The Impact of Purchasing and Warehouse Management on Operational Efficiency: A Case Study of the Team Mart Market Chain in Erbil

Impact of Purchasing and Warehouse Management on Operational Efficiency

Authors

  • Aras Nasr Yousif Information System Management, Shaqlawa Technical College, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, IRAQ Author
  • Bestoon Abdulmaged Othman Department of Insurance Management, College of Humanities, University of Raparin, Ranya, IRAQ Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0071-0988

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63841/iue3261013

Keywords:

Warehouse Management, Operational Efficiency, Team Mart Market, Erbil, Competitiveness, Technology

Abstract

This study, titled The Impact of Purchasing and Warehouse Management on Operational Efficiency: A Case Study of the Team Mart Market Chain in Erbil, examines the vital role that purchasing and warehouse management play in enhancing organizational performance. The study focuses on understanding how these functions help achieve company goals and boost overall efficiency. It highlights several key challenges these departments face, such as issues with coordinating material needs, selecting the right suppliers, and managing inventory to maintain smooth production operations. These difficulties often hinder the company’s ability to balance cost-efficiency, quality, and competitiveness. The research surveyed 110 respondents from the Team Mart Market Chain in Erbil, using purposive sampling. The results show that purchasing and warehouse management are crucial drivers of operational efficiency, significantly influencing the balance between cost and quality. The findings stress the importance of implementing modern management strategies to strengthen a company’s competitiveness. The study provides practical recommendations for improving purchasing and warehouse management, aiming to tackle the obstacles these departments face. Moreover, the research emphasizes the importance of updating purchasing and warehouse management strategies to gain a competitive advantage, increase profitability, and ensure long-term growth. The study also highlights the importance of leveraging data analytics and technology to improve operational efficiency and fuel business development.

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Author Biographies

  • Aras Nasr Yousif , Information System Management, Shaqlawa Technical College, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil, IRAQ

    Aras Nasr Yousif is Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Information System Management, Faculty of Shaqlawa Technical College, Erbil Polytechnic University, Erbil , M.Sc. degree in Business Administration & International Business Management from the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.

  • Bestoon Abdulmaged Othman, Department of Insurance Management, College of Humanities, University of Raparin, Ranya, IRAQ

    Bestoon Abdulmaged Othman is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Insurance Management, College of Humanities, University of Raparin, Ranya, Iraq. Ph.D. degree in Business Administration from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).

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Published

2026-04-25

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)

Section

Business & Administration

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The Impact of Purchasing and Warehouse Management on Operational Efficiency: A Case Study of the Team Mart Market Chain in Erbil: Impact of Purchasing and Warehouse Management on Operational Efficiency. (2026). Academic Journal of International University of Erbil, 3(2), 1013-1022. https://doi.org/10.63841/iue3261013