Abstract:
An inventory control system allows the firm to separate the process of purchasing, manufac-
turing, and marketing of its primary products. The purpose is to achieve efficiencies in areas
where costs are involved by reducing the risk of production shortages and avoiding lost sales.
The study was conducted in order to determine the influence of inventory control systems on
procurement performance at County Government of Uasin Gishu, Kenya. To achieve the
objective, the study established the relationship between ERP Software and inventory forecast
analytic on procurement performance. This study was founded on theory of Constraints and Lean
theory. A descriptive survey research design was used. The target population was procurement
staff; the accessible population was involving 65 procurement staff at the county government of
Uasin Gishu. A pilot study was conducted in order to test the validity and reliability of the
research questionnaire. Content validity was used as a validity test while reliability was tested
using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The study used primary data, which was collected using
structured questionnaires. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis.
Findings revealed that ERP software (β1 = 0.103; p < 0.05), inventory forecast analytics (β2 =
0.315; p < 0.05), positively and significantly influenced procurement performance in the county.
It was concluded that proper inventory control systems enhance efficiency and improve
procurement operations. The study recommends that decision-making and understanding how
risk influences decisions is imperative. The study further recommends that the management
should focus on the timely release of purchase orders and procurement data in order to increases
procurement performance. The study findings will guide the County to reduce financial losses
due to the delivery of poor quality inventory. It is expected that the findings will improve on
inventory control systems in the County
