An evaluation on the impact of logistics management on lead time. A case of Mutare Provincial Hospital. · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author

Tauro, Takudzwa Wilson

Title

An evaluation on the impact of logistics management on lead time. A case of Mutare Provincial Hospital.

Abstract

This study sought to address the impact of logistics management on lead time of Mutare Provincial hospital. The research intended: to examine the logistics elements that influence lead time, introduce the implications of logistics management on lead time, and lastly to ascertain the consequences of lead time changes at Mutare Provincial Hospital. The fundamental motive of the research was to recommend the ways of overcoming challenges in logistics so as to reduce lead time at the public healing center. The qualitative and a little bit of quantitative approach methods were used in research as the research design. Data was gathered from 20 stakeholders of the hospital. Information was acquired through the use of questionnaires and interview questions. Data was gathered and presented in both qualitative and quantitative terms. Percentages and frequencies displaying quantitative data on graphs, charts, and tables. The research managed to found out the variables affecting Mutare Hospital’s lead time, and these are poor transport networks and poor information flow, and bureaucracy in government. It was also found that, the most effects of logistics management on the hospital’s lead time are poor logistics management, insufficient scheduling of products, and uncoordinated order shipping. Product communication and poor order planning are some of the implications which increase Mutare hospital’s lead time. It was also found that changes in lead time has consequences to the hospital, and these excessive inventories, inventory shortages, and stockouts. Shortening lead time result to excessive inventories and delaying delivery result to inventory shortages. More so, longer lead times results to stockouts. It was found that changing lead time does not have any change shortage costs.

Date

June 2023

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

impact of logistics management, logistics elements

Supervisor

Mr. Pande