The effect of supply chain management practices on competitive advantage and organizational performance; a case study of Uganda crown beverages:
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2019-07
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Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management.
Abstract
This study was carried out to determine the effect of supply chain management practices on
competitive advantage and organizational performance Uganda Crown Beverages Limited. The
study had two objectives, to establish supply chain management practices adopted by Uganda
Crown Beverages Limited, and to detenriine the effect of supply chain management practices on
competitive advantage and organizational performance of Uganda Crown Beverages Limited.
The research design involved a cross sectional survey of 46 employees of Uganda Crown
Beverages Limited. Data was collected using a questionnaire that was administered through
“drop and pick” method. Percentages were used to analyze objective one and was used to
analyze the effect of supply chain management practices on competitive advantage and
organizational performance in Uganda Crown Beverages Limited.The findings were presented in
tables. It is clear that there is a significant relationship between supply chain management
practices and competitive advantage/organizational performance explained by the seven
independent variables strategic supplier partnership, customer relationship, level of information
sharing, quality of information, extent of outsourcing, lean practices and postponement. The
study only focused on Uganda Crown Beverages Limited. Therefore, the researcher recommends
further research on other firms that are not located in Kampala and are not in the manufacturing
industry. The researcher has also recommended that future research to expand on the domain of
SCM practices by considering additional dimensions and also seek to utilize multiple
respondents to enhance research findings.
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a research report submitted to the college of economics and management in partial fulfillment for the requirements of the award of a bachelor’s degree of supplies and procurement of Kampala international university.
Keywords
supply chain management, organizational performance, Uganda crown beverages