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Marcus Ambe, Intaher. "Insight into supply chain management in a municipal context." Public and Municipal Finance 5, no. 2 (December 6, 2016): 20–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/pmf.5(2).2016.02.
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Supply chain management is strategic to the quest for service delivery excellence in South African municipalities. The supply chain journey in South African municipalities started in 2005 with reforms to introduce internationally accepted procurement best practices. The previous system failed the country due to deficiencies and malpractices resulting from the interpretation, implementation and governance of the preference procurement policy. Today (2016), supply chain management has become a talking point on which citizens are raising major concerns and it is perceived as being handled in a way that financially benefits few individuals. Laws and regulations governing municipal supply chain management are intentionally ignored or flouted by municipal officials resulting in corruption, fruitless, wasteful and unauthorized expenditure. In an effort to address these challenges, the National Treasury continuously provides guidance in terms of policy revision, clarity in the provisions of the supply chain management policy, as well as training to supply chain management officials. This article provides an insight into supply chain management practices in a municipal context in South Africa. It highlights the status, challenges and way forward for the implementation of supply chain management in a municipal environment. Keywords: insight, supply chain management, municipality, public procurement, South Africa. JEL Classification: M38
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Mafini, Chengedzai. "Barriers to public supply chain management strategy implementation: an exploratory diagnosis." Problems and Perspectives in Management 14, no. 3 (September 6, 2016): 256–65. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.14(3-1).2016.12.
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This paper investigated barriers to the implementation of public supply chain management strategy in the South African public sector. The public sector in South Africa faces serious supply chain management challenges that are detrimental to the effectiveness and efficiency of public sector operations. A structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 309 public supply management professionals based in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 23.0). The Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) using the Principal Components Analysis (CPA) technique was applied to identify the intended barriers. Seven factors which are the barriers to supply chain management strategy implementation; namely, management practices, human resource capabilities, customer service, external orientation, internal communication, innovation and employee motivation were extracted. Management practices emerged as the most influential barrier after the application of the mean score ranking technique. Keywords: public supply chain management, management practices, human resource capabilities, customer service, external orientation, internal communication, innovation and employee motivation. JEL Classification: H57
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Fourie, David. "Ethics in municipal supply chain management in South Africa." Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit 33, no. 7 (November 2018): 726–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0269094218809598.
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Corruption is an obstacle to democracy and the rule of law. In a democratic system it is therefore essential that public offices and institutions retain their legitimacy by being accountable as stewards for the scare public funds. However, in a developing country such as South Africa, it may be difficult to develop and maintain accountable political leadership in a climate that is widely acknowledged to have become corrupt. This paper reflects on the ethics and the cost of unethical behaviour in general, and of corruption in local government procurement in South Africa in particular.
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Marcus Ambe, Intaher, and Thabiso Maleka. "Exploring supply chain management practices within municipalities in the West Rand district." Problems and Perspectives in Management 14, no. 3 (November 10, 2016): 657–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.14(3-3).2016.09.
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This article explores supply chain management practices within selected municipalities in the West Rand district, Gauteng. An empirical research was conducted among supply chain practitioners in the municipalities based on the purposive sampling technique and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that the municipalities have adopted and implemented supply chain management practices. However, supply chain management objectives are not always appropriately aligned with government policies, and the municipalities face serious supply chain issues such as leadership, lack of proper accountability and good governance. From the findings, it is evident that the lack of proper implementation of supply chain management in municipalities is the root cause of problems in service delivery in South Africa. It is recommended that municipal supply chain officials be empowered with supply chain skills for proper supply chain management execution. Keywords: supply chain, municipalities, practices, West Rand district. JEL Classification: M11
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Jonathan, Ellsworth Chouncey, Chengedzai Mafini, and Joyendu Bhadury. "Supply chain risk mitigation in South Africa: a case study of Eskom." Benchmarking: An International Journal 27, no. 3 (December 2, 2019): 1105–25. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/bij-06-2019-0261.
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Purpose Interferences to supply chains (SC), regardless of whether they are regular, unplanned or intentional, are progressively distorting SC execution. As such, risk mitigation in SCs has received sufficient attention in the academic literature. However, there is scant research done on this topic within the African context, and none on the SC of electrical energy on that continent. In an effort to address this gap, the purpose of this paper is to focus on the SC department of Eskom, the primary utility company of South Africa and one of the largest on the continent. Design/methodology/approach Adopting a non-probability sampling approach utilising the purposive sampling technique to choose the sampling components from the target population, data were collected through semi-structured interviews as well as additional documentation in various forms. Data interpretation and codification thereof were done using ATLAS.ti 8 from which ten themes emerged. Findings The ten themes that emerged from the analysis of data show that SC risks emanate from value streams, information and affiliations, SC activities and external situations. Furthermore, these are brought into relief within the African context through examples and quotes from Eskom managers. Research limitations/implications Based on the findings, the paper makes five major recommendations that would broadly apply not only to SC risk management (SCRM) in Eskom, but also other African utility companies. Practical implications Companies in emerging economies such as South Africa and other Sub-Saharan countries face a unique set of challenges with regards to SCRM. Some of these are identified in this paper and appropriate recommendations have been made. Social implications Being the largest utility provider in Africa, services offered by Eskom are vital for economic development of South Africa as well as neighbouring countries. As such, the findings of this paper as well as the recommendations have social implications for economic development in that country as well as the region. Originality/value While SC risk management has been studied extensively in the academic literature, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first paper that attempts to study it within the context of South Africa with focal emphasis on one of the largest corporations in that country.
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Louw, Johan J., and Wessel Pienaar. "Levels of advancement in supply chain planning by large-scale petrochemical companies in South Africa." Corporate Ownership and Control 8, no. 3 (2011): 535–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i3c5p4.
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The adoption of a full supply chain approach in the chemical industry is still relatively slow compared to other industries. Although the awareness has been kindled, very few petrochemical companies have advanced to a point where supply chain considerations and influences are proactively taken into account and incorporated in the formulation of corporate- and unit-specific business strategies/tactics, and formally structured and applied. Conventional supply chain integration concepts focus primarily on the internal and external integration of individual supply chains. Due to the highly integrated nature of petrochemical value chains, the related supply chains should also be integrated by taking account of enterprise/industry-wide synergies and interdependencies. Since not much research has been done to indicate the level of advancement in terms of supply chain planning in large-scale, South African-based petrochemical companies, this empirical research is the first of its kind. This research provides useful information regarding an understanding of the petrochemical industry, appropriate supply chain planning practices and the level of advancement in a number of related planning dimensions
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Makhitha, Khathutshelo. "Supply Chain Practices And Challenges In The Craft Industry In Gauteng, South Africa." Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR) 31, no. 6 (October 28, 2015): 2197. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/jabr.v31i6.9477.
