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    THE IMPACT OF SUPPLY CHAIN INTERGRATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MANFACTURING FIRMS.
    (UCU, 2024-09-25) AHUURA JULIET
    The study examined the impact of supply chain integration on performance of manufacturing firms in Uganda: a case study of Century Bottling Company (Coca Cola). It specifically focused on; examining the drivers of supply chain integration in Century Bottling Company, finding out the remedies to barriers of supply chain integration in Century Bottling Company and suggesting the remedies to the barriers of supply chain integration in manufacturing firms in Uganda. The study was carried out and data was collected using questionnaires. A sample size of 19 respondents who are managers and employees of Century Bottling Company (Coca Cola) were involved in the study. From the findings, it was revealed that Century Bottling Company had implemented various supply chain practices including just-in-time, inventory management and supplier relationships which had positively impacted their performance. These practices led to reduced inventory costs, improved production efficiency and enhanced customer satisfaction. However, the company faced limitations such as reliance on a single supplier for key raw materials which created vulnerabilities in their supply chain and transportation challenges. The study recommended that Century Bottling Company should leverage technology to further enhance supply chain automation, visibility and analytics to stay ahead of the competition. Century bottling company should form strategic partnerships with additional suppliers and customers to increase collaboration and drive mutual benefits. Furthermore should encourage a culture of ongoing creativity, innovation, and process improvement to stay agile and responsive to changing market conditions. And lastly Century bottling company should establish a comprehensive risk management plan to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions because in the end supply chain does affect organizational performance either positively or negatively