BLOCKCHAIN LOGISTICS AND PERFORMANCE OF MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
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The main objective of the study was to examine effect of blockchain logistics on performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The specific objectives were to assess effect of supply chain integration and inventory management on performance of manufacturing firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya. The study adopted a descriptive research design. The study targeted 50 supply chain managers, 50 inventory managers, and 50 procurement managers. The respondent managers were determined using census. Data was collected using questionnaires. A pilot test was conducted with 15 respondents representing 10% of the respondents. The research used content and construct validity. Reliability analysis was conducted using Cronbach’s Alpha Coefficient. Data collected using questionnaires was coded, keyed into SPSS version 28, cleaned and analyzed. The data was presented in tables. The content of the questionnaire was validated by supply chain professionals. Data collected using questionnaires was coded, keyed into SPSS version 28, cleaned and analyzed. Descriptive statistics specifically frequencies, percentage, mean and standard deviation will be used for analysis. The inferential statistics included correlation and regression. The data was presented in tables. Findings show that; there is a strong significant relationship between supply chain integration and Manufacturing Firms Performance (r=0.693, r=0.010), and a strong significant relationship between inventory management and Manufacturing Firms Performance (r=0.919, r=0.000). Based on these findings, the study concludes that prioritizing strategies to enhance supply chain integration and optimize inventory management processes is crucial for improving manufacturing firm performance. The recommendations are that; firms should also adopt suitable inventory management practices such as just-in-time, optimal inventory holding, and material requirement planning for an effective inventory management.
Key Words: Blockchain Logistics, Supply Chain Integration, Inventory Management, Performance, Manufacturing Firms
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