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Craft producers in South Africa (SA) face many challenges including supply chain challenges. There is no existing study that has investigated the supply chain management of the craft industry in SA. There is also dearth of literature on supply chain management of small businesses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the supply chain practices and challenges of craft producers in South Africa. A survey was conducted among 199 craft producers in Gauteng, South Africa. A convenience sampling method was adopted owing to the difficulty of accessing a reliable database of craft producers. Craft producers rely mainly on phones for customers to place orders. However, they use variety of methods for order placement. Customers are allowed to also visit the factory to buy products and they can buy at the exhibition. They use a variety of production methods. Due to transportation challenges, craft producers also make use of public transport to deliver goods and keep some products at the warehouse.
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Ambe, Intaher Marcus. "Key Indicators For Optimising Supply Chain Performance: The Case Of Light Vehicle Manufacturers In South Africa." Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR) 30, no. 1 (December 30, 2013): 277. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/jabr.v30i1.8301.
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This article investigates key indicators for optimising supply chain performance of light vehicle manufacturers in South Africa. The article is based on a survey conducted among light vehicle manufacturers in South Africa with origins in Asia and Europe. Semi-structured interview questionnaire was used based on purposive sampling technique and the data was analysed using SPSS. The findings revealed that quality, final product delivery reliability and cost were highly rated and the most important indicators for the South African automotive market. Innovation (radical and incremental changes) was the least important among the indicators sampled. The article further revealed that there is a perceived difference on the importance of supply chain indicators between manufacturers of Asian and European origins. Final product delivery reliability and order delivery lead time tended to be more important to European manufacturers compared to Asian manufacturers. The article attests to the fact that competitiveness in cost, quality and product offerings are paramount to automotive manufacturers in todays turbulent environment. It also reveals key competitive criteria used by European and Asian manufacturers based in South Africa. The article contributes to literature on SCM and reveals the way in which vehicle manufacturers in South Africa do business.
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Havenga, Jan Hendrik, J. van Eeden, and Wessel Pienaar. "Supply chain cost improvement opportunities through streamlining cross-border operations." Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets and Institutions 3, no. 3 (2013): 28–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/rgcv3i3art3.
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The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (CBRTA) in South Africa aims to encourage and facilitate trade between South Africa and its neighbouring countries. The CBRTA sponsored a study by Stellenbosch University (SU) to determine the logistics cost impact of cross-border delays between South Africa and its major neighbouring trading partners, and prioritise opportunities for improvement. SU is the proprietor of both a comprehensive freight demand model and a logistics cost model for South Africa, which enable extractions and extensions of freight flows and related costs for specific purposes. Through the application of these models, the following information is identified and presented in this paper: South Africa’s most important border posts (based on traffic flows); a product profile for imports and exports through these border posts; the modal split (road and rail); the annual logistics costs incurred on the corridors feeding the border posts, as well as the additional costs incurred due to border delays. The research has proved that the streamlining of border-post operations that take a total supply chain view (i.e. of both border operations and those that could be moved from the border) is beneficial.
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Pienaar, W. J. (Wessel). "Overview of procurement need specification and the organisation of supply chain processes to fulfil customers’ needs in South Africa." Corporate Board role duties and composition 9, no. 2 (2013): 12–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/cbv9i2art2.
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The article focuses on the procurement need specification of goods to support the operations of organisations, and how product supply chain processes are organised to fulfil customers’ procurement needs. Ten methods of procurement need specification for business purposes are dealt with. Product supply chain processes are executed as either ‘push’ or ‘pull’, or ‘push-pull’ oriented. Each of the approaches is discussed. Summaries of (a) the characteristics of the push and pull portions of supply chains; and (b) the spectrum of supply chain responses to customer demands are supplied
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Okoumba, Welby V. Loury, Chengedzai Mafini, and Joyendu Bhadury. "Supply chain management and organizational performance: Evidence from SMEs in South Africa." Africa Journal of Management 6, no. 4 (October 1, 2020): 295–326. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23322373.2020.1830689.
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Ambe, Intaher Marcus. "Difficulty To Overcome Supply Chain Challenges Faced By Vehicle Manufacturers In South Africa." Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR) 30, no. 5 (August 27, 2014): 1539. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/jabr.v30i5.8806.
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<p>This article explores supply chain challenges faced by light vehicle manufacturers in South Africa and determines how difficult the challenges are to overcome. A mixed research design was employed. The supply chain challenges revealed in the findings were categorised into technological, infrastructure, cost, market/service, relationship and production/skills challenges. Most are difficult to quantify, such as road freight volumes, port delays, rail unreliability, high fuel costs, high operating costs and high port charges. Nevertheless, addressing some of the challenges could help manufacturers to become more competitive, for example by replacing outdated assembly/manufacturing tools, finding new markets, preventing or reducing the effect of cancellation of customer orders and improving the level of service in general. This article provides an understanding of the challenges in the supply chain, which is paramount not only for locally manufactured vehicle supply chain practitioners, but also for the automotive industry and South Africa as a whole.</p>
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Naude, Micheline Juliana. "Supply chain challenges in the South African automotive sector: do location, size and age matter?" South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences 16, no. 4 (November 29, 2013): 407–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v16i4.411.
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The South African automotive industry makes an important contribution to the South African economy. However, there are deficiencies within the local automotive component manufacturers’ (ACMs) supplier base and therefore automotive assemblers, or original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), have to import many of their parts requirements. These deficiencies are caused by ACMs’ lack of technology, global supply capability, cost competitiveness and their geographic location (ACMs are scattered across the country). A study was conducted to explore the supply chain challenges South African ACMs face and whether the location, size and age of participating ACMs have a bearing on whether they face the same challenges. The results revealed that the most significant supply chain challenges in South Africa were in the customer relationship category. From the hypotheses testing, the conclusion could be drawn that, in general, participating ACMs face common supply chain challenges, irrespective of their location, age and size.This article contributes to the published research on the topic and the findings reveal that business opportunities in the automotive industry exist for entrepreneurs aspiring to enter into the automotive component industry.
