging technologies, collaborating with m
{"title":"Performance Measurement Integration And Performance Of Manufacturing Firms in Rwanda","authors":"Alexis Uwamahoro, N. Shale, E. Wachiuri","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.84","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.84","url":null,"abstract":"Rwanda's manufacturing industry is essential to the country's economic growth and employment generation. Achieving sustainable development and global competitiveness necessitates the integration of performance assessment effectively. This entails measuring and optimizing organizational performance, especially in supply chains, using a variety of measures. Global market trends and resource limitations are two ongoing challenges that emphasize the necessity for reliable measuring methods. In order to give policymakers and business practitioners useful information, this study aims to assess the effect of performance measurement integration on manufacturing company performance in Rwanda, concentrating on important industries and geographical areas. Expectancy Theory and the Balanced Scorecard Framework (BSC), two important theoretical frameworks related to performance measurement integration in manufacturing businesses, are examined in the literature study. According to expectation theory, people are driven by their conviction that performance, effort, and results are all related. The BSC provides a strategy-based framework for decision-making at various organizational levels. It was created by Kaplan and Norton. The significance of integrating performance assessment in order to increase productivity, quality, customer happiness, and decision-making for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is underscored by empirical research. Performance in manufacturing is evaluated and optimized via the use of a variety of instruments and methods, including the BSC and KPIs. \u0000The study methodology utilized a quantitative analytic strategy with an explanatory approach to comprehend the relationship between manufacturing company performance and supply chain integration. The research philosophy was shaped by positivism, which prioritized quantitative approaches. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to gather data from 213 manufacturing companies; 94% of the respondents answered the questions. The integration of performance measurement has been found to have a favorable influence on the performance of manufacturing organizations through effective communication, information exchange, and strategic supplier relationships. These findings were supported by descriptive statistics. The findings showed a positive relationship between measurement integration and company performance, with integration accounting for 49.9% of the variance in performance. The results showed that efficient decision-making and information exchange among supply chain participants were influenced. Notably, framework agreements with key suppliers were frequently used in emergency situations. The functions of logistics companies, funders, governments, media, and security personnel in relief efforts were emphasized using qualitative analysis. Issues with inadequate coordination and information exchange were noted. Enhancing IT infrastructure, adopting emerging technologies, collaborating with m","PeriodicalId":438312,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o); 2959-7048 (p)","volume":" 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140220745","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}
In the recent past, the Kenyan government has not been able to ensure the provision of affordable food. Structural bottlenecks have made it difficult for food produced in the country to reach its intended recipients. This study investigated the effect of logistics management practices on performance of government owned sugar companies in Kenya. It was premised on the proposition that in order to increase competitiveness of government-owned sugar companies, it is important to have a sound understanding of their logistics management practices. Underpinned by resource-based view theory, theory of constraints, systems theory and transaction cost theory, this study provided insights into managing logistics to enhance performance within the context of government owned sugar companies in Kenya. Four specific objectives emanated from this main objective: one, to determine the extent to which inventory management affects performance, two, to assess how order management affects performance, three, to establish how transportation management affects performance, four to determine the extent to which packaging management practices affects performance. Out of these objectives, hypotheses were stated for testing. Through structured questionnaires, data was obtained from 5 government-owned sugar companies. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data and test hypotheses of the relationships stated earlier. The target sample population of the study was 256 supply chain personnel from five Government-owned sugar Companies in Kenya. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 29 using both descriptive and inferential analysis. The study finding revealed that inventory, order, transport, and packaging management significantly influence government-owned sugar manufacturing firms' performance in Kenya, explaining 73.9% of performance variation. ANOVA results confirmed the model's statistical significance (p < 0.05). Further analysis demonstrated positive relationships between inventory, order, transport, and packaging management practices and firm performance. The study suggests government and policymakers allocate resources for collaborative research to enhance state-owned sugar manufacturing firms' logistics management. Researchers should focus on cost reduction, quality control, and technology adoption. Sugar firms need to invest in order processing systems, equipment, and sustainable packaging. Logistics service providers should adopt advanced technologies and collaborate with sugar firms. Further studies should explore additional logistics practices and cross-industry collaborations.
