Supply Chain Management (SCM) Practices in Nigeria Today: Impact on SCM Performance
Journal Title: European Journal of Business and Social Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 6
Abstract
To compete successfully in today’s challenging business environment, companies need to focus on supply chain management practices that have impact on enhancing SCM activities and ultimately performances. This study tried to examine the level at which the Nigerian manufacturing companies are involved in SCM practices as well determine the effect of these practices on SCM performance. With a total of 31 companies forming the sample size of the study, the data collected was analyzed using both descriptive statistics (tables, mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (correlation and multiple regression analysis), the result showed that SCM practices definitely impacts on SCM performance.
Authors and Affiliations
Adebayo, I. Toyin| Department of Transport Management. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Nigeria eMail: toyinadebayo70@yahoo.com Mobile: 08034147213
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