Nutrient quality characteristics of fresh tomatoes subjected to various transportation and disinfection treatments under commercial conditions in South African supply chains

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Kipchumba Cherono ◽  
Tiluhun S. Workneh
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
South African ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Nutrient Quality

scholarly journals What do South African supermarket retailers disclose about the sustainability of suppliers?

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 173-193
Author(s):  
Lorren K. Haywood ◽  
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Willem de Lange ◽  
Constansia Musvoto ◽  
Benita de Wet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
South African ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Managerial Implication ◽  
The Status ◽  
Consistent Manner ◽  
Annual Reporting ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Sustainable Sourcing

Background: As intermediaries between producers, manufacturers and consumers, retailers are uniquely positioned to influence production practices and consumption trends. Supermarket retailers are increasingly imposing responsibility on their suppliers to improve the sustainability of their supply chains. Purpose of study: The ways in which supermarket retailers disclose their sustainable sourcing initiatives are not well understood. The purpose of the study was to investigate the manner in which South African supermarket retailers disclose their sustainable sourcing practices and performance. The objective was to understand if sustainable sourcing is a key aspect of disclosure in the annual reporting of these retailers and if so, what information and performance measures are communicated. Design/Methodology/Approach: The annual reports of the five largest supermarket retailers in South Africa were downloaded from the internet. Content analysis was used to obtain information from the annual reports. Research questions were formulated from which the content categories were defined, for which in turn coded data was extracted from the reports. A scoring system was developed to score the status quo of the coded sustainable sourcing disclosure information. Results/Findings: The results show inconsistency in what information which the different supermarket retailers disclose with regard to sustainable sourcing and how they present it. It is difficult to compare sustainable sourcing practices and performance measurement amongst supermarkets. This has the potential to compromise the competitive advantage of the retailer. Recommendations: The authors recommend a standardised reporting protocol to aid the verification of sustainable sourcing claims and to enable comparisons between retailers. Managerial implication: Being able to disclose information on sustainable sourcing in the supply chains of retailers in a consistent manner, will enable performance comparisons amongst competing businesses. Using a standardised reporting protocol will facilitate the process of consistent and comparable disclosure, providing a basis for continuous improvement.

scholarly journals Levels of advancement in supply chain planning by large-scale petrochemical companies in South Africa

2011 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-547
Author(s):  
Johan J. Louw ◽  
Wessel Pienaar
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
South African ◽  
Petrochemical Industry ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Supply Chain Integration ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Value Chains ◽  
Supply Chain Planning

The adoption of a full supply chain approach in the chemical industry is still relatively slow compared to other industries. Although the awareness has been kindled, very few petrochemical companies have advanced to a point where supply chain considerations and influences are proactively taken into account and incorporated in the formulation of corporate- and unit-specific business strategies/tactics, and formally structured and applied. Conventional supply chain integration concepts focus primarily on the internal and external integration of individual supply chains. Due to the highly integrated nature of petrochemical value chains, the related supply chains should also be integrated by taking account of enterprise/industry-wide synergies and interdependencies. Since not much research has been done to indicate the level of advancement in terms of supply chain planning in large-scale, South African-based petrochemical companies, this empirical research is the first of its kind. This research provides useful information regarding an understanding of the petrochemical industry, appropriate supply chain planning practices and the level of advancement in a number of related planning dimensions

scholarly journals The composite supply chain efficiency model: A case study of the Sishen-Saldanha supply chain

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila L. Goedhals-Gerber
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
South African ◽  
Iron Ore ◽  
Global Markets ◽  
Average Efficiency ◽  
Supply Chain Efficiency

As South Africa strives to be a major force in global markets, it is essential that South African supply chains achieve and maintain a competitive advantage. One approach to achieving this is to ensure that South African supply chains maximise their levels of efficiency. Consequently, the efficiency levels of South Africa’s supply chains must be evaluated. The objective of this article is to propose a model that can assist South African industries in becoming internationally competitive by providing them with a tool for evaluating their levels of efficiency both as individual firms and as a component in an overall supply chain. The Composite Supply Chain Efficiency Model (CSCEM) was developed to measure supply chain efficiency across supply chains using variables identified as problem areas experienced by South African supply chains. The CSCEM is tested in this article using the Sishen-Saldanda iron ore supply chain as a case study. The results indicate that all three links or nodes along the Sishen-Saldanha iron ore supply chain performed well. The average efficiency of the rail leg was 97.34%, while the average efficiency of the mine and the port were 97% and 95.44%, respectively. The results also show that the CSCEM can be used by South African firms to measure their levels of supply chain efficiency. This article concludes with the benefits of the CSCEM.

scholarly journals Supplier–customer relationships: Weaknesses in south african automotive supply chains

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. J. Naude ◽  
J. A. Badenhorst-Weiss
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chains ◽  
South African ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Customer Relationships ◽  
The South ◽  
Collaborative Relationships ◽  
Automotive Components ◽  
Optimal Efficiency ◽  
Automotive Supply ◽  
Original Equipment Manufacturers

The 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 internationally competitive and automotive assemblers, also known as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), often import cheaper components from abroad. All parties in the South African automotive supply chains need each other to ensure optimal efficiency and competitiveness. Furthermore, it is vital that good relationships exist between customers and suppliers in the automotive supply chains in South Africa. ACMs are central to automotive supply chains. A survey was conducted among ACMs to determine the nature of relationships that exist between buyers and suppliers in South Africa’s automotive supply chains. The results showed that collaborative relationships do indeed exist between members of the supply chain but that communication, understanding of the parties’ situations and cooperation can improve this relationship and so create total alliance between OEMs and ACMs.

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