Author(s): Mark Quaye Affum

Abstract: The main aim of the project was to assess the role of Information Communication and Technology (1CT) in procurement. The specific objectives were to identify the major role ICT play within Central Regional Medical Stores, How ICT helps to achieve procurement objective and goals and the challenges associated with the use of ICT in procurement. Over, twenty-five respondents were selected from Central Regional Medical Stores. They consisted of management, procurement department, and stores finance and service personnel. The research methods used were data from primary and secondary sources. The primary sources were mainly questionnaires and observation. And the secondary source included internet, newspapers and others. With regards to the findings of this research, it was obvious that Central Regional Medical Stores were not using ICT in its procurement activities to its maximum efficiency. Despite the important role ICT plays in the institution. Therefore efforts must be directed towards putting in place certain mechanism to formulate concise plans that take areas to encourage, improve and develop the concept of ICT to help the procurement department to achieve their objectives effectively and efficiently.

DOI: 10.33545/27076636.2022.v3.i1a.40

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