FACTORS AFFECTING INVENTORY MANAGEMENT IN GOVERNMENT CORPORATIONS IN KENYA (A CASE STUDY OF NATIONAL HOSPITAL INSUARANCE FUND (NHIF) MOUNT KENYA REGION)

The general objective of this study was to analyze the factors affecting effective implementation of inventory management systems in the corporate sector a case study of N.H.I.F Mt.Kenya region. However the particular goals were: to explore the impact of asset accessibility on viable usage of stock administration frameworks in associations, to decide the impact of innovation on successful execution of stock administration framework in associations, to examine the impact of the administration strategy on powerful usage of stock administration framework in associations, to research the impact of best administration bolster on viable execution of stock administration framework in associations. The after effects of this investigation were of incredible centrality to the corporate areas of Kenya. The administration works basic organizations through its open association, because of this change was apparent consequently the investigation is of extraordinary hugeness as they bolstered the proper arrangements to help the organizations. The outcomes likewise specifically point to the improvement and administration of hierarchical acquirement divisions and key issues in administration of obtaining specialist. Fitting techniques was connected in gathering and examining the information gathered. Engaging strategy was utilized as a part of the examination and information was gathered utilizing surveys. The investigation focused on 146 respondents. A specimen of 44 respondents was chosen where surveys were issued. The analyst utilized stratified irregular inspecting procedure strategy since it gave a more precise impression; thus there was normal clear and impartial data from workers of N.H.I.F Mt. Kenya locale. Information was exhibited through distinct measurements advise of tables, figures, frequencies and rates. The findings of the study was that the percentage of those who responded to the questionnaire were 86%, this response rate was considered representative for purpose of data analysis so that it could give the appropriate information for the study. The study indicated that 67% responses of the employees at N.H.I.F Mt.Kenya Region said that resource availability affected inventory management system positively but only a few of the employees said that it affected negatively hence it is through this conclusion we deduce the fact that employees understood that inventory management systems need to be upgraded as well as allocate enough resources to enhance proper inventory system implementation.The study showed that 43% partially adopted and 33% completely not adopted respectively,This concluded that the rate of adoption in terms of information and technology were partialy adopted and this could affect the organization Inventory Management System at N.H.I.F Mt.Kenya Region.The study indicated that 47% of respondents strongly agreed that the government policy had positive influence, This concluded that only a few of respondent who did not feel the effect of government policy hence this level of critics is recommendable according to the organization cultures theory it is also a prove that employees were aware that policies was there to protect their organization from unfair competition as well as integrate their system with other organization fairy. the study recommends managers in organizations especially those in developing countries like Kenya to always undertake and advance technologically, this is because they was able to know when the incoming sales orders can be scheduled for delivery and also take into account current backlogs so that production and delivery schedules are realistic which will minimize procurement processes cost. The study concluded that the outcomes of this examination were of marvelous centrality to individuals when all is said in done relationship of Kenya. The organization works fundamental associations through its open affiliation, due to this change was obvious therefore the examination is of wonderful centrality as they it will support the reasonable ways to deal with help the associations