ROLE OF SPECULATION SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY ON THE DISTRIBUTION OF SUBSIDIZED FERTILIZERS IN TANZANIA
Abstract
Background: Despite the government spending a huge amount of money on agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, there is still a problem in the distribution of agricultural subsidized fertilizers, and failure to address this problem will continue to be a waste of the government funds and obstacle to the growth of agricultural productivity. This study intended to establish the role of speculation supply chain strategy in the distribution of subsidized fertilizers in Tanzania.
Methodology: The study adopted a cross-sectional research design and target population was registered distributors of fertilizers in the country. Simple random sampling and purposeful sampling techniques were used in selecting 185 respondents who are the dealers in distribution of fertilizers.
Results: The study findings indicated that speculation supply chain strategy and distribution of subsidized fertilizers are positively and significantly correlated. Regression of coefficient results indicated that speculation supply chain strategy had a positive and significant effect on distribution of subsidized fertilizers.
Conclusions and Recommendations: The study concluded that the speculation supply chain strategy has a positive and significant contribution to the distribution of subsidized fertilizers in Tanzania. The government of Tanzania should ensure a review of policies on speculation supply chain strategy. In particular, the government should strengthen aspects relating to speculation supply chain strategy including time, demand, and risk speculation. This will enhance distribution of subsidized fertilizers in the country.
Keywords: Speculation Supply Chain Strategy, Distribution of Subsidized Fertilizers, Tanzania
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