Tanzanian SMEs’ Perceptions towards Adoption of Supply Chain Management (SCM) Strategy

Katunzi, Tumaini Mujuni

doi:10.5539/ijbm.v5n10p42

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“…The same has been reported by Therakorn (2014) who found that the inability to manage SRM is a major obstacle impacting SMEs in Thailand. In Tanzania Katunzi and Zheng (2010) found that Tanzanian SMEs fail to effectively implement SRM due to the lack of trust among the partners. Nkwabi (2019) reported that poor coordination was a major factor impacting SRM in the Tanzanian SMEs.…”

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“…This results in the customers preferring imported goods or products from multinational companies (MNCs). In their study, Katunzi and Zheng (2010) reported that Tanzanian SMEs are reluctant to share information with their partners due to a lack of trust. Similarly, a review by Nkwabi (2019) revealed that SRM in the Tanzanian SMEs is weak due to the poor coordination between suppliers and their focal firms.…”

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The Factors Affecting Supplier Relationship Management in the Food Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Dar es Salaam Tanzania

2020

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The Tanzanian food industry is one of the most critical sectors in the country. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the largest processors of food. Although SMEs mostly deal with processing food, they still face challenges, especially with their suppliers. Though previous researchers have investigated partnership issues in SMEs, little has been reported on the factors that impact the supplier relationships found in food manufacturing SMEs. This study employed a qualitative design where semi-structured interviews with 13 experts were conducted to identify the factors that impede SRM in Dar es Salaam. The findings reveal that poor relationship management, poor storage facilities, poor transportation and inadequate production capacities are the main challenges affecting SRM within these firms. To overcome these challenges, it has been recommended to improve the supplier relationships through being transparent, fostering trust and sharing quality information with the suppliers on time. Furthermore, investment in technology has been recommended to reduce costs and to enhance the information sharing between suppliers and SMEs. Government support is required with regard to financial aid and the improvement in the infrastructure to facilitate the easier flow of goods from SMEs to the customers.

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The Factors Affecting Supplier Relationship Management in the Food Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Dar es Salaam Tanzania

2020

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“…Micro Small Medium Enterprises and Supply Chain Management a regional perspective Katunzi and Zheng (2010) performed a comparison of the SCM perceptions between Tanzanian SMEs and large firms. The research looked at four major issues: the benefits of SCM, the type of information sharing, the motivation for SCM integration and other collaborative SCM activities.…”

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The Effectiveness of Supply Chain Management Practices on Manufacturing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msme) in Lusaka: A Case of Mandevu and Kalingalinga Markets

Demberere¹,

Kasongo²

2021

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to find out the state of supply chain management within MSME’s in Zambia by investigating the Supply Chain Management (SCM) practices, its benefits and challenges using some selected manufacturing micro, small-medium enterprises in Mandevu and Kalingalinga markets of Lusaka. Methodology: The study used descriptive research design and chose questionnaire as the tool for data collection. Purposive sampling technique was employed to obtain information from both the management and staff of the MSMEs. One hundred (100) questionnaires were distributed to the respondents. The obtained data were then analysed using the descriptive method. Results: The study found out that the manufacturing MSME sector appreciates good supply chain management practices, but does not practise it. The study discovered that the sector has not established long term relationships with its customers and suppliers. The sector was found to face several challenges which threaten its long term growth and survival, the most worrying challenges being the lack of financial resources, failure to practice continuous quality improvement, low integration of process technologies and forecasting challenges. The study also revealed that when implemented SCM practices deliver a number of benefits to the MSMEs. For example, increased response to the customer, cost-cutting on service delivery, improved information sharing and improved capacity to offer after-sale services. It is evident that MSMEs would perform well if supply chain management activities are improved. This, however, can be accomplished, if the MSMEs engage in strategic partnerships, customer relationship, high level of information sharing, information quality, as well as continuous quality improvement. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study could be replicated in other industry sectors of the economy and also in other developing countries to help build on the body of knowledge.

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“…The acquired business information can be used in addressing most of their growth barriers (Kazimoto, 2014). Conversely, Tanzanian SMEs are reluctant in sharing information to key players due to the fact that the information are likely to be acquired by their major rivals, and ultimately pose potential risks to their business interests and goals (Katunzi & Zheng, 2010). However, there are a lot of benefits gained when  Does risk planning influence the cost level, and output level of Tanzania-based bakeries under the moderation of the bakery age, and the gender of the bakery owner/manager respectively?…”

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Risk-Taking and Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Lessons from Tanzanian Bakeries

Jeje¹

2020

JEBS

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SMEs are the major drivers of socioeconomic development of many economies. In order to influence economic growth, SMEs must be capable of enhancing their competiveness, growth, and sustainability. These capabilities are acquired by SMEs that understand and adopt entrepreneurial strategies that work. There is abundant literature confirming that one of these entrepreneurial strategies include risk-taking practices. SMEs are still facing challenges to understand and apply the right risk-taking strategies that influence their performance. We therefore characterise risk-taking as risk planning, risk controlling, and strategic risk initiatives, and seek to establish their contribution on SME performance. This study draws lessons from the risk management practices of small and medium-sized bakeries in Tanzania where agriculture, a sector that directly relates with bakery business, is one of the leading sectors in driving economic growth. We adopt a multi-stage sampling technique and receive responses from 161 questionnaires, and 20 in depth interviews from bakery owners/managers throughout Tanzania. The principal component analysis, qualitative content analysis (manifest analysis), and the moderator analysis are used in analyzing these data. We ascertain that both the firm age, and the gender, of the owner/manager moderate the relationship between risk-taking strategies and SME performance. We argue that SMEs have the responsibilities of improving their risk-taking practices and capabilities in order to drive their competitiveness. Additionally, SMEs need to employ their efforts and resources in supporting their risk management initiatives, and integrate them in their business operations, and policy development practices, and ultimately advance their sustainability.

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Tanzanian SMEs’ Perceptions towards Adoption of Supply Chain Management (SCM) Strategy

Cited by 15 publications

References 13 publications

The Factors Affecting Supplier Relationship Management in the Food Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Dar es Salaam Tanzania

The Factors Affecting Supplier Relationship Management in the Food Manufacturing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Dar es Salaam Tanzania

The Effectiveness of Supply Chain Management Practices on Manufacturing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Msme) in Lusaka: A Case of Mandevu and Kalingalinga Markets

Risk-Taking and Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises: Lessons from Tanzanian Bakeries

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