Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management  

Stephen Kruger

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Zhao Daozhi,Mapeng Bai,Charles Mbohwa

AbstractThis article advances a new logistics financing model based on the notes receivable. This is a written promise to receive a stated amount of money in future. The article describes the structure and key processes of the model, and analyses the role... see more

Lene van der Merwe,George Ruthven,Konrad von Leipzig

AbstractTitanium’s strength-to-density ratio, corrosion resistance and high thermal compatibility makes it the perfect metal for aerospace. Titanium is for instance used for the structural airframe, seat tracks, engine components and landing gear of aircr... see more

Jackie Walters,Gert Heyns

AbstractSouth Africa has had a policy of competitive tendering for the provision of public transport services (subsidised commuter bus services) since the mid-1980s. Although this policy approach was conceptualised by the previous government, prior to the... see more

Stephen Carstens,Gert Heyns

AbstractIt is imperative for airport operators and airlines to have a clear understanding of the factors which influence the passenger’s decision with regard to which airport/airline combination to use in a multi-airport scenario. Interactions between dem... see more

A. Badenhorst,J. D. Nel

AbstractThe concept of reverse logistics is often misunderstood and academic research in this field is limited, especially in South Africa. The research for this article was based on the available literature. Various international sources and a limited nu... see more

M. J. Naude,J. A. Badenhorst-Weiss

AbstractThe South African automotive industry, which is an important sector in the South African economy, needs to function efficiently if it is to compete internationally. However, South African automotive components manufacturers (ACMs) are not internat... see more

Gert Heyns,Rose Luke

AbstractThe skills shortage in the supply chain industry in South Africa is much touted but underresearched. The research conducted attempts to identify the skills sets typically required by supply chain organisations as well as those skills areas that ar... see more

Intaher M. Ambe

AbstractIn today’s business environment, many companies want to become efficient and flexible, but have struggled, in part, because they have not been able to formulate optimal supply chain strategies. Often this is as a result of insufficient knowledge a... see more

Taryn Hector,George Ruthven

AbstractGlobalisation is dependent on efficient supply chains and a variety of transport systems. South Africa participates in the world’s economy with an extensive container shipping industry, as well as a road/rail/air distribution system. One of the ai... see more

Theuns F.J. Oosthuizen

AbstractLeadership in an operational environment requires operational employees to take on responsibility as leaders. This leadership role could vary from self-leadership to team leadership with personal and organisational vision as key drivers for operat... see more

Jan Havenga,David King,Zane Simpson,Leila Goedhals-Gerber,Anneke de Bod

AbstractThis paper investigates the suitable location for an intermodal inland container terminal (IICT) in the city of Cape Town. A container market segmentation approach is used to project growth for container volumes over a 30-year period for all origi... see more

Jan Havenga,Zane Simpson,David King,E. J. Lanz,Leila Goedhals-Gerber,Anneke de Bod

AbstractThis paper highlights the first attempt by researchers at Stellenbosch University to model freight flows between and for 17 countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The model will be informed by and linked to the South African surface Freight Demand... see more

Stefaan Swarts,David King,Zane Simpson,Jan Havenga,Leila Goedhals-Gerber

AbstractThe purpose of this study is to quantify the marginal external costs associated with freight transport in South Africa. Six cost elements are included as externality cost items, namely, costs related to accidents, emissions, roadway land availabil... see more

Lunga Jacobs

AbstractThe maritime industry is the major enabler of international trade. Major economic events in the international arena such as global recessions affect world trade and therefore the maritime industry as well. South Africa imports and exports major co... see more

Intaher M. Ambe,Johanna A. Badenhorst-Weiss

AbstractThis article reports on an exploration of challenges experienced in the field of procurement within the South African public sector. To institute procurement best practices, a supply chain management system was adopted in South Africa in 2003. The... see more

Obioma R. Nwaogbe,C. C. Ibe,S. I. Ukaegbu

AbstractThis study examines the quality of the paratransit service and its operations in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, with a view to identifying its challenges and contributions to informal transport and equitable service distribution to the residents of Aba... see more

Winnie Dlamini,Intaher M. Ambe

AbstractThe relationship between public procurement policies and procurement best practices (PBPs) in higher education institutions is inevitable. Higher education institutions (HEIs) in South Africa play a crucial role in contributing to the economic, so... see more