Abstract
This paper seeks to provide a background to the
coal and coke manufacturing industry in Zimbabwe after the
economical melt down of 2007. It analyses the current situation
in terms of coal and coke supply and to identify the factors that
affect coal and coke transportation choices. Results of the
survey of the coal and coke suppliers were tabulated and
factors which affect transportation such as method of loading,
payment plans, reliability and strategic alignment of the
transporter were analysed. Model recommendations on a
strategic supply chain management approach were given for
the agricultural sector and for the manufacturing sector with
the aim of reducing heavy loads on the road and minimizing
emissions by trucks while still maintaining high productivity..