ournal of Logistics, Management and Engineering Sciences (JLMES) , 2023
Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project in Tanzania flashed a lot of rumours and suggestions among c... more Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project in Tanzania flashed a lot of rumours and suggestions among citizens on opportunities and threats. This paper described the impacts of the SGR project on Tanzania economy during and after project completion. The target population of the study was all articles, and government reports related on SGR projects in Africa. The study was conducted systematically by reviewing articles and government reports on impacts of SGR on economy. The paper found that the SGR project has a lot of positive impacts including stimulation of Industrialization; efficient and fast movement of cargo; source of foreign currency; Development of rural area; business growth; Creating good relationship between neighbour countries; and employment opportunities. Also, the study found that negative impacts include Market disruption; Collapse of towns; and involuntary resettlement. The study concludes that the construction of standard gauge railway is of very importance for Tanzania economy. The study recommends the government start preparing competent staff that will operate and manage SGR. The lesson learned from the study is that there must be collaboration and coordination between the government and private sector at different levels of SGR for immediate and sustainable benefits.
European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences
This paper documents the roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during ... more This paper documents the roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during the global COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Specifically, the paper reports on the roles played by the Chinese Government as a case study for developed countries and the roles played by the East African countries’ governments. Systematic literature review was carried for existing literature published between December 2019 and June 2021. Hence, the study conducted systematically by reviewing related literature on roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during the global COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. The paper found that every government has tried to put efforts to ensure the movement of agricultural products within and across the supply chain partners including exemption of food delivery trucks from road restrictions, fining some price-gouging businesses who seemed to make food less affordable; establishing measures to ensure availability of supplies of agricultu...
European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, 2023
This paper documents the roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during ... more This paper documents the roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during the global COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Specifically, the paper reports on the roles played by the Chinese Government as a case study for developed countries and the roles played by the East African countries' governments. Systematic literature review was carried for existing literature published between December 2019 and June 2021. Hence, the study conducted systematically by reviewing related literature on roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during the global COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. The paper found that every government has tried to put efforts to ensure the movement of agricultural products within and across the supply chain partners including exemption of food delivery trucks from road restrictions, fining some price-gouging businesses who seemed to make food less affordable; establishing measures to ensure availability of supplies of agricultural inputs for production, provision of technical services and financial support, introduction of robot delivery and exemptions from Value Added Tax (VAT) to agricultural products and related inputs. This study is review in nature and it based on China and East Africa countries only from December, 2019 to June 2021. So, empirical study is needed on this study. Also, adding study period could improve the quality of results. The study make immense contribution to the existing literature on the role of government in enhancing agricultural logistics amidst global supply chain disruption.
East Africa Journal of Social and Applied Sciences (EAJ-SAS), 2022
Making public procurement a tool for encouraging special groups' participation is an interesting ... more Making public procurement a tool for encouraging special groups' participation is an interesting agenda from developmental and economic perspectives. The initiative provides a ground for the groups to excel socioeconomically. This is after realising there is inadequate participation of special groups in up-taking public procurement opportunities. This study documents the influence of awareness creation on the involvement of special groups in harnessing opportunities in public procurement. A cross-sectional research design was adopted while a sample of 224 respondents was selected using stratified and proportional random sampling techniques. Data was collected through a survey questionnaire and key informant interviews, while descriptive statistics and multiple regression models were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that training of special groups (p=0.015), availability of mentorship forums (p=0.000), and dissemination of information about preference schemes given to special groups (p=0.000) had a significant influence on special groups' participation in procurement opportunities. The study concludes that awareness creation, mentoring and training had a significant relationship with special groups' participation in public procurement opportunities. The study recommends that the Local Government Authorities should put more initiatives into creating awareness and enforcing the applicability of preference schemes to the special groups towards harnessing public procurement opportunities.
This study reviewed forms, benefits, and challenges of collaborative procurement practice that co... more This study reviewed forms, benefits, and challenges of collaborative procurement practice that could be applied in public organizations in developing countries like Tanzania. The study is exploratory and descriptive in nature under which a systematic literature review was conducted to examine the various forms, benefits, and challenges of collaborative procurement. In this approach, information was gathered from the existing body of literature on collaborative procurement and cooperative purchasing practices. Based on the main results, the study ascertained that piggy-backing groups, third-party groups, professional networks, and project groups are the main four forms of collaborative procurement practices that may be applicable in public organizations. Results suggested that organizations that engage in collaborative procurement practices enjoy several benefits, including minimum prices, low transaction costs, high-quality products, reduced workloads, and minimal supply risks...
