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Abstract
Procurement efficiency is central to organizational performance, especially in public institutions where the timely delivery of goods and services directly impacts governance, accountability, and stakeholder trust. This systematic literature review synthesizes empirical and theoretical studies on the effects of procurement delays on organizational performance, service delivery, and stakeholder satisfaction. Through a comprehensive review of recent literature from both global and Philippine contexts, the study reveals that inefficient procurement practices lead to financial losses, reduced productivity, and erosion of institutional credibility. The review highlights the cascading effects of procurement inefficiency in the public sector, particularly within Philippine State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), where bureaucratic bottlenecks and compliance overload hinder project implementation and service quality. Findings underscore the need for reforms emphasizing transparency, digitalization, and capacity-building in procurement management. The review concludes that institutional resilience depends not only on compliance but also on strategic agility and stakeholder engagement in procurement processes.Keywords: Procurement Delays, Organizational Performance, Public Sector Procurement, Philippine SUCs, Service Delivery
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Copyright © 2025 Pia Marie Cabarrubias. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
