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The Effects of Global Sourcing on Supply Chain Performance in Dairy Manufacturing Companies in Zimbabwe

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  • Dumisani Mawonde

    (Women’s University in Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe)

  • Josphat Nyoni

    (Women’s University in Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe)

  • Peter Ngarize

    (Women’s University in Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe)

  • Servious Gaviro

    (Women’s University in Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe)

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effects of global sourcing on supply chain performance in dairy manufacturing companies in Zimbabwe. A mixed-method approach was used and a sample size of 24 procurement staff for the questionnaire was selected from a population of 25 procurement professionals in dairy manufacturing companies. Interviews were carried out with procurement professionals from dairy manufacturing companies. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16 was used to analyze quantitative data whilst thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data. The findings of the study show that global sourcing practices had a significant positive effect on the quality of purchased materials, an insignificant positive effect on landing cost of materials, and a significant negative effect on stock availability of materials. The study concluded that the adoption of global sourcing may not guarantee improved supply chain performance in dairy manufacturing companies. This means that the effectiveness of global sourcing may depend on the sector and context in which it is applied. Therefore, it was recommended that dairy manufacturing companies need to consider adopting global sourcing practices and other supportive local sourcing strategies to improve their supply chain performance in the context of developing countries.

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  • Dumisani Mawonde & Josphat Nyoni & Peter Ngarize & Servious Gaviro, 2022. "The Effects of Global Sourcing on Supply Chain Performance in Dairy Manufacturing Companies in Zimbabwe," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 6(3), pages 339-342, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:6:y:2022:i:3:p:339-342
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    1. Najmi, Ali & Gholamian, Mohammad Reza & Makui, Ahamad, 2013. "Supply chain performance models: A literature review on approaches,techniques, and criteria," Journal of Operations and Supply Chain Management (JOSCM), Fundação Getulio Vargas, Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (FGV EAESP), vol. 6(2), December.
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