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Efficient Warehousing Practices and Operational Performance of Sugar Manufacturing Companies in Western Kenya
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Business Administration and Management
Abstract
The sugar manufacturing industry in Western Kenya faces significant operational challenges that hinder competitiveness and sustainability. This study examined the effect of efficient warehousing practices on operational performance of sugar manufacturing companies in Western Kenya. The research adopted a cross-sectional descriptive design targeting 194 employees from four public sugar companies (Nzoia, Mumias, Chemelil, and Sony). Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that efficient warehousing practices significantly influence operational performance (? = 0.432, p = 0.004), contributing 26.4% to performance variance. Space optimization, inventory management systems, and continuous improvement initiatives emerged as critical factors. The study concluded that sugar companies prioritizing innovative warehouse layouts, systematic inventory tracking, and regular performance audits achieve superior operational outcomes. Sugar companies should invest in modern warehouse management systems, staff training, and systematic space optimization to enhance operational competitiveness.
Keywords
Efficient Warehousing, Operational Performance, Sugar Manufacturing
How to cite this paper
@article{1709932,
author = {Ezekiel Okumu Ekeya, Joshua Abuya, Lydiah Kabue},
title = {Efficient Warehousing Practices and Operational Performance of Sugar Manufacturing Companies in Western Kenya},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {1684-1687},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709932.pdf},
abstract = {The sugar manufacturing industry in Western Kenya faces significant operational challenges that hinder competitiveness and sustainability. This study examined the effect of efficient warehousing practices on operational performance of sugar manufacturing companies in Western Kenya. The research adopted a cross-sectional descriptive design targeting 194 employees from four public sugar companies (Nzoia, Mumias, Chemelil, and Sony). Data was collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that efficient warehousing practices significantly influence operational performance (? = 0.432, p = 0.004), contributing 26.4% to performance variance. Space optimization, inventory management systems, and continuous improvement initiatives emerged as critical factors. The study concluded that sugar companies prioritizing innovative warehouse layouts, systematic inventory tracking, and regular performance audits achieve superior operational outcomes. Sugar companies should invest in modern warehouse management systems, staff training, and systematic space optimization to enhance operational competitiveness.},
keywords = {Efficient Warehousing, Operational Performance, Sugar Manufacturing},
month = {July},
}