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Nnamdi, Oguji, and Richard Owusu. "Africa as a source location: literature review and implications." International Journal of Emerging Markets 9, no. 3 (July 15, 2014): 424–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijoem-09-2012-0123.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the scope of sourcing research in Sub-Sahara African (SSA) from scholarly journals published from 1980 to 2013 on sourcing-related issues. The study identifies what is known about sourcing from this region and the implications for managers and researchers in supply chain management. Design/methodology/approach – Totally, 40 scholarly journals (supply chain journals and other journals publishing on diverse business topics) were found relevant and reviewed. Content (all field) search using the names of each SSA countries (e.g. Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, etc.) was carried out in the supply chain journals to filter out articles discussing sourcing-related topics. For other business journals, keyword search was performed (procurement, sourcing, purchasing, outsourcing, supplier relations, supplier selection, supplier development, supply management, offshore, supply chain and logistics). Findings – The literature review suggests that studies discussing sourcing issues in SSA have focussed mainly on challenges of sourcing from SSA, and they provide some insights on implementation of supply chain tools such as total quality management, negotiating and selecting suppliers from SSA, and just-in time purchasing. However, the authors found that there is an under-representation of this region in supply chain management literature. More so, the articles discussing sourcing issues in Africa are limited in scope empirically and theoretically in comparison with the large amount of contributions in other emerging economies of Asia and developed economies. Research limitations/implications – The limited amount of publications and contributions does not allow us to provide an integrated framework for sourcing from SSA. Practical implications – There is a need for future research to explore how the SSA context could enhance theorizing in supply chains. Also, there is need for researchers to extend the sourcing debate from the over emphasis on technology sourcing, knowledge intensive service outsourcing and component sourcing to other lower value-added products such as agricultural products and other raw materials sourced in SSA. Originality/value – This paper is one of the first to explore the scope of sourcing in Africa. As the findings suggest, there have been limited amount of papers published about this region. The review provides a perspective for researchers to explore this region and to aid theory development in supply chains. It also provided implications on how to support research publication focussing on this region and how to inform managerial perceptions on sourcing from SSA.
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de Goede, Evert, Jaco Nel, and Wesley Niemann. "Guiding buyer-supplier relationships through supply chain disruptions: a study of South African 3PLs and clients." Problems and Perspectives in Management 16, no. 2 (May 4, 2018): 113–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.16(2).2018.11.
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Even though a lot of attention has been directed towards risk management, disruptions are inevitably present within supply chains and should therefore be successfully managed if organizations are to thrive in today’s ever-changing world. How organizations respond to these disruptions has an impact on the relationship between the parties involved. This study explored what factors influenced buyer-supplier relationships in either a strengthening or weakening manner within a disruption context. A generic qualitative research approach was used to gather data by conducting semi-structured interviews with 24 participants that consisted of 3PLs and clients who have experienced a recent disruption between each other. This study reported on the relational factors within pre-, during- and post- disruption phases. A total of 18 strengthening factors were identified with the majority being classified into the during-disruption phase. The factors that added to existing disruption literature included having a mutual business understanding, problem solving ability and an introspective focus when resolving disruptions. Twelve weakening factors emerged from the data. Common business problems, a lack of, or weak prior relationship, no mutual business understanding and the occurrence and late detection of the disruption are novel findings. Practitioners gain value from this study as it equips them to manage supply chain disruptions successfully by highlighting important strengthening and weakening relational factors to consider when working with supply chain members to resolve disruptions. The study contributes to the body of knowledge by being one of the first empirical studies conducted on the relational effects of supply chain disruptions in a developing country context.
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Venter, Hein S. "Security issues in the security cyber supply chain in South Africa." Technovation 34, no. 7 (July 2014): 392–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2014.02.005.
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Kwofie, Titus, Clinton Aigbavboa, and Zanele Matsane. "Key drivers of effective collaborative working inconstruction supply chain in South Africa." International Journal of Construction Supply Chain Management 9, no. 2 (December 31, 2019): 81–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.14424/ijcscm902019-81-93.
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Recent researchinto construction supply chain, has identified need to pursue the drivers for effective collaborative working in construction project delivery. Identification and implementation of the drivers for effective collaboration is deemed to be the precursor for optimising the benefits of collaborative working in construction project delivery. However, there has been little research that focus on key drivers of collaborative working in the construction sector compared to the manufacturing, production and service delivery sectors. The aim of this study is to identify the key drivers for effective collaborative working in construction project delivery. The study primarily adopted an exploratory qualitative design using interviews on three case study projectsthatadopted collaborative working in South Africa. The data was analysed using thematic analysis. The results revealed, efficient operational governance practices in team work, effective Integration strategies in team management and people andenvironmental management strategies as the three main factor drivers for effective collaboration in construction business and project delivery. It further established effective communication, building trust, managerial and employee support & motivation and effective leadership as the under bedding tenets of these driving themes. The findings thus affirmed that the human behavioural and environmental factors cannot be overlooked if effective collaborative working in construction project delivery can be achieved. The drivers for effective collaborative working could be diverse with limited understanding of the key factors in the construction industry. The study has given an understanding of the key drivers of effective collaboration thatcan help stakeholders and practitioners to operationalise the factors in order to optimise the benefits of collaborative working in construction supply chain.
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Chimusoro, Oliver, Cornelius J. Fourie, Itai Chimusoro, Mandla Twala, and N. G. Tshabalala. "The Impact of Supply Chain Management in the Operations of a Passenger Rail Transport System: A Case Analysis of Passenger Rail Transport from 2009 to 2015." Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences 8, no. 2 (March 28, 2017): 47–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.5901/mjss.2017.v8n2p47.
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Abstract The article looks into the influence that supply chain management has in the operations of a passenger rail company in South Africa. The case analysis was based on desktop research on PRASA annual reports from 2009 to 2015 including the two Corporate Plans from 2015 to 2019. Successes and challenges encountered in the organisation will be analysed. Areas to be analysed include enhancement of technical skills, the refurbishment programme, patronage growth, customer satisfaction and passenger safety among others. The article covers the impact of supply chain management (SCM) on the general corporate performance; analyses the risks and disruptions derived from the various supply chain sources undermining supply chain performance; identified, shared and promoted the uptake of best practice in supply chain management.
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Louw, A., and D. Jordaan. "Supply chain risks and smallholder fresh produce farmers in the Gauteng province of South Africa." Southern African Business Review 20, no. 1 (March 27, 2019): 286–312. http://dx.doi.org/10.25159/1998-8125/6051.
