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A framework in green logistics for companies in South Africa

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dc.contributor.advisor Van Zyl, C.
dc.contributor.author Van Rensburg, Suzanne Louise Jansen
dc.date.accessioned 2015-06-25T12:43:10Z
dc.date.available 2015-06-25T12:43:10Z
dc.date.issued 2015-02
dc.identifier.citation Van Rensburg, Suzanne Louise Jansen (2015) A framework in green logistics for companies in South Africa, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18750> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18750
dc.description.abstract Until recently, the concept of green logistics has been disregarded by various logistics and transport companies in South Africa. The study on which this dissertation is based explored the green logistics practices that these companies are currently implementing in terms of the key drivers, benefits and barriers. A quantitative research approach was followed, were a survey (Lime) served as the primary research instrument. A census was conducted among 160 companies in Gauteng. The results of the study revealed a significant difference between SMEs (<200) and large (200 and above) companies with regard to their importance rating on green logistics practices. To achieve the primary objective of the study, a framework in green logistics was drafted for SMEs and large companies in South Africa, which outlined practices and opportunities companies can implement in their own businesses to benefit from ‘going green’. The usefulness of the latter mentioned guidelines needs to be tested in future research. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xv, 323 leaves) : illustrations, some color
dc.language.iso en en
dc.subject Green logistics en
dc.subject Sustainability en
dc.subject Carbon footprint en
dc.subject Green supply chain management en
dc.subject Sustainable supply chain management en
dc.subject Environmental sustainability en
dc.subject SMEs en
dc.subject Triple bottom line en
dc.subject.ddc 658.500286
dc.subject.lcsh Business logistics -- Environmental aspects -- South Africa en
dc.subject.lcsh Industrial management -- Environmental aspects -- South Africa en
dc.title A framework in green logistics for companies in South Africa en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Public Administration and Management en
dc.description.degree M.. Com. (Logistics Management)


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