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- ItemThe effect of the introduction of a container barge system on the carbon footprint of the Port of Durban : a citrus industry case(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2023-03) Burgstahler, Micah; Goedhals-Gerber, Leila Louise; Human, Daniel Benjamin Verwoerd; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Logistics.ENGLISH SUMMARY: Road congestion in and around the Port of Durban has been an ongoing issue that significantly affects cargo movements and negatively impacts most port users. A potential solution that could help in alleviating some of this road congestion, is the introduction of a container handling barge system in the Port of Durban. In this system, a portion of the container road traffic can be moved to and from port areas with heavy road congestion via barge. A consequence of road congestion in the Port of Durban is increased CO2e emissions caused by trucks. Introducing a container handling barge system can potentially also contribute to a significant decrease in CO2e emissions for the citrus industry in and around the Port of Durban, which is one of the most important ports for South Africa’s citrus industry. This research study has five main objectives. First, to understand the main sources of road congestion affecting the Port of Durban’s containerised traffic flows for citrus reefer containers between cold stores and container terminals. Second, to assess the opinions of the stakeholders that would be affected in and around the Port of Durban by the introduction of the barge system. Third, to quantify the number of citrus reefer containers to be transported by the barge system. Fourth, to understand how citrus makes its way through the Port of Durban currently, and how that would change if the barge system is implemented. Lastly, to quantify the potential savings in CO2e emissions per citrus reefer, as a result of the barge system. For the researcher to achieve these objectives, a stakeholder analysis was conducted to assist the researcher in identifying stakeholders involved in and affected by this study. After stakeholders were identified, their relationship to the objectives of this study were analysed, and engagement strategies were developed. This research was conducted in the form of an exploratory case study with a cross-sectional time horizon. The primary data used in this study was collected via interviews and questionnaires, while the secondary data used in this study was collected via a very experienced fruit industry expert. A deductive approach was used for the theory development of this research. The collected primary and secondary data, as well as information catalogued in the literature review, were utilised in delivering results for this research. These research results enabled the researcher to draw conclusions and propose recommendations. The carbon footprint calculations in this study only involved the barge system’s changes in transport mode and additional transport legs and handling, compared to the current system.
- ItemUnderstanding the impact of global supply chain risks on costs through the total landed cost methodology – a fashion retail organisation case study(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2024-03) Allies, Audria; Goedhals-Gerber, Leila Louise; Human, Daniel Benjamin Verwoerd; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. Dept. of Logistics.ENGLISH SUMMARY: The fashion retail industry is rapidly evolving due to globalisation and e-commerce, making understanding, and optimizing supply chain costs and their drivers crucial. However, there is limited research on the relationship between supply chain risks and total landed costs (TLC). Most literature focuses on procurement and supplier selection, but challenges exist in building a framework that considers evolving variables and unique industries. This research aims to expand understanding of supply chain risks and disruption, and their effect on the TLC within the South African fashion retail industry. To illustrate this research and its outcomes, the researcher identified a fashion retail organisation as their primary sponsor and stakeholder. This study investigates the impact of supply chain risks on a prominent fashion and lifestyle retailer operating in Southern Africa. With multiple retail brands that spans across luxury to value-market segments, quantifying these risks has become challenging. The research aims to ascertain the extent to which these risks affect the retailer over two financial years, the resulting disruptions, and their influence on the Organisation’s total landed cost (TLC). In addition, it explores strategies to mitigate these risks and preserve value by understanding and quantifying their impact and associated costs, enabling more effective responses. This study utilised a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data analysis of internal and external secondary data. It analysed the impact of macro-economic supply chain events and the Organisation’s Total Landed Cost (TLC). Power Query and MS Excel was used to extract, cleanse, and analyse actual transactional data, recorded during periods of significant supply chain disruption, based on the Organisation’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Supply Chain Cost measurements. The study identified trends and gaps for further research. The findings indicated that supply chain disruptions directly affect the total landed cost (TLC), with some events having indirect impacts. The Organisation managed to mitigate additional costs by minimising negative business effects through cost estimation and shifting production. However, delays from lengthy supply chains lead times to substantial sales losses. Macro-economic events like Covid-19, the Suez Canal incident and South African unrest significantly impacted the Organisation's supply chain. The study underscores the importance of identifying inbound supply chain risks and tailoring mitigation strategies accordingly. It further recommends adopting advanced predictive analytics tools to mitigate risks and facilitate timely, data-driven decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings.