Procurement and Logistics Management

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    Analysis of local dairy value chain for smallholder pastoralists in Simanjiro district, Tanzania
    (Mzumbe University, 0201) Sumuni, Catholic
    The study aimed at analysis of local dairy value chain for smallholder pastoralists. The first objective was to identify the structure of local diary value chain and key actors’ roles. This study found that, the local dairy value chain in Simanjiro consist five (5) distinct stages, namely; input supply, milk production, trading, processing and consumption. The main actors in the dairy value chain were input suppliers, milk producers, milk traders, milk processors and milk consumers. The second objective was to explore chain strategies developed by chain actors in market milking. Results showed that; actors’ chain-strategies developed were; contractual agreement between pastoralists and milk buyers, actors often attending trainings on milk marketing, and pastoralists’ collective actions whereby benefits are accrued by being member of milk marketing groups. Third objective was to identify business challenges facing local dairy value chain actors in the study area. Findings revealed that, challenges identified to exist were; Seasonal fluctuations in milk availability, Livestock diseases, lack/few market channels for milk and milk products, poor cold chain infrastructures, facility breakdowns, quality aspects and low capacity of existing processing units. The conclusions attained through findings discussion recommended the following; Sensitize value chain concept as an economic tool to develop milk and milk products value chain, Improving efforts of milk producers on milk production and livestock management, and improvement of existing small scale milk processing units.
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    Analysis of supply chain of sunflower in Singida Municipality, Tanzania
    (Mzumbe University, 2013) Mwita, Tubeti
    This study was conducted to examine supply chain of sunflower in Singida Municipality in Tanzania. Data were collected from primary and secondary sources. Thirty (30) farmers, 15 traders (5 assemblers, 5 wholesalers and 5 retailers) were interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that sunflower was marketed through five different channels. These are (1) Farmers-to-assemblers (2) Farmers-to-wholesalers (3) Farmers-to-retailers (4) Farmers-to-processors (5) Farmers-to-consumers. Assemblers were found to have relatively more market power than other chain actors. This was revealed by the high profit margin as compared to other chain actors. Majority of chain actors (38%) had the problem of accessing credit due to lack of collateral and high interest rate. In order to realise the full potential of agricultural trade as a tool in the fight against poverty, the suggested policy interventions are to prioritise and increase funding for physical infrastructure both from national; promote large-scale capacity building in business skills and market orientation; improve equitable access to credit and improve dissemination of market
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    The determinants of value for money in procurement of works in Tanzania’s Local Government Authorities: A case of selected LGAS in Dar es Salaam region
    (Mzumbe University, 2018) Nyaonge, Mbiji M.
    This study titled “The determinants of Value for Money in Procurement of works in Tanzania‟s LGAs” was carried out at Ilala, Kinondoni and Kigamboni Municipal Councils in Dar es Salaam Region. A review of the literature indicated that for several times LGAs in Tanzania has failed to attain VfM when performing procurement activities. In relation to this, this study sought to establish the effect of STDs, impact of ICT in procurement activities, relationship management/collaboration and institutional factors as the determinants of VfM in procurement of works in Tanzania’s LGAs. To achieve these objectives, this study employed explanatory study to explain the relationship between variables. The study collected both primary and secondary data. Closed-ended questionnaire were used to collect primary data while secondary data was collected from published journals, reports and books. The study constituted fifty nine units sample which comprised members from PMU, engineering department, TB, accounts section, audit section, and ICT department. The study used quantitative method of data collection. In data presentation and analysis descriptive analysis with the help of statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 23.0 were used. Factor analysis and regression analysis was employed for data reduction and assessing relationship between independent and dependent variables. The study found significant relationship between the language used in the STDs,cost of preparing STDs, ICT competence, trust, commitment, respect, political interference and community participation on VfM.However, the study failed to establish a significant relationship between the contents of STDs and ICT knowledge on VfM. The study therefore recommended that in order for the LGAs and other public institutions to attain VfM in procurement activities they should make sure that they use simple and clear language to prepare STDs, also competent personnel should be used to prepare STDs in order to minimize unnecessary cost. Also the government should provide ICT knowledge building capacity to LGAs staff. Furthermore, first priorities should be given to the local contractors in works contract activities as the study revealed that it is easier to enter into relational governancewith the local contractors rather than foreigners. Lastly, procurement activities should be conducted in accordance with the existing rules and procedures, and that the function should be free from political or other interferences.