| dc.description.abstract | Supply Chain Management practices are activities carried out by an organization to
enhance the effectiveness of its supply chain. The practices improve organizational
performance and enhance competitiveness. Milk processors act as a link between dairy
farmers and the dairy market. Milk processors in Kenya have been performing poorly.
There has been a 6.7% decline in performance in the dairy industry. The poor
performance is a result of poor quality and low quantities of milk supplies to the
processing plants. Only 12% of marketed milk reaches the processing facilities. The
capacities are therefore underutilized by over 54% annually. Consequently, this study
looks into practices of supply chain management which are strategic sourcing,
inventory management, and green procurement and how they influence the
performance of milk processors in Kenya. The resource orchestration, lean and the
stakeholder theories guided the study. The study was conducted across the country
comprising respondents from milk processors in Kenya. The study adopted a
quantitative census design and used structured questionnaires in data collection.
Validity and reliability was checked. All diagnostic tests were carried out. Correlation
analysis followed by multiple regression analysis was conducted to show the
relationship between the study variables. A strong and statistically significant
relationship was established between strategic sourcing, lean inventory management,
green procurement practices and firm performance. The study concluded that practices
of supply chain management-strategic sourcing, green procurement and lean inventory
management are good measures of firm performance. However, more research needs
to be done in the area. The study will provide insights into the management of milk
processing firms. When adopted, the supply chain management practices will help milk
processors improve performance. | en_US |
