scholarly journals The antecedents of supply chain performance : a case of KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Daluxolo Mbambo ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Staff Development ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Supplier Development ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

Over the past years, there has been a growing significance in supply chain management (SCM) as a vehicle through which many companies/firms can reach a competitive advantage. Despite the importance of supply chain within today’s economy, little is known about how SCM mechanisms can contribute to firm performance. The main purpose of this study was to evince the influence of trust on supplier development, knowledge creation and supply chain performance (SCP) in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province, South Africa (SA). It was a cross-sectional study that was conducted with different samples and several variables. This is a quantitative study which used a probability and non-probability approach. The study was conducted using both the simple random technique and convenience sampling. Descriptive analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS 25 software package. A sample size of 495 respondents was used in this study. In total, 310 questionnaires were received from all respondents who participated in this study. Results specified that trust does not have any direct impact on SCP. However, based on the beta coefficient values, trust predicts better knowledge creation than supplier development. The empirical results show that an organisation/firm that has a high level of knowledge creation with its suppliers will yield greater performance within its supply chain (SC). As the supply chain performance enabled process was empirically defined, firms are therefore able to design appropriate collaborative strategies for their SC. Thus, the capability to integrate external knowledge from different sectors could be a major factor in firms’ improvement capacity. This study recommends that the South African Government must provide training for firm owners and easy funding access for SMEs in KZN to be able to confront competition from local and foreign competitors. Furthermore, this study suggests that staff development and training for public and private sector institutions as well as individual career management enhancement initiatives must be implemented. Collaboration with suppliers and other supply chain associates is strongly recommended, which should increase the chance to gain strengths, trust, knowledge creation, information sharing and technological proficiencies.

scholarly journals Empty shelves: selected essential medicines stockouts in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Wolvaardt ◽  
R Nemuntandani ◽  
I Kamungoma-Dada
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Treatment Interruption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Essential Medicines ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antiretroviral Medication

Abstract Background Access to essential medicines in South Africa has been compromised by stockouts in health facilities. This study describes the occurrence of stockouts for a selection of essential medicines. Methods This cross-sectional study used secondary data retrieved from the Stop Stock Outs Project (SSP). A descriptive analysis was conducted on data from the 2013-2015 SSP case management database of routinely reported stockouts. Chi square tests of independence was conducted on data from the SSP 2015 annual telephonic survey to investigate associations between the occurrence of stockouts, the level of health facility and the type of health professional. Results 231 facilities reported 609 stockouts. Antiretroviral medication had the most stockout reports (78%; n = 475/609), followed by anti-infectives (17.1%; n = 104/609) and tuberculosis medication (4.9%; n = 30/609). The highest number of stockout reports were received from Gauteng province and the majority (71.09%; n = 150/211) of facilities reporting stockouts were in urban areas. There were more stockouts at ambulatory, rather than inpatient care, facilities however, this was not statistically significant. Conclusions This study confirms that South Africa experiences medicine stockouts for many of the essential medicines, with antiretroviral medication being the category most affected. The stockouts vary between provinces and the urban-rural divide but are an equal threat to both ambulatory and inpatient facilities. Key messages The pattern of stockouts experienced over a three-year period suggest that stockouts are ‘normal’ despite the substantive effects of treatment interruption – especially patients with HIV and/or TB. Antiretroviral therapy is at risk as a result of stockouts.

scholarly journals The Interaction between HIV and Intestinal Helminth Parasites Coinfection with Nutrition among Adults in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. T. Mkhize ◽  
M. Mabaso ◽  
T. Mamba ◽  
C. E. Napier ◽  
Z. L. Mkhize-Kwitshana
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Transferrin Saturation ◽  
Intestinal Helminth ◽  
Helminth Parasites ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Clinic ◽  
Comprehensive Primary Health Care ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

