An assessment of the impact of disaster risks on dairy supply chain performance in Zimbabwe

Chari, Felix; Ngcamu, Bethuel Sibongiseni

doi:10.1080/23311916.2017.1409389

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“…Supply and demand fluctuation, in general, can trigger instability of inventory levels [55] since most organizations are not prepared to operate in crisis and emergency scenarios. Consequently, companies in all sectors are targets of financial losses and increases in operating costs [29,53,54,[56][57][58], adverse effects for business growth and productivity [57,59,60], delays and interruptions for the delivery of products, and problems in packaging materials [38].…”

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Causal Impacts of Epidemics and Pandemics on Food Supply Chains: A Systematic Review

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The epidemics and pandemics can severely affect food supply chains, including producers, retailers, wholesalers, and customers. To minimize their impacts, it is fundamental to implement effective policies that ensure continuity in the provision, affordability, and distribution of basic food items. This research identifies the main impacts of pandemics and epidemics on food supply chains and policies that can minimize these impacts. Based on a systematic literature review (SLR), 173 documents are analysed to propose a taxonomy of impacts on four supply chain links: demand-side, supply-side, logistics and infrastructure, and management and operation. The taxonomy presents the main impacts and respective mitigation policies. In addition, the literature review leads to the development of a comprehensive causal loop diagram (CLD) with the identification of main variables and their relationship with food supply chains. Finally, a specific research agenda is proposed by identifying the main research gaps. These findings provide a structured method for evaluating policies that ensure the functioning of food supply chains, particularly in disruptions such as epidemics and pandemics.

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Causal Impacts of Epidemics and Pandemics on Food Supply Chains: A Systematic Review

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“…Available financing is more suitable for short-run farming projects, while there is limited availability of medium to long-term finance for the broader agricultural sector. Resultantly, farmers are unwilling to make long-term investments in dairy farming leaving Zimbabwe food insecure [15].…”

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“…To fully implement the above strategies dairy farmers relied on collaboration, legislation and policy, education and training, insurance, technology, and international assistance [15]:…”

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A Synthesis of Risks in Dairy Value Chains in Southern Africa: Cases of South Africa and Zimbabwe

Chari¹,

Sibongiseni²

2019

Handbook of Modern Dairy Science and Technology [Working Title]

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An increase in frequency and intensity of slow-and fast-onset disasters in Southern Africa has crippled milk producers' value chain with catastrophic effects to consumers. Milk production is vulnerable to disruptions from natural disasters, poor transport and infrastructure. The chapter considers the cases of South Africa and Zimbabwe, two countries that have organized dairy production. Against this bleak backdrop, this chapter explores the contribution of the milk industry to the economy and the benefits to consumers of milk and dairy products. The chapter also identifies the key players in the dairy supply chain in Southern Africa. It explores different types of disaster risks prevalent in Southern Africa and how they affect the production of raw and processed milk along dairy supply chains. It further interrogates risk management strategies employed by the key players to mitigate these risks to make dairy supply chains sustainable. This chapter reviewed literature and analyzed governments, nongovernmental organizations, and industries' documents with the aim to present value chain resilience strategies. This chapter also presents an insight into the policymakers and milk industries on the risk reduction strategies that are employed to mitigate the effects of risks on the milk and dairy products' value chain.

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“…The present study explores the influence of culture, leadership attitudes, and the political, economic and legal framework on the effectiveness of the HSC in Zimbabwe against the background of the need for basic aid currently prevailing in the country. Some researchers have focussed their research studies by assessing the effects of dairy companies with government and NGOs in reducing disaster risks (Chari & Ngcamu 2017b), and the performance of dairy supply risks being affected by disaster risks (Chari & Ngcamu 2017a) in Zimbabwe. Other studies have either interrogated the impact of disaster risks on the economics of the seed cotton supply chain (Chari & Ngcamu 2019a) or focussed on the victims of Cyclone Dineo (Mhlanga, Musingili & Mpambela 2019).…”

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“…Numerous researchers (Anseeuw et al 2012:46;Mzumara 2012:41) argue that the political instability in Zimbabwe was influenced by the land reform programme, which commenced in 2000. Recently published empirical studies (Chari & Ngcamu 2019a, 2019b, 2017a, 2017b) reveal a void in the literature as there are no research studies that have explored the influence of culture, leadership attitudes, and the political, economic and legal framework. Furthermore, there is a paucity of data dissecting the effectiveness of HSCs in developing countries such as Zimbabwe.…”

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The effectiveness of humanitarian supply chain management in Zimbabwe

Mushanyuri

Ngcamu

2020

J. transp. supply chain manag.

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Background: Supply chain management (SCM) implementation in selected drought-stricken areas in Zimbabwe has been negatively influenced by the marginalisation of indigenous leaders and an intolerant political system.Objectives: This study examines the influence of culture and leadership attitudes, as well as the political, economic and legal framework, on the effectiveness of the humanitarian supply chain (HSC) during droughts in Zimbabwe. The effect of culture, leadership attitudes, and the political, economic and legal framework on HSC effectiveness in Zimbabwe has not been explored by researchers.Method: The study adopted a quantitative exploratory research design utilising the case study approach. The study sample consisted of 130 respondents comprising government and non-governmental organisation (NGO) officials whose primary responsibilities are drought disaster operations.Results: The study results revealed that the culture, leadership attitudes and political state did not positively influence the effectiveness of the HSC in Zimbabwe. In addition, the economic state and legal framework positively influenced the effectiveness of the HSC on drought management. Accordingly, the empirical results found that the existing legal framework positively influenced the effectiveness of the HSC. Furthermore, an association between educational background and work experience had an impact on the reduction of transport and warehouse costs, which are critical components of a humanitarian relief supply chain.Conclusion: This study is expected to significantly contribute to the crafting of effective HSC and intervention strategies. The study also adds to the body of knowledge in HSC and disaster management as there is a shortage of empirical data in this field of study.

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An assessment of the impact of disaster risks on dairy supply chain performance in Zimbabwe

Cited by 12 publications

References 6 publications

Causal Impacts of Epidemics and Pandemics on Food Supply Chains: A Systematic Review

Causal Impacts of Epidemics and Pandemics on Food Supply Chains: A Systematic Review

A Synthesis of Risks in Dairy Value Chains in Southern Africa: Cases of South Africa and Zimbabwe

The effectiveness of humanitarian supply chain management in Zimbabwe

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