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The Effect of Sustainable Procurement Practices On Procurement Efficiency in Mining Companies in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe

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  • Tarisai Nduna

    (Bindura University of Science Education, Bindura, Zimbabwe)

  • Dumisani Mawonde

    (Bindura University of Science Education, Bindura, Zimbabwe)

  • Josphat Nyoni

    (Women’s University in Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe)

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the effects of sustainable procurement practices on procurement efficiency in the mining sector in Zimbabwe. A qualitative research approach was employed where interviews were conducted with 10 key informants in mining companies. The findings of the study were that supplier training, whole life cycle costing, procurement of recyclable products and environmentally friendly products have positive effects on procurement efficiency. The study concluded that supplier training, product whole life cycle costing, procurement of recyclable products, and the procurement of environmentally friendly products have a positive effect on procurement efficiency in mining companies in Zimbabwe. The study recommended mining companies to increase the recycling of purchased products and to use environmentally friendly products in order to minimize costs.

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  • Tarisai Nduna & Dumisani Mawonde & Josphat Nyoni, 2021. "The Effect of Sustainable Procurement Practices On Procurement Efficiency in Mining Companies in Mashonaland Central Province in Zimbabwe," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(11), pages 716-719, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:11:p:716-719
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    1. Cees J. Gelderman & Janjaap Semeijn & Rob Vluggen, 2017. "Development of sustainability in public sector procurement," Public Money & Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 37(6), pages 435-442, September.
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