Procurement and Logistics Management

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    Buyer- seller relationship and the performance of micro retail businesses in Tanzania
    (Mzumbe University, 2018) Fredson, Prince
    This study examined the antecedents of buyer seller relationship at micro-retail business level in Tanzania. The general objective of this study was premised on examining in general, the influence of buyer-seller relationship on business performance. This study identified buyer-seller trust, communication, interdependence, cooperation and commitment as determinants of buyer-seller relationship. The specific objectives were therefore, to ascertain the influence of each of those determinants on business performance. The study was carried out in three districts of Dar es Salaam region which were Kinondoni, Ilala and Temeke (Ubungo and Kigamboni districts were not mentioned as districts because the population data used by this study was based on 2012 national census and they were not districts at the time). Snowball sampling method was used to collect data from 162 random customers through an online survey using Google Forms. For qualitative data, the researcher used the interviewing method, which was done on 10 shop owners as a way to triangulate the quantitative findings. Theoretical arguments for building the conceptual framework were made from the social exchange theory (SET) and the network theory (NT). Quantitative data was analyzed by using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), whereas qualitative data was analyzed by using the grounded theory approach. The findings from the analysis indicated that buyer-seller trust, communication, cooperation and commitment contributed significantly to business performance. On the other hand, buyer-seller interdependence exhibited no significant relationship with business performance. For future studies the researcher recommended more research on buyer seller relationship be done in downstream supply chains and should involve a broader scope geographically to improve reliability of generalization of the findings. The focus should be placed in areas with diverse socio-economic characteristics, not just in cities. This would allow the stakeholders and the research community at large to have a deeper understanding of the buyer-seller relationship dynamics, how they affect businesses and the mediating effects of socio-economic characteristics.
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    Factors influencing suppliers selection in procurement of goods in public organizations in Tanzania : A case of Kinondoni Municipality
    (Mzumbe University, 2014) Gatahwa, Nestory Celestine
    The objective of this study was to determine factors influencing supplier selection in the procurement of goods in public organizations in Tanzania a case of Kinondoni Municipal. The study used both qualitative and quantitative approaches in collecting data from the study sample. The sample size comprised of 33 respondents. Data were collected using interview, questionnaire and review of documental sources. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies and tables. The study revealed that Kinondoni Municipal used Request for Quotation as the main method of procurement of goods. Almost 70% of the respondents indicated that Request for Quotation is the common method used at Kinondoni Municipal in the procurement of the different types of goods. Concerning supplier evaluation and selection, the study revealed that 63.4% of the respondents indicated that supplier evaluation and selection base on lowest evaluated price. In relation to the factors that influence the selection of supplier in Kinondoni Municipal, the findings show that price is the main factor in supplier selection in Kinondoni Municipal. The main conclusion drawn from this study is that determinants of supplier selection in Kinondoni Municipal base on lowest evaluated price. In order to realize value for money in supplier evaluation and selection, it is recommended that Kinondoni Municipal should select the procurement method that encourage sufficient competition, tender evaluation process should be handled by professionals, evaluation report review to ensure fairness and adherence to PPA, supply selection should be an open and transparent process and lastly selection should involve all key departments in Kinondoni Municipal.