Abstract:
The study sought to the effects of supply chain management on manufacturing industries in
Ghana. A case study of Blue Skies Ghana. The objectives of the study were to determine the
Supply Chain Management activities in Blue Skies Ghana, to analyses the benefits of Supply
Chain Management activities in Blue Skies Ghana, and to identify the challenges of Supply
Chain Management activities in Blue Skies Ghana. The study’s methodology was a descriptive
research approach. The study also used both qualitative and quantitative data. Based on Krejcie
and Morgan (1970) sample size determination table, for a total population of fifty (50), it is
appropriate to have forty-four (44) as the sample size. Data collection instruments used in study
were questionnaire. The sampling procedure used was a non-probability sampling (Purposive
sampling). Data was analysed using Microsoft-excel. The study found out that acceleration of
profitable innovation by optimizing product designs for supply, production, and sustainability
is a supply chain activity, in the drive to reduce costs, supply chain management activities can
become very complex, creating an intricate web of global third parties, which becomes a
challenge, supply chain management activities reduce the cost of obtaining suppliers and
supply chain management activities eliminate the risk of waste are benefits. The study
recommended that the organization should invest in and put into use cutting-edge SCM
technology including Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, ICT gadgets, and data
analytics tools. Through real-time forecasting, monitoring, and decision-making improvements
across the supply chain, operations are ultimately optimized and also offer consistent training
and development opportunities for staff members who work in SCM. Give them the abilities
and information they need to adjust to changing SCM procedures and effectively use cuttingedge technology for better decision-making.
