Implementing sustainable supply chain initiatives in the South African road freight industry
- Makan, Hemisha, Heyns, Gert J.
- Authors: Makan, Hemisha , Heyns, Gert J.
- Date: 2018
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/273565 , uj:29147 , Citation: Makan, H. & Heyns, G.J. 2018. Implementing sustainable supply chain initiatives in the South African road freight industry.
- Description: Abstract: Background: Fundamental changes in the global economy have resulted in complex supply chains that require continuous strategic adjustment in order to remain relevant, competitive and sustainable. Increased use of road freight transport has resulted in an increase in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and impacts climate change. Purpose: This study sought to explore the implementation of sustainable supply chain practices aimed to reduce GHG emissions in the South African road freight industry. Method: Empirical data were collected from a convenience sample of 108 supply management profesionals employed at 13 logistics operating firms based in South Africa. Findings: The results indicate that firms are placed under immense pressure to implement sustainable practices. The main drivers for adopting sustainable initiatives are pressure from consumer and brand protection; pressure from top management; and cost saving and revenue. The most implemented initiative identified is eco-driving, eco-routing (routing and scheduling) and increasing vehicle carrying capacity. The main benefits derived from implementing sustainable supply chain initiatives were operational cost savings; increased competitive advantage; and improved supplier relationships. However, the main challenges associated with implementing these initiatives were lack of government support; lack of understanding of the cost; and insufficient manpower...
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- Authors: Makan, Hemisha , Heyns, Gert J.
- Date: 2018
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/273565 , uj:29147 , Citation: Makan, H. & Heyns, G.J. 2018. Implementing sustainable supply chain initiatives in the South African road freight industry.
- Description: Abstract: Background: Fundamental changes in the global economy have resulted in complex supply chains that require continuous strategic adjustment in order to remain relevant, competitive and sustainable. Increased use of road freight transport has resulted in an increase in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and impacts climate change. Purpose: This study sought to explore the implementation of sustainable supply chain practices aimed to reduce GHG emissions in the South African road freight industry. Method: Empirical data were collected from a convenience sample of 108 supply management profesionals employed at 13 logistics operating firms based in South Africa. Findings: The results indicate that firms are placed under immense pressure to implement sustainable practices. The main drivers for adopting sustainable initiatives are pressure from consumer and brand protection; pressure from top management; and cost saving and revenue. The most implemented initiative identified is eco-driving, eco-routing (routing and scheduling) and increasing vehicle carrying capacity. The main benefits derived from implementing sustainable supply chain initiatives were operational cost savings; increased competitive advantage; and improved supplier relationships. However, the main challenges associated with implementing these initiatives were lack of government support; lack of understanding of the cost; and insufficient manpower...
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Sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing greenhouse gas emission within the road freight industry
- Makan, Hemisha, Heyns, Gert J.
- Authors: Makan, Hemisha , Heyns, Gert J.
- Date: 2018
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/273534 , uj:29142 , Citation: Makan, H. & Heyns, G.J. 2018. Sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing greenhouse gas emission within the road freight industry. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 12(0), a365. https://doi.org/10.4102/ jtscm.v12i0.365 , ISSN: 1995-5235 (Online) , ISSN: 2310-8789 (Print)
- Description: Abstract: Global supply chains have evolved from a traditional simple supply chain to one that is filled with complexities and uncertainties. The increase in road freight transportation has resulted in an escalation in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere, impacting climate change. Objectives: The purpose of this article was to investigate the implementation of sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing GHG emissions within the South African road freight transport industry. Method: This research utilised a case study approach and used primary data, obtained through self-administered questionnaires, to explore the adopting sustainable transport management practices...
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- Authors: Makan, Hemisha , Heyns, Gert J.
