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.
