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Kakgiso

Student Surname:

Contact Number:

Email Address:

Malatjie
0749226942
kakgiso25malatjie@gmail.com

Institute Name:

Current Studies:

University Of South Africa
Master of Commerce (Business Management)

Project Title:

Exploring Operational Challenges Related to Quality Control and Customer Satisfaction in South African Transportation and Logistics SMMEs.

Description of Project:

This study, titled “Exploring Operational Challenges Related to Quality Control and Customer Satisfaction in South African Transportation and Logistics SMMEs,” investigates the key operational challenges faced by small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) within the transportation and logistics sector in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. The study aims to examine how these challenges impact quality control processes and customer satisfaction. A quantitative research approach will be employed, with data collected through a structured and anonymous online questionnaire distributed via professional industry networks and directories, targeting SMMEs operating within Ekurhuleni. A stratified sampling approach will be used to ensure representation across different categories of businesses within the sector. The findings of the study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of operational inefficiencies and provide practical recommendations to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction in the transportation and logistics industry. Data collection will commence only after ethics approval has been granted and will take place over a period of approximately 2–3 months. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will remain confidential and used strictly for academic purposes.
Ethics Letter
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Morakane Eugenia

Student Surname:

Contact Number:

Email Address:

Dlamini
0761002505
23987228@mygibs.co.za

Institute Name:

Current Studies:

Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria
MBA

Project Title:

SMME challenges hindering inclusive growth in South Africa’s road freight industry

Description of Project:

The research involves an anonymous questionnaire divided into sections that address demographic information, business challenges, financial barriers, economic exclusion, lack of regulatory and governmental support, and strategies for inclusive industry growth. The goal is to identify and understand the systemic barriers that prevent SMMEs from fully participating in and benefiting from the economy, with the aim of recommending solutions to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in the industry. Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU9tE6x6_4HdBIOHAH8WVMjNucZM3PYUxlJGSgDAkjlZD8Cw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Ethics Letter
Supporting Documents

Etiyel

Student Surname:

Contact Number:

Email Address:

Chibira
073 859 5209
Etiyel@gmail.com

Institute Name:

Current Studies:

North-West University
PhD

Project Title:

Analysing the impact of corridors on unexploited regional trade opportunities for landlocked SADC countries

Description of Project:

The study analyses the impact of corridor efficiency on regional trade specifically focusing on exploitation of the unexploited regional trade opportunities for SADC landlocked countries namely Botswana, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe; and the Democratic Republic of Congo (which is largely landlocked), with their regional and international trading partners. In this regard, the study analyses the level of efficiency of the competing corridors serving the landlocked SADC countries: Beira, Dar es Salaam, Maputo, Nacala, North-South and Trans-Kalahari corridor from the perspective of the users of the corridors namely: exporters and importers, and logistics services providers comprising freight forwarders, transporters, clearing agents etc. Towards this end, the study identifies the challenges (hard and soft infrastructure bottlenecks) which are experienced by the corridor users in each of the named corridors focusing on ports, road/rail networks and border posts. The study is expected to generate a framework for selecting the most suitable corridor for specific products and interventions to address the challenges which are experienced in the respective corridors. I am kindly inviting you to participate in the study by completing the survey questionnaire and it will take approximately 15 minutes of your valuable time. If you decide to participate, your responses will not be shared with any third party and your participation will remain anonymous. Please click on the link below to complete the online survey questionnaire on Google-Forms. You may also copy, paste and open the link on any browser. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6rMFiHjq4NsuuK-rk2dx4RO-XQz-8y-ns_BKI7B7p3WfTOw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 </a? Thank You for taking your valuable time to participate in the study.
Ethics Letter
Supporting Documents

Pamela

Student Surname:

Contact Number:

Email Address:

Musarirt
0780741283
ttpmusariri@gmail.com

Institute Name:

Current Studies:

University of Johannesburg
Masters

Project Title:

Implementation of Green Logistics in the Road Freight Industry in Gauteng

Description of Project:

This research aims to assess to which extent sustainable supply chain initiatives have been implemented in the logistics industry and to create awareness within the road freight transport industries on the need to implement green logistics that foster environmentally conducive operations that ultimately benefit the organisation and the environment. Please follow this link to the online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SusLog2023.
Ethics Letter
Supporting Documents

Sharday

Student Surname:

Contact Number:

Email Address:

Jaiswar
0614421250
686265@students.wits.ac.za

Institute Name:

Current Studies:

University of the Witwatersrand
Master of Management in Digital Business

Project Title:

Factors influencing digital technology adoption in the South African Freight Transport Sector

Description of Project:

I am conducting a research study about digital technology adoption in the South African freight transport sector, in order to understand influencing factors that can ultimately assist in benefit realisation, such as improved competitiveness. The aim of the study is to provide recommendations to organisations and leadership within the freight transport sector on areas to focus on to improve digital technology adoption, in order to ultimately realise the benefits from effectively leveraging digital technologies. I am inviting you to participate in a questionnaire. If you decide to participate, your participation in this research study will require approximately 15 minutes of your time. The questionnaire will be online via the Qualtrics link below that can be completed at your convenience.

https://wits.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bOzXHVi1pBaReFo

Your contribution to this study is much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time and effort.
Ethics Letter
Supporting Documents

Ntshadi Lebogang

Student Surname:

Contact Number:

Email Address:

Motloung
0793889679
lebogangmogola@gmail.com

Institute Name:

Current Studies:

Henley Business School
Post Graduate in Management Practice

Project Title:

Utilisation of rail in South Africa

Description of Project:

This research paper is going to assist us to understand why there is a huge shift from using rail transport to road transport. We would like to find the main reasons why customers prefer to transport goods via road than rail.
Ethics Letter
Supporting Documents
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