Logistics Trends in South Africa

Abstract

Corporate strategy in South Africa traditionally focused on turnover management because of a tough economy. However, the focus has shifted to the cost side. Because of this emphasis on higher cost efficiency, logistics became a vital part of corporate strategy. Looking at a barometer for logistics excellence, it can be seen that logistics in South Africa is still functionally fragmented with a relatively low level of co‐operation in the value chain. Improving this is vital as logistics will be important for future competitiveness.

Citation

Cilliers, W.W. and Nagel, P.J.A. (1994), "Logistics Trends in South Africa", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 24 No. 7, pp. 4-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/09600039410070948