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    Influences of Market-driven Forces and Non-economic Factors in the Spatial Pattern of Fuel Retail Outlets in Ibadan
    (NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT, 2021) Ajayi, Adeyinka
    This work analyzed the influence which non — economic tool of political patronage and the strictly economic factors of Retail Location Decisions (RLD) exerted in the spatial distribution of Fuel Retail Outlets (FROs) in lbadan metropolis. Multistage and simple random sampling techniques were utilized to obtain information from 254 respondents who are owners/ managers of the studied FROs. A Logistic Regression Model (LRM) examined the relationship between dichotomous dependent variable [compliance of sited FROs in the metropolis to the existing Town Planning Authority Rules (TPR)] and the different independent explanatory variables (cost of landed property, haulage cost, business sustainability and non-economic factor of political patronage). Findings indicated that the predictor as a set truly differentiated between those who complied with TPR and those who did not (Chi-Square = 225.041, P < 05 with df =4). The prediction rate showed that there was 93.5% rate of compliance to the TPR. The Wald criterion demonstrated that cost of landed property (p=.000) and haulage/transport cost (p=.000) both made significant contributions to the prediction (compliance). On the other hand. political patronage (p=.550) and business sustainabi7ity consideration (p=.750) were not significant predictors. The study advocated the utilization of Geographical Information System (GIS) in the planning of urban development for equitable allotment of land use to aid in the achievement of competitive business environment and sustainable urban land use management
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    Importance of Port-Supply Chain Integration in enhancing Manufacturing Capacity Utilisation (MCU) in Nigeria
    (Journal of Economics and Allied Research, 2023-12) Ajayi, Adeyinka
    The utilisation of manufacturing capacity at 57% holds significant implications for Nigerian consumers. This paper explores the impact of integrating port supply chains on manufacturing capacity utilisation in Lagos and Ogun States, Nigeria. Secondary sources were employed to collect data on container port throughput (PT) and manufacturing capacity utilisation (MCU) from the Nigerian Port Authority and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria between 2014 and 2021. The study reveals a positive relationship between Tin Can Port PT and Food and Beverages MCU, indicating that a unit change in Tin Can Island port throughput results in a 35.4% increase in manufacturing capacity utilisation. Conversely, a percentage change in Apapa port throughput only leads to a 0.08% increase in manufacturing capacity utilisation. The findings suggest that port supply chain integration can enhance MCU, provided the policy is tailored to specific ports. The study emphasises the pivotal role of effective policies in boosting Nigeria's manufacturing capacity utilisation, particularly in the food and beverages sector.
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    Transportation of Petroleum Product in Nigeria: the institutional, environmental and distributional constraints
    (Studies in the Social Sciences, 2020-03) Ajayi, Adeyinka
    This paper analyzed the effects that the absence of a comprehensive public policy guiding the safe and eco-friendly conveyance of petroleum products (as part of the safe conveyance of dangerous goods by road) have on the operating environment, in the sub-Saharan Africa and Nigeria. The failed effort of the various institutions that ought to formulate this policy at the regional, sub-regional and national levels and the subsequent effect on safety practices on road transport is dissected. The paper applied the theoretical lens of institution theory and theory of constraint to critically examine the role that weak institutions have on reducing identified constraints associated with the eco-friendly conveyance of petroleum products by road.
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    COVID 19 and the Airfreight Management System in Nigeria: The Need for a Behavioural Renaissance
    (Journal of Behavioural Studies, 2022) Oluwakoya, Adeniyi
    The Covid-19 incidents have brought to the fore the freight agglomeration as more need to satisfy the demand of people staying home due to restrictions. This development increases the potential of the airfreight system as the assistance for economic sustenance amid the pandemic. However, the extant problems bedevilling the airfreight management system in Nigeria persist even as the advantages during the pandemic try to override the inherent difficulties. This study seeks to examine the various challenges in the light of reformed behavioural insight and disposition among the various stakeholders in the Nigerian airfreight system. The methodology involves an archival tenet of behavioural adoption into sectorial system building and enhancement for effective and efficient service delivery. The study suggests a total of behavioural overhauling among the stakeholders in the Nigerian airfreight system. It opines a more behavioural consideration since behavioural relationship and engagement take a more intense involvement in the airfreight transaction in Nigeria.
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    Investigating the Influence of Third-Party Logistics Providers on the Physical Distribution of Manufactured Products. A Study of MDS Logistics.
    (Journal of Behavioural Studies, 2022) Oluwakoya, Adeniyi
    The impact of third-party logistics providers will emphasise the pivotal distribution agents for manufacturing output. However, despite the importance of this role, it has hardly been investigated on its contributions. This study examines the influence of third-party logistics providers (3PL) on the physical distribution of manufactured products. The study uses a 3PL company named MDS logistics. One hundred returned questionnaires from the staff of Guinness Nigeria, using purposive sampling and a well-structured questionnaire. The hypothesis tested reveals a significant influence of third-party logistics providers on the physical distribution of manufactured products. The findings supported this hypothesis using the chi-square statistical tool (with a considerable level of 0.000). The study recommends the need for manufacturing firms to implement a unique distribution strategy (adoption of a third-party logistics provider) to achieve a significant competitive advantage and attain a desirable level of performance. Secondly, manufacturing firms should always embrace supply chain management to lower costs, grow the market and sales, and build strong relations with third-party logistics clients.