Supply chain management practices as a competitive tool for third party logistics providers performance

Mogaka, Conrad Ochego; Njiru, Kellen Karimi; Arani, Wycliffe

doi:10.14254/jsdtl.2020.5-2.13

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“…Researchers had identified six dimensions of supply chain management comprehensive literature review and integration activities: strategic supplier partnerships, relationships with clients, sharing of quality information, operational lean practices but also postponement (Mogaka, 2020). Considering agri-food business, supply chain management means reach agro products to the market in time.…”

Section: The Role Of Logistics In the Agri-food Sectormentioning

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Increasing the effectiveness of food supply chain logistics through digital transformation

Sermuksnyte-Alesiuniene

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Bickauske

et al. 2021

Ind. Jour. Manag. & Prod.

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During the COVID-19 crisis, there were many restrictions to transportation. Due to that, a significant disruption in the food supply chain has emerged. The transportation of the fresh food and maintaining the quality, from farm to the table or distributing and then collecting from the warehouses and delivering to the consumer, has become crucial. Technologies and especially IoT, have become the primary tool to fight it. The research objective is to analyze and create new knowledge about digital technologies used to improve and make more effective the food supply chain processes. An exploratory case study methodology helps to investigate a large consortium based on IoT technologies, implemented in pilot cases on farm level and measuring their performance over the period of four years. This is an interpretative study, and the method of semi-structured interviews and document review for collecting the data was used. The results show IoT-connected sensors and systems in food and beverage supply chain logistics offer real-time visibility and data-driven analytics, allowing stakeholders to improve performance, cut operating costs, conduct predictive maintenance to avoid downtime, and even decrease energy usage or reduce negative environmental impacts.

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Section: The Role Of Logistics In the Agri-food Sectormentioning

confidence: 99%

Increasing the effectiveness of food supply chain logistics through digital transformation

Sermuksnyte-Alesiuniene

Simanavičienė

Bickauske

et al. 2021

Ind. Jour. Manag. & Prod.

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“…The growth observed in this context can be attributed to the persistent pursuit of improved quality, enhanced operational performance, and ultimately, elevated levels of customer satisfaction (Kolias, Dimelis & Filios, 2011). Supply Chain Management (SCM) is an essential field that focuses on efficiently coordinating and optimizing a wide range of activities within intricate supply chain networks (Mogaka, Njiru, & Arani, 2020). The primary aim of this initiative is to establish and maintain standards and benchmarks that promote the achievement of an optimal balance between the supply of goods and their consumption.…”

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Relationship between Vendor Managed Inventory and Operational Performance of Stores Function in Commercial State Corporations in Kenya.

Wamoto,

Kwasira,

Ndolo

2023

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Vendor Managed Inventory practices play a major role in the operation of many organizations. These practices help to improve firm’s production scheduling, Information sharing, Stock replenishment and ultimately increase its operational performance. With the reported 46.4% of state corporations making losses, achieving Vision 2030 would be impossible without a critical look into how some of the practices including Vendor Managed Inventory. This study intended to fill this knowledge gap by examining the influence of Vendor Managed Inventory on operational performance of stores function in commercial state corporations in Kenya. The study was anchored on the Network Theory. The target population for the study was 906 Senior Management, Procurement Managers and Inventory Management Officers in the 54 Commercial State Corporations in Kenya. The researcher used the sampling formula recommended by Nassiuma to arrive at 99 sample size. Data collection was done through a structured open and closed ended questionnaire. Before embarking on data collection, the instruments were piloted to ensure they are valid and reliable. The study established significant influence of maintained Vendor Managed Inventory practices on operation performance of stores functions. The study recommendation that Kenyan commercial state enterprises to continue allowing their inventory providers to participate in inventory management. The vendors should synchronize inventory classification with the companies, supply goods based on demand forecasts, and advise on inventory control. These guidelines will help vendors manage inventory to meet store operating requirements for the corporations' smooth operation. The companies should also create internal vendor-managed inventory management procedures to improve inventory flow and store operations. This can be achieved by corporations giving vendors with replenishment information on agreed timelines and integrating suppliers in product design processes to develop acquired inventories that meet their ultimate goal. Inventory and demand data should be provided to vendors in advance for timely delivery. The organizations should also allow vendors to develop products in time for shop operations. Corporate partners should provide technical support to vendors to achieve quality inventories and store function operations performance.

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Logistics Business Intelligence and Performance of Courier Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya

Muna,

Chege

2024

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The logistics function is a crucial cost driver for firms, particularly within the courier industry, where logistics expenses can account for up to 50% of sales revenue. This presents a significant challenge for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) lacking the infrastructure to manage these costs. In Africa, the population of over 1.3 billion and a combined GDP of approximately $2.6 trillion contribute to substantial logistics costs, estimated at $3.5 trillion annually. Courier firms in Nairobi County, Kenya, face similar pressures, driving the need for improved logistical operations. Despite efforts to reduce costs, 67% of logistics cost-reduction initiatives fail due to poor execution, largely attributed to a lack of stakeholder involvement and supply chain visibility. This study, guided by the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory, aimed to examine the relationship between logistics business intelligence and the performance of courier firms in Nairobi County. Using a descriptive research design, data was collected from a sample of 72 courier firms, with findings indicating a weak but positive correlation between logistics business intelligence and courier firm performance. The study concluded that logistics business intelligence significantly influences performance, recommending investments in staff training, technological integration, flexible operational policies, and enhanced reverse logistics. Further research is suggested on logistics business intelligence in other sectors and the role of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain in the logistics industry.

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Supply chain management practices as a competitive tool for third party logistics providers performance

Abstract: This open access article is distributed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 license.

Cited by 3 publications

References 39 publications

Increasing the effectiveness of food supply chain logistics through digital transformation

Increasing the effectiveness of food supply chain logistics through digital transformation

Relationship between Vendor Managed Inventory and Operational Performance of Stores Function in Commercial State Corporations in Kenya.

Logistics Business Intelligence and Performance of Courier Firms in Nairobi County, Kenya

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