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A survey of 52 smallholder fresh produce farmers was conducted in the Gauteng province of South Africa to grasp how risk and its management affect the mainstreaming of smallholder farmers into formal, high-value markets. The study employed a supply chain analysis approach, which focused on the functions and risks that occur along the fresh produce chain. The results highlight the risks that impede the participation of smallholder farmers in formal, high-value chains. At the production level, risk is prominent from input procurement through to the post-harvest stage of the chains. At the retail and consumption level, risks are linked to the adherence to quality and quantity standards, including prescribed packaging, grading, labelling and traceability and transport requirements. As a result of these risks across the formal chain, smallholder farmers often resort to distributing their products in low-value informal markets. The consequence is that smallholder farmers tend to remain trapped in poverty, in part, because of their risk appetites and their ability to bear risk. 8Further research is required in the areas pertaining to smallholder farmers’ risk appetite and risk-bearing ability and mechanisms to deal with the particular risks in the value chain that impede their all-round ability to escape the “smallholder dilemma”.
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Intaher, M. Ambe, and A. Badenhorst Weiss Johanna. "Supply chain management challenges in the South African public sector." African Journal of Business Management 6, no. 44 (November 7, 2012): 11003–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.5897/ajbm12.360.
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Hove-Sibanda, Progress, Marumo Motshidisi, and Paul Agu Igwe. "Supply chain risks, technological and digital challenges facing grocery retailers in South Africa." Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy 15, no. 2 (March 5, 2021): 228–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jec-05-2020-0104.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the risks, innovations and technological enablers or barriers to the efficiency of the supply chain risk management (SCRM) implementation in the retail sector of South Africa. Design/methodology/approach This study applied a qualitative research approach by conducting interviews with grocery retail store managers. Through convenience sampling, 12 representatives from 12 stores (1 representative per store was interviewed at each of the 12 stores) were interviewed. Findings This study mainly found that most of the grocery retail stores experience late deliveries, damaged stock, theft, high fuel costs and expired stock from their respective suppliers. It was found that firms are faced with similar supply chain risks. In addition, innovations and technologies such as the internet of things (IoT) and social media are making an impact in wider industrial change. Practical implications Adaptation of efficient and effective SCRM has had implications for practice related to improvements in the retail stores’ supply chain, the profitability of retail stores, marketing, promotions and consumer experiences. Originality/value This study is unique as it provides new insight into variables that affects the quality of service in the retail sector; customer service in the retail sector; innovations and technology help mitigate SCRM experienced in the retail sector from a developing country perspective.
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Ngouapegne, Chriss Narick Mangoukou, and Elizabeth Chinomona. "Modelling The Influence Of The Drivers Of Supply Chain Performance In The Food Retail Industry In South Africa." Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR) 35, no. 2 (March 1, 2019): 43–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/jabr.v35i2.10298.
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The objective of this research is to examine the antecedents of supply chain value in the food trade business in the Gauteng region of South Africa. This study considers three of these drivers, namely buyer-supplier trust, commitment and supply chain relationship durability. A numerical approach was implemented in which a survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 429 managers and staff members from food retailing firms in the Gauteng province. The study used a non-probability convenience sampling technique to select respondents. Information were analysed through two software packages, namely the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 24.0) and the Analysis of Moment Structures (AMOS version 24.0). The main goal of this research is to see if the data fits the model. A confirmatory factor analysis was applied in examining and testing the relationships between observed constructs and their causal latent constructs while structural equation modelling helped in testing the hypothesised relationships among variables. The results of the investigation made known that buyer and supplier trust, commitment and supply chain relationship endurance absolutely and meaningfully impact supply chain performance. This investigation concludes that to achieve greater supply chain performance, food retailers should expedite the levels of trust, commitment and length of relationships with their providers. The outcomes of this study offer valuable understandings on how companies in the food retail industry could profit from trust, commitment and relationship longevity along with on how to develop supply chain performance. The results of this study add to the current body of knowledge by generating new information on buyer-supplier relationships. Therefore, the study is useful to buyers and suppliers in the food retail industry who wish to enhance supply chain performance and develop better relationships.
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Omoruyi, Osayuwamen, and Chengedzai Mafini. "Supply Chain Management and Customer Satisfaction in Small to Medium Enterprises." Studia Universitatis Babe-Bolyai Oeconomica 61, no. 3 (December 1, 2016): 43–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/subboec-2016-0004.
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Abstract To circumvent the possibility of business failure, small to medium enterprises in emerging economies face mounting pressure to increase the satisfaction of their customers. The adoption of supply chain management practices is critical to the provision of quality products and services as well as the satisfaction of customers by small to medium enterprises. This paper investigated the relationship between customer satisfaction, supply chain management practices and three input factors; namely, product quality, flexibility and product variety in small to medium enterprises. The study adopted a quantitative approach in which a four section questionnaire was distributed to 131 managers in small to medium enterprises based in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Hypotheses were tested using regression analysis. The results of the study revealed that product quality and flexibility predicted supply chain management practices. Supply chain management practices were also statistically significant, and mediated the relationship between customer satisfaction and product quality and flexibility. Based on these results, conclusions were drawn and appropriate recommendations were made.
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Setino, Rebecca, and Intaher Marcus Ambe. "Supply chain management practices in state-owned enterprises environment." Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets and Institutions 6, no. 4 (2016): 380–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/rcgv6i4c3art3.
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The South African government’s supply chain management (SCM) system is not adequately implemented in state-owned enterprises (SOEs). There are weaknesses in the SOEs SCM enablers, strategies, policy implementation and poor enforcement of government SCM rules and regulations. This is resulting in governance and compliance failures, waste and fraudulent activities. Also, top management of SOEs still do not see SCM as strategic enough to deserve their attention, and therefore, there is little support from senior management, thus making it even more difficult for SCM practitioners to execute their day-to-day functions, let alone deliver the letter and spirit of the relevant legislation. In most SOEs Senior SCM practitioners have not been involved in the corporate strategy development. This has led to supply chain and organisational strategies being misaligned. The misalignment has resulted in service delivery backlog, high levels of corruption and continuous strikes across the country for better services. Given the massive expenditure and the financial challenges facing government, an effective public-sector SCM becomes a primary requirement. Government leaders should be more strategic around using SCM as a tool to improve service delivery. This article explores supply chain practices in SOEs. It is based on a conceptual review of SCM practices in the South African SOE environment and suggests that the supply chain and organisational strategies of SOEs must be aligned to ensure efficient delivery of public services.
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Verbeke, W., O. T. Doyer, and D. P. Visser. "SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT AND TRACEABILITY IN PORK CHAINS: THE BELGIAN AND SOUTH AFRICAN CASE." Agrekon 41, no. 1 (March 2002): 97–107. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03031853.2002.9523588.
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Chinomona, Elizabeth, and Osas Omoruyi. "The influence of CSR, innovation and supply chain partnership on firm competitiveness." Risk Governance and Control: Financial Markets and Institutions 6, no. 4 (2016): 345–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.22495/rgcv6i4c2art12.
