Master of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
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Item Supplier development and performance of Kakira Sugar Limited, Uganda(Uganda Christian University, 2026-06-08) Grace Musoke NababiThis research established the relationship between supplier development practices (supplier training, financial support, and firm–supplier involvement) and organizational performance at Kakira Sugar Limited (KSL). A quantitative, cross-sectional design was employed, with data collected through structured questionnaires from 34 respondents and analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and multiple regression techniques. Findings reveal a strong positive link between supplier training and organizational performance (r = .715, p < .01), making it the most significant predictor (β = .458) in the regression model. Supplier financial support showed a moderate positive relationship (r = .576, p < .01), but was not significant predictor (β = .025). Meanwhile, firm–supplier involvement demonstrated a moderate positive relationship (r = .503, p < .01) and was a significant predictor (β = .274). Overall, supplier development explained 56.7% (R2) of the variation in organizational performance. Therefore, supplier training and firm–supplier involvement are key drivers of organizational success at KSL, whereas supplier financial support requires restructuring. The study recommends that KSL enhance its supplier training programmes, strengthen firm–supplier collaboration, and redesign its financial support system to better improve supplier capacity and organizational performance.Item Public procurement practices and environmental sustainability in Uganda’s public sector: a case of Ministry of Works and Transport(Uganda Christian University, 2026-06-08) Moses NantamuThis study sought to examine the influence of public procurement practices on environmental sustainability at the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT). The study objectives were: to assess the influence of procurement planning on environmental sustainability, to examine the influence of procurement contracting on environmental sustainability, and lastly to evaluate the influence of e procurement systems on environmental sustainability in the study context. The study adopted a cross-sectional research design and data was collected from a cross-section of 122 respondents at a single point in time using both qualitative and quantitative research approaches to achieve the three objectives of the study. The study employed simple random sampling and purposive techniques to select key informants. Both questionnaires and key informant interviews were used as tools for data collection. The results revealed that procurement contracting (β = 0.352, p = 0.000) and procurement planning (β = 0.348, p = 0.000) were statistically significant predictors of environmental sustainability, demonstrating that both practices play a critical role in shaping sustainable outcomes within MoWT. However, e-procurement systems did not significantly predict environmental sustainability (β = –0.082, p = 0.412), indicating that although digital systems exist, they are not yet effectively utilised to enforce or support environmental sustainability practices in the procurement process. Therefore, with the above findings, the study contributes to the body of knowledge on sustainable public procurement by providing empirical evidence on how procurement planning and contracting practices influence environmental sustainability in Uganda's public sector. Finally, the study recommends that MoWT should strengthen planning and contracting practices by embedding environmental criteria and enforcement mechanisms. Additionally, the e procurement platform should be upgraded to support green procurement functionality and tracking mechanisms.Item Employees’ perceptions of buyer–supplier relationships and supply chain performance of Century Bottling Company (Cocacola Beverages Uganda)(Uganda Christian University, 2026-06-05) Daniel OtimThe study investigated employees’ perceptions of buyer–supplier relationships and supply chain performance at Century Bottling Company, with a specific focus on trust, communication, and cooperation. The objectives were to establish employees’ perceptions regarding the influence of trust and mutual understanding, examine employees’ views on the role of information sharing, and assess employees’ perceptions of how cooperation affects supply chain performance. A descriptive cross-sectional research design was employed, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study targeted 170 employees across various managerial levels and departments, and data were collected from 86 respondents through structured questionnaires and key informant interviews. Reliability of the research instruments was confirmed using Cronbach’s alpha, with all variables exceeding the acceptable threshold of 0.70, while validity was ensured through expert review and the Content Validity Index. Findings indicated that employees perceived buyer–supplier trust, communication, and cooperation as having positive relationships with supply chain performance. Correlation analysis revealed strong positive associations between employees’ perceptions of trust (r = 0.896), communication (r = 0.744), and cooperation (r = 0.652) with supply chain performance, all significant at the 0.01 level. Multiple regression analysis further