Abstract: The chief goal of this research was to explore the effects of supplier quality management practices of management of energy sector firm performance in Kenya. Specifically, the study sought to 1) Evaluate the influence of supplier quality improvement practices (SQIP) on the performance of the energy sector firms in Kenya (2) Determine the influence of supplier trust-based relationship practices (STBRP) on the performance of the energy sector firms in Kenya (3) assess the influence of supplier lead time reduction management practices (SLTRMP) on the performance of the energy sector firms in Kenya. The research employed a cross-sectional evaluation survey approach and quantitative method was used in the selection of the respondents and collection of data. A sample size of 264 respondents was picked through stratified random sampling. Primary data was collected by use of questionnaires which were administered through the drop and pick method. Linear regression analysis and Pearson’s correlation coefficient were run to determine the relationship between supplier relationship management practices and performance of energy sector firms in Kenya. Based on the objectives and results of the study, improvement of performance of energy sector firms is a function of supplier quality improvement practices, supplier trust-based relationship practices and supplier lead time reduction management practices.
Keywords: Supplier Quality Improvement Practices, Supplier Relationship Management, Energy Sector Firm Performance, Supplier Trust-Based Relationship Practices, Supplier Lead Time Reduction.
Title: Effect of Supplier Quality Improvement Practices on Supplier Relationship Management of Energy Sector Firm Performance in Kenya
Author: Gabriel Wabuti Lubale, Prof. Gregory, S. Namusonge, Prof. Maurice, M. Sakwa
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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