Effects of supplier selection and supplier monitoring on public procurement efficiency in Tanzania: a cost-reduction perspective

Purpose This study aims to examine the role of supplier selection and monitoring in public procurement efficiency terms cost reduction Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach A structured questionnaire was used collect cross-sectional survey data from 179 procuring entities Structural equation modelling (SEM) analyse collected data. Findings The findings revealed that are positive significant predictors reduction. Research limitations/implications conducted Tanzanian contexts, so generalisations should be made with caution. Also, this data; other studies may consider longitudinal Practical implications provides practitioners insights into selecting proper suppliers embracing achieve Originality/value examines effects on as a measure context. Consequently, it empirical evidence management practices