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A CONCEPTUAL MODEL FOR MANAGING SUPPLY NETWORKS FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPTIMISATION IN A COMPLEX ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENT: A CASE OF THE FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY IN KENYA.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2011)This paper is based on research findings and results to develop a conceptual model for managing supply networks for simultaneous optimisation. The study was a blend of both quantitative and qualitative research techniques. ... -
THE FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY IN KENYA:A COMPLEX ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENT
(European Journal of Business and Strategic Management, 2012)This is a concept paper based on literature review on complex adaptive systems and the research findings on the floriculture industry in Kenya. A wide range of issues on complex adaptive systems are discussed. These ... -
A CONCEPTUAL MODEL FOR MANAGING SUPPLY NETWORKS FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPTIMISATION IN A COMPLEX ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY OF THE FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA, 2012-06)This thesis aims at developing a conceptual model for supply networks optimization in the floriculture industry in Kenya. In the literature review a detailed account of the evolution of supply chain management, the concept ... -
A CONCEPTUAL MODEL FOR MANAGING SUPPLY NETWORKS FOR SIMULTANEOUS OPTIMISATION IN A COMPLEX ADAPTIVE ENVIRONMENT: A CASE STUDY OF THE FLORICULTURE INDUSTRY IN KENYA
(UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA, 2012-06)This thesis aims at developing a conceptual model for supply networks optimization in the floriculture industry in Kenya. In the literature review a detailed account of the evolution of supply chain management, the concept ... -
Total Quality Management Practices in Selected Private Hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya.
(European Journal of Business and Strategic Management, 2013)The study assesses the existence of total quality management systems in selected private hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya. The critical factors for TQM implementation were also examined including the performance measurement ... -
Crown Paints Kenya Limited: Supply Chain Value Analysis in Manufacturing Firms
(European Journal of Business and Strategic Management, 2013)The critical value chain areas addressed in this case includes: i) forecasting and planning; ii) procurement; iii) material handling; iv) production and v) warehousing distribution and customer service. The methodology ... -
Blowplast Kenya Limited: Work, Information Flow Analysis And Design
(European Journal of Business and Strategic Management, 2013)The organisation had at the beginning of the year 2006 embarked on an aggressive growth strategy in an environment of rising competition in a relatively more vibrant packaging industry. It was therefore paramount that the ... -
The Role of Research and Findings Dissemination in Industry Development in Kenya: The Floriculture Industry in Perspective.
(Developing Country Studies, 2013)This paper provides an incisive look at the link between research findings dissemination and industry development. The focus is precisely the floriculture industry in Kenya. The large flower growers (who dominate flower ... -
The African Knowledge Transfer Partnership (AKTP): Challenges and Achievements.
(Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 2013)Industry–Government-University linkages or otherwise known as the triple helix has never been crucial as it is today in Kenya as a pillar for socio- economic development. The objective of the paper is to highlight the ... -
Enhancement of Operational Excellence in the Retail Service Workshop Processes: A Case Study of General Motors East Africa Limited.
(European Journal of Business and Strategic Management, 2013-11)Operational excellence is a philosophy of leadership, teamwork and problem solving techniques resulting in continuous improvement throughout the organisation by focusing on the needs of the customer, empowering employees, ... -
Assessment of Establishment and Management of Organic Fish Farming in Kenya: A Case Study of Kiambu District
(Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy, 2014)Aquaculture is an important farming activity practised in Kenya. Kenya is the largest consumer of fish and fish products in East Africa. Fish is considered one of the healthiest sources of protein and thus increasingly ... -
Impact of TVET Institutions as Drivers of Innovative Skills for Sustainable Development in Kenya
(RESEARCH GATE, 2014-01)Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions have been identified as the channels through which youth can acquire innovative skills for adaptation, innovations as well as for either salaried or ... -
The Influence of Purchasing Maturity on Ethical Procurement in Kenya: A Survey of Procurement Professionals in Kenya
(European Journal of Business and Strategic Management, 2014-11)Ethical behaviour in procurement has been and is still a central issue in supply chain matters. In spite of immense issues in this area, few studies have delved into the precursors that generate the recurrent malpractices in ... -
Evaluating the Factors Affecting the Implementation of Human Resources Policies in International Non-Governmental Organizations: A Case Study of South Sudan
(Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy, 2015)This research was intended to critically evaluate factors affecting Human Resources (HR) policy implementation amongst INGOs operating in South Sudan. The research aimed to determine challenges that INGOs in South Sudan ... -
The Viability of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles in the Kenyan Market: A Strategic Study
(Journal of Energy Technologies and Policy, 2015)Numerous factors point toward the requirement of a change in the vehicle industry in the Kenyan market, and in the global environment in general. Environmental pollution, lack of efficiency, and high costs of petrol ... -
The Role of Professionalism and Regulation of Financial Services Training on Improvement of Employee Competence in Kenya
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2015)The study aims at investigating the role of professionalism and regulation of financial services training on improvement of employees’ competence. The target population in this study comprised of persons working in the ... -
Determinants of Informal Finance Use in Kenya
(Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 2015)Financial services sector play a pivotal role in Kenya’s development by providing better intermediation between savings and investments and mobilization of capital required to implement Vision 2030 projects. However, Kenya’s ... -
The Effects of Financial Strategies on the Performance of Public Universities
(European Journal of Business and Management, 2015)Financial strategies are important aspects of an organization. Some of them are profit distribution strategies, investment strategies and financing strategy. However in academic institutions some financial strategies ... -
The Interactive Nature of Business Development Services in The Relationship, Between External Business Environment and Firm Performance
(2015-03)This)study)focused)on)the)interaction)of)business)development)services)in)the)external)business) environment) and) firm) performance) relationship.) The) study) adopted) a) cross)sectional)survey)design)on)800)small)and) ...