Browsing by Author "Temesgen, Busha"

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    Adopting Card-Based Payment System in EthiopiaAdopting Card-Based Payment System in Ethiopia
    (A.A.U, 2007-03) Temesgen, Busha; Zewdie, Shibre(Dr)
    This project is an explanatory research to evaluate whether the currently prevaijing conditions in the country are sufficient to introduce card-based payment. A framework evaluation approach is used to analyze the existing conditions. The research methodology used is an in depth interview of key informants from relevant institutions to the subject. Ethiopia is a country which had its own money in ancient times7 but now it is one of the few countries that use ancient payment system- cash-based payment. But this situation must be changed at some point and the country needs to be acquainted to modern payment systems7 such as card based payments that developI17g countries7 including those in Africa are using. Currentl~ there are recent Initiations started by commercial banks. The necessary frameworks for this purpose are found [0 be weak but they are sufficient to begin the operation of card based payment system in the country. To this end, all the stakeholders Including the government must jOin hands to strengthen the weak pOints and smoothen the process of adopting the system.
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    Assessment Of Logistics Practices & Challenges In Ethiopian Plastic Recycling Companies
    (Addis Ababa University, 2018-06-23) Tekle, Yirga; Temesgen, Busha
    The paper has made a study on the practices and challenges of logistics in Ethiopian plastic recycling companies with regard to customer service, inventory management, supply, transportation and warehousing activities. The main objective of the study was to describe the current logistics practices. Descriptive research type was used, and quantitative and qualitative data was collected related with the extent of companies’ logistics practices using structured questionnaires and different secondary documents. Since the total population is small in number, the target population covers all the seventeen Plastic recycling companies and from logistics perspective, 3 respondents selected by using expert purposive sampling who work in main logistics activity of Purchasing, Production & Marketing and have glean knowledge in particular expertise in logistics activity. Questionnaires distributed to 48 respondents but filled and returned only from 42. Finally, the collected data was analysed using descriptive statistics, and secondary document analysis is done for confirming the findings. The result indicates almost all the modern logistics infrastructures like ERP, EDI and Radio frequency are not applied by these firms for ease of logistics operation, and commonly logistics is practiced at the lesser extent. Even though these firms practiced the logistics activities in their day to day operations, most of the firms have no logistics department in their organizational structure. Foreign currency shortages, higher taxes, lack of integrated system and long lead time in ports are found to be the critical challenges of logistics for plastic recycling companies in Ethiopia. It is recommended that, the companies can measure their logistics performance by applying different metrics like financial, productivity, quality and cycle time that help to know the gaps easily and to take corrective actions. Key words: Logistics Practices, Logistics Challenges, plastic recycling companies
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    Assessment on Heavy Truck Freight Transport Management Practices: The Case of Ethiopian Ministry of National Defense Joint Logistics Main Department
    (Addis Ababa University, 2021-07) Bekele, Leulsaged; Temesgen, Busha
    The objective of this study is critically to assess heavy truck freight transportation management practice and finding the major shortcomings of the transport services in MoND logistics main department Transport department. The study used descriptive research design in both quantitative and qualitative approach. Primary data were collected through questionnaire, interview as well as field observation. Purposive sampling technique for six interviewees and simple random sampling technique used for 128 respondents asked in the open and cloth ended questionnaire. In addition, secondary data, such as annuals evaluation reports, quarterly and monthly reports, plans, and other relevant documents of MoND-Logistics. Methodologically, this study is in accordance to the nature of the data required and designed to be descriptive. SPSS version 23 was applied to present data and to get the required analysis results for study. The researcher also presents the results by using descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, charts, tables and other related statistical data presentation techniques. The major finding of the study indicates that, there are empty trips or underutilization of vehicles and none utilizing modern technologies such as global positioning system, radio frequency identification, and Electronic data interchange. The required professional competency of managers, unit heads, transport officers and drivers to carry out their duties and responsibilities is at low level. Since the department lacks comprehensive approaches on undertaking appropriate on the job training for both managers and subordinates and problem of establishing a liaison with governmental marketing organizations and other stakeholders in order to find market for those empty trips.
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    The Effect of Inland Transport in Logistics Performnce: In Case of Yahiya Said Omer and Sons Export Company
    (Addis Ababa University, 2021-10) Mekonnen, Martha; Temesgen, Busha
    The persistence of this researcher was to study the effect of inland transport on logistics performance. Inland transport has an impact on the logistics performance of the country. The researcher tries to identify the impact of inland transportation in logistics performance (logistics differentiation, efficiency, and effectiveness); and to analyze the association between inland transportation and logistics performance. The explanatory research design was employed with the mixed technique. A total of 80 questionnaires were distributed and all 80 were returned for analysis. Interview questions were prepared for the company transport head & to the company owner. The impact of inland transportation was studied using explanatory and descriptive techniques. The output weakness observed in areas of the overall quality of transportation, transportation cost, and human and non-human factors affecting the performance of inland transportation has been explained briefly. From the result of the analysis, it is concluded that there is a strong causal relationship between inland transportation and logistics performance. From the finding, it was recommended that increase transportation performance (by providing safe and secure movement of personals and materials, fast travel time, and finical/economical management) is better for the export company to improve the logistics performance. Because most of logistics function is inland transportation dependent.
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    Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Challenges: The Case of Coca Cola Beverages Africa Addis Ababa Plant
    (Addis Ababa University, 2021-06) Mulugeta, Alazar; Temesgen, Busha
    Manufacturer's attention now focuses on the green supply chain (GSCM) due to pressure from the government and environmental consciousness among customers. GSCM practices involve all stages of the product lifecycle such as purchasing, production, distribution, use, and disposal of materials. so it is necessary to study the main practices and challenges for the manufacturing sector. In this research, the food and beverage industry is depicted. The food and drink manufacturing industry is a very diverse sector because of the large range of different products and manufacturing processes as well as the size of companies and production facilities. This industry also generates wastes to the environment through product packaging wastes and from production area wastes and makes social-environmental problems. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the practices and challenges on the implementation of the GSCM in the food and beverage manufacturing sector taking CCBA S.c Addis Ababa plant as a case. This study can be used as a guide for similar and different other industrial sectors. Data are collected through a questionnaire and analyzed using statistical method and interview questions which are analyzed qualitatively. Then, the study showed that CCBA S.c Addis Ababa plant is better on green manufacturing practices, and on the other hand the main challenges those affect company’s GSCM implementation pointed out. I have found that technological scarcity and governmental supports are one of the main challenges the company facing on the GSCM implementation. Moreover, unlike other previous studies, the CCBA S.c Addis Ababa plant does not have a lack of top management support and commitment and an awareness gap.