https://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/issue/feedJournal of Transport and Supply Chain Management2024-03-01T14:11:49+01:00AOSIS Publishingsubmissions@jtscm.co.zaOpen Journal Systems<a id="readmorebanner" href="/index.php/jtscm/pages/view/journal-information" target="_self">Read more</a> <img style="padding-top: 2px;" src="/public/web_banner.svg" alt="" />https://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/1008Corrigendum: The role of African airlines in air transport liberalisation2024-03-01T14:11:49+01:00Tabisa N. TshetuNamhla.Tshetu@gmail.comRose LukeRluke@uj.ac.zaJackie WaltersJwalters@uj.ac.zaNo abstract available.2024-02-15T13:30:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2024 Tabisa N. Tshetu, Rose Luke, Jackie Waltershttps://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/934Regulating the SADC Regional Railway Corridors for Investments2024-03-01T14:11:49+01:00Lubinda M. Sakangalubisakanga@yahoo.comErastus M. Mwanaumoerastus.mwanaumo@unza.zmWellington D. ThwalaThwaladw@unisa.ac.za<p><strong>Background:</strong> According to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) the Southern African railway network extends homogenously through 1067mm cape gauge across 12 of the 15 SADC nations. Nonetheless, the network is constrained from efficient and effective operation due to insufficient investment in maintaining and upgrading affected tracks and equipment apart from inadequate human capital. This article presents the case of regulation as a plausible solution.</p><p><strong>Objectives:</strong> To advocate for railway economic regulation as a means for enabling investment in SADC regional railway corridors.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong> Literature review on global best practices on regulation that induces transport and infrastructure sector investment, and a market research study on railway corridor investment policy assertions and Economic Regulation of the Regional Railway Corridor for Investment.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Current SADC regional railway corridor markets do not encourage steady or sustainable investments and there is a need for further exploration on more investment subsidies and crowding-in on intergovernmental agreements for pertinent development.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Attracting investments into a railway corridor market is an aspect of economic regulation, which necessitates the establishment of market confidence, predictability, and transparency, as observed in Brazil. The legislative provisions, market access codes, and incentives as implemented in the USA, Europe, Australia, and Japan are also crucial investment inducement.</p><p><strong>Contribution:</strong> The articles presents a profound approach to regional railway corridor investments consideration as it puts to questions the current practice of isolated sovereign attempts. It advocates for joint intergovernmental effort for sustainable and competitive regional railway corridor investments.</p>2024-02-15T07:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2024 Lubinda M. Sakanga, Erastus M. Mwanaumo, Wellington D. Thwalahttps://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/990Rethinking competency requirements in South African supply chain management2024-02-01T13:00:42+01:00Arthur Mapangaamapanga@wsu.ac.za<p><strong>Background:</strong> In the realm of talent acquisition and supply chain management (SCM), the establishment of a standardised competency framework is pivotal. However, a lack of consensus in the supply chain management literature persists regarding the prioritisation of competencies for SCM professional recruitment in South Africa. This necessitates a re-evaluation of SCM competencies to align with the dynamic business environment.</p><p><strong>Objectives:</strong> To understand the competencies necessary for supply chain professionals in South Africa’s SCM job market to inform curriculum development for the training of supply chain profession at higher education institutions.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong> A qualitative, grounded theory approach was followed. Content analysis was conducted on 29 SCM job advertisements posted on various employment agents’ websites. Atlas was then used to create codes and code groups and themes describing the SCM job market needs and expectations.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> While technical competencies maintain their significance, strategic thinking and cognitive capabilities are increasing in their importance compared with interpersonal skills in the SCM job market.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The required competencies for SCM roles are evolving, with an increasing emphasis on strategic and cognitive skills rather than just technical abilities. Interpersonal competencies, although still important, are becoming less crucial. Training institutions should adjust their curricula to ensure well-rounded SCM professionals.</p><p><strong>Contribution:</strong> The literature reflecting the fast evolving nature of SCM competencies is sparse. This study challenges the prevailing narrative that emphasizes technical and interpersonal competencies thereby opening new pathways for curriculum development and professional training of SCM professionals.