Business Studies Journal (Print ISSN: 1944-656X; Online ISSN: 1944-6578)

Abstract

Determinants of Supply Chain Performance of Stone Processing Industry: the case of Saba Dimensional Stones Private Limited Company

Author(s): Dambush Negasi Hadush*, Mesfin Yemaneberhan Sibhatu,Kibrom Kiros Gashu

Effective supply chain performance is core for enhancing organizational performance and is potentially valuable way of competitive advantage. The main objective of this study was to identify the determinants of supply chain performance of Saba dimensional stone. The data was collected from a total of 201 respondents using questionnaire. The result of the Pearson correlation indicated that supply chain performance was positively correlated with strategic supplier partnership, information sharing and supply chain responsiveness at 99% level of confidence. The result signifies that supply chain performance of the company was mainly determined by these three important variables. Similarly, the result of the multiple linear regression model indicated that supply chain performance of the company was determined by strategic supplier partnership, lead time, information sharing and supply chain responsiveness. Finally, the study recommended that the company should focus on its supply chain responsiveness, information sharing mechanisms and strategic supplier partnership hieratically to enhance its supply chain performance.

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