SUPPLIER SELECTION PRACTICES AND SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE OF COUNTY REFERRAL HOSPITALS IN KENYA
The study examined the effect of supplier selection practices on supply chain performance of county referral hospitals in Kenya. Descriptive survey design was utilized. Both stratified random and simple random techniques were used in the selection of 81 respondents. For data collection close ended...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bucharest University of Economic Studies
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Business Excellence and Management |
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| Online Access: | https://beman.ase.ro/no133/1.pdf |
| Summary: | The study examined the effect of supplier selection practices on supply chain performance of county referral
hospitals in Kenya. Descriptive survey design was utilized. Both stratified random and simple random techniques
were used in the selection of 81 respondents. For data collection close ended questionnaires and an interview
schedule was used. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics which entailed frequency and percentage and
also using inferential statistics whereby simple linear regression was utilized. Findings revealed that supplier
selection practices positively and significantly impacted on the supply chain performance. The study concludes that
supplier selection practices can be a strategic organizational weapon which may be used to achieve supply chain
performance. The study recommends for supply chain managers in county referral hospitals to take into
consideration supplier evaluation and supplier certification as aspects of supplier selection as this may enhance
supply chain performance. |
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| ISSN: | 2248-1354 2668-9219 |