{"title":"Logistics Management Practices and Performance of Government-Owned Sugar Companies In Kenya.","authors":"Kenneth Kiprono Rutto, Jane Queen Omwenga","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.83","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.83","url":null,"abstract":"In the recent past, the Kenyan government has not been able to ensure the provision of affordable food. Structural bottlenecks have made it difficult for food produced in the country to reach its intended recipients. This study investigated the effect of logistics management practices on performance of government owned sugar companies in Kenya. It was premised on the proposition that in order to increase competitiveness of government-owned sugar companies, it is important to have a sound understanding of their logistics management practices. Underpinned by resource-based view theory, theory of constraints, systems theory and transaction cost theory, this study provided insights into managing logistics to enhance performance within the context of government owned sugar companies in Kenya. Four specific objectives emanated from this main objective: one, to determine the extent to which inventory management affects performance, two, to assess how order management affects performance, three, to establish how transportation management affects performance, four to determine the extent to which packaging management practices affects performance. Out of these objectives, hypotheses were stated for testing. Through structured questionnaires, data was obtained from 5 government-owned sugar companies. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data and test hypotheses of the relationships stated earlier. The target sample population of the study was 256 supply chain personnel from five Government-owned sugar Companies in Kenya. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 29 using both descriptive and inferential analysis. The study finding revealed that inventory, order, transport, and packaging management significantly influence government-owned sugar manufacturing firms' performance in Kenya, explaining 73.9% of performance variation. ANOVA results confirmed the model's statistical significance (p < 0.05). Further analysis demonstrated positive relationships between inventory, order, transport, and packaging management practices and firm performance. The study suggests government and policymakers allocate resources for collaborative research to enhance state-owned sugar manufacturing firms' logistics management. Researchers should focus on cost reduction, quality control, and technology adoption. Sugar firms need to invest in order processing systems, equipment, and sustainable packaging. Logistics service providers should adopt advanced technologies and collaborate with sugar firms. Further studies should explore additional logistics practices and cross-industry collaborations.","PeriodicalId":438312,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o); 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"99 S5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140236494","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}
Cost approaches to management are necessary for a construction project to operate more efficiently. This study looks at the intricate relationships that exist between cost-control strategies and the success of initiatives to develop the county of Marigat's educational infrastructure. This research attempts to determine the critical connections between cost management strategies and construction project results in light of the challenges associated with successfully completing projects within budgetary limits. The Marigat Sub County Ministry of Education Office reports that 23 out of 32 school construction projects—or 71% of the total are either stopped or falling short of expectations. Therefore, the problem addressed in this study is the significant of cost management practices employed in school construction projects and their influence on construction project performance within Marigat Sub County. The study's overall goal was to examine how cost management practices affect the performance of ministry of education-funded school construction projects in Marigat Sub County. Its specific goals are to evaluate the impact of project resource planning, project cost estimation, and project schedule planning on these construction projects, as well as the impact of each on the ministry of education-funded school construction projects in Marigat Sub County. The findings of the study contributed to existing research by giving insight and evidence-based knowledge regarding cost management practices on school construction projects and how this involvement influences the successful completion and performance school projects. The scope of this research was focused on 132 school projects funded by the Ministry of Education in Marigat Sub County, Baringo. The research adopted a descriptive survey design. The 132 educational programmes in Marigat Sub County that are financed by the ministry of education was the target population. The Yamane formula was used to determine the sample size of the respondents given the total population and the desired level of confidence to get 99 school projects, then a random sampling technique was used to select those 99 school projects from the target population. The study used a questionnaire as data collection tool that was administered to project managers who are school principals. Analysis of data was both descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean score of key performance indicators of project resource planning, cost estimation, cost budgeting, and cost control were above 3.5 out of a maximum of 5 respectively indicating that there was involvement of cost management practices in public school construction projects. The regression model predicts that project resource planning, project cost budgeting and project cost control leads to a .154, .208 and .225 increase in project performance respectfully while project cost estimation leads to .116 decrease. In conclusion, the researcher found that cost management practices in
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Jillo Alexi Kasse, W. Guyo, Y. Muchelule, N. Shalle
