THE EFFECTS OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ON MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN GHANA. A CASE STUDY OF BLUE SKIES GHANA, EASTERN REGION.

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.