E-procurement implementation and supply chain integration among large scale manufacturing firms in Nairobi, Kenya
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to establish the effect of e-procurement
implementation and business integration among large scale manufacturing firms in
Nairobi. In order to fill this gap the study sought answers to the following three important
questions: what is the extent of e-procurement implementation among large scale
manufacturing firms in Nairobi? What are the barriers of e- procurement implementation
among large manufacturing firms in Nairobi? And what is the impact of e-procurement
implementation on supply chain integration among large scale manufacturing firms in
Nairobi? This study took the form of a descriptive research design and data was
collected through a structured questionnaire from supply chain managers of large scale
manufacturing firms in Nairobi. Frequencies and percentages, factor analysis and
regression analysis were used to analyse the data. It was revealed that the firms share
information among departments and centralization of procurement activities is also
evident among them. However, it is clear that a number of important e-procurement
aspects have not been implemented by these firms. Five barriers to e-procurement
implementation were revealed and they include: getting users to accept the system; lack
of internal integration of functions; resistance from suppliers; lack of willingness from
other stakeholders and lack of enough finances to support the system implementation.
Finally, e-procurement implementation explains 57% of supply chain integration among
large scale manufacturing firms in Nairobi. The study recommends that large scale
manufacturers in Nairobi should link their suppliers. It will also be important to conduct a
comparative study to establish the similarities and differences.
Citation
E-procurement Implementation And Supply Chain Integration Among Large Scale Manufacturing Firms In Nairobi, Kenya. Master Of Business AdministrationPublisher
University of Nairobi