The impact of implementing a transport management system on a fertiliser supply chain: a case study

Abstract: Supply Chain Management (SCM) and logistics activities are key success factors in organisations and create value throughout the entire supply chain. In the current economic environment, organisations utilise information systems to optimise operations by reducing costs and improving productivity. The purpose of this article is to investigate the impact of the implementation of a Transport Management System (TMS) on the supply chain operations of a fertiliser organisation in South Africa. Primary data, obtained from questionnaires, as well as secondary data from the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system (before TMS implementation) and TMS database (after implementation) were analysed. The successful development and implementation of a TMS demonstrated a positive impact on the supply chain operations, with specific impact on volumes and number of loads handled, average tons per truck, average vehicle time at plant, production accuracy, reduced total transport costs and improved inventory accuracy

The state of transport opinion poll: gauteng 2021

Transport is a major concern for South Africans and remains a constraint to the livelihoods of many people. Concerns range from the state of road, rail and facility infrastructure and service levels of public transport to e-tolls and law enforcement. The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies has revived its annual State of Transport Opinion Poll to provide a comprehensive perspective on the transport issues that are faced by Gauteng residents. A survey of 521 respondents was conducted to gauge their opinions on transport-related matters. Previous polls (2012-2015) were used as a base for comparison. The study found a major dampening of enthusiasm regarding the state of transport, both country-wide and in their local areas, with most people believing that improvements are unlikely in the near future. Major issues continue to be the poor state of public transport services, the worsening condition of road infrastructure, and weak law enforcement. Gauteng residents also indicated that the public transport service providers did not sufficiently adhere to COVID-19 protocols. By implication, the commuting public faces insufficient, poor-quality services, where people are left vulnerable to crime, accidents, and illness. This information could be of value to policymakers by expanding on household travel data to add to the database of opinions and concerns about a broad range of transport-related issuesPapers presented at the 40th International Southern African Transport Conference on 04 -08 July 202

Rail commuter service quality in South Africa: results from a longitudinal study

Rail transport is a critical mass transit mode in South Africa performing in excess of 400 million passenger trips per annum. Within a high density metropolitan region it is expected that rail passenger transport form the backbone of the public transport system, however in the Gauteng region it is estimated that only 8% of public transport commuting trips are completed by train; approximately 2% of total commuting trip. Total rail passenger trips have declined by nearly 20% since 2013/14. This suggests that the passenger rail service provider, PRASA, is not providing the service levels that commuters require. If rail is to fulfil its expected role, it is crucial that service levels are improved. The 2014 Gauteng Household Travel Survey suggests that train users were generally dissatisfied with train services, citing availability, overcrowding on trains, punctuality and reliability of services, geographical coverage and frequencies of services as key limitations. To more accurately assess the extent of service dissatisfaction, this research applied an adapted SERVQUAL model to determine the gap between commuters’ perceptions of service quality and their expectations. The study utilised a longitudinal approach to determine whether customer perceptions of five dimensions of service quality, i.e. reliability, the extent of the service, comfort, safety and affordability had changed over a two-year period. The results indicate changing gaps in most of the dimensions and a number of attributes were identified as having influenced the perception of service quality significantly enough to lead to customer dissatisfaction.This research provides transport authorities and public transport operators responsible for the provision and subsidisation of public transport with a tool characterised by a good degree of openness and flexibility, to fit individual needs. It might also be of interest for practitioners wishing to explore the main drivers of satisfaction among transport users.Papers Presented at the 2018 37th Southern African Transport Conference 9-12 July 2018 Pretoria, South Africa. Theme "Towards a desired transport future: safe, sufficient and affordable"

Travel behaviour and attitudes of young people in the johannesburg metropolitan area, south africa

The travel behaviour of millennials, young adults under the age 34, have received increased attention over recent years. As millennials represent approximately 40% of the South African population, the push factors that motivate their travel behaviour is important for transport service providers and planners. This article investigates the travel behaviour of millennials in the Johannesburg metropolitan area by identifying their preferred mode choice for different trip purposes, their service quality perceptions of different transport modes, their views on how to encourage the use of public transport and their private car ownership intentions. This research utilises a quantitative research design and empirical data were collected from a convenience sample of 630 millennials in the Johannesburg area. The research instrument was a self-administered online survey. The results indicate that young people tend to use public transport options for work and educational trips and are more inclined to make use of private car and ride-hailing services (Uber/Bolt)) for leisure and after-hours trips. Most millennials indicate that they intend to procure a private car as soon as they can afford it. These intentions are essentially determined by their opinion that the quality of public transport is inadequate and unsafe.Papers presented virtually at the 39th International Southern African Transport Conference on 05 -07 July 202

Transport Economics 2B

Exam paper for second semester: Transport Economics 2

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, an unusual complication of an elapid snakebite [6]

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