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    The impact of Information and Communication Technology on logistics performance: A case of cargo transportation companies in Dar-es-Salaam region, Tanzania
    (Mzumbe University, 2019) Kyomo, Thobias
    The aim of this study was to determine the Impact of information and communication technology on logistics performance of cargo transportation companies. A review of the literature shows that there is little empirical literature studies conducted on the impact of information and communication and communication technology on logistics performance of cargo transportation companies. This study aimed at filling the empirical gap by investigating the impact of information and communication technology on logistics performance. The study used descriptive research design and was conducted at ten (10) logistics companies located in Dar-es-salaam and sample of 105 employees was drawn from a targeted population of 350. Questionnaire and interview were used as data collection method. Data analysis was done using both quantitative and qualitative methods, for quantitative data (SPSS v 20) was used running the quantitative analysis technique. Hypotheses were tested using numerous data analysis technique which involved exploratory factor analysis (Kaiser- Meyer- Olkin Measure of Sampling Adequacy and Bartlett’s Test of Sphericity), regression analysis (simple linear regression) and correlation analysis (Pearson correlation), while qualitative data were analyzed though content analysis technique. After the analysis results were presented in tables and figures for interpretation. The study found that information flow, fleet management system, inventory management system and logistics integration system have a close relationship with logistics performance of cargo transportation companies. The study recommends the owner and Managers of Cargo transportation companies to adopt information and communication technology in their day to day logistics activities so as to improve the overall performance of logistics and get competitive advantage in the market.
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    Factors influencing performance in pharmaceutical supply chain
    (2018) Fredrick E.J
    The aim of this study was to determine factors influencing Performance in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain (PSC). A review of the literature showed that there is little empirical research studies conducted focusing on performance in PSC. This study aimed at filling the empirical gap and sheds light in Pharmaceutical supply chain in Tanzania. The study used exploratory design. The study was carried out in Dar es Salaam region Medical Stores Department (MSD-HQs) and a sample of 65 staffs was drawn from a targeted population of 220. Data was collected using questionnaire instrument and subjected to Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS v.23) for running the quantitative analysis technique. The testing of hypotheses was involved several data analysis technique which included exploratory factor analysis (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin Measure of Sampling Adequacy and Bartlett's Test of Sphericity), regression analysis (simple linear regression) and correlation analysis (Pearson correlation). The analyzed data was then presented in tables and figures for interpretation. The study found that Information, Competence, Technological infrastructure and Inventory control are direct related and they have close relationship with performance in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain (PSC). Among the four factors tested, it was found that Quality of information significantly influences Performance in PSC. This study has implication to various stakeholders and actors alongside pharmaceutical supply chain operations especially in Tanzania as well as the research community. The study recommends that actors alongside supply chain (manufacturers, suppliers, transport agencies, health facilities together with public and private beneficiaries.