East Africa Journal of Social and Applied Sciences (EAJ-SAS), 2021
Confusion exists among academicians and practitioners on the application of supply chain, value c... more Confusion exists among academicians and practitioners on the application of supply chain, value chain, and logistics in the business field. Some use these terms interchangeably while others consider them as different. This paper has tried to present a comprehensive analysis on the differences that exists between these concepts, through a systematic literature review, involving 48 research articles, and gray literature. The paper traced the origin of each term, the relationship between them, and their differences. It was found that, there are differences and similarities among these concepts. The paper therefore concluded that, while the academic language has strived to bring out the distinction among supply chain, value chain and logistics, the overlapping roles and close connection between these concepts cannot be denied. What comes out clearly is that all the three concepts aim at adding value, not only to the product sold to the customers but also to the organisation in regards to the increased profit margin. This study recommends that supply chain educators, researchers, and practitioners put more effort into providing training to the scholarly community about the usage of and interaction among these concepts.
East African Journal of Social and Applied Sciences, 2021
Confusion exists among academicians and practitioners on the application of supply chain, value c... more Confusion exists among academicians and practitioners on the application of supply chain, value chain, and logistics in the business field. Some use these terms interchangeably while others consider them as different. This paper has tried to present a comprehensive analysis on the differences that exists between these concepts, through a systematic literature review, involving 48 research articles, and gray literature. The paper traced the origin of each term, the relationship between them, and their differences. It was found that, there are differences and similarities among these concepts. The paper therefore concluded that, while the academic language has strived to bring out the distinction among supply chain, value chain and logistics, the overlapping roles and close connection between these concepts cannot be denied. What comes out clearly is that all the three concepts aim at adding value, not only to the product sold to the customers but also to the organisation in regards to the increased profit margin. This study recommends that supply chain educators, researchers, and practitioners put more effort into providing training to the scholarly community about the usage of and interaction among these concepts.
ournal of Logistics, Management and Engineering Sciences (JLMES) , 2023
Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project in Tanzania flashed a lot of rumours and suggestions among c... more Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project in Tanzania flashed a lot of rumours and suggestions among citizens on opportunities and threats. This paper described the impacts of the SGR project on Tanzania economy during and after project completion. The target population of the study was all articles, and government reports related on SGR projects in Africa. The study was conducted systematically by reviewing articles and government reports on impacts of SGR on economy. The paper found that the SGR project has a lot of positive impacts including stimulation of Industrialization; efficient and fast movement of cargo; source of foreign currency; Development of rural area; business growth; Creating good relationship between neighbour countries; and employment opportunities. Also, the study found that negative impacts include Market disruption; Collapse of towns; and involuntary resettlement. The study concludes that the construction of standard gauge railway is of very importance for Tanzania economy. The study recommends the government start preparing competent staff that will operate and manage SGR. The lesson learned from the study is that there must be collaboration and coordination between the government and private sector at different levels of SGR for immediate and sustainable benefits.
European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences
This paper documents the roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during ... more This paper documents the roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during the global COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Specifically, the paper reports on the roles played by the Chinese Government as a case study for developed countries and the roles played by the East African countries’ governments. Systematic literature review was carried for existing literature published between December 2019 and June 2021. Hence, the study conducted systematically by reviewing related literature on roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during the global COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. The paper found that every government has tried to put efforts to ensure the movement of agricultural products within and across the supply chain partners including exemption of food delivery trucks from road restrictions, fining some price-gouging businesses who seemed to make food less affordable; establishing measures to ensure availability of supplies of agricultu...
European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, 2023
This paper documents the roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during ... more This paper documents the roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during the global COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. Specifically, the paper reports on the roles played by the Chinese Government as a case study for developed countries and the roles played by the East African countries' governments. Systematic literature review was carried for existing literature published between December 2019 and June 2021. Hence, the study conducted systematically by reviewing related literature on roles played by governments in agricultural logistics operations during the global COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. The paper found that every government has tried to put efforts to ensure the movement of agricultural products within and across the supply chain partners including exemption of food delivery trucks from road restrictions, fining some price-gouging businesses who seemed to make food less affordable; establishing measures to ensure availability of supplies of agricultural inputs for production, provision of technical services and financial support, introduction of robot delivery and exemptions from Value Added Tax (VAT) to agricultural products and related inputs. This study is review in nature and it based on China and East Africa countries only from December, 2019 to June 2021. So, empirical study is needed on this study. Also, adding study period could improve the quality of results. The study make immense contribution to the existing literature on the role of government in enhancing agricultural logistics amidst global supply chain disruption.
