Assessment Of Wheat Supply Chain Performance Along The Liban Jawi To Finfinnee Market Chain In Central Ethiopia

Abstract

This study evaluated the wheat supply chain along the Liban Jawi to Finfinnee market chain in central Ethiopia, which is one of Ethiopia's major wheat-producing regions (west showa zone of Oromia region).The wheat supply chain's performance was evaluated using descriptive analysis, questionnaires, concentration ratio, Multi Linear Regression model, structure-conduct-performance, market and profit margins and concept of supply chain performance. Using descriptive statistics, Structure-Conduct-Performance Model, and multiple linear regression Model, data analysis revealed disproportionate profit sharing in the evaluated wheat supply chain, with only 16% going to producers. The processors and the trader's chain each received 33% and 51% of the profit margin. The major source of information was in wholesaler, collector and retailer which is 50.8%, 47.3%. 37.9% of respondents can get market information from personal observation respectively. With CR4 in Liban jawi 31.05%,Gudar37.19%, Ambo 38.7%, and Finfinnee 42.7%, when the key wheat markets along the chain were assessed, it was discovered that the markets closest to the producers were more competitive than those in the middle the study found that technology related renewal of the wheat supply chain was ineffective, focusing on market and social integration issues. The fragmented wheat supply chain had self-centered enterprises lacking profit sharing. Wheat producers adopt innovations to enhance sustainability, improve supply chain performance and improve interpersonal business views