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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is crucial for competitive advantage and survival of firms globally. In the pursuit of excellence, many firms have embarked on CSR programs, considering that it is not a financial burden but a strategic roadmap to increase and maintain their brand reputation, to overcome competitive pressures successfully and to efficiently and effectively lower operating cost with profit maximisation through innovation and supply chain partnership. However, in the process of becoming good players of CSR to society, innovative dimension for sustainability as well as an organisation’s supply chain partnership may be essential determinants to enhance good firm business processes and performance activities. In other words, to realise CSR, firms should have a strong environmental measure and well-integrated supply chain practices closely related to their business objectives and structures. The purpose of this paper, therefore, is to examine the influence of CSR on innovation, supply chain partnership and firm competitiveness on firms around Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. Through a quantitative method using smart PLS, this study tested the relationships among the four variables, which are CSR, innovation, supply chain partnership and firm competitiveness. The results showed that there is a positive relationship between the four proposed hypotheses. H1: There is a positive relationship between CSR and innovation; H2: There is a positive relationship between CSR and supply chain partnership; H3: There is a positive relationship between innovation and firm competitiveness; H4: There is a positive relationship between supply chain partnership and firm competitiveness. The proposed study is expected to have practical and theoretical implications to policy makers and managers. In addition, it will provide added insights and new knowledge to the existing body of literature hitherto not studied extensively in South African firms.
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Mathu, Kenneth. "Supply Chain Management as a Competitive Advantage of Fast Moving Consumer Goods SMEs in South Africa." Journal of Energy and Natural Resources 10, no. 1 (2021): 33. http://dx.doi.org/10.11648/j.jenr.20211001.14.
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A.O. Dos Santos, Maria, Göran Svensson, and Carmen Padin. "Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of sustainable business practices: framework and empirical illustration." Corporate Governance 14, no. 4 (July 29, 2014): 515–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/cg-02-2013-0022.
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Purpose – This study aims to illustrate what and how a South African retail chain implements, monitors and evaluates its sustainable business practices using economic, ecological and social areas of indices. Design/methodology/approach – The study is based on the content analysis of public documents, such as sustainability and annual reports, of a retail chain. An assessment of sustainability and annual reports for 2008-2011 has been considered to examine how and what this retail chain implements, monitors and evaluates in its sustainable business practices. Findings – Woolworths has a sustainability programme in place that assures that the efforts of sustainable business practices are implemented, monitored and evaluated properly and that their targets for each area of indices are accomplished. Research limitations/implications – The content analysis shows that the areas of indices are important in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Woolworths’ spectrum of efforts in sustainability business practices. Practical implications – The study demonstrates practically how Woolworths South Africa implements, monitors and evaluates its sustainable business practices using various areas of indices which fall under the three pillars of sustainability, namely, economic, environmental and social. Originality/value – This research provides insight on what and how a retail chain in South Africa implements, monitors and evaluates its sustainable business practices over time. It also offers an insight into the strategic approach beyond the company’s judicial frontiers and into the supply chain. Furthermore, it shows how a company’s business network can be committed to change towards sustainable business practices.
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Bag, Surajit, Shivam Gupta, and Cyril Foropon. "Examining the role of dynamic remanufacturing capability on supply chain resilience in circular economy." Management Decision 57, no. 4 (April 18, 2019): 863–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/md-07-2018-0724.
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PurposeWorldwide, facing increasing resources pressure, more and more manufacturing firms aim to circular economy (CE), which is a system characterized by the application of remanufacturing principles and adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the function of remanufacturing capability in influencing supply chain resilience in supply chain networks under the moderating effects of both flexible orientation and control orientation.Design/methodology/approachData were gathered through a survey performed online in South Africa, and 150 participants completed the survey. Participants were mainly industry professionals holding senior administrative positions.FindingsResults indicate that market factors, management factors and technical factors positively influence dynamic remanufacturing capability (DRC). More specifically, on one hand, market factors strongly influence DRC, whereas, on the other hand, both management and technical factors influence at lower level DRC. DRC has a positive influence on supply chain resilience. Flexible orientation is found to positively moderate the effect of DRC on supply chain resilience, whereas control orientation does not exert any moderating effect on DRC and supply chain resilience.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies that explore research gaps between current vs desired remanufacturing capability requirements to achieve sustainability goals in CE.
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Fourie, David, and Cornel Malan. "Public Procurement in the South African Economy: Addressing the Systemic Issues." Sustainability 12, no. 20 (October 20, 2020): 8692. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12208692.
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Public procurement fulfils an important role in the economy and public expenditure of a country and can be regarded as a critical indicator of the effectiveness of a government, because it is a central aspect of public service delivery. Notwithstanding various reforms made to date to public sector procurement in South Africa and the application of Supply Chain Management as a strategic policy strategic instrument, the South African public procurement system still faces several challenges and has been strongly criticised. This paper aims to understand the current public procurement environment in South Africa, its dilemmas and challenges, and to propose that public procurement be refocused towards a strategically placed business process, implemented by well-trained and competent procurement officials. The purpose is to provide a theoretical foundation as well as practical guidance regarding the role of public procurement in the South African public sector. The methodology involved an intensive literature study and document analysis to evaluate various official policy documents and official publications to determine the status of South African public procurement. The study found that the majority of challenges faced by public procurement in South Africa can probably be attributed to the implementation of the system, rather than to the system itself. In the shorter and longer term, the public procurement system in South Africa will have no choice but to emerge as a stronger, more resilient, streamlined and efficient provider of goods and services for the greater good of all.
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Dubihlela, Job, and Osayuwamen Omoruyi. "Barriers To Effective Supply Chain Management, Implementation, And Impact On Business Performance Of SMEs In South Africa." Journal of Applied Business Research (JABR) 30, no. 4 (June 30, 2014): 1019. http://dx.doi.org/10.19030/jabr.v30i4.8651.
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<p>Supply chain management (SCM) is vital for companies to achieve their goals and for information sharing. Operations managers are faced with many barriers in implementing SCM, particularly in developing economies such as South Africa. It is essential for managers of SMEs to know the key barriers and attempt to minimize them and improve competitive strength. This article presents the SCM implementation barriers and suggests significant variations between these barriers as well as their impact on the business performance of SMEs. Researchers and trained fieldworkers gathered the needed data through face-to-face interviews using structured questionnaires, obtaining a total of 249 usable questionnaires. The data analysis included frequencies, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) in Amos 5, and structural equation modelling (SEM) run LISREL 8.8. The results revealed that the lack of economies of scale, poor organisation structures, and technological challenges are the major limitations to implementing SCM. The findings of this research provide invaluable information to scholars and researchers investigating the barriers of SCM implementation, and to SMEs managers who desire to implement SCM. The findings can assist the development of effective strategic and operational plans as well as to programs and projects designed to enhance SCM within SMEs in South Africa. The research paper concludes by discussing both academic and managerial implications of the results, providing future research directions.</p>
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Naude, M., and E. Derera. "Using the Case Study Method to Enhance the Learning Skills of Supply Chain Management Students." Industry and Higher Education 28, no. 5 (October 2014): 351–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.5367/ihe.2014.0218.
