Investigating the Role of Supply Chain Traceability (SCT) on the Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Northern Nigeria.

Abstract

In an increasingly competitive market, supply chain traceability (SCT) has emerge as critical factor influencing operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction. The main aim of this study is to investigate the role of Supply Chain Traceability (SCT) on the operational and environmental performance of manufacturing companies in Northern Nigeria. The study is quantitative which employed descriptive survey design. The population of the study is made up of 495 registered members of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) across the 19 states of the Northern Nigeria including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. A cluster random sampling technique was used to select 239 respondents out which 196 (82%) were found valid for the analysis. The data of the study was collected using a 5 – Point Likert Scale Questionnaire and were analysed with the help of Smart PLS 4. From the result, it was found that, supply chain traceability has positive and significant on the environmental and
operational performance of manufacturing companies in Northern Nigeria with (β=0.582, t=11.603, p= .000) and (β=0.681, t=15.649, p< .000) respectively. The study concluded that, supply chain traceability is a valuable strategy for the firm’s competitive advantages. Thus, it is recommended that, manufacturing companies should implement tracking systems by using technologies to track products throughout the supply chain, and monitor supplier practices to ensure compliance with environmental and social standards. Future studies may investigate expand the study area to cover the whole country in order to expand the result and for comparative analysis.