Effect of Humanitarian Supply Chain Management Practices on The Performance of Humanitarian Organizations: The Case of Selected International Humanitarian Organizations in Ethiopia
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2024-06
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Addis Ababa University
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The effectiveness of humanitarian supply chain management practices is crucial for enabling timely responses to crises and providing assistance to affected populations. This Study aims to investigate the effect of humanitarian supply chain practices on the performance of the selected international humanitarian organizations operating in Ethiopia. Using a quantitative approach and explanatory design, the research investigates the causal relationships between various supply chain practices (procurement, distribution, warehouse, transport, and information sharing) and performance metrics such as responsiveness, agility, cost, and reliability. Data was collected from respondents through a structured questionnaire. These respondents were employees of three international humanitarian organizations: AAH, COOPI, and Imagine 1 Day. The study employed inferential statistics, including correlation and regression analyses, to interpret the data. Findings reveal a positive relationship between all independent variables and performance, with warehouse management emerging as the most influential practice, despite being the second least adopted. Transportation practices were identified as the least implemented, indicating a need for significant improvement. Future research could explore beneficiary responses and involve a larger number of organizations to gain broader insights. This study contributes to understanding HSCM dynamics and offers practical implications for practitioners and researchers.
Keywords:- Humanitarian Supply chain, Performance Metrics,Humanitarian Organization, Aid delivery