The Moderating Effect of Collaborative Capability on Supplier Integration and Performance of Cement Manufacturing Firms in Kenya
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Supplier Integration, Collaborative Capability, Performance of Cement Manufacturing Firms in KenyaAbstract
Currently, there is a debate about the performance of cement manufacturing firms. The main objective of this research study was to determine the moderating effect of collaborative capability on the relationship between supplier integration and performance of cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. The study used a descriptive survey research design, with a target population comprising 450 managers from supply chain sections or departments in cement manufacturing firms registered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers. The study obtained a sample of 212 respondents using stratified sampling by cement manufacturing firms, followed by proportionate allocation, and then simple random sampling within each stratum. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, piloted with 21 respondents from three Cement manufacturing firms. The research study used both descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze the collected data. Furthermore, bivariate correlation and linear regression analyses were used to test the degree of association (correlations) between supplier integration and firm performance. In addition, hierarchical and stepwise regression analyses were conducted to determine the moderating effect of collaborative capability on the relationship between supplier integration and performance of cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. Based on the results, supplier integration is positively and significantly correlated with the performance of cement manufacturing firms in Kenya. Furthermore, the findings revealed that collaborative capability significantly moderates the relationship between supplier integration and firm performance. Therefore, the recommendations of this research study are that cement manufacturing firms in Kenya should continue to be deliberate in their supplier integration practices and even create collaborative environments to enhance the relationship between supplier integration practices and cement manufacturing firms' performance in Kenya.
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