scholarly journals Influence of Logistics Optimization on Performance of Freight Forwarding Companies in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-66
Author(s):  
Raphael Kiluu Muoki ◽  
Makori Moronge
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Transport Planning ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Logistics Information System ◽  
Logistics Optimization ◽  
Freight Management ◽  
Logistics Information ◽  
Freight Forwarding ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of logistics optimization on performance of freight forwarding companies in Kenya. Methodology: Descriptive research design was adopted. The study preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected from deputy heads and heads of procurement in 45 freight forwarding companies in Kenya, who are registered members of KIFWA according to its 2019 directory. Questionnaires were used to collect data. The questionnaires were tested for validity and reliability using 10% of the total sample respondents. Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical methods such as means, standard deviation, frequencies and percentage. Inferential analyses were used in relation to correlation analysis and regression analysis to test the relationship between the four explanatory variables and the explained variable. Multiple regression models were used to show the relationship between the predicted variable and the predictor variables. Results and conclusion: The independent variables reported R value of 0.846 indicating that there is perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.716 which means that 71.6% of the corresponding variation in performance of the freight forwarding companies can be explained or predicted by (logistics information system, freight management, distributor base rationalization and transport planning) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The findings of the study indicated that logistics information system, freight management, distributor base rationalization and transport planning have a positive relationship with performance of freight forwarding companies in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: the study recommended that freight forwarding companies should embrace logistics optimization so as to improve performance and further researches should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

scholarly journals Influence of Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act on Performance of Executive State Corporations in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-85
Author(s):  
Stevens Omondi Musewe ◽  
Makori Moronge
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Public Institutions ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Logistics Information System ◽  
Freight Forwarding

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine influence of public procurement and asset disposal Act on performance of executive state corporations in Kenya with an aim of making recommendations on proper use. Methodology: The study employed a descriptive research design targeting the all 62 executive state corporations operating in Kenya. Data was collected from heads of procurement and their deputies in the entities. The researcher preferred this method because it allowed an in-depth study of the subject. Data was collected using self-administered questionnaires. Structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. The response rate of the study was 81%. The findings of the study indicated that regulation bodies, methods of procurement, preferences and reservations and disposal of assets have a positive relationship with performance of executive state corporations in Kenya. Results and conclusion: The independent variables reported R value of 0.846 indicating that there was perfect relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. R square value of 0.715 means that 71.5% of the corresponding variation in performance of executive state corporations in Kenya can be explained or predicted by (preferences and reservation, regulation bodies, disposal of assets and methods of procurement) which indicated that the model fitted the study data. The results of regression analysis revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between dependent variable and independent variable at (β=0.715), p=0.000 <0.05). The findings of the study indicated that logistics information system, freight management, distributor base rationalization and transport planning have a positive relationship with performance of freight forwarding companies in Kenya. Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: Finally, the study recommended that public institutions should embrace regulation bodies, methods of procurement, preferences and reservations and disposal of assets so as to improve performance of executive state corporations and further researches should to be carried out in other public institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained.

Research on Exhibition Logistics Information System Designing

2012 ◽  
Vol 605-607 ◽  
pp. 479-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shi Xiang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Logistics System ◽  
Logistics Information System ◽  
Operation Process ◽  
Logistics Information

Concept and characters of exhibition logistics are introduced in this paper. Exhibition logistics operation process is also analyzed. Differences between traditional logistics and exhibition logistics are pointed out. An exhibition logistics system and its information system are designed with several advantages.

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