</p>2024-01-29T09:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2024 Arthur Mapangahttps://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/989Analysis of factors and solutions to poor supply chain quality in a manufacturing organisation2024-02-01T13:00:42+01:00Refentse L. Selepeseleperl@tut.ac.zaOlasumbo A. Makindeolasumbom@uj.ac.za<p><strong>Background:</strong> With about 55% of operating costs in manufacturing organisations coming from costs of supply chains, coupled with a 6% increase in supply chain costs incurred by a manufacturing organisation during the financial year 2021–2022, supply chain managers need to ascertain factors contributing to high supply operating cost and ascertain suitable strategies to lower supply chain management cost.</p><p><strong>Objectives:</strong> The purpose of this study is to unveil the factors and the solutions to poor supply chain quality in a steel product manufacturing organisation.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong> A qualitative approach conducted via an interview guide was used in this study. Perceptions of key supply chain stakeholders within a steel product manufacturing organisation formed the basis of the exploring factors contributing to poor supply chain quality and the solutions thereof. The Pareto chart was created to ascertain the critical factors that contribute to poor supply chain quality.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> The study revealed that inventory stock-out, management decisions, process deviations, longer lead times, suppliers and unreliable enterprise resource planning (ERP) system issues contributed to poor supply chain quality.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Supply chain managers should make use of strategies such as safety and consignment stock policy, just-in-time (JIT) system, supplier evaluation exercise for supplier selection, localisation of the sourcing of raw materials, customised ERP systems, job rotation and dashboards, with a view to improve visibility and efficiency of supply chain processes.</p><p><strong>Contribution:</strong> The study serves as a knowledge advisor to supply chain managers, on the critical factors contributing to poor supply chain quality, and the solutions thereof.</p><p><strong><br /></strong></p>2024-01-26T06:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2024 Refentse L. Selepe, Olasumbo A. Makindehttps://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/942Child slavery in supply chains: Actors of the dirty scene2024-02-01T13:00:42+01:00Maryam Lotfilotfim@cardiff.ac.ukNoleen Pisanoleenp@uj.ac.za<p><strong>Background:</strong> Child slavery in global supply chains is a complex problem because it involves various supply chain actors, including corporations, at different tiers, and external organisations and society. Many corporate sustainability on child labour, present a unilateral perspective which renders the development of child labour measures under the leadership of many companies tardy and inefficient.</p><p><strong>Objectives:</strong> This study conducted a comprehensive investigation into child slavery in supply chains to identify the key actors that can combat child slavery in the supply chain.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong> Thematic analysis of peer-reviewed journal articles, containing the keywords; child labour; supply chain, and child slavery; used interchangeably, based on three inclusion criteria; high frequency of relevant keywords; recent publication period; and high number of citations, was conducted.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Four main actors and their influence on child slavery were identified namely i.). Corporations - through industrial characteristics, strategy, corporate social responsibility obligations, and internal stakeholders; ii.). Governments – through regulations, policies, and intentions to combat child slavery; iii.). Societies - through the establishment of social benchmarks and social accountability frameworks to address the social crisis; and iv.). External organisations - such as ILO, NGOs and trade unions as the dominant actors in combatting the child slavery phenomena in supply chains.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The findings provide a nascent conceptual model for empirical work and a foundation for descriptive and normative research on child slavery in supply chains.</p><p><strong>Contribution:</strong> The study’s contribution is the assessment of the child slavery phenomenon using a multi-stakeholder perspective to gain a better understanding of the dynamics associated with child slavery.</p>2024-01-10T07:11:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2024 Maryam Lotfi, Noleen Pisahttps://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/952The macrologistics effect of a state-owned enterprise, Transnet, on the South African economy2023-12-05T12:38:58+01:00Jan H. Havengajanh@sun.ac.zaZane P. Simpsonzane@sun.ac.zaHenk Neethling20018428@sun.ac.zaAnneke de Bodannekedb@sun.ac.zaStefaan Swartsstefaan@sun.ac.za<p><strong>Background:</strong> Transnet moves around 80% of South Africa’s rail-friendly freight tonne-kilometres, which drops to less than 40% if the rail-only coal and iron ore export lines are excluded.</p><p><strong>Objectives:</strong> Calculating the costs, negative externalities, and job losses caused by Transnet’s recent and historical operational issues and using the results to inform future reform possibilities.