- Date: 2018
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/273534 , uj:29142 , Citation: Makan, H. & Heyns, G.J. 2018. Sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing greenhouse gas emission within the road freight industry. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 12(0), a365. https://doi.org/10.4102/ jtscm.v12i0.365 , ISSN: 1995-5235 (Online) , ISSN: 2310-8789 (Print)
- Description: Abstract: Global supply chains have evolved from a traditional simple supply chain to one that is filled with complexities and uncertainties. The increase in road freight transportation has resulted in an escalation in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere, impacting climate change. Objectives: The purpose of this article was to investigate the implementation of sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing GHG emissions within the South African road freight transport industry. Method: This research utilised a case study approach and used primary data, obtained through self-administered questionnaires, to explore the adopting sustainable transport management practices...
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Sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
- Authors: Makan, Hemisha
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Industrial management , Greenhouse gas mitigation , Greenhouse gases - Environmental aspects , Business logistics
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/246234 , uj:25521
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Abstract: A radical change in the global economy has resulted in a paradigm shift whereby the supply chain has evolved from a traditional simple supply chain to one that is filled with complexities and uncertainties. Five forces, namely globalisation, technological advancements, empowered consumers, organisational consolidation and government regulations have driven this reformation within the supply chain. As a result, organisations within the supply chain have been forced to re-engineer their processes and strategies in order to remain competitive and operative. This change has created an over-production of products and hence an imbalance between demand and supply. With the increased production, there has also been an upsurge in the movement of goods by different modes of transportation, particularly within the road freight industry. The increase in road freight transportation has resulted in an escalation in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere, resulting in climate change. The adverse effects of these gases have intensified concerns of various stakeholders, consumers and society and as a consequence organisations have been pressurised to implement sustainable supply chain initiatives to reduce GHG emissions. Hence, the objective of this study is to establish a framework of sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing GHG emissions within the road freight transport industry. The sub-objectives are to identify different drivers that led to the adoption of sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing GHG emissions; to identify the effectiveness of these sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing GHG emissions; and to determine the benefits and challenges realised when implementing sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing GHG emissions. The conceptual framework for this research is derived from the literature review which was used to construct the questionnaire, used in the collection of the empirical data for this research. The data from the self-administered questionnaire was analysed by using SPSS software package installed by a consultant from Statkon. The results of the findings demonstrate that organisations are placed under enormous pressure to implement sustainable practices. The top three drivers identified within this study are pressure from consumer and brand protection; pressure from top management; and cost...
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- Authors: Makan, Hemisha
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Industrial management , Greenhouse gas mitigation , Greenhouse gases - Environmental aspects , Business logistics
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/246234 , uj:25521
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Abstract: A radical change in the global economy has resulted in a paradigm shift whereby the supply chain has evolved from a traditional simple supply chain to one that is filled with complexities and uncertainties. Five forces, namely globalisation, technological advancements, empowered consumers, organisational consolidation and government regulations have driven this reformation within the supply chain. As a result, organisations within the supply chain have been forced to re-engineer their processes and strategies in order to remain competitive and operative. This change has created an over-production of products and hence an imbalance between demand and supply. With the increased production, there has also been an upsurge in the movement of goods by different modes of transportation, particularly within the road freight industry. The increase in road freight transportation has resulted in an escalation in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere, resulting in climate change. The adverse effects of these gases have intensified concerns of various stakeholders, consumers and society and as a consequence organisations have been pressurised to implement sustainable supply chain initiatives to reduce GHG emissions. Hence, the objective of this study is to establish a framework of sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing GHG emissions within the road freight transport industry. The sub-objectives are to identify different drivers that led to the adoption of sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing GHG emissions; to identify the effectiveness of these sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing GHG emissions; and to determine the benefits and challenges realised when implementing sustainable supply chain initiatives in reducing GHG emissions. The conceptual framework for this research is derived from the literature review which was used to construct the questionnaire, used in the collection of the empirical data for this research. The data from the self-administered questionnaire was analysed by using SPSS software package installed by a consultant from Statkon. The results of the findings demonstrate that organisations are placed under enormous pressure to implement sustainable practices. The top three drivers identified within this study are pressure from consumer and brand protection; pressure from top management; and cost...
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