Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management  

Stephen K. Owulaku,Akyene Tetteh

AbstractBackground: The benefits derived from a downstream oil supply chain is very explicit and tangible. Various studies have looked at numerous determinants that drive the downstream oil supply chain, mainly among a specific player. However, the metamo... see more

Tumelo F. Mothupi,Ricky M. Mukonza,Titos Khalo

AbstractBackground: The management and funding of research in South Africa are managed at the national level by a dedicated public utility. However, the procurement plan implementation at the utility has been unsatisfactory and is hindered by various fact... see more

Raja Somu,Jagan Jeevan,Nurul H. Mohd Salleh,Mohamad R. Othman,Kasypi Mokhtar,Abdul H. Ngah

AbstractBackground: This paper explores the concept of regional development by utilising the benefits generated by seaports. The east coast of peninsular Malaysia is the focus region of this research because of the imbalance of regional development compar... see more

Tanja Blom,Wesley Niemann

AbstractBackground: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has opened the world’s eyes to the impact that supply chain disruptions have on our society. Supply chain disruptions can result in various long-term effects, of which reputational risk ... see more

Saubhagya Dixit,K. Ramachandra Rao,Geetam Tiwari,Sönke von Wieding

AbstractBackground: The urban freight transportation (UFT) system is an essential facilitator for the smooth functioning of city logistics. It also contributes significantly to transportation-related issues, such as vehicular congestion, pollution, accide... see more

Guy D. Leitch,Joel Chigada

AbstractBackground: Air transport connectivity to and within Africa is provided by both African and non-African airlines. These carriers are confronted by both intrinsic and extrinsic challenges, which constrain their ability to provide the level of air t... see more

John Nsikan,Eno A. Affiah,Ine Briggs,Nkechi Koko

AbstractBackground: There has been considerable effort amongst commercially-oriented services firms towards achieving sustainable supplier selection. However, little is known about the specific sustainability factors employed by healthcare supply chain ma... see more

Beatah Sibanda,Ndivhuho Tshikovhi

AbstractBackground: In the previous two decades, preferential procurement and supply chain performance have gained popularity within academics following the introduction of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act No 05 of 2000 (PPPFA) which was ... see more

Khaled S. Abdallah,Mohamed M. El-Beheiry

AbstractBackground: The distribution network design is very important in optimising the supply chain performance and cost. There are different distribution policies that a company may have to select from, and consequently, the company should plan its reso... see more

Hermanus J. Smidt,Osden Jokonya

AbstractBackground: Digital technology adopted in agriculture value chains (AVCs) improves efficiency. There is a need to understand why some actors benefit more than others in AVCs and why this pattern at a global level is replicated locally.Objectives: ... see more

Pham T.K. Ngoc,An M. Ngoc

AbstractBackground: Nowadays, a gradual change in customers’ attitudes towards transport service makes it more challenging to understand the reasons behind customers’ travel decisions. High-speed rail (HSR) has been mentioned recently and is expected as t... see more

Elizabeth C. Chinomona,Marie B. Bikissa-Macongue

AbstractBackground: As a result of globalisation and the growing importance of environmental and social issues, construction companies are expected to reduce the environmental impact of their day-to-day activities and make the industry more environmentall... see more

Brian Fisher-Holloway,Masilonyane Mokhele

AbstractBackground: Contemporary economic systems are characterised by the increasing volumes and flow of goods. This attribute highlights the importance of logistics wherein one of the key focus areas pertains to the movement and storage of freight at di... see more

Ockert R. Pretorius,Johannes E. Drewes,Willy H. Engelbrecht,Gerard C. Malan

AbstractBackground: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on international trade and supply chains. Border closures and reduced demand for traded goods provoked demand and supply shocks in supply chains, including t... see more

Chris van der Westhuizen,Wesley Niemann

AbstractBackground: Global supply chain complexity and increased logistics outsourcing have made global supply chains more vulnerable to supply chain disruptions (SCDs). The proliferation of network partners has changed the role of outsourced logistics pr... see more

Roger Behrens,Alexandra Newlands

AbstractBackground: After coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic, movement restrictions were implemented across sub-Saharan Africa. There has been much speculation on what the long-term impacts on urban transport might be.Objectives: ... see more

Marianne Matthee,Adrian Saville,Wayde Flowerday,Carli Bezuidenhout

AbstractBackground: This article examined the performance of South African export-oriented firms during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The study is conducted against the backdrop of an export sector which has grown in importance since S... see more

Osayuwamen Omoruyi,Edward A. Dakora,Olugbenga O. Oluwagbemi

AbstractBackground: With the observed cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in South Africa, coupled with varying levels of national lockdowns, food retail supply chains in South Africa were adversely affected. The pandemic affected in... see more

Suzanne Stofberg-Müller,Leila L. Goedhals-Gerber,Joubert van Eeden

AbstractBackground: Since the roll-out of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines worldwide, South Africa has had to adjust and overcome challenges associated with the safe and effective distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to its citizens. Vaccines are... see more