INFORMATION SHARING AND SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE IN SUGAR PROCESSING FIRMS IN KENY

Abstract

This study seeks to examine the effect of information sharing on supplier performance in the Sugar processing Company limited. Descriptive research design was used in the research where both quantitative and qualitative data was collected using questionnaires. Target population was 152 employees of procurement department of Nzoia Sugar Company. A sample size of 122 was arrived at using a formula by Orute (2016). Random sampling technique was adopted to give an equal chance to the population under study of being picked. Reliability of the instrument was ensured through performing cronbach test to establish the internal consistency of the questions and validity was done through careful examination of the content of the test and removing from it all those elements that may prejudice participant’s responses. Data was collected using both primary and secondary techniques. Data was analyzed using Pearson correlation, descriptive statistics, and multiple regression analysis. The key finding was that information sharing significantly affected supplier performance. I recommend that a proper database should be established and centrally located so to enhance information sharing. Further study should be done using the variable under study and moderated by procurement manager’s tenure in office