Master of Procurement and Supply Management

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Contract Management and Procurement Performance of Local Government in Bosaso, Puntland, Somalia
(2024-07) Mohamed Aweys Yusuf
The study sought to examine the effect of contract management on procurement performance of local government in Bosaso, Puntland, Somalia. The study objectives are to determine the effect of contract creation on procurement performance of local government. To assess the effect of contract implementation on procurement performance of local government and to examine the effect of transparency and accountability on procurement performance of local government. The study employed descriptive survey research design with targeted a population of 141 and a sample of 104 respondents. Regression analysis was employed to achieve the study objectives. The study findings revealed that contract creation has strong significant effect on procurement performance of local government in Bosaso (Adjusted R2=.853, p=0.000). The study on effect of contract implementation analysis findings revealed that there is a significant effect between contract implementation analysis and procurement performance (Adjusted R2=0.940, p=0.000). The third objective further revealed that has a significant positive effect on procurement performance of local government in Bosaso (Adjusted R2=0.734, p=0.000 < 0.005). Therefore, all the three hypotheses were accepted. The study concluded that transparency and accountability, contract creation and contract implementation all have positive significant effect on procurement performance of local government in Bosaso. The study recommends that the local government should prioritize the clarity and specificity of contract terms and conditions. Clearly define the rights, obligations, and responsibilities of each party to avoid misunderstandings and disputes. Incorporate detailed specifications and performance requirements to facilitate smooth implementation and evaluation of the contracted work. The research recommends that there should be establishment of mechanisms to enforce contract compliance and hold contractors accountable for meeting performance standards. Regularly monitor and assess contractor performance against agreed-upon deliverables, milestones, and quality requirements. It is recommended that the local government in Bosaso establishes comprehensive accountability and transparency measures to develop and implements mitigation methods for various procuring activities. This study made a significant contribution to the existing body of knowledge on procurement performance by examining the relevance of contract implementation as a measure of contract management. It addressed the gap in the literature by providing up-to-date findings, as previous studies on this topic were out-dated. The research shed light on the relative importance of different variables studied, including contract creation, contract implementation, and accountability and transparency, in relation to procurement performance. By analyzing and comparing the findings, the study revealed that contract implementation was a highly relevant construct influencing procurement performance, while accountability and transparency were identified as the least contributing factors. These findings challenged the conventional belief and provided valuable insights for procurement professionals and organizations. Overall, this study's contribution enhanced the understanding of the factors impacting procurement performance and informed decision-making in contemporary procurement environments Keywords: contract creation, contract implementation, transparency and accountability, procurement performance
Logistics support and achievements of concern worldwide programs in katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2012-09) Baysah, Korti C.
The study establishes the relationship between Logistics support and achievements of Concern Worldwide programs in Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The study was guided by the following objectives:- To determine the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of: gender, age, educational qualification and length of experience in procurement and supply activities; to determine the level of Logistic support in Concern Worldwide programs in terms of;-communication, production and operations, transportation and vehicle routing, warehouse management and distribution strategies, inventory management, product design, and material handling and order picking; to determine the level of achievement in Concern Worldwide programs in terms of;- transparency, quality, efficiency, actual performances, strategies and competitiveness; to determine if there is a significant relationship between the level of logistics support and the level of achievement in Concern Worldwide program. The main instruments for data collection were basically questionnaires but also face-to-face interviews were conducted using an interview guide. The target population was 135 of which a total of 101 respondents were selected. The research was principally descriptive involving both qualitative and quantitative techniques of data analysis. Various data analyses procedures were applied: descriptive analyses, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, single regression and multiple regression analyses in order to achieve the objectives of the study. Data collected using questionnaires and a structured interview guide was analyzed using frequency counts in form of percentages and was later tabulated to determine the relationship between variables. The findings reveal that there is a significant correlation between Logistics support and achievements of concern worldwide programs in Katanga province. Once the above aspects are attended to, the Logistics support is very useful vice in achievements of Concern worldwide programs.
Logistics support and achievements of concern worldwide programs in Katanga Province, Democratic Republic of Congo
(Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management, 2012-09) Baysah, Kort; C.
The study establishes the relationship between Logistics support and achievements of Concern Worldwide programs in Katanga province, Democratic Republic of Congo. The study was guided by the following objectives:- To determine the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of: gender, age, educational qualification and length of experience in procurement and supply activities; to determine the level of Logistic support in Concern Worldwide programs in terms of;-communication, production and operations, transportation and vehicle routing, warehouse management and distribution strategies, inventory management, product design, and material handling and order picking; to determine the level of achievement in Concern Worldwide programs in terms of;- transparency, quality, efficiency, actual peiformances, strategies and competitiveness; to determine if there is a significant relationship between the level of logistics support and the level of achievement in Concern Worldwide program. The main instruments for data collection were basically questionnaires but also face-to-face interviews were conducted using an interview guide. The target population was 135 of which a total of 101 respondents were selected. The research was principally descriptive involving both qualitative and quantitative techniques of data analysis. Various data analyses procedures were applied: descriptive analyses, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, single regression and multiple regression analyses in order to achieve the objectives of the study. Data collected using questionnaires and a structured interview guide was analyzed using frequency counts in form of percentages and was later tabulated to determine the relationship between variables. The findings reveal that there is a significant correlation between Logistics support and achievements of concern worldwide programs in Katanga province. Once the above aspects are attended to, the Logistics support is very useful vice in achievements of Concern worldwide programs.
Procurement process and logistics performance of United Nations development programme, Juba South Sudan
(Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management, 2023-06) Fadul Ishag Issa Tagil
The purpose of the study was to assess the impact of procurement on logistics performance in of UNDP Juba. The study was guided by specific objectives which included: To examine the procurement process of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) -JUBA office; To examine the performance of logistics at United Nations Development Programme UNDP-JUBA office; and To establish the relationship between procurement and logistics performance. The study used a cross-sectional survey design that combines both qualitative and quantitative designs. The quantitative approach was adopted to measure the magnitude of the various constructs and variables that were conceptualized which lead to understanding the strength of each construct in their contribution to the main IV and its relationship with the DV. Results indicated that the procurement process of United Nations Development Programme UNDP - JUBA office was fairly where the main components accounted for 77.412% of the variance of Process and this is to indicate that the overall performance of procurement had a significant influence of up to 77.4% from the combined input of the different procurement activities. This finding was in line with the argument that clear policies or activities undertaken in the procurement process have the biggest return and performance not only on the money spend (VFM) but also on the general outcome of the process.
The effectiveness of clearing and forwarding procedures on the procurement efficiency: a case study of Somalia port authority
(Kampala International University.College of Economics and Management, 2012-02) Ahmed, Mahamed Korane

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