Assessing the effectiveness of diesel and petrol supply chain: A case of Namibia

T. Iyambo; M. Mutingi; C. Mbohwa

doi:10.1109/IEEM.2016.7797990

Assessing the effectiveness of diesel and petrol supply chain: A case of Namibia

T. Iyambo
, M. Mutingi
, C. Mbohwa

Quality and Operations Management

Ministry of Mines and Energy
Namibia University of Science and Technology
University of Johannesburg

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016
Publisher	IEEE Computer Society
Pages	817-821
Number of pages	5
ISBN (Electronic)	9781509036653
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2016.7797990
Publication status	Published - 27 Dec 2016
Event	2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016 - Bali, Indonesia Duration: 4 Dec 2016 → 7 Dec 2016

Publication series

Name	IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Volume	2016-December
ISSN (Print)	2157-3611
ISSN (Electronic)	2157-362X

Conference

Conference	2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016
Country/Territory	Indonesia
City	Bali
Period	4/12/16 → 7/12/16

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Keywords

Diesel
Namibia
Petrol
Petrol and Diesel Supply Chain
Strategies

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous)
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality

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Iyambo, T., Mutingi, M., & Mbohwa, C. (2016). Assessing the effectiveness of diesel and petrol supply chain: A case of Namibia. In 2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016 (pp. 817-821). Article 7797990 (IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management; Vol. 2016-December). IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2016.7797990

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Iyambo, T, Mutingi, M & Mbohwa, C 2016, Assessing the effectiveness of diesel and petrol supply chain: A case of Namibia. in 2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016., 7797990, IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, vol. 2016-December, IEEE Computer Society, pp. 817-821, 2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016, Bali, Indonesia, 4/12/16. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEM.2016.7797990

Assessing the effectiveness of diesel and petrol supply chain: A case of Namibia. / Iyambo, T.; Mutingi, M.; Mbohwa, C.
2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016. IEEE Computer Society, 2016. p. 817-821 7797990 (IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management; Vol. 2016-December).

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Iyambo T, Mutingi M, Mbohwa C. Assessing the effectiveness of diesel and petrol supply chain: A case of Namibia. In 2016 International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, IEEM 2016. IEEE Computer Society. 2016. p. 817-821. 7797990. (IEEE International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management). doi: 10.1109/IEEM.2016.7797990

Assessing the effectiveness of diesel and petrol supply chain: A case of Namibia

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