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    Supplier Selection and Procurement Performance.
    (2024) Mbabazi, Ruth Alice
    The study examined the influence of supplier selection on the procurement performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms. Specifically, the study examined: (i) the relationship between supplier profile and procurement performance; (ii) supplier capabilities and procurement performance; and (iii) supplier’s strategic fit to the organization and procurement performance. A cross-sectional survey design with a quantitative approach in generating the required information was used. A population of 85 pharmaceutical manufacturing firms was identified for Kampala from the National Drug Authority register and a sample size of 70 was derived at using a sample determination table. Data were collected using survey questionnaires. All the statistical analyses were conducted using the SPSS software package version 25. The results revealed that supplier profile had a positive linear relationship with procurement performance (r=0.701, p<0.05) as was the case with supplier capabilities (r=0.659, P<0.05) and supplier’s strategic fit (r=0.510, P<0.05). This was a clear indicator that supplier profile, supplier capabilities and supplier’s strategic fit as separate independent variables have a positive effect on procurement performance a dependent variable. Of the three variables, supplier profile was the most significant contributor to procurement performance β = .410, followed by supplier capabilities β = .288 while supplier strategic fit contributed to procurement performance β = .210. The study recommends that to improve procurement performance there is need to prioritize a comprehensive supplier selection and profiling process.
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    Supplier Selection and Procurement Performance.
    (2024) Mbabazi, Ruth Alice
    The study examined the influence of supplier selection on the procurement performance of pharmaceutical manufacturing firms. Specifically, the study examined: (i) the relationship between supplier profile and procurement performance; (ii) supplier capabilities and procurement performance; and (iii) supplier’s strategic fit to the organization and procurement performance. A cross-sectional survey design with a quantitative approach in generating the required information was used. A population of 85 pharmaceutical manufacturing firms was identified for Kampala from the National Drug Authority register and a sample size of 70 was derived at using a sample determination table. Data were collected using survey questionnaires. All the statistical analyses were conducted using the SPSS software package version 25. The results revealed that supplier profile had a positive linear relationship with procurement performance (r=0.701, p<0.05) as was the case with supplier capabilities (r=0.659, P<0.05) and supplier’s strategic fit (r=0.510, P<0.05). This was a clear indicator that supplier profile, supplier capabilities and supplier’s strategic fit as separate independent variables have a positive effect on procurement performance a dependent variable. Of the three variables, supplier profile was the most significant contributor to procurement performance β = .410, followed by supplier capabilities β = .288 while supplier strategic fit contributed to procurement performance β = .210. The study recommends that to improve procurement performance there is need to prioritize a comprehensive supplier selection and profiling process.
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    Sustainable Packaging Practices and Perceived Warehousing Performance.
    (2024) Nabukwasi, Sheba
    The study aims at investigating the relationship between sustainable Packaging Practices and Perceived Warehousing Performance using beverage companies in Uganda as a case. This is because of persistent problems reported in cost reduction, order cycle times, inventory turnover, and order fill rate affecting entire Perceived warehousing performance; despite the beverage industry’s effort to improve warehousing performance through sustainable packaging practices namely economic, social and environmental practices; Perceived warehousing performance remains a challenge. Drawing on institutional theory, the research investigates the relationship between these sustainable packaging practices and Perceived warehousing performance in selected beverage companies. The study employs a cross-sectional survey design and a sample size of 53 beverage companies in Kampala. The results indicates that economic practices have a significant positive relationship with Perceived warehousing performance (r =.618**, p<.01; beta value=.349, P<.01);social practices have positive and significant relationship with Perceived warehousing performance (r =.648**, p<.01; beta value=.457, P<.01); environmental practices have a weak positive relationship with Perceived warehousing performance (r =.460**, p<.01; beta value=.171, P>.01); while the combined effect of sustainable packaging practices on Perceived warehousing performance reveals a strong effect (Model summary- R square=.590). The results reveal strong positive correlations between economic practices, social practices, and Perceived warehousing performance, while the relationship between environmental practices and Perceived warehousing performance is moderately positive. The combined effect of these sustainable packaging practices on Perceived warehousing performance is significant, contributing 59% to the variance. The study implies that businesses should prioritize economic and social practices to enhance Perceived warehousing performance and invest in eco-friendly packaging solutions. It further considers external factors' influence and acknowledges the importance of resilience in supply chain operations. The study has implications on Perceived warehousing efficiency, cost savings, employee satisfaction, and corporate social responsibility in both alcoholic and water beverage industry.
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    Contractor Selection, Contract Financing and Operational Performance of Water Projects in South Western Uganda.
    (2023) Twinomujuni, Kenneth
    Uganda should ensure that during contract selection, there is proper bid evaluation, contract capacity and clear communication among the bidders and PPDA. This will enable the bidders to trust the system used during bid selection and the best bidder will always be awarded a contract which will result in to improvement in proper operationalization of the water project. The study sought to establish the relationship between contract selection, contract financing and operational performance among water projects in the South Western Region of Uganda. The study adopted a cross sectional and correlation quantitative design using 48 water projects that were drawn from a population of 55 water projects. The sample size was determined using Krejcie and Morgan Tables (1970). The data were tested for reliability and validity, analyzed using SPSS version 26 and results presented based on the study objectives. The correlation coefficient analysis revealed positive and significant relationships between contract selection, contract financing and operational performance among water projects which implies that when one variable is improved it leads to improvement of the other. Furthermore, the hierarchical regression analysis indicated that contract selection combined with contract financing have a greater predictive potential on the operational performance (Adj R2 of 0.450). However, it was further revealed that contract selection has a more direct effect on the operational performance based on the individual contribution (R Square Change 0.380). Therefore, it’s worth recommending that the management of water projects in South Western Uganda need to have proper contract financing through having public private partnerships, giving of advance payments and making of progressive payments, this will enable the bidders with capacity and better experience to properly participate in projects and this will in turn enables full operationalization of water projects. Lastly, future researchers should focus on longitudinal study about the subject incorporating qualitative approaches, focusing on other factors that affect water projects in south western Uganda which were not captured in the study to Have more insights on such projects.
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    Information Communication Technology Usage, Supply Chain Integration and Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Selected Cities in Somalia.
    (2023) Said, Yasin Ali
    The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between information communication technology usage, supply chain integration, and performance of manufacturing firms in Somalia. Using a cross-sectional research design, quantitative data was collected from a sample of 103 firms operating in Mogadishu, Hargeisa and Kismayo with a response rate of 100%, the study population was 141 firms. Data was collected using self-administered and structured closed-ended questionnaires that were hand delivered. The Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) version 21 was used for analyzing data with focus on Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient, Regression analysis and Mediation test. The mediation analysis was carried out utilizing techniques based on Hayes Process Macro and Linear Regression. The study showed a significant correlation between ICT usage and supply chain integration. A positive and significant relationship between ICT usage and firm performance was found in the study. The study revealed a significant positive relationship between supply chain integration and firm performance. The study also revealed that supply chain integration mediates the relationship between ICT Usage and performance of manufacturing firms in Somalia. The regression results indicated that Information communication technology usage and supply chain integration predict up to 41.6% of the variation in the firm performance. This meant that manufacturing firms in Somalia needed to have good supply chain integration and efficient information communication technology use in order to significantly improve their performance. Manufacturing firms should integrate their ICT system with those of their most important suppliers and customers.