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong> Aspects contributing to Transnet’s failures are indicated through an assessment of rail freight’s decreasing market share and infrastructure investment, port ownership and inefficiency concerns, Transnet’s deteriorating financial performance, loss of critical skills, and instances of state capture. Resultant costs and their impact on employment are calculated across various freight flow segments, whereafter reform models are suggested through international benchmarking and extracting lessons from relevant global reforms.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> The cost of Transnet’s failures are estimated as 7.43% of gross domestic product. A healthy relationship between the government and the private sector is a frequent occurrence in successful reforms seen globally. Locally, recent government reforms acknowledge a meaningful role for the private sector, which is in turn offering pragmatic and achievable solutions.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Improved private sector participation can contribute to Transnet’s recovery. South Africa depends on this collaboration and the development of port and rail master plans to guide the infrastructure development required to meet its overall transportation needs.</p><p><strong>Contribution:</strong> Actionable implications for policy implementation, the economic regulation and horizontal separation of the freight railway, shifting freight from road to rail, the corporatisation of the port authority, and increasing port efficiency and capacity.</p>2023-12-04T05:10:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Jan H. Havenga, Zane P. Simpson, Henk Neethling, Anneke de Bod, Stefaan Swartshttps://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/949Factors influencing decision-making in buying process of express logistics services2023-12-04T08:45:34+01:00Vikash Khatrivikashkhatri@yahoo.co.inAjay Pandeyajay.pandey@fsm.ac.inAnita Kumaranita.kumar@ciisl.org<p><strong>Background:</strong> Logistics is an integral component for success of an organisation. So correct decision on express logistics procurement plays a critical role in success in delivering right product at right place and right time. Procurement of express logistics service is not very straight forward, instead it requires evaluation of multiple factors.</p><p><strong>Objective:</strong> The objective of this research is to create a framework of influencing factor on express logistics buying decision.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong> For the study, researchers has adopted secondary research along with primary research with group of 14 subject matter experts in field of Indian logistics sector. A group of experts comprises of senior managers, consultants and academicians with deep understanding of subject. We have used ISM (Interpretive Structural Modelling) and Cross Impact Matrix Multiplication Applied to Classification (MICMAC) to drive conceptual framework for logistics buying decision.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Framework shows that the decision making in logistics procurement should be highly driven by factors like network reach of Logistics Service Provider (LSP), technology followed by information sharing and strategic partnership. While service quality and cost of logistics remains as frontend factors in logistics procurement decision.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The model output clearly suggests that final objective in buying process of express logistics is driven towards lower cost and improved service level, but it is driven by factors which directly adds value in supply chain like time to market and reverse logistics, technology and reach.</p><p><strong>Contribution:</strong> The model provides a framework for practitioners, which can enable them in decision making process of logistics procurement.</p>2023-12-02T06:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Vikash Khatri, Ajay Pandey, Anita Kumarhttps://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/958Use of causal loop diagrams to assess future drivers and trends in South African transport2023-12-04T08:45:34+01:00Frederik C. Rustchris@perc.co.zaLeslie R. Sampsonlsampson510430@gmail.comAdriana A. Cachiaadellecachia@gmail.comBenoit M. Verhaeghebverhaeg@csir.co.zaHelena S. Fouriefouriee@nra.co.zaMichelle A. Smitmsmit3@csir.co.za<p><strong>Background:</strong> In view of limited funding, research and development (R&D) investment needs to be optimised for future impact. Road transport R&D is complex and vary from road materials, design and traffic control to safety.</p><p><strong>Objectives:</strong> Future drivers, trends and technologies in the South African road transport sector were determined and rated. Causal loop diagrams (CLDs) were used to determine how they will influence the sector and potential future R&D focus areas.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong> Literature reviews, stakeholder interviews and workshops assessed the prevailing state of the sector and identified and rated the drivers, trends and technologies that will impact it. A novel method for structured technology foresight using CLDs was used to analyse the interrelationship between these elements and to determine the gaps in knowledge and the technologies required to position the sector for the future.