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      Procurements & Logistics Management

      Message from the Head of Department

      In the trade sector, procurement is said to account for up to 35% of cost of goods sold. For the public (government) sector, past estimates have indicated that, on average, government procurement spending contributes 15–20 per cent of GDP (Asian Development Bank Report, 2013). In Uganda, at least 60% of the National budget is expended through procurement, accounting for about 20% of GDP. The message is therefore clear! Regardless of sector or size, procurement is a vital function of every organisation seeking to maximise customer value and/or optimise profits. From this insight, therefore, the Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management aims to prepare graduates for what they will actually practice in the real world, which is to proactively conceive requirements (works, goods or services) and design appropriate strategies to deliver them in a manner that is effective and efficient to the organization. Through procurement, organizations are able to better manage their supplier engagements across the supply chain.

      MUBS is therefore the pioneer provider of procurement and SCM Education not only in Uganda but in the region as well.

      To this effect, the curricula of our programmes are organized around real-world procurement and supply chain challenges in order to inculcate innovation and problem-solving capacity in our students. Our graduates are trained to identity, access and leverage opportunities from existing or potential supply chain members.

      About the Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management

      I therefore invite both local and international students to enrol for our programmes.

      The Department of Procurement and Supply Chain Management is an Academic unit in the Faculty of Procurement and logistics management. It is located in Makerere University Business School (MUBS) main campus on Plot 21A Port bell Road, Nakawa, about 8 Kms from Kampala, the Capital City of Uganda. The idea to introduce Procurement and Supply Chain management at MUBS was actualized in 2004 by introducing the option of Procurement and Supply Management on the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)  Degree. Over the years, the Department has grown to offer programmes ranging from Diploma, undergraduate and post graduate degrees (Masters and PhD) programmes.

      Research, Training and Advisory services

      The Department, through her expert faculty, strives to provide quality training, research and advisory services to both private and public sector clients in the following notable areas;

      • Sustainable procurement
      • Training and capacity building
      • Digital public procurement transparency
      • SMEs and public procurement
      • Performance of Women- owned businesses in public tenders
      • Procurement and the vulnerable groups (Women, Youth and PWDs)
      • Procurement and supply chain cost management
      • Procurement audit and investigation
      • Supply chain optimization
      • E-procurement systems
      • Supply chain resilience
      • B2B supply chain integration
      • Humanitarian supply chain and logistics management
      • Tendering and pricing
      • Order management
      • Supply chain analytics
      • Procurement ethics and governance
      • Procurement transparency and integrity
      • Business partnering and supply chain performance
      • Blockchain supply chain
      • Procurement and supply chain Research

      Programmes

      CourseDuration
      Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management
      3 Years
      Master of Procurement and Supply Chain Management
      2 Years
      Master of Science in Procurement & Supply Chain Management 
      2 Years

      Staff Members

      Sheila Namagembe
      Assoc. Prof

      Sheila Namagembe

      Dean, Faculty of Procurement & Logistics Management

      Publications

      1. Kalubanga, M., & Namagembe, S. (2022). Trust, commitment, logistics outsourcing relationship quality, relationship satisfaction, strategy alignment and logistics performance–a case of selected manufacturing firms in Uganda. The International Journal of Logistics Management, 33(1), 102-140.

       

      1. Wilson, T., Nguni, W., & Rwehumbiza, D. (2022). The mediating influence of procurement strategy on the relationship between physical distribution and availability of contraceptives in public health facilities. Business management review, 25(1), 42-59.
        1. Ntayi, J. M., Nyakeshiki, B., Nabiira, N., & Mbago, M. (2023). Entrepreneurial Mindset Among the Youth in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance(pp. 3989-4001). Cham: Springer International Publishing.

         

        1. Muhwezi, M., Mutebi, H., Tukamuhabwa, B., Mayanja, S. S., Kasiko, I. I., & Balunywa, R. (2023). Supply chain information integration, supply chain innovativeness and supply chain resilience among manufacturing firms in a developing context. Continuity & Resilience Review, 5(3), 229-248.

         

        1. Tukamuhabwa, B. R., Mutebi, H., Akandwanaho, E., Kabagambe, L., & Tumukunde, I. (2023). Enhancing water and sanitation project performance in a developing economy: Role of governance mechanisms and risk management practices. Cogent Business & Management, 10(3), 2263994.

         

        1. Muhwezi, M., Mutebi, H., Mayanja, S. S., Tukamuhabwa, B., Namagembe, S., & Kalema, R. (2023). Information integration, procurement internal controls, material and purchasing procedure standardization and procurement performance in humanitarian organizations. Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 13(4), 410-432.

         

        1. Aryatwijuka, W., Arimpa, J. S., Mutebi, H., Tukamuhabwa, B., & Muhwezi, M. (2024). Co-evolution and Sustainable Procurement in Humanitarian Organizations: The Mediating effect of Self-organization. American Journal of Supply Chain Management, 9(3), 26-44.

