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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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Drone technology and performance of retail logistics

Muricho Michael Wanjala, Mogaka Conrad Ochego

Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics

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2022

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Vol. 7, No. 1

73--81

EN

The purpose of this research study was to explore drone technology and performance of retail logistics by offering academic and practical benefits, explaining the preceding, and recommending a research plan based on a conceptual framework for drone technology and performance of retail logistics. A literature review has been created to assist today's retail logistics managers and researchers in scrutinizing what has been previously researched and what needs to be explored. From the standpoint of retail logistics, the study adds to our knowledge of drone technology as it relates to the performance of retail logistics and the constraints of future research. This study utilized a systematic literature review to design a suggested conceptual framework for a research agenda on drone technology and performance of retail logistics. The research paper provides insights into deficiencies in the drone technology, along with performance of retail logistics literature. The research paper explicitly recommends exploring the drone technology as it relates to expected and actual performance of retail logistics. This article contributes to the literature in a number of ways. To begin with, it provides the first comprehensive succinct synopsis of the essential concepts in the drone technology and retail logistics. Second, the impact of retail logistics in the growth of the economy. Third, the application of drone technology in retail logistics. Fourth, unnoticed challenges in retail logistics are then exposed as ideas for potential research. Finally, the technique utilized to conduct the systematic literature review can be used as a model for prospective researchers when conducting similar research. Contemporary research is aimed at providing a research group that address the needs of adopting the current technology on the performance of retail logistics. For performance of retail logistics, the article presents a suggested conceptual framework for drone technology and performance of retail logistics.

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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.

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Logistics strategy as a competitive tool for firm performance: The moderating effect of customer service effectiveness

Mogaka Conrad Ochego, Wycliffe Arani

Journal of Sustainable Development of Transport and Logistics

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2020

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Vol. 5, No. 1

56--65

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The goal of this research paper is to explore logistics strategy as a competitive tool for firm performance; the moderating effect of effectiveness of customer service: by presenting academic and practical advantages by explaining the preceding and suggesting a forward-looking research agenda based on a conceptual framework for competitiveness in logistics strategy. For support today's logistics managers and scholars, a literature review is established for scrutinize what was previously studied and what needs to be examined. From a focal firm perspective, the research expands the understanding of logistics strategy as a competitive tool while linking customer service effectiveness and the limitations for eventual research.