Does outsourcing matter in the food and beverage industry competition in Zimbabwe? Case study of VARUN beverage Zimbabwe (Pepsi co).
- Author
- Derera , Tadiwanashe S
- Title
- Does outsourcing matter in the food and beverage industry competition in Zimbabwe? Case study of VARUN beverage Zimbabwe (Pepsi co).
- Abstract
- This study examined the effects of outsourcing concept on the food and beverage industry competition in Zimbabwe. The researcher made use of qualitative research method to collect the data, a sample of 40 out of 50 employees from Varun beverage Zimbabwe were given questionnaires. The study came to the assertation that outsourcing helped Varun beverage Zimbabwe increase its competitive edge over its rival due to reduction in price of products, diversification, increase in income, and the quality of its goods and services due to contracting out(outsourcing). In simpler terms outsourcing concept enabled the company to stay competitive in the food and beverage industry. The greatest demerits that comes with the concept are private information leaking and overdependence on suppliers. The study recommends that organisations avoid single sourcing were possible, create facilities to manage communication, recruit professionals in supply chain management and organizations use CIPS standards for procurement.
- Date
- June 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- effects of outsourcing concept, single sourcing
- Supervisor
- Mr. Chikabwi
- Item sets
- Department of Economics
- Media
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