Logistics and transportation practices on organizational performance in the milk processing firms in Kenya

The study sought to determine the impact of logistics and transportation practices on performance of Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC). The objectives were to establish the level of implementation of logistics and transportation practices and to determine their relationship with operational performance. Descriptive research design was used. The study population comprised of 17 licensed processing factories of KCC whereby a census was carried out and data collected using questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study found that transport management practices were implemented to a large extent, distribution management and inventory control to a moderate extent while logistics information practices to a low extent. There also existed a positive relationship between transportation and logistics practices and performance at KCC and the main challenge was lack of adequate funds. The study recommends that the management at KCC regularly conduct an evaluation of these practices and allocate necessary budget.