In today's highly competitive environment, improper evaluation and selection of the right suppliers can hinder anorganizations supply chain performance. The aim this study is to present a suitable methodology for theevaluation in pharmaceutical manufacturing firm Ghana. Specifically, studysought use Analytic Hierarchy Process select most appropriate raw material suppliersof artemether-lumefantrine anti-malarial drug case organization. A review literature identifiedquality, cost, reliability,...

Purpose While there is a growing pool of literature on the drivers adoption green supply chain management (GSCM) practices, has not properly explored role capabilities as GSCM adoption. This study aims to examine four (green supplier development, marketing, manufacturing and packaging environmental participation) Design/methodology/approach The develops empirically tests research model which explores effect A survey 200 extractive firms operating in Ghana was conducted, with 94 usable...

Internet usage in Ghana is on the increase and all indications points to direction of possibility its application online banking be successful. However, adoption that will lead a cashless economy facing doubts. This paper aimed at critically examining factors influence Ghana. The study was based TAM (Technology Acceptance Model), which has been used expansively similar studies, descriptive cross-sectional mixed-methodology approach used. To generalize findings researchers multi case help...

Abstract This study develops and tests arguments that the relationship between organizational creativity market performance is channeled through new product development (NPD) capability, indirect effect of on performance, via NPD conditional upon levels environment dynamism responsiveness. The proposed relationships are tested a sample 221 small‐ medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) in major sub‐Saharan African market. Findings from indicate process capabilities partially mediate novelty...

This paper investigates the practicality of upholding supply chains' resilience and sustainability using six aspects closed-loop chain models considering circular economy (CLSMs). A plant-level survey was utilised to test influence CLSMs on sustainability. proposed research model hypotheses are tested cross-sectional face-to-face e-mail data collected from manufacturing firms in Kenya. Structural equation modelling is used hypotheses. Cleaner production exhibits more resilient both economic...

Abstract Export strategic orientation research suggests that export entrepreneurial ( EO ) and market MO directly affect performance. Based on the dynamic capability theory, this study hypothesizes resource transformation is an intervening factor helps explain how , individually jointly, impact Using archival survey data from small medium‐sized exporters in United Kingdom Nigeria, finds partially mediates individual effects of performance both samples. Results further show does not mediate...

The problem of partial supply chain integration has been going on with some organizations in Ghana especially the cocoa industry. study sort to empirically, examine practices that could lead improved performance and competitive advantage; as well major constrains advantage within industry . envisaged that, causes industry’s inability integrate variables appropriate solutions found; curtail problems poor effectively functions for make informed decisions improve their businesses gain...

Ghana Public Health Sector runs a three-tier system of managing health commodities. Suppliers, the Central Medical Store, The Regional Service Delivery Points and transportation form supply chain.  logistics is centralized care delivery decentralized. Logistics management in crucial. This because there are instances where medicines commodities not available at Stores Stores. Consequently, no commodity security service points. Upon this backdrop study seeks to assess order bring efficiency...

This research article presents a School Bus Routing Problem of Wood Bridge Complex,Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. The problem was formulated as an Integer Programming Model and Ant Colony Based Meta-heuristic for the Travelling Salesman used to solve problem. Data on distances were collected coded usingMatlab. Our proposed model revealed tremendous improvement in total route length by approximately 32%.

Following the growing concerns on inconsistent findings in previous research and drawing social exchange networking theories, this study re-examined impact of supply chain integration (SCI) business performance (i.e. value creation financial performance). The argues that SCI is through depended upon longevity product life cycle. Using primary data from 79 firms Ghana, finds a short-run consequence while long-run outcome SCI. Additionally, results show experienced more integrative efforts...

The recent pressure on organisations to maximise shareholders value through demand chain management has brought about many arguments as there are different consensuses what supply and are.This study aims augment the existing knowledge of concept how it can be used stakeholders’ value. examines comprehensive literature review various definitions management, difference between they integrated achieve It also reviews evidence in practice. Based a model is developed.  suggests finding balance...

The cocoa sector in Ghana is of strategic importance to the socioeconomic development nation. Cocoa has been described as backbone Ghana’s economy. Finding appropriate solutions challenges facing industry will assist country increase its performance and prevent farmers from smuggling neighbouring nations. However, there lack standards address with value chain. Using survey, document reviews, structured interview Porter’s diamond model, we examined chain Ghana. Our results can serve services...

<p class="ber"><span lang="EN-GB">Healthcare organisations all over the world are looking for ways to improve operational efficiencies at reduced costs without affecting their services. This study was undertaken first and foremost examine supply chain practices KATH Pharmacy, secondly assess those in light of industrially accepted best practices. Primary data obtained from fifty-five (55) respondents were analysed using SPSS, queuing model. </span><span...