East Africa Journal of Social and Applied Sciences (EAJ-SAS), 2022
Making public procurement a tool for encouraging special groups' participation is an interesting ... more Making public procurement a tool for encouraging special groups' participation is an interesting agenda from developmental and economic perspectives. The initiative provides a ground for the groups to excel socioeconomically. This is after realising there is inadequate participation of special groups in up-taking public procurement opportunities. This study documents the influence of awareness creation on the involvement of special groups in harnessing opportunities in public procurement. A cross-sectional research design was adopted while a sample of 224 respondents was selected using stratified and proportional random sampling techniques. Data was collected through a survey questionnaire and key informant interviews, while descriptive statistics and multiple regression models were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that training of special groups (p=0.015), availability of mentorship forums (p=0.000), and dissemination of information about preference schemes given to special groups (p=0.000) had a significant influence on special groups' participation in procurement opportunities. The study concludes that awareness creation, mentoring and training had a significant relationship with special groups' participation in public procurement opportunities. The study recommends that the Local Government Authorities should put more initiatives into creating awareness and enforcing the applicability of preference schemes to the special groups towards harnessing public procurement opportunities.
This study reviewed forms, benefits, and challenges of collaborative procurement practice that co... more This study reviewed forms, benefits, and challenges of collaborative procurement practice that could be applied in public organizations in developing countries like Tanzania. The study is exploratory and descriptive in nature under which a systematic literature review was conducted to examine the various forms, benefits, and challenges of collaborative procurement. In this approach, information was gathered from the existing body of literature on collaborative procurement and cooperative purchasing practices. Based on the main results, the study ascertained that piggy-backing groups, third-party groups, professional networks, and project groups are the main four forms of collaborative procurement practices that may be applicable in public organizations. Results suggested that organizations that engage in collaborative procurement practices enjoy several benefits, including minimum prices, low transaction costs, high-quality products, reduced workloads, and minimal supply risks...
East Africa Journal of Social and Applied Sciences (EAJ-SAS), 2021
Confusion exists among academicians and practitioners on the application of supply chain, value c... more Confusion exists among academicians and practitioners on the application of supply chain, value chain, and logistics in the business field. Some use these terms interchangeably while others consider them as different. This paper has tried to present a comprehensive analysis on the differences that exists between these concepts, through a systematic literature review, involving 48 research articles, and gray literature. The paper traced the origin of each term, the relationship between them, and their differences. It was found that, there are differences and similarities among these concepts. The paper therefore concluded that, while the academic language has strived to bring out the distinction among supply chain, value chain and logistics, the overlapping roles and close connection between these concepts cannot be denied. What comes out clearly is that all the three concepts aim at adding value, not only to the product sold to the customers but also to the organisation in regards to the increased profit margin. This study recommends that supply chain educators, researchers, and practitioners put more effort into providing training to the scholarly community about the usage of and interaction among these concepts.
East African Journal of Social and Applied Sciences, 2021
Confusion exists among academicians and practitioners on the application of supply chain, value c... more Confusion exists among academicians and practitioners on the application of supply chain, value chain, and logistics in the business field. Some use these terms interchangeably while others consider them as different. This paper has tried to present a comprehensive analysis on the differences that exists between these concepts, through a systematic literature review, involving 48 research articles, and gray literature. The paper traced the origin of each term, the relationship between them, and their differences. It was found that, there are differences and similarities among these concepts. The paper therefore concluded that, while the academic language has strived to bring out the distinction among supply chain, value chain and logistics, the overlapping roles and close connection between these concepts cannot be denied. What comes out clearly is that all the three concepts aim at adding value, not only to the product sold to the customers but also to the organisation in regards to the increased profit margin. This study recommends that supply chain educators, researchers, and practitioners put more effort into providing training to the scholarly community about the usage of and interaction among these concepts.
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