dc.contributor.author | Omusebe, Joel A | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2013-05-10T12:54:53Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2006 | |
dc.identifier.citation | MBA | en |
dc.identifier.uri | http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/21425 | |
dc.description.abstract | This Research Project sought to survey the use of JIT practices by the
companies listed at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The study set to achieve three
objectives. The first objective was to document just-in-time practices among firms
operating in Kenya. Secondly, the study aimed at finding out the benefits
emanating from implementing just-in-time systems in organizations in Kenya.
Thirdly, the study set out to unfold obstacles hindering successful implementation
of Just- in -time systems by Kenyan firms. Primary data was collected by use of
a questionnaire with both closed and open- ended questions. The closed-ended
questions enabled the collection of quantitative data for analysis using a likertscale
of 5; while the open-ended questions enabled the researcher collect
qualitative data on the respondents' view of just-in-time systems in organizations
in Kenya. The quantitative data was then analyzed by use of descriptive
statistics.
The study found that most Kenyan firms believe that JIT practices enhance long term
business performance and success. The study established that reduction in
inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), production space and lead time were the most
substantial benefits emanating from JIT implementation. The study established
the following hindrances to JIT implementation starting with the most significant
obstacle; Poor infrastructure, Government policies, interfacing JIT with existing
systems, poor information/data accuracy, power outages/blackouts and lack of
internal expertise. These findings should help in encouraging the widespread
adoption of JIT practices in other organizations in Kenya. | en |
dc.description.sponsorship | University of Nairobi | en |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.publisher | University of Nairobi | en |
dc.subject | Just-in-time (JIT) Systems | en |
dc.subject | Nairobi stock exchange | en |
dc.subject | Kenya | en |
dc.title | A survey on the use of just-in-time (JIT) Systems in the companies listed at the Nairobi stock exchange. | en |
dc.type | Thesis | en |
local.publisher | School of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences | en |