E-PROCUREMENT ADOPTION BY GOVERNMENT PARASTATALS IN KENYA: THE SUPPLIER PERSPECTIVE BY JOHN THURANIRA KINOTI A MANAGEMENT RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTER BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)‚ THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS‚ UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI NOVEMBER‚ 2013 i DECLARATION I declare that this research project is my original research work and has not been presented to any other university for award of a degree. Signature:
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AN INVESTIGATION INTO CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT IN SUPPLY PERFORMANCE; (A CASE STUDY OF JKUAT TTC) BY; SHAMIM AFANDI JTC-HPS-0280/08 NELSON K. NDIRANGU JTC-HPS-0342/08 MARTIN MUASA NDUNDA JTC-HPS-0323/08 A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT OF JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
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How does our organization ensure that its procurement process is transparent‚ impartial and equitable? Whenever our organization buys goods or services or hires consultants using U.S. Government (USG) funds‚ it should always take proper steps to ensure that the procurement process is objective and encourages fair and open competition. In addition to being a core principle underlying USG procurement regulations‚ competition promotes innovation‚ motivates vendors to perform better‚ drives costs
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2006 ISBN: 978-1-84219-307-4 A Multiple Decisive Factor Model for Construction Procurement System Selection S. Ratnasabapathy and R. Rameezdeen Department of Building Economics‚ University of Moratuwa‚ Moratuwa‚ Sri Lanka; shiyalk@yahoo.co.uk The procurement system is a key means through which the client creates the pre-conditions for the successful achievement of project specific objectives. Different procurement systems are used for different projects and the appropriate selection may help to
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OMGT 1070 Procurement Management and Global Sourcing Procurement Research Paper- Assignment #2 Lecturer: Dr. Shahadat Khan Tutorial: Thursday 4.30 – 5.30pm Submitted By: Name Student ID Holly-Anne Visser S3285057 Julius Danielczak S3283281 Mohammad Othman S3177588 Rakesh Pathania S3234363 Due: 04/10/2012 Word Count: Table of Contents Abstract. 3 1.0 Introduction. 4 2.0 Comparative Analysis. 4 2.1 Literature Review.. 4
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The Economics of Housing Bubbles By Mark Thornton1 In America’s Housing Crisis: A Case of Government Failure Edited by Benjamin Powell and Randall Holcombe Dr. Mark Thornton Senior Fellow Ludwig von Mises Institute 518 West Magnolia Avenue Auburn‚ AL 36832-4528 334-321-2146; fax 2119 mthornton@mises.org * Comments are welcomed. Please do not quote without permission. * The author would like to thank Robert Blumen‚ Kevin Duffy‚ Robert Ekelund‚ Mike Pollaro‚ Jeff Scot‚ Jeffrey Tucker‚ Doug
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Executive Summary FORDs current method of controlling all aspects of the manufacturing is outdated and is limiting the corporation’s annual results. In order to stay competitive and become efficient again‚ FORD needs to re-evaluate their current supply chain and implement key portions of DELLs vertically integrated supply chain model. A proper implementation will increase information flow between suppliers‚ departments and dealers resulting in a reduction of redundant inventory and focus
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Global Sourcing Importance of global sourcing: Study by Aberdeen research showed that 37% of companies surveyed found global sourcing as very important for company success. Overall‚ statistics show we import source more than we export source. Canada is #1 trading partner‚ Venezuela has oil. Levels in the evolution towards global sourcing: Asked purchasing agents where they are now with global sourcing and then where they see themselves in the future. Level 1: Only domestic purchasing {Current
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RESEARCH TITLE: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE CHALLENGES FACING PROCUREMENT IN THE PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS IN TANZANIA. A CASE STUDY OF TANZANIA PORTS AUTHORITY (T.P.A) HEADQUARTERS. CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION. This chapter covers several concepts that include the meaning of procurement‚ the meaning of public procurement as well as background of the problem. The chapter also covers among other things; the statement of the problem‚ research questions and objective of the study.Morover‚ the chapter also deals
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Overview The case study “Jose Ignacio Lopez de Arriortua” outlines the automotive’s executive success and tribulations among GM and Ford‚ known for his charismatic‚ competitive‚ innovative and controversial manufacturing practices and sourcing strategies. Lopez was responsible for the emergency of GM as one of the most cost competitive operations in Europe‚ by working with suppliers to cut component costs. Companies selected to do business with GM would have to bid among each other‚ being the lower
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