This study focused on the relationship between supply chain management practices and SME\nperformance in Arua Municipality, Uganda. The research axiology is value free and the\napproach is deductive. Data were sourced using both structured and semi-structured\nquestionnaire survey consisting of 140 SMEs registered with the Uganda Registration Services\nBureau (URSB).\nResearch outcomes revealed that supply chain collaboration is a precursor of SME\nperformance. Whereas, internal management, use of information communication technology\nand innovation were proven to be statistically insignificant predictors of SME performance.\nThe analysis of the study is deterministic and findings are hypothetical. The research design\nprohibits studying SME performance using exploratory views. In addition, data collection tool\nwas standardized questionnaire design, and operationalised using quantitative procedures.\nApplication of an in-depth interview could have given profound insights of the studied\nphenomenon.\nThe practical effects of this study are that: owners and/or Managers of SMEs should improve\nperformance by engaging in collaborative approaches such as long term contracts and\ninterdependence. Scholarly presentations on the effects of supply chain management practices\non the performance of SMEs in Arua Municipality, Uganda have attracted little scholarly\nattention in the past years. This study is therefore of momentous contribution in this area of\nresearch.
Loading....