THE VARIOUS TOOLS AND CHALLENGES OF LOGISTICS EFFECTIVENESS IN THE ORGANIZATION IN BOLLORE AFRICA LOGISTICS, SOUTH SUDAN: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY.

Abstract

Background

This study aims to assess the various tools and challenges of logistics effectiveness in the organization. in Bollore Africa Logistics, (South Sudan) Ltd.

 Methodology

The study used a descriptive and quantitative research design which helped to bring out the relationship between the two variables. The study sample size was 80 respondents and the actual respondents are 50.

 Results

80% of the respondents were male employees while 20% of the respondents were female employees in Bollore Africa Logistics Company. The study found out that vehicle and route tracking systems and warehouse operations management system software were the key tools used in logistics and ware operations to ensure that travel cost is proportional to travel distance, travel cost reduction as well as having a more accurate distance model leads to system designs with lower costs.

 Conclusion

The conclusions drawn from the study findings indicate that: Bollore Africa Logistics Company needs to use ICT in logistics and Warehouse management system software, and vehicle tracking devices to determine the movement of vehicles on the various routes using the geographical information system which establishes the distance traveled and covered to avoid theft of the product/goods while in transit and to gain a competitive edge however, still affected by network problems.

 Recommendations

Internet Network failures, the study recommends the use of a stable network for internet  and web services be outsourced from a reliable service provider especially wireless connections to ensure the use of vehicle tracking systems  in logistics management, vehicle tracking devices to determine the movement of vehicles on the various routes using the geographical information system to avoid theft of the product/goods while in transit and to gain a competitive edge in business operations as wells fully operationalize the use of other tools like Site location, Warehouse management system software