An analysis of the downstream logistics operations of a South African FMCG producer

Adegoke Oke; Mark Long

doi:10.1016/j.ijpe.2006.12.031

An analysis of the downstream logistics operations of a South African FMCG producer

Adegoke Oke, Mark Long

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the logistics costs involved in the movement of goods between different facilities of a large South African fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturer. We find that a thorough analysis of logistics component costs, the characteristics of the products being transported and providing adequate training and development for people involved in distribution and logistics management are key factors that help to minimize transportation costs whilst maintaining high service levels.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	176-182
Number of pages	7
Journal	International Journal of Production Economics
Volume	108
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpe.2006.12.031
State	Published - Jul 1 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Case study
FMCG
Logistics
Manufacturing
South Africa
Transportation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Business, Management and Accounting
Economics and Econometrics
Management Science and Operations Research
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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