showed that employees perceived trust (β = 0.512), communication (β = 0.284), and cooperation (β = 0.193) as positively influencing supply chain performance, with an overall model R² of 0.762, indicating that these variables explain 76.2% of the variation in supply chain performance. Communication emerged as the most consistently significant predictor. Multicollinearity diagnostics confirmed that the independent variables were sufficiently distinct. The study concludes that employees perceive strong buyer–supplier relationships characterized by effective communication, trust, and cooperation as critical in enhancing supply chain performance at Century Bottling Company. The study recommends strengthening structured communication systems, promoting collaborative supply chain practices, fostering trust-based supplier partnerships, and establishing effective performance monitoring systems. However, the study was limited to one organization and a relatively small sample size, suggesting the need for further research across different industries and larger samples to improve the generalizability of the findings.Item Effect of E-procurement on Organisational Perfomance:case Study of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority(Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-17) Sheila AkankundaThis study examined the influence of e-procurement on organizational performance at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). Specifically, it addressed three objectives: to assess the effect of e-invoicing, evaluate the impact of e-bidding, and examine the influence of e-sourcing on organizational performance. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data were collected from 162 respondents 155 survey participants selected through simple random sampling and 7 key informants selected purposively. Data collection methods included questionnaires, interview guides, and documentary reviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, with descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation analysis applied to determine relationships between variables. Qualitative data were analyzed narratively through paraphrasing and direct quotations. The results indicated that all three e-procurement components had statistically significant positive relationships with organizational performance: e-invoicing (r = .796**, p < 0.001), e-bidding (r = .670**, p < 0.001), and e-sourcing (r = .261**, p = 0.001). These findings underscore the substantial contribution of e-procurement practices to improved performance at UCAA. The study concludes by recommending the continued enhancement and adoption of advanced, efficient e-invoicing, e-bidding, and e-sourcing systems to further elevate performance outcomes.Item Procurement Planning and Quality of Service Delivery in Road Infrastructure Projects in Uganda, a Case Study of Uganda National Roads Authority (Unra)(Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-11) Mukisa, Paul MpagiThis study focused on procurement of road infrastructure projects directly handled by Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) in Uganda, specifically examing the relationship between procurement planning and quality of road infrastructure projects. Only data related to procurement activities was bench-marked on at UNRA. Specific objectives of the study were to examine the relationship between procurement, need identification on quality-of-service delivery in road infrastructure projects, to assess the relationship between procurement specifications planning on quality-of-service delivery and to determine the relationship between procurement budget planning on quality-of-service delivery in road infrastructure projects in Uganda. Cross sectional study design was employed and a sample of 160 respondents was generated from the study population. Inclusion of procurement officers and heads of department, project managers, budget planners as well as road project supervisors and operations department were all part of the criteria. While components related to road infrastructure projects lacking procurement plans were excluded. Key findings showed a statistically significant moderate positive relationship of the components of procurement planning with quality-of-service delivery as; procurement needs identification at (r=.586, P=.000); procurement Specification Planning (r=.530, P=.000) and Procurement Budget Planning at (r=.475, P=.000). it was established that Effective procurement need identification, specification planning, and budget planning are vital for enhancing service delivery quality in road infrastructure projects. Statistically significant correlations across all three areas affirm that structured planning, timely execution, and expert involvement are essential for achieving value-for-money and reliable service outcomes. It was therefore recommended that policy adoption, capacity building and project planning needs continuous enhancement to improve institutional performance on the road infrastructures.Item Sourcing Decisions, Knowledge Transfer and Organizational peformance in World Food Progamme: An emprical Evidence From South Sudan(Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-15) Alaar John ManyokThis study employs the Resource-Based View (RBV) and transaction cost theories as its theoretical frameworks to analyze how sourcing decisions and knowledge transfer influence organizational performance at the World Food