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Analyzing the Effect of Supplier Evaluation Criteria on Public Health Supply Chain Performance: A Case Study of Kenya Ministry of Health

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  • Nancy Njeri Mungai

    (Department of Marketing and Logistics School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Kenya)

  • Gloria Muthoni

    (Department of Marketing and Logistics School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Kenya)

  • Yusuf Kibet

    (Department of Marketing and Logistics School of Business and Economics, Moi University, Kenya)

Abstract

This paper empirically examines the influence of supplier evaluation criteria—including supplier quality standards, supplier delivery efficiency, supplier financial capacity and supplier compliance with procurement procedures on the supply chain performance of the Ministry of Health in Kenya–The study adopted an explanatory research design and employed a quantitative cross-sectional survey approach. Data were collected through structured questionnaires from relevant procurement and supply chain personnel within the Ministry of Health. Hypotheses were tested using multiple linear regression analysis in SPSS. The results revealed that all four supplier evaluation criteria had positive and statistically significant effects on supply chain performance. Supplier compliance had the strongest influence, followed by delivery efficiency, financial capacity and quality standards. The findings highlight the importance of incorporating comprehensive supplier evaluation frameworks in public health procurement. Procurement managers should emphasize compliance monitoring, financial vetting, and delivery tracking to improve supply chain outcomes. Regulatory agencies such as the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) should strengthen oversight mechanisms and encourage supplier development programs to enhance efficiency and reliability across the public health supply chain.

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  • Nancy Njeri Mungai & Gloria Muthoni & Yusuf Kibet, 2025. "Analyzing the Effect of Supplier Evaluation Criteria on Public Health Supply Chain Performance: A Case Study of Kenya Ministry of Health," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(8), pages 4066-4081, August.
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