The effect of transportation in logistics operation on an entrepreneurial performance

Abstract

The need for transportation in logistic operation cannot be undermined if a business is to stay competitive in a globalised economy. Improvements in customer awareness have made industries to use logistics as an important tool to increase returns, improve operational efficiency and performance. This study examined the effect of transportation in logistics operation on an entrepreneurial performance. The research employed a survey research with a self-structured questionnaire using a multistage sampling techniques and a simple random selection. A sample of 150 staff from 10 selected entrepreneurial firms in Lagos and Ogun state distributing 15 questionnaires each to them to form the basis of the data. The data gathered for the study after being hypothesized were analysed using descriptive statistic, T-test and regression analysis. The result of the findings showed that there is a strong and significant relationship (r = 0.784) between transportation in logistics operation and entrepreneur performance and also that transportation in logistics operation has significant effect on entrepreneurial performance with a T-test value of value 0.00. Thus, it is concluded that transportation in logistics operation is an effective tool entrepreneurs can employ in the quest to remain competitive and effective in their operations.

Keywords: Transportation, Logistics Operation, Entrepreneur, Performance