International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences November 2014, Vol. 4, No. 11 ISSN: 2222-6990 188 www.hrmars.com Role of Information Technology on Warehouse Management in Kenya: A Case Study of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kellen Karimi Prof. G.S. Namusonge Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology P.O Box 62000-00200 Nairobi, Kenya College of Human Resource Development, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology P.O Box 62000-00200 Nairobi, Kenya DOI: 10.6007/IJARBSS/v4-i11/1294 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v4-i11/1294 ABSTRACT The general objective was to find out factors affecting warehousing management. The specific objective was; to determine the effect of information technology on warehouse management. The researcher used descriptive research design taking Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology as a case for this study. The target population was 930 and a sample size of 50. The sampling design adopted was stratified random sampling. Data collection was done by use of questionnaires and informal interviews. Majority of respondents (75%), noted that the organization had managed to implement warehouse management system. The study recommends continued investment and training in information technology and adoption of better information sharing tools. KEY WORDS: Warehouse management, information technology. 1.0 Introduction In the current business world, warehouse management as perceived by the industry today is not just managing within the boundaries of a warehouse; it is much wider and goes beyond the physical boundaries. Inventory management, inventory planning, cost management, IT applications & communication technology to be used are all related to warehouse management (Bartezzaghi, 2003). Saleemi (2003) indicate that container storage, loading and unloading are also covered by warehouse management today which is also part of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and demand good management. Even production management is to a great extent dependent on warehouse management. Efficient warehouse management gives a cutting edge to a retail chain distribution company. Decades ago, warehousing company managers often shopped for "best of breed" technology to manage their facilities and to track inventory. Systems were implemented with expectations that they would run effectively for fifteen years or more before requiring upgrades. Today, the constant evolution of technology requires a different approach to purchasing warehouse