The Effect of Early Supplier Involvement on Supply Chain Performance in Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya

Authors

  • Lydia Kurgat
    Masters Student, Department of Management Science, School of Business and Economics, Maseno University
  • Fredrick Aila
    Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, School of Business and Economics, Maseno University

Abstract

Purpose:  The main aim of this study was to investigate the effects of early supplier involvement on supply chain performance in Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kenya.


Material/method: This study adopted a correlational research design. It targeted 100 employees who include the Chief Procurement Officer, Assistant Chief Procurement Officer, Accountant, Procurement officers, and storekeeper. A census technique was employed. The instruments for data collection were questionnaires. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was used to determine the reliability of the research instrument and results ranged from 0.945 -0.747 was above recommended 0.7. The collected data were coded and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.


Conclusion: The regression results indicated that earlier supplier involvement had a significant and positive effect on supply chain performance. Thus, increasing supplier involvement has an incremental effect on supply chain performance.


Recommendations: The study recommended that the hospital needs to involve suppliers early before contract award, raise awareness among suppliers on the quality of items to be supplied, and co-design activity on the product with their suppliers.