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    Reverse logistics capabilities and supply chain performance in a developingcountry context
    (Supply Chain Forum: An International Journal, 2024-07-30) Namweseza, Zam; Ndandiko, Charles; Obanda, Peter W.; Mugurusi, Godfrey
    Today and in the highly complex pharmaceutical industry, reverse logistics is a core capabilityfor pharma companies that seek competitive advantages from the efficient management ofreturns and recalls, e.g. due to errors, expired stocks, quality-related or environmental issues,non-compliance and other consumer-related concerns. And yet in many developing countrieswhere the pharma industry is a big part of the economy, the value of RL is not well understood.In this study, we examine the ambivalent impact of reverse logistics capabilities within thepharmaceutical supply chains in a developing country by focusing on four key reverse logisticscapabilities, i.e. logistics information systems, process formalisation, flexibility, and top man-agement support. The findings show that logistics information management systems, processformalisation, and flexibility significantly affect supply chain performance of pharmaceuticalfirms. However, the hierarchical regression found no significant moderating effect of topmanagement support between reverse logistics capabilities and supply chain performance.Our subsequent discussion and implications for practice and future research are based onthese findings.
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    What really drives people-first public-private partnerships adoption? Evidence from resource-constrained settings
    (Public Organization Review, 2026-08-15) Ndandiko, Charles; Mumbere, Moses Kalengyo; Wanyama, Peter Obanda; Mugurusi, Godfrey
    This study examines the factors influencing the adoption of People-First Evaluation Methodology (PFEM) in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) operating within resource-constrained contexts. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling applied to survey data, the findings show that contracting authority support and staff awareness are a strong drivers of adoption, which in turnimproves PPP success in development phases. Compliance mechanisms and regulatory involvement facilitate adoption, although regulatory frameworks have a limited moderating effect. Internal organizational capabilities and stakeholder awareness emerge as stronger predictors of sustainability outcomes. The study argues for prioritizing people-first principles, fostering supportive organizational cultures, and investing in staff training to strengthen UNSDG-aligned PPPs in resource-constrained contexts.