The Effect of Supply Chain Management Practices on Coffee Export Performance: Case of Coffee Export Firms in Addis Ababa

Abstract

The key purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of SCM practice on coffee export performance in Ethiopia. The study employed an explanatory research design and used a probability sampling technique to select 226 samples of coffee exporter companies in Addis Ababa Ethiopia that currently operate in the industry. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics by using SPSS version 26. The result of the study has shown that four measuring dimensions of SCMP has a significant effect  on export performance, and SSP, and IS have a more significant effect on coffee export performance than the remaining two dimensions of SCM practices. The study suggested that the management should tailor strategies to capitalize on by giving priority to the implementation of SSP and IS practices since they have a more significant effect on coffee export performance than LI and CRM. Furthermore, the coffee exporters and industry should solidify their relationship with key suppliers or business partners, creating an encouraging landscape that maximizes supplier partnership and the momentum of information sharing with their business partners. Finally, investing in modern logistics technologies and responsive customer engagement strategies will further improve export outcomes.

Keywords: Export Performance, Supply Chain Management Practice and coffee exporter, Strategic Supplier Partnership and Information Sharing

DOI: 10.7176/IEL/15-2-04

Publication date:August 31^st 2025