Effect of Logistics Automation on Supply Chain Performance in Kenya Medical Supplies Authority

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Author	Oduma, Robert Odhiambo Shale, Noor Ismail
Copyright Year	2019
Abstract	Purpose: The main objective of this study was to determine effect of logistics automation on supply chain performance in Kenya Medical Supplies Authority Materials and methods; The study adopted the descriptive research design, research design refers to all the procedures selected by a researcher for studying a particular set of questions or hypothesis and also a framework for the collection and analysis of data that is suited to the research question. The study employed a census approach to collect data from the 91 respondents working in the states corporation mainly involved in the management of procurement process major on logistics operation management hence no sampling techniques was used. The primary data of the study was collected by the use of questionnaire. The Pilot testing was carried out to help find out if the questions was able to measure what they are supposed to measure, appropriateness and practicality, the clarity of the wording and whether the respondents interpreted the questions in the same way. Tables were used to display the rate of responses and to facilitate comparison. Qualitative reports was presented in form of essay, which was discussed as per the study objectives aligned with the theories and empirical study. The collected research data was checked for any errors and omissions, coded, defined and then entered into Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS Version 24), Quantitative data was coded into numerical codes, which represented various variables. These codes then were being captured into computer for analysis Results: The study also found out that a complete logistics and warehouse automation system drastically reduce the KEMSA workforce required to run a facility, with human input required only for a few tasks, such as picking units of product from a bulk packed case. The assistance is provided with equipment such as pick to-light units. Smaller systems only are required to handle part of the process. Recommendations: The study recommends that Automation should give KEMSA a clear visibility of freight rates as well as available modes of transportation. This allowed KEMSA to make strategic decisions over what carrier ships the cargo, the transit time and the rate. In this way, savings can actually be predictable, thus allowing the business to be more deliberate about savings and choices.
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