ROLE OF PULL SCHEDULING ON SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF LAKE BASIN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the role of pull scheduling on supply chain performance in the manufacturing sector. The study employed a case study design. The target population comprised of 150 employees of LBDA sampled through a stratified random sampling technique. The study used primary data collected via questionnaires and secondary data. Data was classified, tabulated and summarized using descriptive measures and findings presented using tables and charts. Pearson’s correlations coefficients was run to examine the relationship between the independent and dependent study variables that are set out in the objectives of the study. The study findings indicated that 76.3% of change in Supply Chain Performance at LBDA can be explained by the four variables. According to the research findings, pull scheduling had been implemented at LBDA. Make to order production, kanban pull, sequential pull and replenishment pull were found to be statistically significant with a positive impact on supply chain performance. Following the results of the study, it is evident to conclude that there is a positive relationship between role of pull scheduling and Supply Chain Performance. The study recommends that it is imperative that firms start to view pull scheduling as strategic in value.