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

Authors

  • Maina Samuel Kariuki Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Prof. Mike Amuhaya Iravo Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Dr. Noor Ismail Shale Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47941/ijscl.233

Keywords:

Knowledge, Transfer, Acquisition, Skills, Competencies, Performance.

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.

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Author Biographies

Maina Samuel Kariuki, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Scholar

Prof. Mike Amuhaya Iravo, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Lecturer

Dr. Noor Ismail Shale, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Lectuer

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Published

2018-06-20

How to Cite

Kariuki, M. S., Iravo, P. M. A., & Shale, D. N. I. (2018). ROLE OF SUPPLY CHAIN KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER ON THE PERFORMANCE OF STATE CORPORATIONS IN KENYA. International Journal of Supply Chain and Logistics, 2(1), 26–39. https://doi.org/10.47941/ijscl.233

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