Procurement and Operations Management in the Logistics Systems of Manufacturing Companies in Bulgaria

Miroslava Rakovska

Economic Studies journal, 2016, issue 1, 141-181

Abstract: The management of inbound and internal material flows has an effect on the performance of manufacturing companies‘ logistics systems and consequently on customer satisfaction and competitiveness. The study reveals the characteristics and weaknesses of procurement and operations management in manufacturing companies in Bulgaria and outlines the prospects for their improvement. An analysis is carried out of different dimensions of these areas using indicators calculated on the basis of empirical data. The impact of company size on procurement and operations practices is examined and those practices that are positively related to competitiveness are brought out. The study finds out that manufacturing companies in Bulgaria generally follow the world trends in the management of inbound and internal material flows but there are some problem areas that need to be improved. More competitive are those companies that reflect the real demand in procurement and operations strategies and policies and realize the strategic role of suppliers. Small companies, and to a lesser extent middle ones, lag behind in the application of contemporary strategies, policies and methods in the areas of procurement and operations. It is necessary for them to make improvements, for which they need a high degree of knowledge about the existing and applied by leading companies methods and achievements in the area of logistics, and to increase the competence of employees in procurement and operations.

JEL-codes: M11 M19 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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