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THE EFFECT OF SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF LOGISTICS COMPANIES IN KENYA: (A CASE OF BUZEKI LOGISTICS LTD.)

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Abstract: Understanding the variables that affect sustainable procurement and how they affect the operation of logistics companies is critically lacking. Purchasing is crucial for incorporating sustainable development concepts throughout all logistic companies' Therefore; this study was conducted to the effect of sustainable procurement practices on the performance of logistics companies in Kenya. (A case of Buzeki Logistics Ltd.) A descriptive research design was used in the study, and a stratified random selection technique with a target population of 75 respondents was targeted. According to the analysis, local buying practices, eco-friendly packaging, and reverse logistics had a positive and significant relationship with the performance of Buzeki Logistics Ltd, with a P-value of less than 0.05.

Keywords: Sustainability, Local Buying Practice, Eco-Friendly Packaging, Reverse Logistics, Performance of Logistics Companies.

Title: THE EFFECT OF SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF LOGISTICS COMPANIES IN KENYA: (A CASE OF BUZEKI LOGISTICS LTD.)

Author: THOMAS TIRIMBA GETENGA

International Journal of Novel Research in Marketing Management and Economics

ISSN 2394-7322

Vol. 9, Issue 2, May 2022 - August 2022

Page No: 136-146

Novelty Journals

Website: www.noveltyjournals.com

Published Date: 16-August-2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6998065

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