http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/5 2026-07-13T14:41:50Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16892 Factors Affecting Procurement Performance: The Case of Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), Ethiopia Wubante, Rediet Procurement performance is essential for ensuring the timely acquisition of quality goods and services while promoting cost efficiency and operational effectiveness, particularly in research institutions where procurement activities involve specialized and time-sensitive laboratory materials and equipment. Despite the importance of procurement, many public research institutions face challenges related to planning, supplier management, government procurement procedures, and the adoption of procurement technologies. This study examined the factors affecting procurement performance at Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), Ethiopia. The study specifically investigated the effects of procurement planning, supplier management, government rules and procedures, and the use of technologies on procurement performance. A quantitative research approach was employed using descriptive and explanatory research designs. The target population consisted of 1,180 AHRI employees, from which a sample of 299 respondents was determined using Yamane's formula and selected through proportionate stratified sampling. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaires, and 241 completed questionnaires were returned, representing a response rate of 80.6%. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS Version 25 through descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis. The findings revealed that procurement planning, supplier management, and the use of technologies have positive and statistically significant effects on procurement performance. Conversely, government rules and procedures were found to have a significant negative effect on procurement performance due to lengthy approval processes and bureaucratic requirements that delay procurement activities. The regression analysis further indicated that the independent variables jointly explain a substantial proportion of the variation in procurement performance at AHRI. The study concludes that strengthening procurement planning, improving supplier management practices, expanding the use of procurement technologies, and streamlining government procurement procedures would significantly enhance procurement performance at AHRI. Accordingly, the study recommends improving annual procurement planning, strengthening supplier evaluation and collaboration, investing in digital procurement systems, and simplifying procurement procedures to improve efficiency and organizational performance. 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16890 THE EFFECT OF E-PROCUREMENT ON FIRM PERFORMANCE: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY ON SELECTED BUREAUS IN ADDIS ABABA CITY ADMINISTRATION Desta, Eyob This study examined the effect of e-procurement on Firm Performance in selected Bureaus of Addis Ababa City Administration. The study employed a quantitative explanatory research design. Primary data were collected from 169 respondents selected through stratified random sampling from procurement, finance, ICT, and administration departments, using a structured five-point Likert scale questionnaire, while secondary data from bureau procurement manuals and policy documents informed the theoretical framework. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression analysis via IBM SPSS Version 26. Descriptive findings indicated a high level of implementation agreement, while correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships between all independent variables and firm performance. The multiple regression analysis confirmed that all four e-procurement dimensions positively and significantly affected Firm Performance, with E-ordering emerging as the strongest predictor (𝛽 = 0.346, p<0.001), followed by E-tendering, E-invoicing, and E-sourcing. This study provides strong empirical evidence that e-procurement dimensions significantly and substantially improve Firm Performance Selected Bureaus in Addis Ababa City Administration. Moreover, the study reveals that the benefits of e-procurement extend across multiple performance dimensions simultaneously. Cost reduction, operational efficiency, service quality, and lead time performance all improve with e-procurement adoption, indicating that digital procurement represents a comprehensive solution to the long standing efficiency Addis Ababa Bureaus’ procurement function. Therefore, the study recommends that the city administration prioritize strategic investments in the sphere of electronic tenders and ordering platforms together with user training in the framework of the national eGP system. 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16889 THE EFFECT OF SOURCING PROCEDURES ON THE EXPORT PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED COFFEE EXPORT PLCs IN ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA. SHEMSU, MIFTA This study examined the effect of sourcing procedures on the export performance of selected coffee export private limited companies (PLCs) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It specifically investigated the effects of supplier selection and evaluation, quality control procedures, supplier relationship management, and logistics and storage practices on export performance. An explanatory research design with a quantitative approach was employed. The study used primary data collected through structured questionnaires from employees and managers of selected coffee export PLCs. A two-stage simple random sampling technique was applied to select firms and respondents, and the final sample consisted of 367 valid responses. Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression analysis. The findings revealed that all four sourcing procedures have a statistically significant and positive effect on export performance (p < 0.001). Quality control procedures emerged as the strongest predictor (β = 0.523), followed by supplier selection and evaluation (β = 0.278), supplier relationship management (β = 0.133), and logistics and storage practices (β = 0.113), indicating that effective sourcing management significantly enhances export performance. Based on the findings, the study recommends that coffee export firms strengthen internal quality control systems through certified Q-graders and standardized cupping procedures, adopt structured supplier evaluation checklists to improve procurement decisions, establish long term contractual relationships with suppliers supported by technical assistance and pre financing, and improve logistics and storage systems through better packaging, moisture control, and shipment monitoring. Overall, the study concludes that integrated sourcing practices collectively determine export performance rather than any single factor alone. 2026-06-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.bdu.edu.et/handle/123456789/16888 THE EFFECT OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCEDURES ON TRADE FACILITATION PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF THE ADAMA CUSTOMS COMMISSION BRANCH ABERA, SAMUEL Customs clearance inefficiencies impose significant costs on cross-border trade, particularly in landlocked economies such as Ethiopia where procedural bottlenecks persistently constrain trade competitiveness. This study examined the effects of customs clearance procedures on trade facilitation Performance at the Adama Customs Commission Branch, focusing on transit procedures, document declaration procedures, warehouse procedures, and digital system utilization. A quantitative approach with both explanatory and descriptive research designs was employed. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 177 respondents from a target population of 318 employees. The population was stratified into five functional departments, and simple random sampling was applied within each stratum. Descriptive statistics summarized demographic characteristics and captured respondent perceptions through mean and standard deviation scores. Multiple linear regression was conducted as the main inferential technique after verifying the required diagnostic assumptions. The findings revealed that all four predictor variables have a statistically significant positive effect on trade facilitation Performance, jointly explaining a substantial proportion of its variance. Digital system utilization emerged as the strongest predictor, followed by document declaration procedures, transit procedures, and warehouse procedures. Accordingly, all hypotheses were supported. The study concludes that trade facilitation performance is not determined by isolated procedural improvements but rather by coordinated enhancement across all key procedural dimensions. The study recommends that the Ethiopian Customs Commission strengthen digital transformation, streamline declaration procedures, improve transit management, and modernize warehouse operations to reduce clearance delays and enhance trade competitiveness. 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z