Effect of partnership sourcing on the performance of supply chain management in Busia county government, Kenya

Abstract

Partnership sourcing implies a radical change in the way people work, joint decision making and collaborative activities. The operation of the supply chain management in Busia County Government is not performing optimally hence hindering services delivery. The general objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of partnership sourcing on the performance of supply chain management in Busia County Government, Kenya. The specificobjectives were to examine effect of knowledge sharing, shared goals and collaborative sourcing on performance of supply chain management in Busia County Government. This study was anchored on strategic network theory and supported by network, innovation hub, system and resource based theories that gave perspectives of the study. The study used correlation research design. The 350 respondents were the study's target population of which78 was selected using stratified sampling.35 respondents were used for pilot testing. The study used questionnaires to gather data and quantitative technique was used to analyze the data collected. The validity and reliability of the study was achieved by conducting pilot test on content validity. Tables summarizing the data using correlation statistics like percentages, means, and standarddeviations were used to display the results. The study findings show that the research relates the participants' perceptions on effective knowledge sharing within the Busia County Government are largely favorable. Also, it was found that shared goals benefit both improved cash flow and new technology, which performs averagely. Finally, the study findings show that collaborative sourcing in the supply chain process has benefited economies of scale. The study concludes that that shared goals, collaborative sourcing and effective knowledge sharing are essential tools in the performance of the supply chain department. Shared goals will enable the procurement department to focus on the main agenda. Effective knowledge sharing makes information more affordable. Lastly, collaborative sourcing gives the supply chain department an easy time when it comes to acquiring resources needed. The study recommends the significance of shared goals in ensuring the smooth functioning of thedepartment. With the collaboration of various departments, skills and resources can be effectively utilized. Finally, the study, recommends that it’s advisable for Busia County to adopt collaborative sourcing so as the supply chain department can be able to achieve its objectives. The study proposes for further study on effect of single sourcing on the performance of supply chain management. This study will be significant to County Government of Busia and other stakeholders if adopted it will combat corruption and reduce delays in supplies.