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Higher education institutions need to align themselves more closely with the needs of businesses and equip students with the skills and experience necessary to make them more successful and value-adding employees. This paper explores undergraduate student perceptions of the effectiveness of the case study teaching and learning method in the discipline of supply chain management. This exploratory study collected data using a questionnaire that was administered to 168 third-year registered students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The findings reveal that the students perceive the case study teaching and learning method to be beneficial to their learning skills and hence that it increases their chances of securing employment.
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Bag, Surajit. "Big Data and Predictive Analysis is Key to Superior Supply Chain Performance." International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management 10, no. 2 (April 2017): 66–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijisscm.2017040104.
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The study considers samples from the South African engineering companies who are strategic suppliers to mining and minerals industry and further explores the uncertainties persisting in the supply chain network. Further investigation was done to understand the role of big data and predictive analysis (BDPA) in managing the supply uncertainties. The paper finally uses partial least square regression analysis to study the relationship among buyer-supplier relationship, big data and predictive analysis and supply chain performance. The analysis supported the second and third hypothesis. Therefore, it is established that firstly, there is a positive relationship between big data, predictive analysis and supply chain performance and secondly, there is a positive relationship between and big data, predictive analysis and buyer-supplier relationship. The study is a unique contribution to the current literature by shedding light on the practical problems persisting in the South African context.
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Bag, Surajit. "Supplier Management and Sustainable Innovation in Supply Networks: An Empirical Study." Global Business Review 19, no. 3_suppl (March 28, 2018): S176—S195. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0972150918760051.
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Supply chain management researchers acknowledge the importance of innovation in creating value for the business. However, the impact of sustainable innovation in manufacturer–supplier networks lacks focus by previous researchers. The current research attempts to bridge the gaps in existing literature by empirically testing a conceptual model on the basis of survey responses gathered in Gauteng province of South Africa. The findings show that organization culture (OC) influences leadership skills, supplier development (SD) and supplier relationship management (SRM). Second, market forces (MFs) influence SD initiatives. Third, SD is found to influence supplier performance (SP) and SRM. Fourth, SRM is found to influence SP. Finally, SP has a positive effect on sustainable innovation in supplier networks. The study is unique in terms of scope of work and further creates food for thought to the research community.
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SETINO, R. "Critical Success Factors for implementation of a Supply Chain Management strategy in State Owned Entities in South Africa." Journal of Contemporary Management 17, no. 1 (June 30, 2020): 183–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.35683/jcm19101.61.
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Lin, Johnson, and Atheesha Singh. "Detection of human enteric viruses in Umgeni River, Durban, South Africa." Journal of Water and Health 13, no. 4 (April 29, 2015): 1098–112. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wh.2015.238.
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The prevalence of adenovirus (AdV), rotaviruses (RV) and enteroviruses (EV) in Umgeni River waters of Durban, South Africa was assessed qualitatively and quantitatively during April 2011 to January 2012 using polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), nested PCR and quantitative PCR (qPCR), as well as nested integrated cell culture PCR (nested ICC-PCR). The phylogenetic analysis of the adenovirus and enterovirus amplicons was also performed. The nested PCR results effectively detected the presence of AdV and EV in all water samples. The results of qPCR demonstrated that higher populations of EV and of AdV were widely found in the Umgeni River. Rotavirus could only be detected in the upper Umgeni River, mainly during drier seasons. Nested ICC-PCR further confirmed the presence of infectious AdV and EV particles in 100% of water samples using various cell lines. The present study identifies potential viral hazards of Umgeni River water for domestic water supply and recreational activities.
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Sibanda, Modeni Mudzamba, Beauty Zindi, and Tafadzwa Clementine Maramura. "Control and accountability in supply chain management: Evidence from a South African metropolitan municipality." Cogent Business & Management 7, no. 1 (January 1, 2020): 1785105. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311975.2020.1785105.
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Tayob, Shaheed. "Trading Halal: Halal Certification and Intra-Muslim Trade in South Africa." Sociology of Islam 8, no. 3-4 (December 10, 2020): 322–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/22131418-08030003.
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Abstract Halal certification introduces a new discursive and material basis for the regulation of Muslim consumption in a world of global trade and complex food technology. Through chemical tests and state of the art supply chain management the halal certification industry aims to replace the necessity of intra-Muslim trade for the practice of halal. This paper presents the approach of two competing halal certification organizations in South Africa in interaction with Muslim businesses. It argues that the aim of the halal certification industry to standardize, trace and trade in halal is limited by the communal practice of halal that emphasizes intra-Muslim trade and exchange. Halal certification is an incomplete recalibration of halal. Attention to Muslim business practices illuminates the limitation of audit cultures to the practice of halal, offering a view of the complexity of halal in practice.
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Mathu, K., and M. T. Tlare. "The impact of IT adoption in SMEs supply chains: A case of Gauteng and Free State provinces of South Africa." South African Journal of Business Management 48, no. 3 (September 29, 2017): 63–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v48i3.36.
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This study probed the influence of information technology adoption by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Gauteng and Free State Provinces of South Africa. The supply chain integration and collaboration of the SMEs was also explored to ascertain the IT influence. A quantitative methodology was used as it was the best way to measure the extent of the information technology (IT) influence. The participants were sent questionnaires via the e-mail and provided feedback to the researcher via the same medium. The sample size of 300 comprised the owner/manager in the manufacturing and service sector SMEs from the two provinces. The data collected was analysed using a Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) method and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) using AMOS 22 Statistical Analysis software. The findings from the study indicated that information technology adoption enhanced integration and collaboration of SMEs supply chain. It also emerged that there was wide application of information technology amongst most of the SMEs approached. The other benefits that emerged from the increased use of IT in the supply chain included enhancement of customer service, inventory management, lead time, and relationship building. Indeed, Instilling IT skills to the SMEs employees was actually knowledge enhancement in performing business tasks.
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Horn, GS, and F. Janse van Rensburg. "An evaluation of the procedures required to ensure consistent material supply in the Eastern Cape automotive industry." South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences 8, no. 4 (July 25, 2014): 437–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v8i4.1174.
