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Orientation: Global supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to systemic disruptions, especially in port-centric logistics networks in emerging markets. South Africa’s Port of Durban, a critical point for retail supp...

Abstract The loss of biodiversity, climate change, and disparities in human development are all interrelated challenges that the world is currently dealing with. In response, interest in applying Industry 5.0 technologie...

Background: This study analyses how digitalised supply chains affect value co-creation and performance among small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, South Africa. Objectives: It ...

Supply chains are increasingly vulnerable to disruptions such as geopolitical conflicts, natural disasters, and cyberattacks, with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing economies particularly affected d...

Abstract India’s ambitious renewable energy targets and its vision for energy self-reliance critically depend on a resilient and competitive solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing ecosystem. However, India’s heavy rel...

Abstract Blue Foods from aquaculture and fishing vessels are essential for global diets and economies, yet shrimp aquaculture faces mounting challenges in supply, disease, climate, and market sustainability. This review ...

Background: In the rapidly expanding e-commerce sector, stock-outs remain a critical failure, eroding customer trust and revenue. While lean principles are often applied to optimise internal inventory, this study propos...

Abstract Food safety is a critical public health and economic issue in Afghanistan, where regulatory frameworks are evolving in response to complex political, social, and infrastructural challenges. This study examines t...

Background: Comprehensive primary healthcare (PHC) can address over 80% of global health needs across a lifetime. Adopting health-seeking behaviour (HSB) within PHC frameworks is critical for achieving Universal Health ...