INVENTORY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF KENYA ANIMAL FEEDS INDUSTRY

Animal feed manufacturing companies in Kenya have long been shrouded mystery regarding their operational practices. The article delved into the secrets of successful animal this groundbreaking research. study examined how inventory management practices impact performance industry and aimed to uncover used by companies. A sample 24 was selected using a reliable, simple random sampling method from population 79 Both primary secondary data were collected structured questionnaire, descriptive statistics employed for analysis. study's results revealed some fascinating insights manufacturers Kenya. Just-In-Time Economic Order Quantity most widely practices, adopted 28.1% 26.6% companies, respectively. Many also implemented Vendor Management Inventory Material Requirement Planning at 23.4% 21.9%, significant takeaway that effective can significantly improve By adopting these enhance production processes, reduce costs, overall efficiency. research provides valuable applicable other industries. contribution body knowledge on performance. findings provided vital information offered lessons similar industries worldwide. embracing gain competitive edge, achieve optimal levels, streamline operations. Keywords: Operational performance, feeds CITATION : Moywaywa, M. D. (2023). . Strategic Journal Business & Change Management, 10 (2), 1518 – 1526.