Authors :
Shakerod Munuhwa; Tapiwa Christopher Mujakachi; Aaron Pondayi Masina; Kudzai Percy Siyavizva; Chonanga Carrington Nyendwa; Dr Rumbidzayi Masina
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 2 - February
Google Scholar :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6161616
Abstract :
This study explores the influence of supply
chain management (SCM) flows on food security, a
connection that has received less scholarly attention,
particularly in developing countries. The study's
primary objective is to determine whether applying
SCM concepts will aid the Zimbabwean maize industry
in achieving food security and poverty reduction. This
study employs a quantitative research design. Survey
questionnaires are used to collect data. Participants
were selected from two districts in two separate climatic
regions: Guruve in Mashonaland Central province
(rainfall region 2) and Chiredzi in Masvingo province
(rainfall region 5). SmartPLS-3 was used to test the
hypotheses. The findings indicate that SCM has a
significant positive influence on food security. The
supply chain variables information flow, product flow,
and money flow all have direct relationships and
contribute significantly to enhancing food security at
varied levels. Recommendations were developed,
including the need to educate farmers about the
importance of supply chain management through
various platforms, and the government's obligation to
empower farmers with information about critical supply
chain variables such as lucrative commodity prices in
upcoming farming seasons to encourage maximum
maize acreage production and thereby continuously
improve food security in the country.
Keywords :
Food Security, Supply Chain Management, Product Flow, Money Flow, Information Flow.
This study explores the influence of supply
chain management (SCM) flows on food security, a
connection that has received less scholarly attention,
particularly in developing countries. The study's
primary objective is to determine whether applying
SCM concepts will aid the Zimbabwean maize industry
in achieving food security and poverty reduction. This
study employs a quantitative research design. Survey
questionnaires are used to collect data. Participants
were selected from two districts in two separate climatic
regions: Guruve in Mashonaland Central province
(rainfall region 2) and Chiredzi in Masvingo province
(rainfall region 5). SmartPLS-3 was used to test the
hypotheses. The findings indicate that SCM has a
significant positive influence on food security. The
supply chain variables information flow, product flow,
and money flow all have direct relationships and
contribute significantly to enhancing food security at
varied levels. Recommendations were developed,
including the need to educate farmers about the
importance of supply chain management through
various platforms, and the government's obligation to
empower farmers with information about critical supply
chain variables such as lucrative commodity prices in
upcoming farming seasons to encourage maximum
maize acreage production and thereby continuously
improve food security in the country.
Keywords :
Food Security, Supply Chain Management, Product Flow, Money Flow, Information Flow.