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ABSTRACT
Procurement Management Units refers to situations where the
(IPA
)works to manage its
tr am
supply chain
effectively. Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) must adapt their practic
and promote environmental protection. Conduct es to be efficient
t interviews, collect data analyze i
make
recommendations based on the results. Thi
s study focuses on ensurin eft, and finally
ficie
effectiveness in the sales department gncyandtoimproveoveralperformanceprocurement
management units. The purpose of this study is to determinehow the application will affect
organizationalperformance. The surveywas used as a data collection tool. The subject ofthis
studyis thefinancingandprocurementmanagementunitsofemployeesoftheTanzaniaPorts
Authority (TPA),This study useda descriptive modelthat was clearlyexplainedtoparticipants;
Describes the people who participated in this study. A survey was used in which purchasing
and finance personnel were asked to answer questions through a brief interview on specific
topics. Primary data was collected from surveys administered to purchasing and finance
personnel.A total of 46 of 58 surveys were completed satisfactorily, yieldinga response rate of
79%. Written information is presented through tables, charts and graphs. This study
recommends establishing close relationships with key suppliers to ensure stable supply and
quality Procurement ManagementUnits. TPA must evaluate where theirlargest investments
are beingmade and the benefits that can be broughtto each category.Afterlarge investments
inmachinery, equipment andfacilities,thesecondlargestinvestment shouldbe madeinstocks. This iswhereTanzaniaPortsAuthority(TPA) cansavecosts throughincreasedInstituteof
AccountancyArusha better space utilization, and better customer service and Procurement
ManagementUnits.