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> Eighteen mega-drivers, 28 industry drivers, 53 trends and 79 key technologies were identified and rated by 98 workshop participants. The CLD analysis provided insight into the characteristics of the transport system and enhanced the understanding of the complexity of the system. Research focus areas were identified to position the transport sector for the future.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Causal loop diagrams were used effectively to demonstrate the interrelationships between and influence of drivers, trends and technologies on the transport sector and to identify gaps in knowledge.</p><p><strong>Contribution:</strong> The current and future drivers, trends and technologies in the transport sector were identified and CLDs used to assess the relationships between them which led to the identification of new focus areas for R&D.</p>2023-11-27T13:42:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Frederik C. Rust, Leslie R. Sampson, Adriana A. Cachia, Benoit M. Verhaeghe, Helena S. Fourie, Michelle A. Smithttps://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/883External dynamic exasperations on the adoption of enterprise application architecture for supply chain management2023-12-04T08:45:34+01:00Kingston X.T. Lamolakingston.lamola@ul.ac.za<p><strong>Background:</strong> Given the effervescent nature of external dynamic exasperations (EDEs) and uncertainties, this article enterprise application architecture (EAA) evaluates the probable effect on actual adoption of enterprise application architecture for supply chain management (SCM). Actual adoption (AA) of EAA is a major need for small and medium, hence the legal frameworks are there to ensure compliance on complex legal and regulatory constraints, a lack of external financing, low technological capacity, relative advantage, hardware systems and software systems compatibility.</p><p><strong>Objective:</strong> The central objective of this article is to establish whether EDEs affect the AA of EAA for SCM in SMEs, as well as supply chain success factors with five models used to identify the statistics gaps, which could be constructive for descriptive and correlational research studies.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong> A quantitative approach under correlational research is considered to investigate the relationships between variables without interventions and manipulations from the researcher.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> To increase the reliability of measures, each variable was tested for data reliability and validity through Cronbach’s alpha and Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, chronologically. The results indicate that EDEs have a direct impact on the AA of EAA as encrypted in Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Pearson’s coefficient and linear regression.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The study revealed that EDEs have positive impact on the AA of EAA.</p><p><strong>Contribution:</strong> Consequently, this study makes a prominent contribution to research on the benefits of AA of EAA by signifying the effectuation theory by maintaining control on possibilities with foreseeable outcomes; then EDEs will be history.</p>2023-11-27T08:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Kingston X.T. Lamolahttps://jtscm.co.za/index.php/jtscm/article/view/981Optimising supply chain effectiveness among state-owned enterprises in South Africa2023-12-04T08:45:34+01:00Elizabeth C. Chinomonaelizabethc@vut.ac.zaPfanelo Nematataninematatani55@gmail.comLydia Ntshingilalydian@vut.ac.za<p><strong>Background:</strong> State-owned enterprises (SOEs) play an important role in the economies of many developed and developing countries. However, most SOEs fail to provide efficient or effective public service delivery. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate how SOEs in Gauteng province in South Africa can enhance supply chain effectiveness (SCE).</p><p><strong>Objectives:</strong> In the study, the relationships are investigated between total quality management (TQM), competitive advantage (CA), innovation (IN), SCE in the selected South African SOEs in Gauteng province.</p><p><strong>Method:</strong> A quantitative design was adopted in which a survey questionnaire was administered to 863 supply chain practitioners working in SOEs in South Africa Gauteng province. Data were analysed with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS 27.0) and SMART PLS (version 3.0).</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> The results of the study showed that knowledge management and CA predict the establishment of SCE in SOEs in the Gauteng province. However, IN was not supported but is of significance towards achieving SCE in SOEs in the Gauteng province.</p><p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> The adoption of CA by SOEs over industry competitors is essential toward success.</p><p><strong>Contribution:</strong> The results of this study will contribute to the improvement of South Africa’s economy by enabling SOEs to establish a competitive edge in their respective industries.</p>2023-11-22T06:00:00+01:00Copyright (c) 2023 Elizabeth C. Chinomona, Pfanelo Nematatani, Lydia Ntshingila