E-procurement and supply chain information management:
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2015-05
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Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management
Abstract
This study was aimed at examining the relationship between E-procurement and supply chain
information management. Its main objectives were to understand the applicability of eprocurement
on supply chain information management; to assess the relevance of e-procurement
on supply chain information management; to identify the challenges of e-procurement system on
supply chain information management.The research used a survey design. A survey instrument
was developed for achieving the objectives and answering the questions developed using data
gathered from a review of current literature combined with in-depth case study with Joint
Medical Stores in Uganda together with ten oftheir suppliers.
The findings revealed that e-procurement is a new way of conducting business, and as with any
other new application of technology, it presents both opportunities for improvement and
potential problems. The information above translates to a 90% of the total employees, and 50%
of the managers accepting that the company's procurement department has adopted new levels of
E-procurement. After the analysis of the findings and conclusion it was recommended that Eprocurement
activity requires government support in areas such as regulation, consumer
protection, taxation procedure, licensing, security, privacy and other such legally-based
instruments. To optimise these and other benefits, Joint Medical Stores should focus on overall
supply chain information e-Procurement solutions. The researcher suggests that the most
significant benefits gained (as opposed to predi~ted or expected) from e-Purchasing to date are
improved management information, reduced cycle times and reduced transaction costs.In order
to reap the benefits of e-Purchasing, purchasing and supply management professionals of Joint
Medical Stores should ensure that they undertake appropriate training and ensure their skills,
knowledge and competencies are continuously developed. Such skills relating to e-Purchasing
include wider management skills such as those involved with change management. The study
recommends that future researchers should assess the challenges of e-procurement and supply
chain in developing countries like Uganda. The research also suggests that future researchers
should look at necessary reforms in the e-procurement and business functions in order to utilize
existing software platform and communication capabilities.
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Report submitted to the faculty of Business and Management in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Award of a Bachelor's Degree of Business Administration (Procurement and logistics) of Kampala International University
Keywords
E-procurement, Supply chain information management, Joint medical store (JMS), Uganda