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Reverse logistics and performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya

Kiogora Henry Thiga, Chege Dennis, Arani Wycliffe

Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics

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2023

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Vol. 8, No. 2

86--90

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Purpose: This study aimed to determine the relationship between Reverse Logistics and the performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. Methodology: An explanatory research design was employed in the study. All 172 of Kenya’s registered food and manufacturing businesses were considered using the census approach. Using questionnaires, primary data was gathered. This study employed 172 questionnaires. Version 25 of the SPSS statistical program was used to analyze the data. Findings: The study found that there is a correlation of 0.705 between Reverse Logistics and the performance of Kenyan food and beverage manufacturing companies. Reverse Logistics accounted for 49.4% of the variation in the performance of food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. A unique contribution to theory, practice, and policy: The Stakeholders theory was validated. The study noted that the use of packaging that is returnable may save costs for the firms and improve efficiency. Reverse logistics can help a company identify ways to reuse, resell or recycle materials that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Implementing reverse logistics not only helps in profit margins but also helps improve the company’s brand reputation.

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Functional integration and competitive advantage of food and beverages manufacturing firms in Kenya

Mogaka Conrad Ochego, Odari Sammy, Arani Wycliffe

Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics

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2022

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Vol. 7, No. 1

99--111

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The major aim of this study was to establish the relationship between functional integration and competitive advantage of food and beverages manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study adopted a cross-sectional survey. The target population was managers working along the supply chain from 270 food and beverage manufacturing firms in Kenya. The two-stage sampling design was employed. The first stage, cluster random sampling, obtained 73 food & beverages manufacturing firms. Second stage, convenience sampling, selected two participants from the 73 selected firms. Thus, a sample size of 146. Questionnaires were used to collect primary data using both the drop and pick and mailing methods. Secondary data was obtained through document analysis. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 28 to generate descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that functional integration had a positive significant linear relationship with a competitive advantage. Additionally, the competitive advantage is anticipated to grow for every unit increase in functional integration. Thus, the study concludes that the parameters of functional integration are crucial in enhancing a company's competitive advantage in the food and beverage industry. Consequently, the study recommends that improvements in integrating functions internally should be strategically implemented.

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Supply chain management practices as a competitive tool for third party logistics providers performance

Mogaka Conrad Ochego, Njiru Kellen Karimi, Arani Wycliffe

Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics

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2020

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Vol. 5, No. 2

143--152

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The major purpose of this research paper is to examine supply chain management practices as a strategic tool for third-party logistics firms’ performance: by presenting practical and theoretical advantages by reviewing the corresponding literature, and also by proposing more forward-looking studies. A literature review was developed to help today's supply chain managers and analysts to thoroughly scrutinize what was already recognized as well as what requires further research. The research broadens, from a centered company perspective, the understanding of supply chain management practices as a tactical resource for success of third party logistics firms, as well as limitations for future studies. This research paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the literature to develop a proposed general framework for a strategic tool research initiative to perform TPLs' supply chain management practices. The research paper provides perspectives into deficiencies in current practices of supply chain management, along with the progress of third party logistics sector literature. The research paper proposes specific research into the logistics process, as it relates to planned and current performance. The research paper makes a series of important literary contributions. First, it provides the first comprehensive analysis of the fundamental concepts used throughout the current supply chain management activities research in relation to the performance of third party logistics companies. Indeed, when carrying out a similar exercise, the approach used to conduct the systematic literature review may be used as a guide for future investigators. Current research is aimed at providing a researcher who meets the needs of modern business leaders.