Inventory Management and Performance of Utility Organisations in Uganda: A case of National Water and Sewerage Corperation, Kampala

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between inventory management and performance of utility organizations in Uganda a case of National Water and Sewerage Corporation Kampala City. The specific objectives of the study were: to examine the relationship between inventory planning and performance of utility organizations; to establish the relationship between inventory replenishment through procurement and performance of utility organizations; to determine the relationship between inventory control and performance of utility organizations. The study was based on the Resource Based Theory (RBT). The study adopted a cross sectional study design. Findings from regression analysis affirmed that inventory planning has a significant positive contribution to performance of utility organizations in Uganda. The study accepted the hypothesis that was stated that there is a significant relationship between inventory planning and performance of utility organizations. Findings from regression analysis that affirmed that inventory replenishment has a significant positive contribution towards performance of utility organizations in Uganda. The study accepted the hypothesis that was stated that there is a significant relationship between Inventory replenishment and performance of utility organizations. Findings from regression analysis that affirmed that inventory control has a significant positive contribution towards performance of utility organizations in Uganda. The study accepted the hypothesis that was stated that there is a significant relationship between Inventory control and performance of utility organizations. From the findings it was concluded that inventory planning, inventory replenishment through procurement and inventory control have moderate positive relationships with significant contributions towards performance of utility organizations in Uganda. Recommendations: Utility organizations in Uganda should invest more money in ICT for inventory planning and hire experts on inventory planning to guide them on how to develop feasible inventory plans appropriate to the organization.