Potential Applicability of Just-in-Time to Improve Procurement Efficiency Reference to Sri Lanka Navy

Abstract

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) required to be equipped with resources by new acquisitions whilst upgrading inventory in hand. Meantime acquisitions are challenging as many constraints in spending government funds in peace time operations. Therefore this paper aims to identify factors relevant to procurement efficiency in SLN. The research choice is mixed method as quantitative and qualitative aspects of the research variables are being investigated. The primary data collected through surveying randomly selected procurement files during year 2017 at foreign procurement division relevant to engineering spares and through structured questionnaire responded by SLN officers in technical and logistics branches sampling of 120. Quantitative analysis carried out by descriptive statistics through multiple regressions and factor analysis. Qualitative data analyzed by contents analysis. According to the findings the procurement efficiency is affected by Duration of approval, Post tender duration, Duration prior initiation purchase, Verification of specifications, and Evaluation Committee duration. The study concludes that 'Just in Time` purchasing shall be implemented to improve procurement efficiency.