         

        1. Farida, N., Joseph, N., Sheila, N., Levi, K., & Moses, M. (2024). Asset specificity, relational governance, firm adaptability and supply chain integration. Modern Supply Chain Research and Applications, 6(1), 2-30.

         

        1. Kyagante, F., Tukamuhabwa, B., Makepu, J. N., Mutebi, H., & Waiswa, C. (2024). The mediating role of information integration: information technology capabilities and supply chain resilience in Ugandan agro-food processing firms. Continuity & Resilience Review, 6(1), 28-47.

         

        1. Aryatwijuka, W., Mutebi, H., Nagawa, P., Tukamuhabwa, B., Ssekajja, S. M., Diana, K., & Akashabaluhanga, A. (2024). Artificial Intelligence and Humanitarian Supply Chain Resilience: Mediating Effect of Localized Logistics Capacity.

         

        1. Kalubanga, M., & Mbekeka, W. (2024). Compliance with government and firm’s own policy, reverse logistics practices and firm environmental performance. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 73(5), 1427-1478.

       

      1. Mutebi, H., Muhwezi, M., Ntayi, J. M., Mayanja, S. S., & Munene, J. C. K. (2022). Organisational networks, organisational learning, organisational adaptability and role clarity among humanitarian organisations during relief delivery. Journal of Humanitarian Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 12(2), 249-284.

       

      1. Muhwezi, M., Mutebi, H., Kabagambe, L., & Mbago, M. (2022). The independent parallel bid evaluation strategy: lessons from Uganda National Roads Authority. International Journal of Procurement Management, 15(5), 703-724.

       

       

      1. Namagembe, S. (2022). Collaborative approaches and adaptability in disaster risk situations. Continuity & Resilience Review, 4(2), 224-246.

       

      1. Bagire, V., & Namagembe, S. (2022). Savings groups in Uganda. In Transforming Africa: How Savings Groups Foster Financial Inclusion, Resilience and Economic Development(pp. 261-269). Emerald Publishing Limited. (This is a book chapter)

       

      1. Tukamuhabwa, B., & Namagembe, S. (2023). Participation of women-owned SMEs in public procurement: the role of entrepreneurial orientation and knowledge management orientation. Journal of Public Procurement, 23(3/4), 273-296.

       

      1. Tukamuhabwa, B. R. (2023). Supply chain orientation and supply chain risk management capabilities: mechanisms for supply chain performance of agro-food processing firms in Uganda. Journal of African Business, 24(4), 649-672.

       

      1. Tukamuhabwa, B., Mutebi, H., & Isabirye, D. (2023). Supplier performance in the public healthcare: internal social capital, logistics capabilities and supply chain risk management capabilities as antecedents in a developing economy. Journal of Business and Socio-Economic Development, 3(1), 50-68.

       

      1. Tukamuhabwa, B. R., Mbago, M., Mutebi, H., & Kyoshabire, M. (2023). Gender, family background, cynicism and ethical sensitivity of future procurement professionals in a developing country context: evidence from Ugandan universities. International Journal of Ethics and Systems, 39(1), 81-106.

       

      1. Tukamuhabwa, B., Mutebi, H., & Kyomuhendo, R. (2023). Competitive advantage in SMEs: effect of supply chain management practices, logistics capabilities and logistics integration in a developing country. Journal of Business and Socio-Economic Development, 3(4), 353-371.

       

      1. Namagembe, S., & Mbago, M. (2023). Small and medium enterprise agro-processing firms supply chain performance: The role of owner-manager’s managerial competencies, information sharing and information quality. Modern Supply Chain Research and Applications, 5(4), 265-288.

       

      1. Tukamuhabwa, B. R., Mutebi, H., & Kwagala, R. (2023). Supply chain agility in third-party logistics providers: its relationship with institutional and cultural geographical traits in a developing country. Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, 39(4), 1160-1179.
        1. Musa, M., & Lilian, M. (2024). Exploring ERP System Capabilities for Inventory Accuracy in Supermarket Chains: The East African Supermarkets. African Journal of Business and Management (AJBUMA), 9(1), 140-155.

         

        1. Nantongo, N., Kalubanga, M., Ntayi, J., Bagenda, B., & Nyakeishiki, B. (2024). The impact of institutional logics on specifications quality: investigating the mediation effects of legitimacy and stewardship behaviour. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, 42(2), 527-599.

         

        1. Namugenyi, I., & Scholderer, J. (2024). Valorisation of biogas for market development and remission of environmental nuisance in Uganda. Cleaner Energy Systems, 8, 100116.

         

        1. Nabaweesi, J., Kaawaase, T. K., Buyinza, F., Adaramola, M. S., Namagembe, S., & Nkote, I. N. (2024). Urbanization and modern renewable energy consumption among East African community (EAC) countries: an empirical analysis. International Journal of Energy Sector Management, 18(6), 1378-1399.

         

        1. Nabaweesi, J., Kaawaase, T. K., Buyinza, F., Adaramola, M. S., Namagembe, S., & Nkote, I. (2024). Governance and modern renewable energy consumption in the East African Community (EAC): a dynamic panel CS-ARDL approach. Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal, 35(2), 358-377.

