Abstract
The central concern of this study is that numerous attempts by the government to strengthen SCM environments of public entities are constantly failing to yield desired outcomes. As a result, public entities are increasingly popular for poor SCM practices. In light of this, this study analyses supply chain management (SCM) practices or cultures within the context of South Africa’s public sector. The study provides a conceptual and practical view on how government governs and manages its SCM activities. The effect of these SCM cultures on service delivery is also discussed. The study relied on the qualitative method to gain a comprehensive insight into how SCM within the public service is structured and handled. Four government departments based in Limpopo province were used as case sites...
M.Tech. (Operations Management)