Mable Busingye2025-06-122025-06-122025-05-15https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/2705Undergraduate researchThe study examined the effect of collaborative buyer-supplier relationships on supply chain performance in organizations in Mukono Central Division, Mukono Municipality. It specifically focused on; examining the relationship between trust and supply chain performance, establishing the relationship between commitment and supply chain performance, and assessing the relationship between communication and supply chain performance in Mukono Central Division. The study was carried out using a cross sectional survey research design where both quantitative and qualitative research approaches were also used. The data was collected using questionnaires during the data collection; both purposive and simple random sampling methods were used. A sample size of 80 respondents who are management and employees of Mukono Central Division was also used in the study. The study findings revealed a strong positive relationship between trust, commitment, communication, and supply chain performance in Mukono Central Division. Trust was shown to significantly enhance supply chain efficiency, with 82.5% of respondents affirming supplier honesty, and a correlation of (r = 0.875**, p < 0.05). Commitment also emerged as a key factor, with 97.5% of respondents acknowledging long-term dedication, supported by a significant correlation of (r = 0.883**, p < 0.05). Effective communication was found to be crucial for success, with 92.5% of respondents emphasizing its importance, and a correlation of (r = 0.879**, p < 0.05). These findings suggest that trust, commitment, and communication are critical in enhancing supply chain performance in the region. Finally, the study recommended the need for strengthening trust between buyers and suppliers through transparent communication and ethical practices, enhancing commitment to long-term relationships by prioritizing joint initiatives and shared goals, improving communication channels through clear and timely updates, investing in training programs to build skills in trust-building and collaboration, and establishing formal mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating buyer supplier relationships to ensure alignment with organizational goals and continuous performance improvement.enThesis