This study sought to examine the effect of idealized influence on employee performance in water works development agencies (WWDA) in Kenya. It was guided by Transformational Leadership Theory. A descriptive research design and positivist research paradigm was adopted. The population of this study was the 7 Water Works Development Agencies (WWDAs) while the unit of observation was 450 staff in the organizations. Krejcie and Morgan were used to determine the study sample size of 207 respondents. This study employed stratified random sampling in selecting the sample. The study used primary data collected using a semi structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software version 26. Qualitative data collected was analyzed using content analysis and presented in prose form. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included mean, standard deviation, frequencies, and percentages. The study also computed correlation analysis to measure strength and the direction of linear relationship between variables. Multiple regression models were fitted to the data to determine how the predictor/independent variables affect the response/dependent variable. The study further used hierarchical multiple regression models to measure the moderating effect of legal framework. The findings were presented in tables and figures. The study found that idealized influence has a positive and significant relationship with employee performance in WWDA in Kenya. On moderator, the study found that legal framework has positive significant moderating effect on the relationship between idealized influence and the employee performance in WWDA in Kenya. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that WWDA should enhance idealized influence among their leaders to improve their performance. This can be achieved by developing a leadership style that exhibits strong ethical and moral values, and by consistently practicing what they preach. Leaders should also be seen as role models, which can inspire their subordinates to emulate their behavior. Additionally, there is a need to establish effective legal frameworks that ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the management of public infrastructure projects, particularly those related to water service delivery. Further studies should explore the impact of other factors such as technology, funding, and political will influence employee performance in WWDA in Kenya.
{"title":"Idealized Influence and Employee Performance in Water Works Development Agencies in Kenya","authors":"Jillo Alexi Kasse, W. Guyo, Y. Muchelule, N. Shalle","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.81","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.81","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to examine the effect of idealized influence on employee performance in water works development agencies (WWDA) in Kenya. It was guided by Transformational Leadership Theory. A descriptive research design and positivist research paradigm was adopted. The population of this study was the 7 Water Works Development Agencies (WWDAs) while the unit of observation was 450 staff in the organizations. Krejcie and Morgan were used to determine the study sample size of 207 respondents. This study employed stratified random sampling in selecting the sample. The study used primary data collected using a semi structured questionnaire. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software version 26. Qualitative data collected was analyzed using content analysis and presented in prose form. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included mean, standard deviation, frequencies, and percentages. The study also computed correlation analysis to measure strength and the direction of linear relationship between variables. Multiple regression models were fitted to the data to determine how the predictor/independent variables affect the response/dependent variable. The study further used hierarchical multiple regression models to measure the moderating effect of legal framework. The findings were presented in tables and figures. The study found that idealized influence has a positive and significant relationship with employee performance in WWDA in Kenya. On moderator, the study found that legal framework has positive significant moderating effect on the relationship between idealized influence and the employee performance in WWDA in Kenya. Based on the findings of this study, it is recommended that WWDA should enhance idealized influence among their leaders to improve their performance. This can be achieved by developing a leadership style that exhibits strong ethical and moral values, and by consistently practicing what they preach. Leaders should also be seen as role models, which can inspire their subordinates to emulate their behavior. Additionally, there is a need to establish effective legal frameworks that ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the management of public infrastructure projects, particularly those related to water service delivery. Further studies should explore the impact of other factors such as technology, funding, and political will influence employee performance in WWDA in Kenya.","PeriodicalId":438312,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o); 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"173 S394","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140256441","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}
David Kiilu Samson, Dennis Gachibu Chege, Nancy Waithira Mwangi
Characteristically, the supply-chain managers attempt to optimize profitable operations in the manufacturing and distribution in the supply chain. Integrated supply chain optimization is the large-scale streamlining of the links in the supply chain in such a way as to ensure the optimal operation of the links and actors in the supply chain. However, integrated supply chain optimization has not been extensively studied for its effect on the performance of distribution companies as opposed to manufacturing companies. Therefore, the purpose of the study was to examine the influence of firm centrality on supply chain performance of agrochemical production firms in Kenya. The Embeddedness theory guided the study which was also grounded on a positivist philosophy. This study employed the descriptive survey design targeting 32 agrochemical production firms with the unit of observation consisting of 96 persons being one management, one procurement and one supply chain staff per firm. The study adopted the census method and used primary data collected using researcher designed questionnaire and interview schedule that were both pretested using the test-retest method for reliability and content and construct validity. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with descriptive statistics comprising frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations while inferential statistics comprised Pearson’s correlation coefficient and multiple regressions. The findings revealed that Firm Centrality was a strong predictor of Supply Chain Performance of Agrochemicals production firms in Kenya.The study recommended that the agrochemical production firms need to build stronger firm centrality in the supply chain.