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There is a common perception that logistics practice and supply chain management have not yet reached the required international standards among all the supply chain members in the South African automotive industry. This article is based on a research study that investigated possible reasons for the inconsistent supply of materials in the Eastern Cape automotive industry specifically. Problems identified include the fact that suppliers are not evaluated on a regular basis and do not receive sufficient logistics training, while a commitment and will to development local suppliers is lacking. Recommendations made to the South African automotive industry include the improvement of development programmes to assist local suppliers in becoming world-class suppliers, better logistics training, more regular supplier assessments, as well as improved mutual communication among suppliers and motor vehicle assemblers.
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Ziaullah, Muhammad, Feng Yi, and Shumaila Naz Akhter. "The synergistic and complementary effects of supply chain justice and integration practices on supply chain performance: A conceptual framework and research propositions." South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences 18, no. 4 (November 27, 2015): 519–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v18i4.1239.
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In recent years, firms have been using their supply chain integration (SCI) as a competitive weapon in the intensive, globalised competitive arena. The contingent perspective in supply chain management maintains that it is necessary to observe the interaction between SCI practices and supply chain justice. A critical issue to be resolved is whether this fit leads to synergistic and complementary effects on supply chain performance. In order to contribute to this research problem, we analysed supply chain justice instances in order to determine the importance of supply chain justice, as well as highlights complementary role in SCI and its influences on supply chain performance. A conceptual framework has been developed and five propositions established to verify the contents of a theoretical study. Accordingly, balancing the adoption of SCI practices and supply chain justice will lead to the generation of greater benefits relative to the effect of both independent driving forces on supply chain performance. Furthermore, the proposed framework has been analysed in order to examine its applicability in the South African context. The study thereby suggests the empirical research guidelines and the paper concludes with a discussion of future research.
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Hugo, P. F., and S. S. Loubser. "The role of managed healthcare in the South African context: A systemic approach." South African Journal of Business Management 36, no. 3 (September 30, 2005): 75–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajbm.v36i3.637.
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Managed healthcare, in the context of this study, is defined as a series of management interventions in the healthcare supply chain, aimed at promoting appropriate and necessary care at a cost which is affordable to the consumer. It has evolved precisely because the healthcare supply chain is inefficient, too costly to be affordable to the majority of consumers in South Africa. Since managed healthcare represents a collection of interventions it is probable that these interventions will provoke responses which either support or counter the objectives of the intervening parties. The study focuses on trends which can be quantified in order to demonstrate this process, as well as on qualitative responses from role-players within the system, in order to explain behavioural changes that give rise to these trends.Managed healthcare is a management tool that is used in the private healthcare environment to manage the provision of care. In the past it was based on retrospective intervention and had cost containment as its main focus. Managed healthcare aims to address efficiency and quality of care but has yet to demonstrate measurable outcomes that would significantly impact on its WHO ratings. However, little attention is paid to the relationships and structure of the system within which care is provided and the dynamics that exist between and amongst role-players. The extent to which these relationships have an effect on the outcomes of the Private Healthcare Delivery System in South Africa is a relative unknown quantity. This article describes the research process which endeavours to develop a systemic approach to understand the current challenges in the PHDS better in order to optimise the outcome of it.
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Mutenure, Mildred, Lidija Čuček, Jafaru Egieya, Adeniyi J. Isafiade, and Zdravko Kravanja. "Optimization of bioethanol and sugar supply chain network: a South African case study." Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 20, no. 5 (May 5, 2018): 925–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10098-018-1535-1.
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Appiah-Nimo, Kenneth. "Analysing the impact of operational challenges on value perceptions of South African luxury fashion brands." Journal of Design, Business & Society 5, no. 2 (October 1, 2019): 169–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/dbs.5.2.169_1.
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South Africa is the leading luxury fashion market in Africa. The growing significance of its luxury market driven by a sophisticated and rapidly expanding retail industry has attracted the biggest footprint of international luxury fashion brands in the continent. The influx of international brands has intensified competition in the local luxury industry and introduced new complexities to the management of local luxury fashion brands. A major drawback to the growth potential of local luxury fashion brands is the prevalence of weak brand value, with a consequent negative disposition of consumers to local luxury fashion brands, which adversely impacts their ability to command premium prices. We explore the operational environment of five local luxury fashion brands to understand the factors militating against their efforts at building valuable brands. A number of challenges were identified in the value and supply chain of local brands, which inhibits the ability of local brands to attract premium prices. This article provides insight into the marketing of local luxury brands in emerging markets with a specific reference to South Africa.
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Hallinger, Philip. "A Meta-Synthesis of Bibliometric Reviews of Research on Managing for Sustainability, 1982–2019." Sustainability 13, no. 6 (March 21, 2021): 3469. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13063469.
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This review of research used meta-synthesis to integrate findings from seven bibliometric reviews of research on managing for sustainability in different management disciplines: leadership, human resource management, entrepreneurship management, innovation management, supply chain management, knowledge management, and strategic management. The purposes of the review were to document empirically key features of this knowledge base as well as to identify leading journals, and documents. The meta-synthesis analyzed bibliographic data associated with 9927 relevant documents sourced from the Scopus index. The review confirmed the existence of a large body of management research on sustainability. This research, which first emerged during the 1980s, has grown exponentially since 2010. Although authorship of this corpus has been concentrated in Anglo-American-European (AAE) societies (60%), the authors of this corpus represent 140 different societies. Moreover, there is a recent trend of increasing contributions from developing societies such as China, India, Malaysia, Brazil, and South Africa. There are large differences in the “between-discipline” proportion of research produced on sustainability topics, with knowledge management and supply chain management evidencing the largest and human resource management the smallest proportions of this literature. The review also provided insight into the most influential journals (e.g., Journal of Cleaner Production, Sustainability, International Journal of Production Economics, Business Strategy and the Environment) and documents in the literature on managing for sustainability. Document co-citation analysis yielded three key conceptual themes within this literature: Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management of Resources for Sustainability, Social Entrepreneurship. This analysis further highlighted the central role that strategic management theories have played in shaping sustainability discourse across the different management disciplines.
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Naude, M. J., and J. A. Badenhorst-Weiss. "The bullwhip effect phenomenon in automotive supply chains in South Africa." Acta Commercii 11, no. 1 (December 7, 2011). http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/ac.v11i1.161.
