An analysis of the demand for business aircraft among the corporate sector in South Africa
- Mabotja, Mpho J., Mampana, Ngoasheng J., Tavengwa, Bernard, Walters, Jacobus, Mearns, Martie A., Swanepoel, Elana
- Authors: Mabotja, Mpho J. , Mampana, Ngoasheng J. , Tavengwa, Bernard , Walters, Jacobus , Mearns, Martie A. , Swanepoel, Elana
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Business aircraft; Business aviation; Operational costs
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/396551 , uj:32932 , ISSN: 1995-5235 (Online) , ISBN: 2310-8789 (Print) , https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v13i0.441 , Citation: Mabotja, M.J. et al. 2019. An analysis of the demand for business aircraft among the corporate sector in South Africa
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- Authors: Mabotja, Mpho J. , Mampana, Ngoasheng J. , Tavengwa, Bernard , Walters, Jacobus , Mearns, Martie A. , Swanepoel, Elana
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Business aircraft; Business aviation; Operational costs
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/396551 , uj:32932 , ISSN: 1995-5235 (Online) , ISBN: 2310-8789 (Print) , https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v13i0.441 , Citation: Mabotja, M.J. et al. 2019. An analysis of the demand for business aircraft among the corporate sector in South Africa
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Cross-departmental collaboration in strategic sourcing as a catalyst for supplier development : the case of Eskom
- Mbiko, Mzoxolo E., Mbara, Tatenda, Swanepoel, Elana
- Authors: Mbiko, Mzoxolo E. , Mbara, Tatenda , Swanepoel, Elana
- Date: 2017
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/254364 , uj:26621 , Citation: Mbiko, M.E., Mbara, T. & Swanepoel, E. 2017. Cross-departmental collaboration in strategic sourcing as a catalyst for supplier development : the case of Eskom. Acta Commercii 17(1), a496. https://doi.org/10.4102/ ac.v17i1.496 , ISSN: 1684-1999 (Online) , ISSN: 2413-1903 (Print)
- Description: Abstract: The objective was to analyse the integration of and collaboration between strategic sourcing and supplier development at Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, and to determine how strategic sourcing can be a catalyst for supplier development. Problem investigated: To address fragmented and inefficient procurement, Eskom instituted two departments, Commodity Sourcing (CS), to drive strategic sourcing, and Supplier Development and Localisation (SD&L), to drive supplier development. The problem is that collaboration between CS and SD&L has not materialised and thus their mandates have not been entirely achieved. Research design: A case study research design was employed, drawing from multiple sources of data to triangulate findings. Managers from two departments, CS and SD&L, were separately surveyed, while face-to-face interviews were conducted with executive management. Results: The findings revealed a lack of planning, implementation and monitoring of supplier development in the strategic sourcing process of CS. Although the procurement spend in CS is used to drive supplier development objectives, from the perspective of SD&L, in practice this does not fully materialise...
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- Authors: Mbiko, Mzoxolo E. , Mbara, Tatenda , Swanepoel, Elana
- Date: 2017
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/254364 , uj:26621 , Citation: Mbiko, M.E., Mbara, T. & Swanepoel, E. 2017. Cross-departmental collaboration in strategic sourcing as a catalyst for supplier development : the case of Eskom. Acta Commercii 17(1), a496. https://doi.org/10.4102/ ac.v17i1.496 , ISSN: 1684-1999 (Online) , ISSN: 2413-1903 (Print)
- Description: Abstract: The objective was to analyse the integration of and collaboration between strategic sourcing and supplier development at Eskom, South Africa’s primary electricity supplier, and to determine how strategic sourcing can be a catalyst for supplier development. Problem investigated: To address fragmented and inefficient procurement, Eskom instituted two departments, Commodity Sourcing (CS), to drive strategic sourcing, and Supplier Development and Localisation (SD&L), to drive supplier development. The problem is that collaboration between CS and SD&L has not materialised and thus their mandates have not been entirely achieved. Research design: A case study research design was employed, drawing from multiple sources of data to triangulate findings. Managers from two departments, CS and SD&L, were separately surveyed, while face-to-face interviews were conducted with executive management. Results: The findings revealed a lack of planning, implementation and monitoring of supplier development in the strategic sourcing process of CS. Although the procurement spend in CS is used to drive supplier development objectives, from the perspective of SD&L, in practice this does not fully materialise...
