An engagement model for collaborative outsourcing relationships
- Delport, Reinet, Mkhwanazi, Sipho
- Authors: Delport, Reinet , Mkhwanazi, Sipho
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Logistics - Management , Contracting out , Industrial management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/55463 , uj:16294
- Description: Abstract: The modern world represents a turbulent and ever-changing environment. Business organisations strive to achieve efficient and effective logistics management processes within the value chain and increasingly appreciate the need for logistics specialists or expert partners to support their value chain or supply chain activities. Thus, the consideration of outsourcing non-core activities in the value chain has become paramount to organisations, with the ambition to optimise organisational structure towards sustainable competitive advantage. This is a business need which Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) have grasped over the years, and resultantly, have expanded their service offering in supply chain activities. Simultaneously, collaborative relationships between LSPs and their clients have become vital to achieve successful delivery of supply chain activities. The rationale of the study was to provide guidance on how collaborative relationships in an outsourced logistics function can be achieved both strategically and operationally. The aim of the study was to determine the foundation - associated key elements which enable optimal value from relationships between an LSP and its clients. The study was conducted on Imperial Logistics (IL), a division of Imperial Group (Proprietary) Limited. The key objectives of the study were to: i) provide guidance on an optimal strategic engagement model for a collaborative relationship in outsourcing, including suggesting a suitable performance measurement tool to measure such a relationship, and ii) to consider how well the current operational status quo in IL aligns to the engagement model. The study was conducted using a mixed-method approach; quantitative data , M.Com. (Business Management)
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- Authors: Delport, Reinet , Mkhwanazi, Sipho
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Logistics - Management , Contracting out , Industrial management
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/55463 , uj:16294
- Description: Abstract: The modern world represents a turbulent and ever-changing environment. Business organisations strive to achieve efficient and effective logistics management processes within the value chain and increasingly appreciate the need for logistics specialists or expert partners to support their value chain or supply chain activities. Thus, the consideration of outsourcing non-core activities in the value chain has become paramount to organisations, with the ambition to optimise organisational structure towards sustainable competitive advantage. This is a business need which Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) have grasped over the years, and resultantly, have expanded their service offering in supply chain activities. Simultaneously, collaborative relationships between LSPs and their clients have become vital to achieve successful delivery of supply chain activities. The rationale of the study was to provide guidance on how collaborative relationships in an outsourced logistics function can be achieved both strategically and operationally. The aim of the study was to determine the foundation - associated key elements which enable optimal value from relationships between an LSP and its clients. The study was conducted on Imperial Logistics (IL), a division of Imperial Group (Proprietary) Limited. The key objectives of the study were to: i) provide guidance on an optimal strategic engagement model for a collaborative relationship in outsourcing, including suggesting a suitable performance measurement tool to measure such a relationship, and ii) to consider how well the current operational status quo in IL aligns to the engagement model. The study was conducted using a mixed-method approach; quantitative data , M.Com. (Business Management)
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The cascading effect of liner shipping trade on strategic SADC ports
- Authors: Nabee, Sumayah Goolam
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Logistics - Management , Shipping - Economic aspects , Southern African Development Community
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/82426 , uj:18956
- Description: Abstract: The traditional world economy has changed. Dominant markets such as the US and Europe are struggling, while new economic growth is driven by developing nations. The maritime industry is essential to this growth - facilitating the global movement of goods through the use of ports. By means of a literature review, the study illustrates how the changing liner industry has initiated the building of larger containerships. The rapid economic growth of the SADC region together with the presence of larger containerships on the East-West trade route has highlighted the largely ill-equipped nature of the SADC port system as the cascading effect displaces “smaller” containerships on secondary North-South trade routes. The cascading effect has necessitated the need for a hub-and-spoke network configuration in the SADC region. The study further emphasises current investments and expansion projects for strategic SADC ports and corridors to determine a future port scenario in the liner shipping trade. The changing port landscape in the SADC region means that the traditionally strong South African ports are subject to greater competition for cargoes originating from the hinterland. The purpose of this study has been to determine the impact of the cascading effect in liner shipping on the SADC port system, in order to identify a hub port for the region and additionally identify a future structure for strategic SADC ports in relation to the hinterland. The research methodology was structured as a secondary data analysis. The application of a comparative matrix for both strategic ports and strategic corridors established the future SADC port structure. Furthermore, an east-facing hub port for the SADC region was identified. The overall finding of the study was that for the long-term future, the port of Durban would remain the ideal hub port for the SADC region. The port is ideally positioned to capture cargo on the growing and lucrative South-South East trade route and the future development of the Durban-Gauteng corridor will facilitate the movement of cargo to and from the SADC hinterland... , M.Com. (Logistics Management)
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- Authors: Nabee, Sumayah Goolam
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Logistics - Management , Shipping - Economic aspects , Southern African Development Community
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/82426 , uj:18956