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James Muruthi, Lucy Maina, Elijah Mwega, Violet Kagai, Alfred Otieno
Objective: The prevalence of psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety, is increasing among Kenyans. However, there is a lack of understanding about its prevalence rates among aging people, and we lack culturally standardized and concise tools to measure it. Method: This study utilized a sample of 376 older individuals obtained from three regions in Kenya to investigate the distribution, prevalence, and psychometric properties of a Swahili-translated version of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6). A significant advantage of the K6 is its capacity to measure various mental health factors despite its conciseness. Results: Distribution assessments reveal that most participants reported high psychological distress scores (13 or above), and women experienced significantly higher rates compared to men. The K6 indicators showed high internal consistency for the sample (alpha =.83). Exploratory factor analysis showed the six items loading to on 1 factor and subsequent confirmatory analysis demonstrated excellent fit (CFI = .95; RMSEA = .03) for the one-factor model. Discussion: The high occurrence of psychological distress among the sample highlights this mental health problem as a potentially urgent area of need in the entire Kenyan population. Factor analysis results suggest that the Swahili-translated K6 is a concise tool with great potential for assessing psychological distress among older Kenyans
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Projects are marred with various challenges and uncertainties from the onset of their inception to implementation and completion phases. These uncertainties if not mitigated properly affect subsequent delivery of project objectives thereby causing delays, cost overruns and sometimes may lead to project failures. Therefore, risk management practices are major features in project management that project managers, project teams and related stakeholders must effectively employ to deal with the risks and uncertainties that may interfere with the projects in order to realize the project success. This study therefore sought to analyze the analyzed the effect of risk identification on project implementation among Catholic Church construction projects in the Diocese of Ngong. Contingency theory informed the foundation upon which the study variables were reviewed to establish their relationships. The study adopted a descriptive case design to analyze how risk management practices affect the implementation of projects in Catholic Diocese of Ngong. The target population involved 240 members that were drawn from the PPC and PEC. The sample size was 72 members whom were selected by simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques to give each member in the population a chance of selection and ensure that only those with relevant information are involved in the study. A structured questionnaire aided in gathering primary data for the study. The questionnaires were issued to the respondents through a drop and pick method and data collected were analyzed with the help of statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) version 23. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive analysis while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis and data presented in frequency tables, pie charts and graphs. The results also showed that there was a weak positive significant relationship between risk identification and project implementation though these had a direct link to a successful project implementation. The study recommended that organizations should formulate and put in place elaborate risk identification strategies to enable them succeed in their project implementation. The researcher further recommends for more studies to be conducted on risk management practices other than the ones the study concentrated as they only accounted for 86.8%.
{"title":"Effect of Risk Identification on Project Implementation among Faith Based Construction Projects in the Diocese Of Ngong","authors":"Peter Kennedy Otieno Mutula, Pamela Engairo","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.67","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.67","url":null,"abstract":"Projects are marred with various challenges and uncertainties from the onset of their inception to implementation and completion phases. These uncertainties if not mitigated properly affect subsequent delivery of project objectives thereby causing delays, cost overruns and sometimes may lead to project failures. Therefore, risk management practices are major features in project management that project managers, project teams and related stakeholders must effectively employ to deal with the risks and uncertainties that may interfere with the projects in order to realize the project success. This study therefore sought to analyze the analyzed the effect of risk identification on project implementation among Catholic Church construction projects in the Diocese of Ngong. Contingency theory informed the foundation upon which the study variables were reviewed to establish their relationships. The study adopted a descriptive case design to analyze how risk management practices affect the implementation of projects in Catholic Diocese of Ngong. The target population involved 240 members that were drawn from the PPC and PEC. The sample size was 72 members whom were selected by simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques to give each member in the population a chance of selection and ensure that only those with relevant information are involved in the study. A structured questionnaire aided in gathering primary data for the study. The questionnaires were issued to the respondents through a drop and pick method and data collected were analyzed with the help of statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) version 23. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive analysis while qualitative data were analyzed through content analysis and data presented in frequency tables, pie charts and graphs. The results also showed that there was a weak positive significant relationship between risk identification and project implementation though these had a direct link to a successful project implementation. The study recommended that organizations should formulate and put in place elaborate risk identification strategies to enable them succeed in their project implementation. The researcher further recommends for more studies to be conducted on risk management practices other than the ones the study concentrated as they only accounted for 86.8%.","PeriodicalId":438312,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o); 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"131 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140487546","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}