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Exploring supply chain business bullying of small and medium-sized business suppliers by dominant buyers in the apparel retail sector in Gauteng
- Goolam-Nabee, Sumayah, Swanepoel, Elana
- Authors: Goolam-Nabee, Sumayah , Swanepoel, Elana
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Bullying , Collaboration , Dominant behaviour
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/489537 , uj:44639 , Citation: Goolam Nabee, S. & Swanepoel, E., 2021, ‘Exploring supply chain business bullying of small and medium-sized business suppliers by dominant buyers in the apparel retail sector in Gauteng’, Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 13(1), a367. https://doi.org/10.4102/ sajesbm.v13i1.367
- Description: Abstract: Background: Issues relating to dominant behaviour and bullying practices in supply chains are mostly not reported. Some evidence exists of unfair business practices in the apparel retail sector, but the extent and nature of such practices in South Africa, as well as the business implications for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), have not been researched. The reason could be the sensitive nature of these issues and possible adverse implications for the SMEs supplying apparel to the retailers in Gauteng. Aim: The primary research objective is to determine the incidence and type of supply chain dominance experienced by SMEs in the retail apparel sector in Gauteng, as well as the business implications of such dominant behaviour and how SMEs cope with it. Setting: The setting for this study was the business premises of SME apparel suppliers in Gauteng. Methods: Qualitative semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with seven SMEs that were apparel suppliers to the large retailers in Gauteng, to obtain the supplier perspective. Results: Six of the seven SMEs had experienced some form of bullying behaviour by large retailers in the apparel sector, such as late payments and long payment terms. For some of these SMEs, it had serious financial implications. Meaningful insight is provided into this supplier–buyer relationship between SMEs and large retailers in the apparel sector in Gauteng. Conclusion: This is the first study in South Africa investigating supply chain dominance, in particular supply chain bullying of SME suppliers through unfair business practices by dominant buyers in the apparel sector.
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- Authors: Goolam-Nabee, Sumayah , Swanepoel, Elana
- Date: 2021
- Subjects: Bullying , Collaboration , Dominant behaviour
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/489537 , uj:44639 , Citation: Goolam Nabee, S. & Swanepoel, E., 2021, ‘Exploring supply chain business bullying of small and medium-sized business suppliers by dominant buyers in the apparel retail sector in Gauteng’, Southern African Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 13(1), a367. https://doi.org/10.4102/ sajesbm.v13i1.367
- Description: Abstract: Background: Issues relating to dominant behaviour and bullying practices in supply chains are mostly not reported. Some evidence exists of unfair business practices in the apparel retail sector, but the extent and nature of such practices in South Africa, as well as the business implications for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), have not been researched. The reason could be the sensitive nature of these issues and possible adverse implications for the SMEs supplying apparel to the retailers in Gauteng. Aim: The primary research objective is to determine the incidence and type of supply chain dominance experienced by SMEs in the retail apparel sector in Gauteng, as well as the business implications of such dominant behaviour and how SMEs cope with it. Setting: The setting for this study was the business premises of SME apparel suppliers in Gauteng. Methods: Qualitative semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with seven SMEs that were apparel suppliers to the large retailers in Gauteng, to obtain the supplier perspective. Results: Six of the seven SMEs had experienced some form of bullying behaviour by large retailers in the apparel sector, such as late payments and long payment terms. For some of these SMEs, it had serious financial implications. Meaningful insight is provided into this supplier–buyer relationship between SMEs and large retailers in the apparel sector in Gauteng. Conclusion: This is the first study in South Africa investigating supply chain dominance, in particular supply chain bullying of SME suppliers through unfair business practices by dominant buyers in the apparel sector.
