Computerized accounting systems and performance of logistics companies in South Sudan - a case of pg3 logistics, Juba

Abstract

The study examined the role of computerized accounting systems on performance of logistics companies in South Sudan, a case study of PG3 Logistics in Juba. The study focused on three specific objectives: To examine how computerized accounting systems have ensured production of timely reports in PG3 Logistics; To examine how computerized accounting system has ensured accurate information management in PG3 Logistics; and to assess how computerized accounting systems have ensured safety and security of records in PG3 Logistics

The study used a target population of 92 PG3 Logistics staff and customers. Asample of 88 respondents was selected using Neumann's formula (2000). A descriptive research design was employed and both quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection were used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics where the statistics proved that r =0.802; significance level was found and the hypothesis testing proved that there is a strong and positive relationship between computerized accounting systems and performance of PG3 Logistics. It was discovered that, production of timely reports (r=0.889, P<0.005), accurate information management (r=0.891, P<0.005); safety and security of records (r=890, <0.005); this indicates that Computerized Accounting Systems affect performance in PG3 Logistics.

The study recommends that Logistics companies should consider coming with a clear computerized accounting systems policy which creates a universal platform for all logistics companies. This should enhance fair market competition. The study also recommends that the logistics companies should consider intensifying the computerized accounting systems which will ensure services accessibility by customers and thus improving performance. Lastly, the study recommends that Logistics companies to enhance and deploy more resources for use in the computerized accounting systems to reduce administration cost, operation costs and increase income and improve asset quality, and performance. Logistics operations through computerized accounting systems should emerge as a strategic resource for achieving higher efficiency, control of operations and reduction of cost by replacing paper based and labor-intensive methods with automated processes thus leading to higher productivity and profitability.