Supply Chain Management and Income of Cooperative Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria
Keywords:
Operational Efficiency, Cost ManagementAbstract
This study investigates the impact of supply chain management practices on the income levels of cooperative farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. The research was conducted on a population of 13,484 individuals, with a carefully selected sample size of 524 respondents obtained through a multi-staged sampling technique, ensuring representativeness and reliability of the findings. The primary aim was to evaluate how various supply chain management variables influence farmers' income, thereby providing insights for policy formulation and strategic interventions. Using regression analysis, the study examined the relationship between supply chain management components - operational efficiency, cost management, quality control, inventory management, market access, and technological adoption - and farmers' income. The results indicate that all variables positively influence income levels, with quality control exerting the most significant effect (coefficient = 0.420, p < 0.001), followed by operational efficiency (0.350) and market access (0.310). The high t-statistics and significance levels (p < 0.001 for all variables) confirm the robustness of these relationships. The model demonstrates a strong explanatory power, with an R-squared value of 0.765, indicating that approximately 76.5% of the variation in farmers' income can be explained by the supply chain management variables included. The adjusted R-squared value of 0.754 further validates the model's suitability. The overall model is statistically significant (F(6, 517) = 73.195, p < 0.001), confirming that the supply chain management practices collectively have a substantial impact on the income of cooperative farmers. These findings highlight the importance of comprehensive supply chain management strategies in enhancing farmers' income and livelihoods. Improving operational efficiency, ensuring quality control, expanding market access, adopting suitable technologies, managing costs effectively, and optimizing inventory management are critical areas for intervention. Policymakers and cooperative leaders should prioritize these aspects to foster sustainable agricultural development and economic empowerment among farmers in Anambra State among others.
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