| Abstract: | The ability to optimize the delivery of goods from manufacturer to consumer is the key to a successful business. Logistics is the science of the process of moving a product or service from the starting point producer to the end point consumer. The main objective of this study was to examine the challenge and prospects of logistics management practices in the case of ethio telecom with respect to logistics management practices of Customer service, warehouse management, inventory management, fleet operation management, information flow management and distribution management. Descriptive and explanatory research designs as well as quantitative research approach were employed in conducting the study. The population of the study was employees of ethio telecom working in warehouse, procurement, fleet operation, facilities, inventory, retail logistics and distribution management from which the sample was drawn. Stratified random sampling was used to select the appropriate sample of the study. Data was collected using questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS. Descriptive analysis namely percentage, mean and standard deviation were employed. The major finding of the study showed that the logistics management was not practiced effectively, and it is also found that characterized by poor, lack of coordination, low level of development of logistics infrastructure and inefficient fleet operation and material handling, the study recommends that to enhance the logistics management practices high degree of collaboration among logistic stake holders and should invest on identified challenges. |