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Relevance of supply chain dominance : a global perspective
- Durocher-Yvon, Jean-Michel, Tappin, Byron, Nabee, Sumayah Goolam, Swanepoel, Elana
- Authors: Durocher-Yvon, Jean-Michel , Tappin, Byron , Nabee, Sumayah Goolam , Swanepoel, Elana
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Supply chain dominance , Global , United States
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/403605 , uj:33829 , Citation: Durocher-Yvon, J.-M., Tappin, B., Goolam Nabee, S. & Swanepoel, E., 2019, ‘Relevance of supply chain dominance: A global perspective’, Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 13(0), a455. https://doi.org/10.4102/ jtscm.v13i0.455 , ISSN: (Online) 1995-5235
- Description: Abstract: Background: The increasing pressure on businesses to remain competitive has made dominant practices more prevalent, particularly in the automotive and retail industries. Financial, exclusionary and exploitative practices seem to be the main occurrences in the global supply chain when analysing dominant behaviours. Objectives: The study explores the global existence of dominant supply chain behaviour and the type of dominant supply chain practices to which smaller supply chain affiliates are subjected. Method: Because of the sensitive nature of the topic, it was not possible to collect primary data. Therefore, secondary qualitative data sourced from surveys, journal articles, news reports, websites, governmental publications and academic reports were analysed and quantitised. Results: A total of 60 cases of dominance were reported in regions across the globe, with Europe and the United States experiencing the most. Although companies in African and Asian markets experienced dominance, the reporting of these incidents seems to be limited. Conclusion: It emerged that dominance is more prevalent in certain industries such as the automotive and retail sectors, mainly through resented practices. Furthermore, small firms that experience bullying have either had to close down or conform to the requirements of the bullying firm to maintain its operations.
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- Authors: Durocher-Yvon, Jean-Michel , Tappin, Byron , Nabee, Sumayah Goolam , Swanepoel, Elana
- Date: 2019
- Subjects: Supply chain dominance , Global , United States
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/403605 , uj:33829 , Citation: Durocher-Yvon, J.-M., Tappin, B., Goolam Nabee, S. & Swanepoel, E., 2019, ‘Relevance of supply chain dominance: A global perspective’, Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 13(0), a455. https://doi.org/10.4102/ jtscm.v13i0.455 , ISSN: (Online) 1995-5235
- Description: Abstract: Background: The increasing pressure on businesses to remain competitive has made dominant practices more prevalent, particularly in the automotive and retail industries. Financial, exclusionary and exploitative practices seem to be the main occurrences in the global supply chain when analysing dominant behaviours. Objectives: The study explores the global existence of dominant supply chain behaviour and the type of dominant supply chain practices to which smaller supply chain affiliates are subjected. Method: Because of the sensitive nature of the topic, it was not possible to collect primary data. Therefore, secondary qualitative data sourced from surveys, journal articles, news reports, websites, governmental publications and academic reports were analysed and quantitised. Results: A total of 60 cases of dominance were reported in regions across the globe, with Europe and the United States experiencing the most. Although companies in African and Asian markets experienced dominance, the reporting of these incidents seems to be limited. Conclusion: It emerged that dominance is more prevalent in certain industries such as the automotive and retail sectors, mainly through resented practices. Furthermore, small firms that experience bullying have either had to close down or conform to the requirements of the bullying firm to maintain its operations.
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Selection criteria for South African third-party logistics service providers
- Karrapan, Claudia, Sishange, Mndeni, Swanepoel, Elana, Kilbourn, Peter J.
- Authors: Karrapan, Claudia , Sishange, Mndeni , Swanepoel, Elana , Kilbourn, Peter J.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Third party logistics , Logistics service providers , Selection criteria
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/251760 , uj:26228 , Citation: Karrapan, C. et al. 2017. Selection criteria for South African third-party logistics service providers.
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of this paper is two-fold: firstly, to determine the critical selection criteria for the creation of an index to evaluate third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) in South Africa and secondly, to determine whether industry differences exist with regard to the selection criteria. Design/methodology/approach Survey data were collected from 103 Top 500 Companies in Africa that use 3PLs and within the industrial sectors that mostly outsource logistics services in South Africa. Seven groups of 3PL selection criteria, with a total of 44 3PL selection criteria were surveyed and ranked. Subsequently, a comparison of selection criteria by industrial sector was made...
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- Authors: Karrapan, Claudia , Sishange, Mndeni , Swanepoel, Elana , Kilbourn, Peter J.
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Third party logistics , Logistics service providers , Selection criteria
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/251760 , uj:26228 , Citation: Karrapan, C. et al. 2017. Selection criteria for South African third-party logistics service providers.
- Description: Abstract: The purpose of this paper is two-fold: firstly, to determine the critical selection criteria for the creation of an index to evaluate third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) in South Africa and secondly, to determine whether industry differences exist with regard to the selection criteria. Design/methodology/approach Survey data were collected from 103 Top 500 Companies in Africa that use 3PLs and within the industrial sectors that mostly outsource logistics services in South Africa. Seven groups of 3PL selection criteria, with a total of 44 3PL selection criteria were surveyed and ranked. Subsequently, a comparison of selection criteria by industrial sector was made...
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