IMPACT OF COLLABORATIVE CAPABILITY ON THE RESILIENCE OF SUPPLY CHAINS IN POWER COMPANIES IN KENYA

Abstract

Collaborative capability is crucial for enhancing the supply chain resilience of power companies in Kenya, enabling effective engagement with various stakeholders, including suppliers and government agencies. However, the dynamic and unpredictable business environment poses significant challenges for these supply networks. This study aimed to explore how collaborative capability contributes to supply chain resilience within Kenya's electricity sector. Guided by the Relational View Theory and utilizing a descriptive research design, targeting 23 participants from different management levels in the supply chain departments of five state-owned power companies, all under the oversight of the Ministry of Energy. Data were collected through questionnaires using a census approach and analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. The research findings consistently demonstrate significant positive correlation on collaborative capability and supply chain resilience, with a correlation coefficient of 0.838. This suggests that improving collaborative capability significantly enhances resilience, making it essential for organizations seeking to strengthen their supply chains. The regression model shows a strong fit, with an R-squared value of 0.776, indicating that 77.6% of the variability in supply chain resilience is explained by collaborative capability. Additionally, the ANOVA results further validate this model, revealing that each unit increase in collaborative capability is expected to enhance resilience by approximately 0.307 units. The study recommends enhancing collaborative capabilities through investments in advanced data analytics, building partnerships with stakeholders, and establishing innovation hubs to improve problem-solving, emphasizing that prioritizing collaboration is essential for increasing resilience and operational efficiency in the power sector.