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Purpose: The purpose of the article is to report on research that was completed to explore the concept of the bullwhip effect in supply chains and to illustrate empirically the presence of the bullwhip effect in automotive supply chains in South Africa. Problem Investigated: This article investigates the presence of the bullwhip effect - which was identified through an empirical study - and its causes and implications for supply chain management in the South African automotive component industry. Methodology: A literature study was conducted on the causes and implications of the bullwhip effect phenomenon. This was followed by an empirical study in the form of a survey among South African automotive component manufacturers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to determine the significant supply chain problems relating to the bullwhip effect in automotive supply chains. Findings and Implications: The results indicate that automotive component manufacturers are dependent on demand-forecasting information from their customers. They experience long lead times, fluctuating orders, cancellation of orders, excess and slow moving inventory and a lack of integration with suppliers and customers. There are also signs of relationship problems and a possible silo mentality. The mentioned results indicate the presence of the bullwhip effect in South African automotive supply chains. Since the bullwhip effect can have a major impact on organisations' costs, knowing where to invest effort and resources should be a high priority for supply chain managers. Value of the Research: Since the field of supply chain management is extremely dynamic, this article contributes to the body of knowledge and provides new insight into the bullwhip effect phenomenon. The results included in this article could assist parties in automotive supply chains to focus their attention on problems that might be within their control and if solved could lead to improved competitiveness. Furthermore, there is little empirical research on this topic in the South African automotive component industry. Conclusion: It is possible that the bullwhip effect is responsible for inefficiencies in automotive supply chains. Knowledge of the indicators of the bullwhip effect can enable supply chain managers to identify it at an early stage and thus be proactive in preventing its costly influence on the efficiency of the supply chain. The bullwhip effect can be experienced by any industry. This is possibly the case in the automotive component industry in South Africa.
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Nel, Jaco, Evert De Goede, and Wesley Niemann. "Supply chain disruptions: Insights from South African third-party logistics service providers and clients." Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 12 (June 14, 2018). http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v12i0.377.
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Background: Despite risk management efforts, supply chains have become increasingly vulnerable to disruptions. Disruptions should be successfully managed if organisations are to thrive in today’s ever-changing world.Purpose: This study explored supply chain disruptions of third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) and their clients based in South Africa by investigating the disruptions these organisations face, and how they go about managing them.Method: A generic qualitative research approach was used to gather data by conducting semi-structured interviews with 22 participants, which comprised 11 3PLs and 11 client organisations operating in South Africa.Findings: This study classified disruptions as intra-, inter- and extra-organisational. South African 3PLs and their clients face the majority of their disruptions either intra- or inter-organisationally. The focus of 3PLs and clients has shifted from risk management to disruption management. The findings show that 3PLs and their clients based in South Africa prefer disruption learning over traditional risk management as a method to better manage future disruptions.Conclusion: This study contributes to existing literature by providing insight into the specific supply chain disruptions that 3PLs and their clients based in South Africa face, according to the disruption location in the supply chain and how 3PLs and clients manage supply chain disruptions.
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Pillay, Poobalan, and Chengedzai Mafini. "Supply chain bottlenecks in the South African construction industry: Qualitative insights." Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 11 (July 25, 2017). http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v11i0.307.
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Background: The construction industry in South Africa has a lot of potential but its performance is still restricted by numerous internal and external challenges. Unless these challenges are identified and understood better, further growth of this industry is likely to be hindered, which has negative economic implications for the South African economy.Objectives: This study investigated supply chain bottlenecks faced by the construction industry in South Africa. It also discussed solutions for addressing the identified bottlenecks in order to facilitate the continued development of supply chain management in the construction industry.Method: The study used a qualitative approach in which in-depth interviews were held with purposively selected senior managers drawn from the construction industry in South Africa. Content analysis using ATLAS.ti software was employed to identify the themes from the collected data.Findings: The findings of the study showed that supply chain management in the construction industry in South Africa is constrained by five major bottlenecks: skills and qualifications, procurement practices and systems, supply chain integration, supply chain relationships and the structure of the construction industry. Recommendations for addressing each of these five challenges were put forward.Conclusion: The study concludes that both awareness and application of supply chain management in the construction industry in South Africa remains inhibited, which creates opportunities for further improvements in this area to realise the full potential of the industry.
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Ambe, Intaher M., and Johanna A. Badenhorst-Wess. "Challenges of locally manufactured vehicle supply chains in South Africa." Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 7, no. 1 (May 31, 2013). http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v7i1.100.
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Locally manufactured vehicles are destined (partly) for the export market and thus, global competitiveness is important. This article explores the challenges facing supply chains of locally manufactured vehicles in South Africa. The automotive industry is perceived to be the most advanced in supply chain management practices in South Africa. It has embraced technology and management practices that have transformed the manufacturing environment by using cutting-edge design and visualisation tools. However, the industry has fragilities and faces new and emerging supply chain challenges. A survey research design was employed and the data was collected through face-to-face semi-structured interview questionnaires based on the purposive sampling technique. Data analysis and interpretation was based on descriptive statistics using SPSS software. The findings revealed that there are challenges hindering best supply chain practices of local vehicle manufacturers. The research also revealed that there is a perceived difference in supply chain challenges between the different manufacturers of different origins in South Africa. Asian manufacturers felt much stronger about the adequacy of their information systems compared to the European manufacturers. Asian manufacturers tended to agree more than their European counterparts that labour problems were a challenge. European manufacturers, on the other hand, tended to agree more that rail transport is unreliable. This article contributes to the body of knowledge on supply chain practices in South Africa.
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Mafini, Chengedzai, and Welby V. Loury-Okoumba. "Extending green supply chain management activities to manufacturing small and medium enterprises in a developing economy." South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences 21, no. 1 (May 22, 2018). http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/sajems.v21i1.1996.
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Background: The implementation of green supply chain management activities as a business strategy remains unfamiliar to many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries such as South Africa. Setting: Implementation of green supply chain management activities by South African SMEs is necessary, given both the high failure rate of such enterprises in the country and the proven ability of such activities to promote the success of businesses. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between green supply chain management activities, operational performance and supply chain performance in manufacturing SMEs in South Africa. Methods: Data were collected from 219 manufacturing SMEs operating within Gauteng. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to assess the psychometric properties of measurement scales. Hypotheses were tested using structural equation modelling. Results: Four green supply chain management activities, namely green purchasing, reverse logistics, environmental collaboration with suppliers and green manufacturing, exerted a positive influence on operational performance. Environmental collaboration with suppliers exerted the highest influence on operational performance when compared to green purchasing, reverse logistics and green manufacturing. In turn, operational performance exerted a strong positive influence on supply chain performance. Conclusion: The results of the study suggest that manufacturing SMEs in developing countries could benefit by adopting green supply chain management activities, with improvements being realised in terms of increases in both operational and supply chain performance.