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Mbali

Student Surname:

Contact Number:

Email Address:

Mtimkulu
0622385070
mbalimtimkulu5@gmail.com

Institute Name:

Current Studies:

MANCOSA
Bachelors of Commerce Honours in Supply Chain Management

Project Title:

An Exploratory Study of the Operational Challenges Faced by Black-owned Road Freight SMMEs in Ekurhuleni Municipality, Gauteng

Description of Project:

This project is a research proposal for Honours in Supply Chain Management for the Bachelor of Commerce postgraduate degree at MANCOSA and is submitted as an Honours research project entitled: An Exploratory study of the Operational challenges faced by black-owned Road Freight SMMEs in Ekurhuleni Municipality, Gauteng. The study examines the financial limitations such as capital acquisition costs, cash flow problems, insurance premiums and fluctuations in fuel costs, and structural market barriers such as market concentration, critical vetting processes in corporate procurement, and power relationships in subcontracting that hinder the growth and survival of emerging Black-owned road freight SMMEs in the Ekurhuleni logistics hub. The project addresses these essential operational challenges and looks to provide practical solutions, financial options, and policy action to improve the competitive positioning and performance of these logistics companies in the longer term. The research design is qualitative, interpretivist and exploratory, with a handful of Black fleet owners and managers across primary logistics hubs (City Deep and Kempton Park) interviewed in semi-structured fashion and data analysed using ATLAS.ti software. The study will adopt the Resource-Based View (RBV) theoretical lens to explore the effect of resource gaps at the internal level and structural gaps at the external level on business performance and integration with the market.
Ethics Letter
Supporting Documents

Willie

Student Surname:

Contact Number:

Email Address:

Mkhonza
0835553532
williemkhonza@gmail.com

Institute Name:

Current Studies:

UNISA
Master’s Degree – Economics

Project Title:

The role of South Africa’s customs in trade facilitation within SACU

Description of Project:

The project looks into the role of South Africa Customs in facilitating trade which has impact on economic growth
Ethics Letter
Supporting Documents

Vivienne

Student Surname:

Contact Number:

Email Address:

Govender
0828197468
vivienneg25@gmail.com

Institute Name:

Current Studies:

NWU Business School
Doctor of Philosophy

Project Title:

Developing a low-carbon framework based on perceptions and practices in the Transport Industry in Gauteng

Description of Project:

Developing a low-carbon framework based on perceptions and practices in the Transport Industry in Gauteng
Ethics Letter
Supporting Documents

Kgakile

Student Surname:

Contact Number:

Email Address:

Mapoulo
0718788295
kgakile@gmail.com

Institute Name:

Current Studies:

University of South Africa
MSc Environmental Management

Project Title:

IMPLICATIONS OF GREEN LOGISTICS ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN THE CITY OF EKURHULENI, GAUTENG PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA

Description of Project:

The study investigates Green Logistics, examining the potential diversity and core features and variables implied in crowdsourcing models such as the use of alternate fuel or optimizing routes of vehicles on economic viability, environmental protection, and social equity as dimensions of environmental sustainability. The study will involve an evaluation of environmental and transport activities in selected areas, completion of semi-structured questionnaires and interviews with participants, field observations and document analysis (including relevant policy documents).
Ethics Letter
Supporting Documents

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
Supporting Documents

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
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