GREEN PROCUREMENT AND PERFORMANCE OF SUGAR COMPANIES IN KENYA

Lilian Nyaboke Monyancha, Dr. Charles Ndeto

Abstract


Performance of sugar companies in Kenya has been declining over the years. The general objective of the study was to determine the influence of green procurement on performance of sugar companies in Kenya. Specifically, this study sought to establish the effect of green tendering on performance of sugar companies in Kenya and to assess effect of green inventory control on performance of sugar companies in Kenya. This study used descriptive research design. This study was conducted in sugar companies in Kenya. These companies include; Mumias sugar company, Nzoia Sugar Company, West Kenya Sugar Company, West Kenya-Olepito Sugar Unit, Butali Sugar Company and Busia Sugar Industries. The study targeted Management Employees in procurement and supply chain department in all companies. The employees were targeted since they are involved in the procurement process. In every company, the study focused on 2 top manager, 6 middle level managers and 10 lower level managers. This implies that the total target population was 108 management employees. Since the sample size was small the study used census method. This research used a questionnaire to collect primary data. This study gathered both quantitative and qualitative data. Qualitative data analyzed by use of content analysis. Quantitative data was coded then analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) computer software version 28. Data analysis was done through use of descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data in frequency distributions and percentages. Inferential statistics comprised of correlation and regression analysis. The study results were presented in tables and figures. The study concludes that green tendering has a positive and significant influence on performance of sugar companies in Kenya. Further, the study concludes that green inventory control has a positive and significant influence on performance of sugar companies in Kenya. The study recommends that the management of sugar companies should embrace green tendering practices, as they have demonstrated a positive and significant influence on overall company performance. In addition, the study recommends that the management of sugar companies should invest in green warehousing, as it has a positive and significant impact on their performance.

 

Key Words: Green Procurement, Green Tendering, Green Inventory Control, Performance of Sugar Companies


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