DEE https://repository.cuk.ac.ke/handle/123456789/564 2026-04-28T15:22:03Z 2026-04-28T15:22:03Z Kirui, Mercy Kamau, Denis https://repository.cuk.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1928 2026-04-28T14:13:36Z 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z

Effect of Inventory Management Practices on Supply Chain Performance of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya. Kirui, Mercy; Kamau, Denis Organizations have implemented inventory management practices because of the advantages gained from it and they considered a valuable asset to an organization as it helps in reducing operational costs, maximizes revenues gained and increases sales. At times organizations fail in managing its inventories which lead to reduced productivity, increase in production costs and resource wastages. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of inventory management practices on supply chain performance of cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. Cement firms are the major consumers of imported and local bulk materials that are very costly hence the need for proper management. The specific objectives were to establish the effect of economic order quantity and electronic inventory management on supply chain performance among cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. The theories of transactional cost, inventory cost and theory of constraints anchored the study. A descriptive research design was adopted by the study. The target population was 8 cement manufacturing firms as the unit of analysis while the respondents being unit of observation were 167 staff from procurement or supply chain departments and their equivalents from these firms. Using the Kothari formula, the sample size was 167 employees who were randomly selected using the stratified random sampling technique. The study collected primary data using questionnaires and secondary data using data collection sheet. Descriptive statistics were used in the analysis and obtain means and standard deviations. The study established that Economic Order Quantity and electronic inventory management were all practiced and they significantly affected supply chain performance of the cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study concludes that inventory management practices have significant effect on supply chain performance. The study recommends that procurement and supply chain managers of the cement manufacturing firms in Kenya ought to adopt modern state of the art technologies to support inventory planning and scheduling processes, they should increase the number of suppliers that they have partnered with for an improvement in supply chain performance, they should fully leverage the EOQ to minimize on ordering and holding costs thus enhancing supply chain performance and invest in modern technologies to support electronic inventory management thus enhancing supply chain performance. An article published in the International Journal of Human Resources and Procurement.

2022-01-01T00:00:00Z Okodi Naftali, Omondi Odari, Sammy Kamau, Denis https://repository.cuk.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1927 2026-04-28T12:21:39Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

Influence of Logistics Communication on Performance of Construction Firms in Kenya A Case Study of Zakhem Construction Kenya Limited Okodi Naftali, Omondi; Odari, Sammy; Kamau, Denis Construction industries in Kenya are considered to be the driving force to the country’s social economic development goals. This is in line with the country’s vision 2030 blueprint that recognizes construction as a key pillar towards a sustainable development of the country. In the recent past, the country has immensely benefited through construction related activities and this phenomenon have created job opportunities, seamless logistics systems as well as capacity building in all spheres of the economy. Despite considerable positive contribution of construction firms in the country, cases of project delays have escalated and this has created time overruns and loss of money. This study focused on the influence of logistics communication on performance of construction firms in Kenya. A descriptive research survey was used as a design to help the researcher plan and organize the applicable methodological aspects of the study. This in return created in-depth analysis of the data. The target population for the study was 150 employees working at Zakhem construction Kenya limited. The researcher used stratified random sampling method since the target population was heterogeneous. To this extent therefore, the sample size was derived using Slovin’s formula n꞊ N÷1+N (e2). A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was administered to the sample chosen. Both descriptive and inferential analysis was done using SPSS version 22. The study found out that logistics communication have a strong correlation and significantly influence the performance of Zakhem construction Kenya limited with R=0.569, P=0.000˂0.05. This denoted that when the firm applies logistics communication the performance improves positively prompting the firm to make positive strides in the business. The study also showed that, a unit improvement in logistics communication would lead to a 0.784 increase in the performance of Zakhem construction Kenya limited. The study concludes that logistics communication creates explicit cooperation to all the parties involved in transactional activities of construction firms in Kenya. The study recommends that the company should embrace vibrant communication to ensure smooth information flow to all logistics functions in the organization. Further, the study recommends the firm to invest heavily on information and communication infrastructure systems so as to enhance information sharing with other stakeholders of the company. Lastly, the study recommends that the firm should devise an effective logistics communication plan in order to have a clear communication structure that all employees ought to follow. An article published in the International Journal of Business Management and Economic Research

2021-01-01T00:00:00Z Musyoki, Minoo Edna Senelwa, Anaya Mugambi, Allan https://repository.cuk.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1902 2026-02-26T11:22:16Z 2024-11-28T00:00:00Z

Personal Level Drivers and Sustainability of Medium-Sized Enterprises in Sub-saharan Africa Musyoki, Minoo Edna; Senelwa, Anaya; Mugambi, Allan This study aims to examine the multilevel drivers that affect the sustainability of SMEs with a critical focus on medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, which are regulated by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM). The study focused on four key levels: personal, institutional, intermediary, and macro. This study used a descriptive cross-sectional research design with self-administered questionnaires that were used to collect data. The study used cluster sampling to group the MSEs in clusters per economic bloc, where a sample of 298 organizations was picked using a simple random sampling technique after employing the Yamane (1967) formula to determine the sample size. A pilot test and validity and reliability tests were conducted to establish the reliability of the research instrument before use. The medium-sized enterprises targeted are operating in different sectors in 7 economic blocs, as per the information obtained from the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The statistical model used to analyze data was OLS simple linear regression, later moderated with financial characteristics. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed in data analysis to explain the relationship between the dependent and independent variables and the moderating effect of economic factors. 217 out of 298 filled and returned the questionnaires. Data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study rejected the null hypotheses. The study established that a unit change in Personal Level Drivers leads to a 46.7% increase in the sustainability of SMEs. Again, the study established that a unit change in Personal Level Drivers moderated by Financial Characteristics leads to a rise of 48.4% in sustainability. The study has implications for the government; there are managerial implications for SMEs and future researchers. Examines individual-level drivers of enterprise sustainability.

2024-11-28T00:00:00Z Mugambi Gikundi, Erick Kamau Muthoni, Denis https://repository.cuk.ac.ke/handle/123456789/1901 2026-02-25T09:30:32Z 2025-05-09T00:00:00Z

Influence of Quality Commitment Evaluation on Performance of Constitutional Commissions in Kenya Mugambi Gikundi, Erick; Kamau Muthoni, Denis Public procurement constitutes a significant proportion of public spending and therefore affects economic growth in a country, accounting for between 10-25% of public spending globally. Supplier evaluation is critical in the current global competing environment, helping in cost reduction, and improving the quality and delivery of goods, services, and works, resulting in the best value for money. The study aims to examine the effect of supplier quality commitment on the performance of constitutional commissions in Kenya. The study is based on institutional theory and Principal-Agent Theory The study adopted an explanatory study design using questionnaires and interview schedules to collect data from procurement officers of constitutional commissions in Kenya. The census approach was used where all procurement directors or managers of constitutional commissions in Kenya were enumerated. The study conducted a pretest of the study tool on two commissions, using drop and pick data collection approach, and collected both quantitative and qualitative data using structured questionnaires and secondary data checklist and a key informant guide, respectively. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that improving organizational performance requires assessing potential suppliers along several characteristics. Generally, the study found that quality commitment, technical stability, financial position, and sustainability had significant contributions to the Constitution Commission's performance. Quality commitment had a strong positive impact, with an unstandardized coefficient of 0.188 and a p-value of 0.029, highlighting the need to prioritize quality when evaluating suppliers. Evaluates quality commitment practices and institutional performance.

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