Logistics Management Security Practices: A Quantitative Analysis of Internal Inventory Security
2Logistics Management Security Practices: A Quantitative Analysis of Internal Inventory Security Practices
Layman Abstract : This study looks at how securing inventory inside warehouses affects the performance of logistics companies in Nairobi, Kenya. Warehousing security is essential for ensuring smooth supply chain operations and customer satisfaction.
The research focused on employees from clearing and forwarding companies, selecting 175 participants for the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using statistical tools. The results showed a moderately strong and significant link between good internal security practices (like CCTV, preventing theft, and using security manuals) and better logistics performance.
Findings suggest that 22% of logistics performance variations could be explained by these security measures. The study recommends further research on warehouse safety layouts and handling flammable items to improve environmental sustainability in logistics security.
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Original Abstract : Warehousing security is an emerging trend which is shaping the performance of logistics companies and ensuring a smooth supply chain flow. Several factors can interrupt the smooth flow of materials along the logistics cycle increasing risks and reducing customer satisfaction. To this end, this book chapter explores the effect of internal inventory security practices on the security of inventory held by logistics service provider companies in Nairobi County. A descriptive research design was used as the research design. The target population of the study was composed of 583 employees of clearing and forwarding companies. The convenient sample size of the study was 175 employees of clearing and forwarding companies in Nairobi County, Kenya, which accounted for 30% of the target population. The convenient sampling method was used to target organizations with close proximity and convenience to the researcher saving time and money. Questionnaires were administered to warehouse employees for primary data collection. Simple frequency count and percentage for the demographic information and introduction sections of the study, followed by descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data collected from the questionnaires. Descriptive statistics included mean, median and standard deviation. Inferential statistics included correlation and regression analysis which were done through SPSS. The book findings indicate a moderately strong relationship between the dependent variable (organizational logistical services performance) and the independent variable (internal inventory security practices by clearing and forwarding companies in Nairobi County (r = 0.47** p value = 0.000)...see more : https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-49238-35-0/CH3
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