Cost effectiveness in international purchasing: The case of Songas
The researcher studied the cost effectiveness in International purchasing a case study of Songas Tanzania. The general objective was to examine whether it is cost effective to purchase internationally the materials that can also be obtained domestically, Other Objectives were to determine the exte...
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| 语言: | 英语 |
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2024
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| 在线阅读: | https://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/handle/123456789/1083 |
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| 总结: | The researcher studied the cost effectiveness in International purchasing a case study of Songas Tanzania. The general objective was to examine whether it is cost effective to purchase internationally the materials that can also be obtained domestically, Other Objectives were to determine the extent to which cost of international purchasing influences competitiveness, to determine the extent to which the quality of imported materials influences competitiveness and to determine the extent to which after sale services of the imports influences competitiveness. The study was being conducted at the Songas. The study aimed at exploring the cost effectiveness in international procurement. Research design used was a case study design and research approach was both qualitative and quantitative approach. Data collection methods and instruments were questionnaire, personal interviews, documentary source and photographs. Analysis of data was done using quantitative techniques such as thematic analysis and for quantitative data; it was analyzed through categories such as coding, editing, tabulation and computation of various percentage. Findings indicate that there are great servings in International purchasing due to the fact that cost are known and controlled, there are great quality of materials obtained from international sources and further more there are great after sales support form international sources of supply. Lastly the researcher came out with number of recommendation to SONGAS these including training to procurement personnel’s, the best selection of Incoterms, preparations of proper specifications and management of consolidation of orders. |
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