In South Africa few studies have examined the effects of the overlap of HIV and helminth infections on nutritional status. This cross-sectional study investigated the interaction between HIV and intestinal helminths coinfection with nutritional status among KwaZulu-Natal adults. Participants were recruited from a comprehensive primary health care clinic and stratified based on their HIV, stool parasitology, IgE, and IgG4 results into four groups: the uninfected, HIV infected, helminth infected, and HIV-helminth coinfected groups. The nutritional status was assessed using body mass index, 24-hour food recall, micro-, and macronutrient biochemical markers. Univariate and multivariate multinomial probit regression models were used to assess nutritional factors associated with singly and dually infected groups using the uninfected group as a reference category. Biochemically, the HIV-helminth coinfected group was associated with a significantly higher total protein, higher percentage of transferrin saturation, and significantly lower ferritin. There was no significant association between single or dual infections with HIV and helminths with micro- and macronutrient deficiency; however general obesity and low micronutrient intake patterns, which may indicate a general predisposition to micronutrient and protein-energy deficiency, were observed and may need further investigations.

Fashion designers' attitude-behaviour inconsistencies towards a sustainable business model: a neutralisation theory perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asphat Muposhi ◽  
Brighton Nyagadza ◽  
Chengedzai Mafini
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Sustainable Fashion ◽  
Fashion Designers

PurposeFashion designers in South Africa remain ambivalent in embracing sustainable fashion. This study examines the role of neutralisation techniques on attitude towards sustainable fashion. The study was conducted in South Africa, an emerging market known for water scarcity and pollution emanating from the textile industry.Design/methodology/approachA structured questionnaire was used to collect cross-sectional data from a sample of 590 fashion designers using a web-based online survey. Study constructs were drawn from the neutralisation theory and theory of planned behaviour.FindingsStandard multiple regression analysis results identified denial of injury, appeal to higher loyalties and external locus of control as the major rationalisation techniques influencing South African designers' negative attitudes towards sustainable fashion.Research limitations/implicationsResearch was conducted in South Africa where the concept of sustainable fashion is still at developmental stages. The generalisation of the study findings may be enhanced by extending the study to other markets with a fully developed market for sustainable fashion.Practical implicationsThe study results underscore the necessity of reducing social, structural and institutional barriers associated with the adoption of sustainable fashion. This study provides input towards efforts to develop attitude change strategies to stimulate designers to embrace sustainable fashion.Originality/valueThe research study contributes to theory, practice and future research.

scholarly journals SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS IN THE DISTRIBUTION OF LEADING COMMODITY-BASED CATCHES IN PPN KEJAWANAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 809-816
Author(s):  
Andi Perdana Gumilang ◽  
Evi Susilawati
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Supply Chain Performance ◽  
Location Quotient ◽  
Supply Chain System ◽  
Chain Analysis ◽  
Flying Fish ◽  
Business Function ◽  
Supply Chain Analysis

Indonesian Republic Law No.45 of 2009 concerning fisheries states that fishing ports have government and business function to support activities related to marketing distribution. In the activities of catch distribution, fishing ports are seen as one part of a single supply chain system. This study was aimed to determine the potential of primary caught fish that landed at PPN Kejawanan and review of supply chain performance in catch distribution activities. The research methods are survey method and in-depth interview with respondents who related to the supply chain. Data analysis was performed by analysis of Location Quotient (LQ) and descriptive analysis. The results showed that primary fish commodities had a 3 score positive growth values of LQ, which were Squid, Stringray, flying fish, and Tetengkek fish, respectively. The 3 score of LQ indicates those fish are relatively concentrated landed in PPN Kejawanan and can continue to be developed. The supply chain performance assessment showed that there was 80% of the criteria already in the supply chain. while 20% of the criteria did not yet exist. In general condition, the supply chain of fish caught by primary commodities, especially squid, is appropriate but still not optimal. 

