An Interrogation of the Precursor Effects of Logistics Management Practices on Perceived Financial Performance among Managers in Cement Manufacturing Firms in Tororo, Uganda

Abstract

Purpose – This study examines the effects of logistics management practices; transport management, distribution management, and logistics information systemson managers’ perceived financial performance in cement manufacturing firms in Tororo, Uganda. Design/methodology/approach – A cross-sectional mixed-methods explanatory design was employed. Data were collected from 125 managerial employees and 15 key informants and analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and hierarchical regression in SPSS 27. Findings – Logistics management practices significantly influenced perceived financial performance. Transport management was the strongest predictor (β = .365, p< .001), followed by logistics information systems (β = .220, p = .013), while distribution management had a positive but insignificant effect (β = .122, p = .162). Practical implications – Firms should strengthen transport optimisation, logistics information systems, and operational coordination to improve efficiency and financial performance. Originality/value – The study provides empirical evidence from Uganda’s cement industry, highlighting transport management and logistics information systems as key drivers of perceived financial performance in developing-country manufacturing.