The effects of E-Procurement on the Performance of Companies: A case study of Multiple Industries.
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Date
2012-09
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Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management Sciences .
Abstract
The study focused on procurement and performance of Companies. The purpose of the study
was to establish the relationship between e-performance and performance of Companies. During
the study, there was established that e-procurement offers several benefits. However the level at
which Companies especially those in developing countries are embracing electronic procurement
is progressing slowly. The study was also guided by the following objectives.
To examine the benefits of e-procurement
To examine the performance of Companies and
To examine the relationship between electronic procurement and performance of Companies
The methodology used in this chapter or study was descriptive and qualitative. Literature was
revived from various sources of information such as journal, magazines, internet and articles.
Data was analyses to acquire accurate and consistent information.
The key findings of the study established include the following; online procurement offers
various benefits though it was observed that most Companies especially those in low developed
nations have not fully embraced it. It was examined that there is a relationship between
electronic procurement and performance of Companies.
Description
Research report submitted to the College of Applied
Economics and Management Science in Partial
Fulfillment for the Award of Degree
in Supplies and Procurement
Management of Kampala International University.
Keywords
E-Procurement, Effects, Performance, Companies, Multiple Industries