RANCANGAN PEMENUHAN PROSES PERMINTAAN INTERNAL DAN PENDISTRIBUSIAN SEDIAAN FARMASI (OBAT DAN PERBEKALAN KESEHATAN) PADA JASA LAYANAN KESEHATAN DI KOTA SURABAYA

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Abi Hanif Dzulquarnain Hanif Dzulquarnain
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Information Integration ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
High Standard ◽  
Pharmaceutical Product ◽  
Flow Diagram ◽  
Chain Process ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mapping Process ◽  
Supply Chain Process

On healthcare industries, supply chain activity that related with pharmaceutical product (drugs and medical consumables) was very important to ensure high standard treatment for patient and provide sufficient pharmaceutical product supply to drugstore. The purpose of this reseacrh was to depict mapping proces of internal inquiry and distribution for pharmaceutical product evolving between Dinas Kesehatan Kota Surabaya Unit Farmasi, Gudang Farmasi Kesehatan (GFK), and Puskesmas along with the issues then formulate a proposal for process flow reduce the issues.The research method based on cross sectional case study scheme exert descriptive analysis then utilized with analytical method either quantitative or qualitative. All data have collected then analyzed base on mapping process concept Data Flow Diagram (DFD) as a suitable supply chain mapping process for pharmaceutical product.Research result shown there were 4 (four) issues on pharmaceutical product supply chain process, they were:(1) pharmaceutical product stock availability in Gudang Farmasi Kesehatan (GFK), (2) pharmaceutical product supply ability from Gudang Farmasi Kesehatan (GFK), (3) the accuracy of pharmaceutical product planning from Puskesmas, and (4) pharmaceutical product deficit at Puskesmas.Pharmaceutical product supply chain process in healthcare service at Surabaya city need remodelling and improving. Data and information integration then exchange between Dinas Kesehatan Kota Surabaya Unit Farmasi, Gudang Farmasi Kesehatan (GFK), dan Puskesmas is main key and focus to reduce or minimalize current issues on pharmaceutical product supply chain process.

scholarly journals Coital frequency and condom use in age-disparate partnerships involving women aged 15 to 24: evidence from a cross-sectional study in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e024362 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavin George ◽  
Brendan Maughan-Brown ◽  
Sean Beckett ◽  
Meredith Evans ◽  
Cherie Cawood ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Coital Frequency ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

ObjectiveThis study examines the role of age-disparate partnerships on young women’s HIV risk by investigating coital frequency and condom use within age-disparate partnerships involving women aged 15 to 24.DesignA community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted.SettingParticipants were randomly selected using a two-stage random sampling method in uMgungundlovu district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, between June 2014 and June 2015.ParticipantsA total of 1306 15–24-year-old women in an ongoing heterosexual partnership were included in the analysis. Participants had to be a resident in the area for 12 months, and able to provide informed consent and speak one of the local languages (Zulu or English).Primary and secondary outcome measuresSexual frequency was assessed by asking participants how many times they had sex with each partner in the past 12 months. The degree of condomless sex within partnerships was assessed in the survey by asking participants how often they used a condom with their partners.ResultsAge-disparate partnerships were associated with a higher order category (once, 2–5, 6–10, 11–20, >20) of coital frequency (adjusted OR (aOR) 1.32, p<0.05, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.71) and with sex on more than 10 occasions (aOR 1.48, p<0.01, 95% CI 1.12 to 1.96) compared with age-similar partnerships. Age-disparate partnerships were also more likely to involve sex on more than 10 occasions with inconsistent condom use (aOR 1.43, p<0.05, 95% CI 1.04 to 1.96) in the previous 12 months.ConclusionThe finding that increased sexual activity is positively associated with age-disparate partnerships adds to the evidence that age-disparate partnerships pose greater HIV risk for young women. Our study results indicate that interventions to reduce risky sexual behaviour within age-disparate partnerships remain relevant to reducing the high HIV incidence rates among adolescent girls and young women.

Evaluation of Healthcare Services: Cross-sectional Case in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2015 ◽  
Vol 52 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Peggy Gumede ◽  
Paul Green ◽  
Bongani Dlamini
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Kwazulu Natal
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