Explore Project Topics on: value chain improvement as a framework for increasing competitiveness

After noticing certain constraints like inconsistent quality, poor customer service, poor  terms of delivery and escalating costs prevalent at Ntake Bakery Company, with the  presence of supply chain management, a study was taken up to establish the relationship  between supply chain management and competitiveness of a firm.  The first... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT An insurance company promises its policyholders to pay out benefits if certain events occur, for example, events such as a car accident and health conditions. When this is happens, the insurance company has a liability to pay the claims by technical provisions or claim reserving. The calculation of claim reserving must be done carefully... Continue Reading

  CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1.    Background of the study The desire of every management of most organizations is to maximize profits and shareholders’ wealth. Sound knowledge management and strategic plans to have an edge over competitors in the industry is a demonstration of... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION In this era of globalization, competition has become fiercer than ever. Reduced trade barriers, spread of technology and lower costs for communication and transportation have sharpened international competition. This intense competition in global and local markets requires firms to improve their competitiveness. This... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Despite the efforts of the government of Nigeria in fighting corruption in all sector, several unwholesome activities is still going on in the maritime sector most importantly by the shipping agencies and terminal operators, under the watchful eyes of government agencies, conniving to slam... Continue Reading

Collaboration is currently one of the key elements of institutional competitiveness. In the face of  continuous world economic changes, competition allows many institutions to improve and  accelerate their collaboration processes. Universities as traditional sources of knowledge might  be involved in such kind of collaboration. The increasing... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between supplier evaluation and organizational competitiveness. The objectives were to determine the various supplier evaluations at Tororo cement, to examine the effectiveness of the evaluation and to assess the relationship between supplier evaluation and organisational... Continue Reading

(FMCG) ABSTRACT This research work dealt on “The Impact of Sales Promotion on Product Competitiveness of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). The purpose is to examine the effects that Sales Promotional activities have on a product’s competitiveness in the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Currently, the banking industry is experiencing an exponentially increasing competition among other challenges like government regulations. Therefore, to curb these challenges and be sustainable in the fragile business environment, banks have shifted their focus towards appealing to the public in order to create a good corporate image... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Strategic management can be beneficial when an organization applies approach to strategic management which matches the situation they are in. The economic environment is changing rapidly and this change is characterized by phenomena such as globalization, changing customer and investor demands and ever increasing product-market... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents DECLARATION APPROVAL DEDICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv TABLE OF CONTENTS v LIST OF TABLES LIST OF FIGURES ix ABSRACT CHAPTER ONE i INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 Background of the Study 1 1.2 Statement of the Problem 2 1.3. General Objective 2 1.3.1 Research Objectives 3 1.4 Research Objectives 3 1.5 Scope of the study 3 1.5.1... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study is concerned with examination of the role of communication in a supply-chain management, it will help any firm or organization that are still in doubt as to known the contributions of communication, its effectiveness, efficiency of supply-chain management in an organization at large. The role which the information plays or... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION .................................................................................................................... i APPROVAL .......................................................................................................................... ii DEDICATION... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Developments in the history of human communication, often called, ‘the information society’, and have transformed the way many people work in the media and entertainment industries. This study examined how modern communication technology facilitates the practice of broadcasting. Attention was focused in particular on the application... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Developments in the history of human communication, often called, ‘the information society’, and have transformed the way many people work in the media and entertainment industries. This study examined how modern communication technology facilitates the practice of broadcasting. Attention was focused in particular on the application... Continue Reading

How exercise help in body building and also in the promoting of lifestyle... Continue Reading

How exercise help in body building and also in the promoting of lifestyle ... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT A visit to most production company as shows that sourcing now have a great impact on the profitability of a company. Such as lowering cost structures, maintaining the product quality of a company, ability to meet customer requirements, and lot of other benefits. This study attempts to evaluate the impact of sourcing in the profitability... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Managing buyer supplier relationship plays a significant role in supply chain value creation. This study is aimed at using the two basic types of relationship that is collaborative or long-term relationship and competitive or short-term relationship and how they affect supply chain value. The specific objectives of the study were to... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The main aim of this research was to analyze the effects of value chain on organization competitive advantage with focus to insurance industry in Kenya. An analysis of value chain is helpful to a firm in the identification of bottlenecks. For easy survival in the market, companies have to have a competitive advantage over others. Like any... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to establish the relationship between the level of value chain and the extent of rice production. Specifically, the study sought to establish the effect of (i) the level of value chain (ii) the extent of rice production and (iii) the relationship between the level of value chain and the extent of rice production... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Managing buyer supplier relationship plays a significant role in supply chain value creation. This study  is  aimed  at  using  the  two  basic  types  of  relationship  that  is  collaborative  or  long-term relationship and competitive or short-term relationship and how they affect supply chain value. The specific... Continue Reading

Before the 1950s, logistics was thought of in military terms. It had to do with procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military facilities, material, and personnel. The study and practice of physical distribution and logistics emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. Logistics cost in the U.S. accounted for 15% of the gross national product and on... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION APPROVAL H DEDICATION iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv ABSTRACT V TABLE OF CONTENTS Vi LIST OF ACRONYMS ix TABLE OF FIGURES X LIST OF TABLES xi CHAPTER ONE I INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study I 1.2 Problem Statement 2 1.3 Main Objective 2 1.4 Specific Objectives 2 1.5 Scope of the study 2 1.6 Significance of the study 3... Continue Reading

Before the 1950s, logistics was thought of in military terms. It had to do with procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military facilities, material, and personnel. The study and practice of physical distribution and logistics emerged in the 1960s and 1970s. Logistics cost in the U.S. accounted for 15% of the gross national product and on... Continue Reading

Abstract Supply chains have become a key player to any business activity that revolves around serving of goods to customers. The poultry sector is no stranger to the applications of supply chains and its impact in delivering value when done right. Technology has been a major driving force in the advancement of supply chains in relation to the... Continue Reading

IN GUARANTY TRUST BANK PLC CHAPTER ONE 1.1      BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Knowledge management was scientific discipline in earlier 1990s, supported solely by practitioners after sometime Leif Eduinsson of Sweden, the world’s first chief knowledge officer (CKO) became interested in not... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The purpose of the is to see how the accounting system of government owned companies meets the statutory requirement that such books of accounts must be kept as will give a true and fair view of state of affairs of a business, and to explain its transaction. Secondly, it is to... Continue Reading

New technologies, global competition, and increased customer demands are forcing organizations to reconsider how they can take advantage of Information Technology (IT) capabilities to better manage their supply chains. To survive and stay ahead in today's competitive world, companies are pushed to their limits in search for organizational skills... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Bread is an important staple food that does not require further processing before consumption. Despite the awareness created and efforts of government to ensure that quality bread are available for consumption of all, there are several routes through which bread is being contaminated. Problems such as accelerating bread production, unsafe... Continue Reading