Chibaro, Munyaradzi
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Implementation of Green Supply Chain Management Practices in Zimbabwean Organizations Mupfiga, Cynthia; Chibaro, Munyaradzi; Mahwine, Munyaradzi; Muchemwa, Munyaradzi
Logistic and Operation Management Research (LOMR) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): Logistic and Operation Management Research (LOMR)
Publisher : Research Synergy Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/lomr.v3i1.1801

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The study looked into the implementation of green supply chain management practices in Zimbabwean Organizations. Since 2000, Zimbabwe has witnessed a significant number of business closures, which has consequently impeded the adoption of green supply chain practices. The study was guided by the objectives that included investigating the need to implement green supply chain management, examining implementation success factors that promote green supply chain management, and identifying the challenges faced in promoting green supply chain management. Interpretivism research philosophy and descriptive research design were adopted in this study. A specific population was drawn from 150 employees of selected Zimbabwean logistic companies. Non-probability sampling methods were adopted in this study. The findings on climate concern as the need for green supply chain implementation show that 10% strongly disagree with that view, 35% were neutral, and the other 30% strongly agreed. Findings on green manufacturing technology practice as one of the success factors that promote green supply chain management showed that 15% strongly disagreed with the view, 30% were neutral, and the other 30% strongly agreed. The findings on regulatory challenges faced in promoting green supply chain management show that 10% strongly disagree with that view, 35% were neutral, while the other 30% strongly agreed. This study demonstrates that green supply chain management is crucial for environmental protection, mitigating pollution, and addressing climate-related challenges. It recommends that organizations and other stakeholders in Zimbabwe develop various strategies to enhance the implementation of green supply chain practices.
Influence of Warehouse Management Practices on Service Delivery in Zimbabwean Local Authorities Chibaro, Munyaradzi; Mataba, Augustine Torayi; Mupfiga, Cynthia
Logistic and Operation Management Research (LOMR) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024): Logistic and Operation Management Research (LOMR)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31098/lomr.v3i1.1882

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The study assessed the influence of warehouse management practices on service delivery in Zimbabwean urban local authorities. The study was underpinned by three theories, namely the theory of inventory and production, the application control theory and adaptive structuration theory of warehouse management practice problems. The study was informed by post positivism philosophy. The study employed cross-sectional descriptive survey and data was gathered from respondents using structured questionnaires. Cronbach's alpha was used to assess data reliability. Five hypotheses that passed the validity and normalcy tests were examined using structural equation modelling. For data analysis, SPSS version 21 and AMOS version 21 were utilized. The statistical analysis and results demonstrated a correlation between the independent variables (enterprise resource planning, order processing, inventory lead time and materials handling on service delivery). The analysis showed that development and implementation of service delivery in the local authorities has been marred with challenges of declined warehouse management practices. The findings showed that urban local authorities’ service delivery has been struggling to perform as anticipated due to problems of fluctuating inventories, inaccurate forecast, poor responsiveness to customer’s needs and lack of proper technological systems resulting to poor services delivered to tax payers. The study concluded that warehouse management practices have a strong influence on service delivery for urban local authorities. The study recommended study the adoption of some strategic stance towards warehouse management practices. It was also reckoned that urban local authorities need to deliberately adopt electronic warehouse management practices to enhance service delivery.