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Kimwaki, Benedict Mutinda
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Supply Chain Performance in the Manufacturing Sector: The Role of Lead-Time Management Strategies Kimwaki, Benedict Mutinda
Journal Integration of Social Studies and Business Development Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Integrasi Sains Media

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58229/jissbd.v2i1.142

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The objective of this research was to evaluate the effectiveness of lead-time management strategies in influencing the operational efficiency of manufacturing enterprises. While prior studies have recognized lead time as a crucial factor impacting supply chain performance, scant attention has been paid to the specific contribution of lead-time management strategies in this context. Hence, this study aimed to bridge this gap. By employing a descriptive survey research design, data were collected from a sample of 153 manufacturing firms selected through purposive sampling. The primary data collection instrument was a structured questionnaire, and statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS software. The findings indicate that early involvement of suppliers in product design and dissemination of accurate customer specifications significantly reduces lead time. Process automation and efficient transport management, including route planning and vehicle scheduling, were found to enhance supply chain performance. Consequently, the study concludes that early supplier involvement, process automation, and effective transport management positively impact supply chain performance. Based on these findings, it is recommended that manufacturing companies prioritize initiatives aimed at reducing lead time, such as minimizing waiting times, engaging suppliers early in the process, automating processes, and improving transport management in order to enhance overall supply chain performance.
Transforming Arid and Semi-Arid Areas to be Food Secure: The Role of Small-Scale Irrigation Projects Kimwaki, Benedict Mutinda
Journal of Consumer Studies and Applied Marketing Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024)
Publisher : Integrasi Sains Media

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58229/jcsam.v2i1.143

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The primary aim of this research was to evaluate the contribution of irrigation-based initiatives towards ensuring food security. The specific objectives encompassed assessing the role of labor within small-holder irrigation projects in bolstering food security, analyzing the impact of external donor assistance on food security outcomes within these projects, and appraising the extent of governmental backing for small-holder irrigation endeavors in the pursuit of food security goals. Employing a descriptive survey methodology, the study was conducted within various small-holder irrigation projects. The research population consisted of 1303 members affiliated with the irrigation schemes, alongside 12 agricultural officers. Utilizing a simple random sampling technique, two agricultural extension officers were selected from the irrigation schemes, while a stratified sampling approach identified 66 irrigation scheme members for participation in the study. Data collection primarily relied on the administration of questionnaires. Findings revealed that the majority of farmers predominantly relied on their labor or that of family members, with minimal utilization of hired labor observed in small-scale irrigation ventures. Consequently, labor scarcity emerged as a notable challenge within these projects. Furthermore, the study highlighted that a significant proportion of small-holder irrigation initiatives benefited from external donor support. To address labor shortages, the research suggested incentivizing specialized labor while recommending collaborative efforts among farmers to engage specialists in crop management, thereby enhancing crop productivity within the schemes.
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