This paper examines the growth effects of infrastructure stock and quality in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). While previous studies established that poor state SSA slows economic growth, there is little evidence on a robust analysis causal links between growth. Using principal components to cluster different measures examining infrastructure-growth nexus Generalised Method Moments while accounting for heterogeneity panel setting, our results reveal strong positive effect development with most...

Abstract Despite macro‐economic predictions of economic catch‐up and steady‐state growth for all countries, in the long run, gap between advanced developing African countries is widening. This study investigates association logistics 32 from 2007 to 2018. The results show that five six performance indicators, under review, have weak positive effects, ranging 0.01 0.03. Relatively high effects emerge “competence quality logistics” indicator. research highlights potential depends on...

In the dynamic landscape of industrial operations, effective management material master data within supply chain is paramount for organizational success. This study investigates challenges and solutions associated with Material Master Data Management (MMDM) at FLSmidth (FLS), a leading supplier in cement mining sectors. FLS operates complex diverse environment, serving global clientele across various The aims to understand impact MMDM implementation on performance FLS, specifically focusing...

There are significant deviations in travel mode choice drivers between developed and developing countries. This study investigates the determinants of car ownership public transit ridership Iran. Using survey data from 800 respondents, behaviour Kerman residents were investigated, based on gender, age, household size, ownership, frequency transport ridership, number working days per week, shopping activities neighbourhood entertainment city. Two multivariate models estimated using OLS WLS...

Purpose This study investigates the key determinants of outbound logistics performance in 22 Sub-Saharan African countries from 2010 to 2018. The aim is identify how specific logistics-related factors affect overall supply chain efficiency this region, characterized by diverse economic conditions and infrastructure challenges. Design/methodology/approach A panel data approach with fixed effects modeling was employed analyze influence such as consignment tracking tracing, competency, customs...

Supply chains are crucial components of national economies, influencing diverse functions like operations, product development, marketing, distribution, and customer service. Despite their significant contributions, supply chains, particularly in the textile industry implicated environmental degradation through spinning, dyeing, manufacturing, packaging, disposal. Addressing this concern, growing practice green logistics within chain management is gaining traction. This article investigates...

This paper analysed the relationships between air passenger transport, tourism and real gross domestic product per capita (rGDPpc) in Africa. Mediation models were using structural equation modelling approach. analysis determined role of a mediator variable relationship dependent independent variables. Bi-directional positive found transport rGDPpc, followed by tourism. A certain proportion transport’s total effect on rGDPpc was from increased tourism, some rGDPpc’s sizable derived larger...

This study analysed the corporate social responsibility (CSR) performances of non-African founded multinational corporations (NAFMNCs) and African with transnational footprints (African internationalisers) effects firm features using fixed random estimators. A positive effect age on CSR was found, which relatively high for internationalisers (AIs). Being an AI or NAFMNC is a valid factor that separates firms. There no evidence size profitability determined in both groups companies, although...