An assessment of the potential use of excess warehousing space of Spoornet property management to support the industrial development zones in the Eastern Cape region

Pitout, Evert Philippus

Title: An assessment of the potential use of excess warehousing space of Spoornet property management to support the industrial development zones in the Eastern Cape region
Creator: Pitout, Evert Philippus
Subject: Warehouses -- Management
Subject: Warehouses -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Subject: Industrial floor space -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Subject: Industrial development projects -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Date Issued: 2004
Date: 2004
Type: Thesis
Type: Masters
Type: MBA
Identifier: vital:10922
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/149
Identifier: Warehouses -- Management
Identifier: Warehouses -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Identifier: Industrial floor space -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Identifier: Industrial development projects -- South Africa -- Eastern Cape
Description: The research problem addressed in this study was to analyse and report on the potential use of Spoornet’s excess warehousing to support the Industrial Development Zones (IDZs) in the Eastern Cape. In order to achieve this objective, a literature study was undertaken to ascertain the world-class practices for warehousing. A study was conducted on Spoornet strategy in order to determine whether the company can apply its existing strategy for warehouse operations. The empirical results obtained, indicated that there would be a need for warehousing to support the IDZs in the Eastern Cape. There would be opportunities for storage of raw materials, distribution of parts for production, and finished goods to be delivered to consumers. Spoornet has gained ground on its competitor with respect to logistics and has progressed with its “Freight Logistics Solution” initiative. In conclusion it was recommended that Spoornet uses its existing strategy and convert their goods sheds into world-class warehousing. The warehouse space can be used as a trade-off to gain rail clients.
Format: xii, 154 leaves : col. ill. ; 30 cm
Format: pdf
Publisher: Port Elizabeth Technikon
Publisher: Faculty of Management
Language: English
Rights: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

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