@inproceedings{7a17a97ed3f74492a6db34a1886a09a7,
title = "Assessing the effectiveness of diesel and petrol supply chain: A case of Namibia",
abstract = "Effective management of diesel and petrol supply chain (DPSC) is essential to achieve security of fuel supply. This study used qualitative and quantitative approaches to assess the effectiveness of DPSC in Namibia, recommending appropriate strategies to improve the supply chain. The study reveals that organizations' internal arrangements in support of the DPSC are generally in a good state, though most internationally used strategies are underutilized. Close partnership with suppliers, close partnership with customer, and strategic planning, are the most used strategies. Government policy was adequate, and the road infrastructure and its management are in a good state. However, the national railway infrastructure and its management are in a very poor state. Further assessment showed that poor railway infrastructure and inadequate fuel storage facilities are the main challenges in the management of the supply chain. These should be the focal point for strategic improvement of the supply chain.",
keywords = "Diesel, Namibia, Petrol, Petrol and Diesel Supply Chain, Strategies",
author = "T. Iyambo and M. Mutingi and C. Mbohwa",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2016 IEEE.; 2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016 ; Conference date: 04-12-2016 Through 07-12-2016",
year = "2016",
month = dec,
day = "27",
doi = "10.1109/IEEM.2016.7797990",
language = "English",
series = "IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management",
publisher = "IEEE Computer Society",
pages = "817--821",
booktitle = "2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016",
address = "United States",
}
