Browsing by Author "Mwove, Musyoka Reuben"

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    Effect of Enterprise Resource Planning in Enhancing Service Delivery in the Procurement Function in Public Universities in Kenya, A Case study of Egerton University-Njoro, Kenya
    (International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2012) Mwove, Musyoka Reuben; Kwasira, Josphat
    Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in any organization when implemented adequately can greatly contribute to more customers, more orders, more profits, and customer satisfaction while at the same time creating a lean enterprise. The objective of the study was to examine the Effect of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) in enhancing service delivery in the procurement function in public universities in Kenya. A case study of Egerton University was examined and the results taken to represent all other public universities in Kenya. The public procurement oversight authority (PPOA) was used as a Moderating variable in the study. The study employed a descriptive research design. The target population of the study comprised of the staff at all levels, from senior managers to the subordinates of Egerton University procurement department, this gave rise to a total population of fourty (40) respondents which was the total number of employees working in the procurement department of Egerton University. A census approach was used for the study since the sample comprised all the fourty respondents which were equal to the total population. The researcher used selfadministered questionnaires to collect the primary data for the study because they provided a high degree of data standardization and adoption of generalized information amongst any population. Secondary data was sourced by referring to existing materials such as journals, past research in the area, financial reports of the institution and all other relevant documents that relate to Enterprise Resource Planning and service delivery. The data was then processed using SPSS and Presented in form of tables. Both descriptive and Inferential Analysis was done. The study findings showed that Enterprise Resource Planning have significant relationship in enhancing service delivery in the procurement function at Egerton University. The researcher recommended that since the implementation ERP systems require long-term planning for their success in improving the efficiency of the procurement function, the management has a great role to play in enhancing service delivery and also ensuring that personnel is trained on the implementation issues relating to the adoption and use of various systems for enhanced service delivery in the procurement function.
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    The Effect of Green Supply Chain Strategies on The Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
    (Faculty of Business Studies, Departments of Management Science and Business Studies, 2024) Mwove, Musyoka Reuben
    Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) strategies play a crucial role in enhancing the economic performance of Kenya's manufacturing sector, which contributes about 7.8% to the national GDP. In light of recent economic challenges, heightened competition, and environmental pressures that have led to a 13.4% decrease in sector output and increased operational costs, this study focused on examining the impact of GSCM strategies on the performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Utilizing a descriptive cross-sectional design grounded in Closed Loop Supply Chain theory, the research surveyed a sample of 164 respondents from 138 firms using structured questionnaires, achieving a 90.9% response rate. Data was analyzed through simple and multiple regressions, Pearson’s product-moment correlation, and Spearman’s Rank Correlation via SPSS version 28. The findings reveal that GSCM strategies have a moderate positive correlation with overall firm performance (correlation coefficient = 0.285, p-value = 0.000) and profitability (correlation coefficient = 0.243, p-value = 0.003). However, the impact of GSCM strategies on sales growth is not statistically significant (correlation coefficient = 0.135, p-value = 0.101), while their influence on market share is positive and significant (correlation coefficient = 0.314, p-value = 0.000). These results suggest that while GSCM strategies can significantly enhance firm performance, particularly in profitability and market share, their impact on sales growth is less pronounced. The study offers valuable insights for firms to prioritize GSCM strategies to achieve sustainability and competitive advantage in the food and beverage manufacturing sector, with broader implications for policy and industry practices.
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    The Influence of Reverse Logistics Strategies (RLS) on The Performance of Food and Beverage Manufacturing Firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya
    (Faculty of Business Studies, Departments of Management Science and Business Studies., 2024) Mwove, Musyoka Reuben
    This study investigates the influence of Reverse Logistics Strategies (RLS) on the performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya, as part of a broader exploration of Sustainable Supply Chain Management (SSCM) strategies. Using a descriptive cross-sectional research design, data were collected from a sample of 164 respondents across 138 firms, achieving a 90.9% response rate. Simple and multiple regression analyses, alongside Pearson’s product-moment and Spearman’s Rank Correlation, were employed to analyze the data via SPSS version 28. The findings indicate that RLS have a statistically significant negative impact on firm performance across multiple models, with coefficients ranging from -0.026 to -0.027 and p-values less than 0.000. This negative association persists despite a positive relationship being observed between RLS and original firm performance metrics prior to data transformation. These results suggest that while RLS may incur additional costs or operational challenges that negatively affect short-term performance metrics, they could contribute positively to long-term sustainability and efficiency. This study provides insights into the complex role of reverse logistics in the Kenyan manufacturing sector, offering implications for both managerial practices and policy development aimed at improving firm performance within a sustainable framework.