         

        1. Nabaweesi, J., Kigongo, T. K., Buyinza, F., Adaramola, M. S., Namagembe, S., & Nkote, I. N. (2024). Investigating the modern renewable energy-environmental Kuznets curve (REKC) hypothesis for East Africa Community (EAC) countries. Technological Sustainability, 3(1), 76-95.

         

        1. Tukamuhabwa, B. R., Mutebi, H., & Mbatsi, A. (2024). Supply chain agility in humanitarian organisations: examining the role of self-organisation, information integration and adaptability in South Sudan. Journal of Systems and Information Technology, 26(4), 528-561.

         

        1. Tukamuhabwa, B. R., Mutebi, H., & Ojok, B. A. (2024). Supply chain performance in the wooden furniture industry: The effect of institutional pressures and supply chain integration in a developing country context. Journal of African Business, 25(2), 349-370.

         

        1. Mbago, M., Ntayi, J. M., Mkansi, M., Namagembe, S., Tukamuhabwa, B. R., & Mwelu, N. (2025). Implementing reverse logistics practices in the supply chain: a case study analysis of recycling firms. Modern Supply Chain Research and Applications.

         

        1. Namagembe, S., Nantumbwe, S., Tusiime, W., Kalema, R., Kalikwani, G., & Nampijja, R. (2025). Adoption of green inbound logistics practices: the role of internal environmental communication and organizational environmental governance. Modern Supply Chain Research and Applications, 7(1), 102-123.

         

        1. Namagembe, S., & Nantumbwe, S. (2025). Adoption of environmentally friendly urban freight logistics practices: the role of communication and governance. Urbanization, Sustainability and Society, 2(1), 82-115.

         

        1. Vicent, L., Senyonga, L., Namagembe, S., & Nantumbwe, S. (2025). Analysis of the impact of women’s empowerment and social network connections on the adoption and sustained use of clean cooking fuels and technologies in Uganda. Energy Policy, 198, 114435.

         

        1. Nakayima, F., Namagembe, S., Kabagambe, L., Ntayi, J., & Muhwezi, M. (2025). Asset specificity, inter-firm ecosystem, firm adaptability and supply chain integration. Modern Supply Chain Research and Applications, 7(1), 55-79.

         

        1. Tukamuhabwa, B., Makepu Ngobi, J., Mutebi, H., & Tumukunde, I. (2025). Supply chain resilience during COVID-19 pandemic: role of market orientation, knowledge management orientation and innovative capability. Continuity & Resilience Review, 7(1), 29-48.

         

        1. Namagembe, S., & Ntayi, J. (2025). Humanitarian organization culture and humanitarian organization usage of digital cash-based assistance: the mediating role of financial service providers’ technology readiness. Journal of Electronic Business & Digital Economics, 4(1), 88-111.

      Collaborations

      • On 15th May 2024, a new MoU was signed between LEARN Logistics gGmbH and MUBS for the period of 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. LEARN Logistics by Kuhne Foundation aims to ensure sustainablehigh-quality logistics and supply chain education in low- and middle-income countries.
      • On 23rd June 2024, an MoU was signed between MUBS and Multilines International Limited (MIL). The purpose of the MoU is to collaborate in a partnership that allows both institutions to lend their expertise in support of each other for the betterment of both institutions.
      • On 23rd April 2024, an MOU was signed between MUBS and Arizona State University. The MoU was signed for the purpose of establishing cultural, scientific and didactic relationships, in order to assert and to consolidate the ties of friendship between the two institutions and between their countries.
      • On 28th October 2023, an MOU was signed between MUBS and the Ministry of Defense. The purpose of the MoU is to provide a framework for cooperation between both parties and to stipulate the roles of each party.
      • An MoU was signed between MUBS and the Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain-Africa (CARISCA). The purpose of the MoU was to agree to coordinate activities related to Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Education, Training and Research.
      • On 15th May 2024, a new MoU was signed between LEARN Logistics gGmbH and MUBS for the period of 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2027. LEARN Logistics by Kuhne Foundation aims to ensure sustainablehigh-quality logistics and supply chain education in low- and middle-income countries.
      • On 23rd June 2024, an MoU was signed between MUBS and Multilines International Limited (MIL). The purpose of the MoU is to collaborate in a partnership that allows both institutions to lend their expertise in support of each other for the betterment of both institutions.
      • On 23rd April 2024, an MOU was signed between MUBS and Arizona State University. The MoU was signed for the purpose of establishing cultural, scientific and didactic relationships, in order to assert and to consolidate the ties of friendship between the two institutions and between their countries.
      • On 28th October 2023, an MOU was signed between MUBS and the Ministry of Defense. The purpose of the MoU is to provide a framework for cooperation between both parties and to stipulate the roles of each party.
      • An MoU was signed between MUBS and the Center for Applied Research and Innovation in Supply Chain-Africa (CARISCA). The purpose of the MoU was to agree to coordinate activities related to Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Education, Training and Research.

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