A Review of the Effects of Transportation Bottlenecks on Supply Chain Performance: A Study of Nestlé Nigeria in Taraba State
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Background of the Study
Transportation is a critical component of supply chain management, affecting the movement of goods from suppliers to end-users. In Nigeria, transportation bottlenecks, such as poor road infrastructure, traffic congestion, and fuel scarcity, significantly impact supply chain performance (Ajibola & Kolawole, 2023). For Nestlé Nigeria in Taraba State, these bottlenecks hinder timely delivery, increase operational costs, and disrupt supply chain efficiency.
Nestlé Nigeria depends on an efficient transportation network to distribute its products across diverse regions. In Taraba State, logistical challenges exacerbate supply chain inefficiencies, reducing customer satisfaction and market competitiveness (Usman & Lawal, 2024). This study reviews the effects of transportation bottlenecks on Nestlé Nigeria’s supply chain performance.
Statement of the Problem
Transportation bottlenecks are a major impediment to supply chain performance in Nigeria, affecting delivery schedules, increasing costs, and compromising product quality. For Nestlé Nigeria in Taraba State, these issues have led to customer dissatisfaction and reduced profitability. Despite their significance, the effects of transportation bottlenecks on supply chain performance remain inadequately addressed in existing literature (Okoro & Adebayo, 2023). This study seeks to explore these effects and propose solutions.
Objectives of the Study
- To assess the effects of transportation bottlenecks on supply chain performance at Nestlé Nigeria in Taraba State.
- To identify the causes of transportation bottlenecks in the region.
- To propose strategies for mitigating transportation bottlenecks and improving supply chain performance.
Research Questions
- What are the effects of transportation bottlenecks on supply chain performance at Nestlé Nigeria in Taraba State?
- What are the causes of transportation bottlenecks in the region?
- What strategies can mitigate transportation bottlenecks and enhance supply chain performance?
Research Hypotheses
- H0: Transportation bottlenecks do not significantly affect supply chain performance at Nestlé Nigeria in Taraba State.
- H0: The causes of transportation bottlenecks are not significant contributors to supply chain inefficiencies.
- H0: Proposed strategies do not significantly mitigate transportation bottlenecks in the region.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
The study focuses on transportation bottlenecks affecting Nestlé Nigeria in Taraba State, examining their causes, impacts, and potential solutions. Limitations include variability in transportation data and external factors like government policies.
Definitions of Terms
- Transportation Bottlenecks: Constraints in transportation systems that impede the efficient flow of goods.
- Supply Chain Performance: The efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations.
- Logistical Challenges: Issues related to planning, executing, and managing the movement of goods.
