Warehouse and Transportation Management and Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Mogadishu-Somalia.
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2023
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The study examined the relationships between Warehouse and Transportation management and Performance of manufacturing companies in Mogadishu-Somalia. The study was based on the following research objectives: to establish the relationship between Warehouse management and performance of Manufacturing companies and to establish the relationship between Transportation management and performance of manufacturing companies.
The study presupposed a cross-sectional research design and a quantitative research methodology. In this study, the researcher handed out 108 questionnaires, of which 92 were returned, yielding a response rate of 85%. Regression and correlation techniques were used to analyze quantitative data. Study findings showed when manufacturing companies use companies use an effective Warehouse management, they are more likely to make cost reduction, Improved Order Fulfillment, Efficient Space Utilization, Optimal Inventory Management and better customer service which are the main objectives Performance of manufacturing Companies. Also,
results showed having better transportation Management offers an effective route planning, cost reduction, good vehicle trucing system and customer satisfaction as well as attaining high performance in manufacturing companies.
It was recommended Manufacturing companies in Mogadishu should use an effective Warehouse and Transportation management in order to get cost reduction, improved order fulfillment, efficient Space utilization and, lower transportation costs, Route Planning, high effective trucking system and better customer service which ultimately increases the performance of manufacturing companies in Mogadishu Somalia.
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A Dissertation Submitted to Makerere University Business School (Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research) in Partial Fulfilments of the Requirements for the Award of the Degree of Masters of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management of Makerere University. (PLAN A).
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Mohamed, M . N. A (2023) Warehouse and Transportation Management and Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Mogadishu-Somalia.Warehouse and Transportation Management and Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Mogadishu-Somalia. Warehouse and Transportation Management and Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Mogadishu-Somalia. Unpublished Masters Dissertation Makerere University Business School. Kampala, Uganda.