Programme in South Sudan. Specifically, the study aims to: (a) determine the impact of sourcing decisions on organizational performance; (b) investigate how sourcing decisions affect knowledge transfer; (c) assess the influence of knowledge transfer on organizational performance; and (d) explore the mediating role of knowledge transfer in the relationship between sourcing decisions and organizational performance. A quantitative approach was used, involving a cross-sectional survey of 124 staff members from the World Food Programme in South Sudan. Data analysis was conducted using Smart PLS-SEM and SPSS. The results indicate that insourcing significantly impacts organizational performance (β = 0.479, p < 0.001), whereas outsourcing does not show a direct significant effect. Additionally, sourcing decisions strongly influence knowledge transfer (β = 0.652, p < 0.001). The findings further reveal that knowledge transfer has a significant effect on organizational performance (β = 0.767, p < 0.001), highlighting its essential role in enhancing efficiency, innovation, and client satisfaction. A mediation analysis was performed to examine how knowledge transfer mediates the relationship between sourcing decisions and organizational performance, revealing partial mediation with a VAF of 67.6%, suggesting that sourcing decisions mostly affect performance through knowledge transfer. The research contributes to strategic management, resource-based view, and transaction cost economics theories by offering practical recommendations to improve internal sourcing and knowledge transfer in humanitarian contexts. The study also suggests future research directions, including longitudinal studies and cross-sector comparative analyses.Item Effect of E-procurement on Organisational Perfomance. Case Study of Uganda Civil Aviation Authority(Uganda Christian University, 2025) Akankunda, SheilaThis study examined the influence of e-procurement on organizational performance at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA). Specifically, it addressed three objectives: to assess the effect of e-invoicing, evaluate the impact of e-bidding, and examine the influence of e-sourcing on organizational performance. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Data were collected from 162 respondents 155 survey participants selected through simple random sampling and 7 key informants selected purposively. Data collection methods included questionnaires, interview guides, and documentary reviews. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS, with descriptive statistics and Pearson’s correlation analysis applied to determine relationships between variables. Qualitative data were analyzed narratively through paraphrasing and direct quotations. The results indicated that all three e-procurement components had statistically significant positive relationships with organizational performance: e-invoicing (r = .796**, p < 0.001), e-bidding (r = .670**, p < 0.001), and e-sourcing (r = .261**, p = 0.001). These findings underscore the substantial contribution of e-procurement practices to improved performance at UCAA. The study concludes by recommending the continued enhancement and adoption of advanced, efficient e-invoicing, e-bidding, and e-sourcing systems to further elevate performance outcomes.Item Effects of Global Sourcing on the Growth of an Organization. A Case of Cargotrans DRC SAS(Uganda Christian University, 2024-09-07) Rebecca Kalonji KabeshaThe purpose of the study was to examine the effect of global sourcing on the growth of an organization: a case of Cargo Trans DRC Sas. The objectives were to determine the effects of global sourcing on the growth of Cargo Trans DRC Sas, to examine the global sourcing strategies used in Cargo Trans DRC Sas and to identify the risks and challenges of global sourcing that hinder growth of Cargo Trans DRC Sas. The Transaction Cost Economics Theory guided the study. This study adopted a case study design which was well-suited for investigating contemporary events and enabled exploration of both "why" questions, such as the motives for global sourcing, and "how" questions, such as the methodologies and approaches employed in making global sourcing decisions. The study was in Cargo Trans and the data was collected from 08 respondents using closed ended questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), where information was gathered to generate descriptive statistics. Qualitative data was divided it into different categories or topics to simplify the transcribing process where an interview summary was used. The data collected revealed that global sourcing had an effect on growth of the company in terms of access to new markets, reduced costs, competitive advantage, production capacity. The results also revealed that Cargo Trans uses domestic sourcing, international sourcing and offshoring. The risks and challenges including limited quality control especially in maintaining consistent quality across diverse suppliers, hidden costs related to customs, logistics, and other factors, complicated logistics in managing the global supply chain, language and cultural differences leading to communication barriers that can impact efficiency, natural disasters and transport delays that can affect supply chain timeliness. The study recommends that Cargo Trans should focus on sustainable practices, integrate various sourcing and develop a comprehensive risk management strategy.