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Role of Information Technology on Warehouse Management in Kenya: A Case Study of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

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  • Kellen Karimi
  • G.S. Namusonge

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The general objective was to find out factors affecting warehousing management. The specific objective was; to determine the effect of information technology on warehouse management. The researcher used descriptive research design taking Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology as a case for this study. The target population was 930 and a sample size of 50. The sampling design adopted was stratified random sampling. Data collection was done by use of questionnaires and informal interviews. Majority of respondents (75%), noted that the organization had managed to implement warehouse management system. The study recommends continued investment and training in information technology and adoption of better information sharing tools.

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  • Kellen Karimi & G.S. Namusonge, 2014. "Role of Information Technology on Warehouse Management in Kenya: A Case Study of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology," International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Human Resource Management Academic Research Society, International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, vol. 4(11), pages 188-196, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:hur:ijarbs:v:4:y:2014:i:11:p:188-196
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