IMPORT PROCEDURES AND SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE OF AUTOMOTIVE COMPANIES IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
IMPORT PROCEDURES AND SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE OF AUTOMOTIVE COMPANIES IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA
Juliet Julia Katumo - Postgraduate Student, Department of Management Science, Kenyatta University, Kenya
Dr. Perris Chege (PhD) - Lecturer, Department of Management Science, Kenyatta University, Kenya
ABSTRACT
The study specific objectives were to assess import procedures and supply chain performance of automotive firms in Nairobi City County, and to provide actionable insights for improving regulatory practices and operational strategies. The study was based on: Institutional Theory, and Supply-Side Economic Theory. The research employed a descriptive research design combined with a census approach. Data analysis utilized both descriptive and inferential statistical methods, with findings presented through tables and figures to illustrate trends and specific impacts of import procedures on supply chain performance of automotive firms in Nairobi City County. The study found that customs procedures, import licensing, import quality control and import taxes influenced the supply chain performance of automotive firms in Nairobi City County, Kenya. Automotive companies should reduce processing times during customs clearance to reduces delays in receiving necessary approvals and permits that negatively impacted their supply chain performance. They should eradicate delays in obtaining import licenses that leads to disruptions in the supply chain flow. Automotive firms should adhere to import quality control standards to minimize rework instances and delays in their supply chain operations and enhance their overall supply chain efficiency and reliability. The automotive firms and all stakeholders in this sector should work with the government to reduce import taxes that could impact their company's profitability and supply chain efficiency.
