Physical distribution challenges and adaptations: A qualitative study of South Africa-based organisations operating in emerging African markets

Jaqueta, Stela D.J.; Mashilo, Emma N.; Mocke, Kelvinne; Agigi, Assilah

doi:10.4102/jtscm.v14i0.475

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“…Recognizing the importance of infrastructure investment and maintenance is essential for delivering effective and responsive public services that meet the needs of citizens…" Therefore, role of physical infrastructure and facilities in service delivery is multifaceted and crucial for the effective functioning of inventory management in sector organizations. The study findings concur with those of Kumar, et al (2021) and Mashilo, et al (2020) who found that physical infrastructure, such as warehouses and storage facilities, is essential for inventory management forming indispensable components of inventory management systems in ensuring the application technology adoption regulatory environment, physical infrastructure and facilities in service delivery.…”

Section: Physical Infrastructure and Facilitiessupporting

confidence: 89%

“…Physical infrastructure, such as warehouses and storage facilities, is essential for inventory management forming indispensable components of inventory management systems in ensuring the efficiency, organization, and accessibility of inventory (Kumar, et al, 2021;Mashilo, et al, 2020). These spaces provide a secure and organized environment for storing goods, allowing for efficient tracking, easy access, and proper handling.…”

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Effects of Inventory Management on Service Delivery in Public Sector: A Case of Office of Registrar of Political Parties

Sama,

Mdemu

2024

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This study was intended to assess the effect of inventory management on services delivery in public sector: A case in Office of Registrar of Political Parties. The specific objective was to investigate the influence of inventory management on service delivery in public sector. The study employed a cross-section research design and a sample of 44 respondents was selected using a simple randomly sampling technique. Data collection methods included questionnaire and interview. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The study finding shows that there is a positive relationship between the inventory management and service delivery. The study concludes that inventory management was important factors in inventory management that influence service delivery in Office of Registrar of Political Parties. Therefore, the study recommends that, to improve inventory management on service delivery, the study recommends that, the Office of Registrar of Political Parties could ensure technology adoption regulatory environment, and physical infrastructure and facilities. Also, further research in the academic study of the effect of inventory management on service delivery in the public sector could explore several areas to deepen understanding and address gaps in existing knowledge. Some potential areas for further research can investigate the impact of emerging technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain on inventory management practices and service delivery in the public sector.

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Section: Physical Infrastructure and Facilitiessupporting

confidence: 89%

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Effects of Inventory Management on Service Delivery in Public Sector: A Case of Office of Registrar of Political Parties

Sama,

Mdemu

2024

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“…The higher levels of contamination (p < 0.05) for TBC and CC between the loading and off-loading points in the LTA could be associated with handling during transportation [41], as the trucks that were used to deliver the carcasses were just ordinary vans with no refrigerators. Transportation of products to retail outlets and storage is the most common weak link in the chain [25,42,43].…”

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Microbial Profiles of Meat at Different Stages of the Distribution Chain from the Abattoir to Retail Outlets

Rani

Mhlongo

Hugo

2023

IJERPH

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Meat has been found to be a prime vehicle for the dissemination of foodborne pathogens to humans worldwide. Microbial meat contaminants can cause food-borne diseases in humans. The threat to consumers by microbial meat contaminants necessitates the studying of meat microbial loads to prevent potential illnesses in consumers. Studies investigating the meat microbial loads in South Africa are limited. The objective of this study was to compare microbial contamination of different meat types from low-throughput (LTA) and high-throughput abattoirs (HTA) at three stages of the distribution chain from abattoir to retail outlets. Beef, pork, and mutton (n = 216) carcasses were sampled: during the loading process at the abattoirs, when off-loading at the supply points and during marketing. All samples were subjected to total bacterial count (TBC), coliform count (CC), presumptive Escherichia coli (E. coli) (PEC) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) detection. In mutton, TBC dominated at loading, CC was similar across distribution chain stages, PEC was the predominant microbial contaminant at the offloading stage at the HTA, but TBC was affected at loading, CC was similar across distribution chain stages, PEC was affected at loading, and S. aureus was affected at the display stage at the LTAs. In beef, TBC had similar levels at loading; CC and PEC dominated at the display stage for the HTAs. However, TBC was affected at the display stage; CC was similar across stages; PEC was affected at the offloading stage at the LTAs. In pork, higher contamination levels were discovered at the display stage, CC dominated at the loading stage, with PEC detected at offloading at the HTAs but TBC, CC, PEC and S. aureus were similar across stages at the LTAs. TBC, CC and PEC were affected by the storage period and meat supplier to meat shop distance whereas distance affected the TBC, CC and PEC. Meat supplier to meat shop distance negatively correlated with meat distribution chain stage but positively correlated with TBC, CC and PEC such as temperature. Temperature positively correlated with meat distribution chain stage and shop class. Meat distribution chain stage was negatively correlated with storage period, TBC, CC and PEC but positively correlated with shop class. Shop class negatively correlated with storage period, TBC, CC and PEC. Storage period positively correlated with TB, CC and PEC. TBC and meat type positively correlated with CC and PEC. CC positively correlated with PEC but negatively correlated with S. aureus such as PEC. In conclusion, mutton, pork and beef meat are susceptible to microbial contamination at distribution chain stages in abattoirs.

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Physical Distribution Practices and Marketing Performance of Selected Fast Moving Consumer Goods Companies in South-South Region of Nigeria

S. G.,

N. E.,

I. J.

et al. 2024

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovati

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This study was designed to investigate the influence of physical distribution practices (transportation management, warehousing management, communication and information systems, and order processing) on the marketing performance of selected fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies in the south-south region of Nigeria. The survey research design approach was adopted using a structured questionnaire to collect data from 247 selected FMCG sales representatives involved in the distribution of FMCG products in the south-south region of Nigeria. Stratified random sampling was employed. The data gathered was analysed using percentages and frequency tables. The formulated hypotheses were tested using a multiple regression approach. Findings from the study revealed a strong positive influence between the independent variables (transportation management, warehouse management, communication and information systems, and order processing management) and the dependent variable (marketing performance). The researchers suggest that FMCG companies should prioritise transportation management to facilitate better and more efficient movement of goods and people, thereby improving their marketing performance. Given the limitations of this study, the researchers presented practical implications and directions for future research.

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Physical distribution challenges and adaptations: A qualitative study of South Africa-based organisations operating in emerging African markets

Cited by 4 publications

References 57 publications

Effects of Inventory Management on Service Delivery in Public Sector: A Case of Office of Registrar of Political Parties

Effects of Inventory Management on Service Delivery in Public Sector: A Case of Office of Registrar of Political Parties

Microbial Profiles of Meat at Different Stages of the Distribution Chain from the Abattoir to Retail Outlets

Physical Distribution Practices and Marketing Performance of Selected Fast Moving Consumer Goods Companies in South-South Region of Nigeria

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