Title: Delivery cycle time on performance of manufacturing firms

Authors: Ronald Lulagala; Noah Mwelu; Sarah Watera; Joel Makepu

Addresses: Department of Accounting and Finance, Makerere University Business School, Plot 21A Port, Uganda ' Department of Accounting and Finance, Makerere University Business School, Plot 21A Port, Uganda ' Department of Accounting and Finance, Makerere University Business School, Plot 21A Port, Uganda ' Department of Accounting and Finance, Makerere University Business School, Plot 21A Port, Uganda

Abstract: This study focused on examining the relationship between relevant resources, operational coordination, adaptability and operational efficiency on delivery cycle time. This study was carried out because firms have failed to perform well in terms of delivery cycle time and most of the customers always complain of the lengthy delivery cycle time. A sample of 300 food processing firms was selected and a response rate of 76% was obtained using a quantitative cross-sectional survey. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Scientists (SPSS) with focus on descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, regression analyses and ANOVA tests. The correlation results showed significant strong association between relevant resources and delivery cycle time, operational coordination and delivery cycle time, operational efficiency and delivery cycle time, adaptability and delivery cycle time. The results in the regression model revealed that relevant resources, operational efficiency, operational coordination and adaptability are significant predictors of delivery cycle time. It was recommended that in order for the food processing firms in Uganda to have short delivery cycle time should effectively and efficiently use relevant resources. The food processing firms should also ensure coordination and efficiency in their operations as well as being adaptive.

Keywords: performance; delivery cycle time; manufacturing firms; Uganda.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMCP.2023.131765

International Journal of Management Concepts and Philosophy, 2023 Vol.16 No.3, pp.285 - 301

Received: 20 Sep 2022
Accepted: 28 Sep 2022
Published online: 30 Jun 2023 *

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