- Description: Abstract: The traditional world economy has changed. Dominant markets such as the US and Europe are struggling, while new economic growth is driven by developing nations. The maritime industry is essential to this growth - facilitating the global movement of goods through the use of ports. By means of a literature review, the study illustrates how the changing liner industry has initiated the building of larger containerships. The rapid economic growth of the SADC region together with the presence of larger containerships on the East-West trade route has highlighted the largely ill-equipped nature of the SADC port system as the cascading effect displaces “smaller” containerships on secondary North-South trade routes. The cascading effect has necessitated the need for a hub-and-spoke network configuration in the SADC region. The study further emphasises current investments and expansion projects for strategic SADC ports and corridors to determine a future port scenario in the liner shipping trade. The changing port landscape in the SADC region means that the traditionally strong South African ports are subject to greater competition for cargoes originating from the hinterland. The purpose of this study has been to determine the impact of the cascading effect in liner shipping on the SADC port system, in order to identify a hub port for the region and additionally identify a future structure for strategic SADC ports in relation to the hinterland. The research methodology was structured as a secondary data analysis. The application of a comparative matrix for both strategic ports and strategic corridors established the future SADC port structure. Furthermore, an east-facing hub port for the SADC region was identified. The overall finding of the study was that for the long-term future, the port of Durban would remain the ideal hub port for the SADC region. The port is ideally positioned to capture cargo on the growing and lucrative South-South East trade route and the future development of the Durban-Gauteng corridor will facilitate the movement of cargo to and from the SADC hinterland... , M.Com. (Logistics Management)
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Strengthening HIV & AIDS humanitarian logistics and supply chains at NatPharm Zimbabwe
- Authors: Chingono, Tatenda Talent
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Business logistics , Logistics - Management , Antiretroviral agents - Supply and demand
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/82530 , uj:18969
- Description: Abstract: The Zimbabwean national HIV/AIDS relief commodities program is gradually expanding with the number of people living with HIV/AIDS receiving antiretroviral therapy increasing at a notable rate as well (UNIDO, 2011), but also according to the same report the program has recently been experiencing short supply of antiretroviral and other related AIDS/HIV relief commodities. The supply chain management system is also noted to be not well defined (UNIDO, 2011) and thus interruption of supply of antiretroviral is a major challenge to the national program as this increases the risk of patients defaulting and hence treatment failure which also leads to resistance of treatment efforts and ARVs. There is a need to strengthen the current supply chain and logistics so as to reduce the risk of stock outs and to also strengthen the capacity of concerned and interested parties to absorb the high volumes of demand for HIV/ AIDS commodities. The main objective of this study was to identify challenges of the current procurement, storage, distributions components of the supply chains in Zimbabwe. The study mainly used primary data collection methods in the form of questionnaires and interviews. Secondary data from the literature review was used to complement the survey.150 questionnaires with both open ended and closed questions as shown in Appendix 1 were administered and 105 valid responses were recorded. Willing participants in the industry including Government, NGOs, Pharmaceutical companies and Embassies that play a pivotal role in the procurement and distribution of HIV/AIDS related commodities and also have offices in Harare, Zimbabwe responded . The perceived national average was then analysed in comparison to that of Nat-Pharm. Solutions and recommendations were then suggested in order to attend to the identified deficiencies, problems and challenges in an effort to strengthen the Supply chains.Poverty and unemployment are both rampant and they make the fight against the HIV/AIDS various difficult and complicated in Zimbabwe. It is also being driven by the shrinking economy and extreme poverty. Aid has sometimes flown continuously but one can note that aid is being politicized as well.The country still needs million to successfully monitor and manage victims. Zimbabwe has also experienced major systems limitations in the delivery of services and commodities. In strengthening procurement and Supply Management, NatPharm is now concentrating on providing procurement services of pharmaceuticals to complement its storage and distribution functions. Agencies were also encouraged to work together and complement each other and also the government’s effort. The government of Zimbabwe should give all the necessary and required space for non-governmental organizations to operate to their maximum possible ability and potential. It was also suggested that further work still need to be done, such work can include “logistics performance measurement”, so as to... , M.Tech. (Operations Management)
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- Authors: Chingono, Tatenda Talent
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Business logistics , Logistics - Management , Antiretroviral agents - Supply and demand
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/82530 , uj:18969
- Description: Abstract: The Zimbabwean national HIV/AIDS relief commodities program is gradually expanding with the number of people living with HIV/AIDS receiving antiretroviral therapy increasing at a notable rate as well (UNIDO, 2011), but also according to the same report the program has recently been experiencing short supply of antiretroviral and other related AIDS/HIV relief commodities. The supply chain management system is also noted to be not well defined (UNIDO, 2011) and thus interruption of supply of antiretroviral is a major challenge to the national program as this increases the risk of patients defaulting and hence treatment failure which also leads to resistance of treatment efforts and ARVs. There is a need to strengthen the current supply chain and logistics so as to reduce the risk of stock outs and to also strengthen the capacity of concerned and interested parties to absorb the high volumes of demand for HIV/ AIDS commodities. The main objective of this study was to identify challenges of the current procurement, storage, distributions components of the supply chains in Zimbabwe. The study mainly used primary data collection methods in the form of questionnaires and interviews. Secondary data from the literature review was used to complement the survey.150 questionnaires with both open ended and closed questions as shown in Appendix 1 were administered and 105 valid responses were recorded. Willing participants in the industry including Government, NGOs, Pharmaceutical companies and Embassies that play a pivotal role in the procurement and distribution of HIV/AIDS related commodities and also have offices in Harare, Zimbabwe responded . The perceived national average was then analysed in comparison to that of Nat-Pharm. Solutions and recommendations were then suggested in order to attend to the identified deficiencies, problems and challenges in an effort to strengthen the Supply chains.Poverty and unemployment are both rampant and they make the fight against the HIV/AIDS various difficult and complicated in Zimbabwe. It is also being driven by the shrinking economy and extreme poverty. Aid has sometimes flown continuously but one can note that aid is being politicized as well.The country still needs million to successfully monitor and manage victims. Zimbabwe has also experienced major systems limitations in the delivery of services and commodities. In strengthening procurement and Supply Management, NatPharm is now concentrating on providing procurement services of pharmaceuticals to complement its storage and distribution functions. Agencies were also encouraged to work together and complement each other and also the government’s effort. The government of Zimbabwe should give all the necessary and required space for non-governmental organizations to operate to their maximum possible ability and potential. It was also suggested that further work still need to be done, such work can include “logistics performance measurement”, so as to... , M.Tech. (Operations Management)
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