This paper examines how innovation mediates the relationship between design management capabilities (DMCs) and frm performance. While these concepts have attracted attention in strategic management literature, how they interact to drive the success of small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) is...

Purpose - Seaports play an immeasurable role in the advancement of international trade. They have been the common avenue for the transportation of goods and services from one continent to another, and it has also been the linking transport of one mode of transport to another. The study sought to...

Purpose - The introduction of information technology (IT) in port operations has been a tremendous contributor to transformation in world trade. This study was carried out to examine the influence of IT on the efficiency of seaport operations. Design/methodology/approach - The study is...

Purpose For the supply chain to be responsive in the age of globalization, the firm needs to adopt strategies to enable them to meet the changing market needs. Thus, it is essential to adopt automatic replenishment programmes such as vendor-managed inventory (VMI). This study sought to examine...

Purpose For the supply chain to be responsive in the age of globalization, the firm needs to adopt strategies to enable them to meet the changing market needs. Thus, it is essential to adopt automatic replenishment programmes such as vendor-managed inventory (VMI). This study sought to examine...

This study examines the effects of Information and Communication Technology on accounting practices in public institutions in Ghana. Data was collected from public institutions in Ghana using a questionnaire. The study revealed positive effects of Information and Communication Technology, such...

The optimization of outbound logistics operations through consolidation and collaboration using a third party logistics provider has potential to contribute to the profitability of an organization by lowering the cost of warehousing and transportation. The purpose of this paper is to assess...

This study was carried out to ascertain whether personnel serving their mandatory year of service in Ghana were satisfied with the quality of service provided by the Ghana National Service Scheme. The satisfaction of service personnel was measured by employing the gap model and factors...

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to establish whether or not the absence of secure property rights is a barrier to credit access amongst SMEsOriginality: Land registration has been heralded globally for its supposed ability to enhance investment through access to credit. It has been argued that...