Table of Contents
Title Page
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Organization of the Study
1.10 Definition of Terms
1.10.1 Supply Chain Management
1.10.2 Supplier Relationship Management
1.10.3 Inventory Management
1.10.4 Information Sharing
1.10.5 Organizational Performance
Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 Resource-Based View Theory
2.2.2 Dynamic Capabilities Theory
2.2.3 Transaction Cost Economics Theory
2.3 Conceptual Review
2.3.1 Concept of Supply Chain Management
2.3.2 Supplier Relationship Management
2.3.3 Inventory Management
2.3.4 Information Sharing in Supply Chain Management
2.3.5 Supply Chain Integration
2.3.6 Logistics Management
2.3.7 Procurement Management
2.3.8 Supply Chain Information Technology
2.3.9 Supply Chain Resilience
2.3.10 Organizational Performance
2.4 Empirical Review
References
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample Size Determination
3.5 Sampling Technique
3.6 Sources of Data
3.6.1 Primary Sources
3.6.2 Secondary Sources
3.7 Research Instrument
3.8 Validity of the Research Instrument
3.9 Reliability of the Research Instrument
3.10 Method of Data Collection
3.11 Method of Data Analysis
3.11.1 Descriptive Statistics
3.11.2 Inferential Statistics
3.12 Ethical Considerations
3.13 Limitations of the Methodology
Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Response Rate
4.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.4 Analysis of Research Questions
4.4.1 Research Question One: Effect of Supplier Relationship Management on Organizational Performance
4.4.2 Research Question Two: Effect of Inventory Management on Organizational Performance
4.4.3 Research Question Three: Effect of Information Sharing on Organizational Performance
4.4.4 Research Question Four: Effect of Supply Chain Management on Organizational Performance
4.5 Summary of Descriptive Statistics
4.6 Test of Hypotheses
4.6.1 Hypothesis One
4.6.2 Hypothesis Two
4.6.3 Hypothesis Three
4.6.4 Multiple Regression Analysis
4.7 Discussion of Findings
4.8 Summary of Data Analysis
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of the Study
5.3 Summary of Findings
5.3.1 Supplier Relationship Management and Organizational Performance
5.3.2 Inventory Management and Organizational Performance
5.3.3 Information Sharing and Organizational Performance
5.3.4 Combined Effect of Supply Chain Management Practices on Organizational Performance
5.3.5 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
5.4 Conclusion
5.5 Recommendations
5.5.1 Strengthening Supplier Relationship Management
5.5.2 Enhancing Inventory Management Practices
5.5.3 Improving Information Sharing Practices
5.5.4 Developing Supply Chain Resilience
5.5.5 Policy Implications for Government and Regulatory Agencies
5.5.6 Implications for Manufacturing Organizations in Nigeria
5.6 Contribution to Knowledge
5.6.1 Empirical Evidence from Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc
5.6.2 Validation of Theoretical Frameworks
5.6.3 Identification of the Relative Importance of Supply Chain Management Practices
5.6.4 Development of a Conceptual Framework
5.6.5 Practical Recommendations for Managers and Policymakers
5.7 Limitations of the Study
5.7.1 Scope of the Study
5.7.2 Sample Size and Sampling Technique
5.7.3 Use of Questionnaire
5.7.4 Cross-Sectional Design
5.7.5 Time and Financial Constraints
5.7.6 Respondent Reluctance
5.8 Suggestions for Further Research
5.8.1 Comparative Study of Manufacturing Organizations
5.8.2 Longitudinal Study
5.8.3 Study of Other Supply Chain Management Practices
5.8.4 Study of Other Sectors
5.8.5 Mixed-Methods Approach
5.8.6 Moderating and Mediating Variables
5.8.7 Study of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises
5.8.8 Study of Supply Chain Management in the Public Sector
5.9 Conclusion
Research Questionnaire
Section A: Demographic Information
Section B: Supply Chain Management and Organizational Performance
Part 1: Supplier Relationship Management
Part 2: Inventory Management
Part 3: Information Sharing
Part 4: Organizational Performance
Section C: Open-Ended Questions
