https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/18 This collection includes published and unpublished research articles, conferences papers, etc 2026-06-06T04:29:34Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/754 An evaluation of the student Industrial attachment programme In Zimbabwe: A case ttudy Of Chinhoyi University of Technology Munyoro, Gerald; Nyandoro, Zivanayi Francis; Musekiwa, Munyaradzi The student industrial attachment has become an integral part of academic programmes that seek to improve students’ career prospects and employability. This study evaluated the attachment programme from the perspective of students and university lecturers. A sample of eighty-seven (87) participants comprising lecturers, students and parents were interviewed using self-administered questionnaires, semi-structured and focus group interviews. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis and content analysis. The majority of the respondents concurred that the student industrial attachment programme helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice. There were perceived variations with respect to the grading of the assessments, mismatch between equipment and technology available in the University and industry. Further, to concerns regarding the administration of the programme, in particular, challenges in securing attachments and student allowances, lack of resources to cover industrial supervisors’ transport and accommodation costs. The main recommendations include the need for the University to establish a Unit to coordinate the programme and foster closer liaison with industry, monitor quality assurance procedures, upgrade equipment and technology. In addition to regular reviews of the student attachment programme in line with changing and challenging business environments. 2016-01-16T00:00:00Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/732 Physical distribution practices and supply chain performance nexus in Zimbabwe’s beverage manufacturing sector: the moderating role of organizational resilience Kanyepe, James; Chibaro, Munyaradzi; Manyanga, Wilbert This study examined the relationship between physical distribution practices and supply performance in beverage manufacturing firms in Harare, Zimbabwe. This study also explored the moderating role of organizational resilience in this relationship. This study used a quantitative approach, employing a structured questionnaire administered to 113 employees in the beverage manufacturing industry. The data were analyzed via multiple and hierarchical regression techniques to test both direct and moderating associations. The findings indicate that route optimization, order fulfillment lead time, packaging, and return management are positively associated with supply chain performance. In addition, organizational resilience significantly moderated the relationships among route optimization, return management, packaging, and order fulfillment lead time. The originality of this study lies in its empirical demonstration of organisational resilience as a factor that moderates the association within the physical distribution–performance nexus, an area that remains underexplored in the Global South, particularly in Zimbabwe. Integrating organizational resilience into this relationship provides a novel theoretical lens for understanding how resilience is associated with supply chain performance under disruption-prone conditions. This study recommends beverage manufacturing firms to institutionalize resilience-building through scenario planning tools, comprehensive risk assessments, and proactive risk response frameworks to improve their preparedness for volatile environments. 2026-02-08T00:00:00Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/717 Physical distribution practices and supply chain performance nexus in Zimbabwe’s beverage manufacturing sector: the moderating role of organizational resilience Kanyepe, James; Chibaro, Munyaradzi; Manyanga, Wilbert This study examined the relationship between physical distribution practices and supply performance in beverage manufacturing firms in Harare, Zimbabwe. This study also explored the moderating role of organizational resilience in this relationship. This study used a quantitative approach, employing a structured questionnaire administered to 113 employees in the beverage manufacturing industry. The data were analyzed via multiple and hierarchical regression techniques to test both direct and moderating associations. The findings indicate that route optimization, order fulfillment lead time, packaging, and return management are positively associated with supply chain performance. In addition, organizational resilience significantly moderated the relationships among route optimization, return management, packaging, and order fulfillment lead time. The originality of this study lies in its empirical demonstration of organisational resilience as a factor that moderates the association within the physical distribution–performance nexus, an area that remains underexplored in the Global South, particularly in Zimbabwe. Integrating organizational resilience into this relationship provides a novel theoretical lens for understanding how resilience is associated with supply chain performance under disruption-prone conditions. This study recommends beverage manufacturing firms to institutionalize resilience-building through scenario planning tools, comprehensive risk assessments, and proactive risk response frameworks to improve their preparedness for volatile environments. 2026-02-08T00:00:00Z https://ir.cut.ac.zw:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/711 Physical distribution practices and supply chain performance nexus in Zimbabwe’s beverage manufacturing sector: the moderating role of organizational resilience Kanyepe, James; Chibaro, Munyaradzi; Manyanga, Wilbert This study examined the relationship between physical distribution practices and supply performance in beverage manufacturing firms in Harare, Zimbabwe. This study also explored the moderating role of organizational resilience in this relationship. This study used a quantitative approach, employing a structured questionnaire administered to 113 employees in the beverage manufacturing industry. The data were analyzed via multiple and hierarchical regression techniques to test both direct and moderating associations. The findings indicate that route optimization, order fulfillment lead time, packaging, and return management are positively associated with supply chain performance. In addition, organizational resilience significantly moderated the relationships among route optimization, return management, packaging, and order fulfillment lead time. The originality of this study lies in its empirical demonstration of organisational resilience as a factor that moderates the association within the physical distribution–performance nexus, an area that remains underexplored in the Global South, particularly in Zimbabwe. Integrating organizational resilience into this relationship provides a novel theoretical lens for understanding how resilience is associated with supply chain performance under disruption-prone conditions. This study recommends beverage manufacturing firms to institutionalize resilience-building through scenario planning tools, comprehensive risk assessments, and proactive risk response frameworks to improve their preparedness for volatile environments. 2026-02-24T00:00:00Z