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    EFFECT OF SUPPLY CHAIN OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ABSORPTIVE CAPACITIES AND PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NAIROBI COUNTY
    (International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 2017-12) Korir, Loice; Bonuke, Ronald; Kibet, Yusuf
    The aim of this study was to examine the direct and indirect effect of absorptive capacity and supply chain operational capability on performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi Kenya. Explanatory research design and random sampling technique was used to collect data with the aid of a questionnaire from a sample of 200 firms. Reliability the research instrument was tested using Cronbach alpha. In order to test the hypotheses and the mediation effect, bootstrapping procedure was followed by testing the direct and indirect effect. The finding shows the significant direct effect of absorptive capacity on both performance and supply chain operational capability. Supply chain operational capability was also found to significantly, positively and directly affect performance. Lastly the result shows that Supply chain operational capability mediates the relationship between absorptive capacity and performance, hence providing new knowledge in research literature. Marketers have to recognize the central role of logistic capability, technological capability and structural capability together with acquiring, assimilating, transforming and exploiting the available business opportunities to enhance and sustain their performance in a competitive environment.
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    EFFECT OF BUYER-SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS ON PROCUREMENT PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM KENYAN SUPERMARKET
    (European Scientific Journal, 2015-12-01) Korir, Loice
    The purpose of this paper was to establish the effect of buyer-supplier relations on procurement performance. The study was informed by social exchange theory. This study employed explanatory research design. The target population was 112 procurement and sales managers drawn from thirty-four (34) supermarkets located in Nairobi County. Census technique was used. Data was obtained using structured questionnaires. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, means, and standard deviation. In addition, Pearson correlation and multiple regression models were used to test linear relationship and hypothesis testing respectively. Study results showed that commitment, communication, cooperation and trust has a positive and significant effect on procurement performance. Hence, high levels of commitment, trust, communication and cooperation enhance sustainable competitive advantage hence improving the procurement performance. The study therefore recommends that there is need for firms to have a long term partnership with the major suppliers and aim at giving maximum attention to the relationship with suppliers so as to maintain it and enhance competitive advantage which will lead to improved procurement performance. There is also need for firms to have frequent and timely communication with suppliers and inform them of unforeseen challenges. Suppliers need to keep the promises made to the firm and offer credible information and keep the firm’s best interests in mind. Suppliers need to be responsible for the results of the industrialization and manufacturing process of the supplied part. It is also recommended that this study be replicated in different business sectors within the other regions.
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    EFFECT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN MANUFACTURING FIRMS, NAIROBI COUNTY, KENYA
    (International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research, 2015-03-31) Bonuke, Ronald; Korir, Loice
    The main purpose of the study was to determine the effect of entrepreneurial supply chain management competencies on organizational performance.
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    Effects of Socially Responsible Purchasing on Supply Chain Performance. Evidence from Kenya Supermarkets
    (European Journal of Business and Management, 2015-01-01) Korir, Loice; Komen, Joyce; Cherop, Felishana Jepkosgei; Kihara, Ngene Patrick
    The purpose of the study will be to determine effect of purchasing social responsibility on supply chain performance of supermarkets in UasinGishu County. The study was guided by Stakeholder Theory and Legitimacy Theory. For this study, questionnaire was used to collect data. The target population for the study was owners/managers of supermarkets. Multiple regression model was used to test hypothesis. We found that environment, diversity, human rights and safety constitute responsibility have a positive and significant effect on supply chain performance. However, purchasing social responsibility was found to be less practiced in supermarkets. Therefore, there need for firms to purchase from different ethnic groups and minority/women-owned business enterprises so as to bring value and innovation to the supply base, to work with suppliers to ensure that their processes and products are environmentally sound, to support and respect the protection of human rights and to ensure suppliers’ locations are operated in a safe manner.