ROLE OF SUPPLY CHAIN KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA

Maina Samuel Kariuki (), Prof. Mike Amuhaya Iravo () and Dr. Noor Ismail Shale ()

International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics, 2018, vol. 2, issue 1, 26 - 39

Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to determine the role of supply chain knowledge transfer on the performance of state corporations in Kenya. Methodology: A cross-sectional survey and descriptive research design was used in this study. Cross- sectional survey is a method that involves the analysis of data collected from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time.Results: The results showed that supply chain knowledge transfer plays a significant role on the performance of state corporations by both reducing defects in products and services as produced and delivered and also making the business processes more efficient. Conclusion: The study concluded that supply knowledge transfer has a positive and significant relationship with performance of state corporations.Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The study recommended that all state corporations should identify their unique knowledge stocks and protect them as intellectual property to become both competitive and sustainable.

Keywords: Knowledge; Transfer; Acquisition; Skills; Competencies; Performance. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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