Abstract: The main objective of the study is to determine the moderating effect of information sharing on the relationship between supply chain linkages and procurement performance among county governments in north rift region. The specific objectives of the study were: To determine the effect of customer linkages on procurement performance, to establish the effect of supplier linkages on procurement performance and to determine the effect of internal linkages on procurement performance. The study was informed by transaction cost economics theory resources based view theory and cox theory. The study adopted the explanatory research design. The study unit of analysis was 354 employees in procurement departments drawn from 6 county governments in North Rift. The study conducted a census survey on target population of procurement employees of County governments. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data for dependent and independent variables. To test for reliability of research instrument, the researcher used the internal consistency technique by employing Cronbach Alpha value. Descriptive and inferential statistics was also used to classify, analyze and interpret the data. Correlation analysis was used to test linear relationship, while multiple regression models were used to analyze data in order to test the hypotheses for the study. Data was presented using tables. The study found that customer linkages, supplier linkage and internal linkages have a positive and significant effect on procurement performance. The study concludes that customer linkages, supplier linkage and internal linkages are key determinants of procurement performance. There is need for firm managers to understand and find ways to effectively manage these interactions. Suppliers should also be allowed to contribute product ideas and also participate in the design phase of the firms’ product for the purpose of product improvement. There is need for firms to integrate their system so that they can have information flow within the firm.
Keywords: Supply chin linkages, Procurement Performance.
Title: Effect of Supply Chain Linkages on the Procurement Performance of County Governments in North Rift Region
Author: Meshack Oreu Tankoi, Dr. Mike Amuhaya Iravo, Mr. Robert Wamalwa Wandera
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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