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Title: | Effect of early supplier involvement on supply chain performance in Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya |
Authors: | Kurgat1, Lydia Jepkemei Aila, Fredrick Onyango |
Keywords: | Early Supplier Involvement Hospital Supply Chain Performance |
Issue Date: | 24-Mar-2021 |
Publisher: | Journal of Economics, Management Sciences and Procurement Volume I, Issue I, 2021 pp. 19-31 |
Abstract: | Purpose: The main aim of this study was to investigate the effects the of early supplier involvement on supply chain performance in Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya. Material/method: This study adopted a correlational research design. It targeted 100 employees who include Chief Procurement officer, Assistant Chief Procurement officer, Accountant, Procurement officers and storekeepers. A census technique was employed. The instruments for data collection were questionnaires. Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient was used determine the reliability of the research instrument and results ranged from 0.945 -0.747 was above recommended 0.7. The collected data were coded and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Conclusion: The regression results indicated that earlier supplier involvement had significant and positive effect on supply chain performance. Thus, increasing supplier involvement has an incremental effect on supply chain performance. Recommendations: The study recommended that the hospital needs to involve suppliers early before contract award, raise awareness among suppliers on the quality of items to be supplied and to co-design activity on the product with their suppliers. |
URI: | http://ir.mu.ac.ke:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/7002 |
Appears in Collections: | School of Medicine |
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