The current supply chain management in Kenya energy sector is deficient of an acceptable SCM performance level due to the inability to connect every willing buyer, and the cost of rural electrification by grid development due to dispersion as is expected in the service charter. The general objective of the study was to establish the determinants of supply chain performance in the energy sector in Kenya with an inclination to KPLC. The specific objectives of the study were to; determine the effect of information communication technology on supply chain performance of KPLC; examine the effect of buyer-supplier relationship on supply chain performance of KPLC; determine the effect of procurement professionalism on supply chain performance of KPLC and establish the effect of contract management on performance of KPLC. The study employed a descriptive research design. The researcher used stratified random sampling technique. The study population was 698 employees working in KPLC from which 254 respondents were selected. Questionnaires were used as the main data collection instrument and a pilot study was undertaken to pretest the questionnaires for validity and reliability. For the purpose of analyzing the data that was gathered, and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 24 was utilized in analysis. In order to establish the statistical link between the independent factors and the predicted variable, the study made utilization of the regression model. Descriptive statistics were computed whereby frequencies, percentages and means were clearly shown in the form of both tables and figures. The study revealed that a unit increase in the elements of information communication technology, procurement professionalism, buyer-supplier relationship and contract management will translate to improvement of supply chain performance in KPLC. the study recommends that KPLC and other firms in the energy sector should exploit the aforementioned determinants in a hierarchical order. This would enable KPLC and other firms in the energy sector to focus on the determinants with the most positive significant effect on supply chain performance and prioritize resources allocation and deployment appropriately. The study recommends this order, buyer-supplier relationships, followed by contract management while information communication technology and procurement professionalism should be exploited concurrently.
{"title":"Determinants of Supply Chain Performance in the Energy Sector in Kenya: A Case Study of the Kenya Power.","authors":"Francis Opuka Omollo, Sammy Odari","doi":"10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.66","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.61108/ijsshr.v2i1.66","url":null,"abstract":"The current supply chain management in Kenya energy sector is deficient of an acceptable SCM performance level due to the inability to connect every willing buyer, and the cost of rural electrification by grid development due to dispersion as is expected in the service charter. The general objective of the study was to establish the determinants of supply chain performance in the energy sector in Kenya with an inclination to KPLC. The specific objectives of the study were to; determine the effect of information communication technology on supply chain performance of KPLC; examine the effect of buyer-supplier relationship on supply chain performance of KPLC; determine the effect of procurement professionalism on supply chain performance of KPLC and establish the effect of contract management on performance of KPLC. The study employed a descriptive research design. The researcher used stratified random sampling technique. The study population was 698 employees working in KPLC from which 254 respondents were selected. Questionnaires were used as the main data collection instrument and a pilot study was undertaken to pretest the questionnaires for validity and reliability. For the purpose of analyzing the data that was gathered, and the Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 24 was utilized in analysis. In order to establish the statistical link between the independent factors and the predicted variable, the study made utilization of the regression model. Descriptive statistics were computed whereby frequencies, percentages and means were clearly shown in the form of both tables and figures. The study revealed that a unit increase in the elements of information communication technology, procurement professionalism, buyer-supplier relationship and contract management will translate to improvement of supply chain performance in KPLC. the study recommends that KPLC and other firms in the energy sector should exploit the aforementioned determinants in a hierarchical order. This would enable KPLC and other firms in the energy sector to focus on the determinants with the most positive significant effect on supply chain performance and prioritize resources allocation and deployment appropriately. The study recommends this order, buyer-supplier relationships, followed by contract management while information communication technology and procurement professionalism should be exploited concurrently.","PeriodicalId":438312,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research (IJSSHR) ISSN 2959-7056 (o); 2959-7048 (p)","volume":"45 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139599072","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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