Effect of Inventory Management Practices on Organizational Performance. A Case of Dubai Port World Rwanda (2021–2024)

Benimana Jacqueline & Nimpano Desire
University of Kigali
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-3416-2088
Email: jackiebenimana@gmail.com

Abstract: The general objective of this research was to assess the effect of inventory management practices on organizational performance. This study had the following specific objectives: to assess the effect of ABC analysis on performance of Dubai Port World Rwanda, to examine the effect of batch tracking on performance of Dubai Port World Rwanda and to analyze the effect of inventory regular audit on performance of Dubai Port World Rwanda. R Square value of .635 demonstrates that approximately 63.5% of the variation in organizational performance is explained by the inventory management practices (ABC analysis, batch tracking, and inventory regular audit). Specifically, a unit increase in ABC analysis results in a 0.443 increase in organizational performance (B = 0.443, t = 5.315, p = 0.000), confirming its significance. Also, a unit increase in batch tracking leads to a 0.245 increase in organizational performance (B = 0.245, t = 3.330, p = 0.001). Moreover, a unit increase in inventory regular audit leads to a 0.144 increase in organizational performance (B = 0.144, t = 2.183, p = 0.030). All predictors have a p-value below 0.05, confirming their statistical significance. The study recommended that Dubai Port World Rwanda enhance its inventory management through automated ABC analysis, batch tracking systems, and regular audits to improve operational efficiency and accountability. It also suggested investing in staff training and real-time tracking systems.