dc.contributor.author | Gwaro, Thomas Matara | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-02-28T15:18:32Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2011-10 | |
dc.identifier.citation | MBA Thesis | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/12583 | |
dc.description | Logistics innovations in the road transport sector in Kenya | en |
dc.description.abstract | This study is on the logistics innovations in the road transport sector in Kenya. The researcher
sought to know the adopted logistics innovation and the benefits that accrue by implementing the
logistics innovations In the 21st century businesses compete greatly to impress and attract
customers. The growth of Kenya’s economy hinges to a large extent on the road transport sector
operating more efficiently and effectively in moving freight and goods. This study was on
benefits which are achieved by the road transport companies which adopt logistics innovations
technologies in Kenya. These benefits included in the study are operational efficiency, cost
reduction, improved customer services, and competitive advantage. The logistics innovations are
classified into data acquisition innovations, information and transportation technologies.
The study employed questionnaires as the primary data collection instrument. The questionnaire
consisted of both open and close-ended questions aimed at obtaining information on the benefits
of the adoption of logistics innovations in the road transport sector in Kenya. A content analysis
and descriptive analysis was employed to analyze the collected data. The content analysis was
used in analyzing the respondents’ views. Tables and other graphical presentations as appropriate
have been used to present the data collected for ease of understanding and analysis. The study
found that logistics innovations when implemented by the road transport sector firms indeed
increased the benefits of operational efficiency, reduction in costs of operating, customers were
satisfied and competitive advantage is gained.
The government should encourage the adoption of innovations in the administration of regulatory
mechanisms. It can also provide financial incentives, pilot projects, and tax breaks to stimulate
logistics innovations for the road transport sector. Transporters too can take advantage of logistics
innovations to enhance their service provisions. | en |
dc.description.sponsorship | University of Nairobi | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | Logistics innovations | en |
dc.subject | Road transport sector | en |
dc.subject | Kenya | en |
dc.title | Logistics innovations in the road transport sector in Kenya | en |
dc.type | Thesis | en |
local.publisher | School of Business, University of Nairobi | en |