Supply risk management and operational efficiency at Alfil miller (u) limited

Abstract

The study set out to examine the relationship between supply risk management and operational efficiency. The researcher adopted for a case study research design and both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The 52 respondents were selected from Alfil Millers and a few suppliers out of a target population of 55. The information from primary data source was collected using mainly questionnaires and interview, guides. Pearson's correlation analysis was utilized to find the relationship between supply risk management and operational efficiency. The response rate was 88.5% an indication that most respondents were well represented in this study. The respondents who participated in this stud) were knowledgeable to understand and synthesize the issues of supply risk management and operational efficiency. On the supply risk identification strategies the relationship was positive with operational efficiency of 484** at 0.0 I level, meanwhile brainstorming. interviews and check lists were agreed on except scenario analysis. bow. tie analysis, fault tree analysis . direct observation . incident analysis. On the supply risk analysis used had a negative relationship \.\ ith operational efficiency at 0.041 , document reviews and strength,weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Alfil Millers were used to analyse the identified supply risks except risk categorisation. probability and impact matrix, critical path analysis and others are not been used at Alfil Millers. It was concluded that supply risk mitigations used at Alfil Millers had a positive relationship with the operational efficiency at 0.331 at a significant level of 0.05. There is need to carry out further research on other risks such as customer related risks. further research can also be doi1e on the influence of supply risk management on service delivery. further research can still be done on supply risk management and suppl: chain performance.