| dc.creator |
Chami, Noel A. |
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| dc.date |
2020-08-12T09:23:28Z |
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| dc.date |
2020-08-12T09:23:28Z |
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| dc.date |
2019 |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2021-05-05T08:40:22Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2021-05-05T08:40:22Z |
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| dc.identifier |
APA |
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| dc.identifier |
http://hdl.handle.net/11192/3687 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/11192/3687 |
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| dc.description |
A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for an Award Degree of Master of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (MSc – PSCM) of Mzumbe University
2019 |
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| dc.description |
The study conducted to assess the role outbound of logistics function on competitive performance of a manufacturing organization in Tanzania; A case of TOL Gases Limited. The study was guided by three objectives which were examining the role of implementing effective and efficient procurement system on competitive performance of manufacturing company in Tanzania, identifying the role of effective warehouse management and materials handling on competitive performance of manufacturing company in Tanzania and analyzing the impacts of effective transportation system on competitive performance of manufacturing company Tanzania. The study applied descriptive research design. The study was conducted at TOL Gases Limited in Dar es Salaam. The study used interview, questionnaire and documentary as methods for data collection. The study had a s sample size of 50 respondents from TOL gases limited employees. The researcher used simple random and judgmental sampling procedures in obtaining the sample size. Data was analyzed through descriptive analysis and inferential analysis. The findings shows that there is high degree of staff competence involved in the procurement system , also other stakeholders such as suppliers and user departments are effectively involved in the procurement system at TOL. As well as proper resource allocation is adhered at the firm. TOL has wide and modern ware houses in Dar es Salaam as well as in Mbeya. The firm uses automotive inventory systems such ERP for stock control. Also competitive performance is influenced by enough transportation fleet followed by cost reduction Several positive outcomes like productivity, cost reduction, customer satisfaction and quick responses (JIT) were observed at great extent. Finally the researcher made some recommendations for further studies in the field of logistic and supply chain management. |
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| dc.language |
en |
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| dc.publisher |
Mzumbe University |
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| dc.subject |
efficient procurement system |
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| dc.title |
THE ROLEOF INBOUND LOGISTICS FUNCTION ON COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE OF A MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN TANZANIA A CASE OF TOL GASES LIMITED |
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| dc.type |
Thesis |
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