TransAfrica Logistics Ltd–Navigating Transformational Change in South Africa’s Logistics Sector

SECTION 1: FOUNDING AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT (2005–2015)

Genesis: Three former Transnet executives

In mid-2005, Thabo Nkosi (former Transnet Freight Rail operations manager), Fatima Moosa (ex-Transnet finance and procurement specialist), and Johan van Rensburg (former Transnet engineering and fleet maintenance head) resigned within six months of each other. Frustrated by state-owned inefficiency – aging locomotives, political interference, and a culture of “it cannot be done” – they pooled R1.2 million in savings and launched TransAfrica Logistics in a small Durban office above a hardware store (Nkosi, personal interview, 2026; TransAfrica internal archives, 2025).

The founding vision: “Reliable, transparent, and efficient road freight for South African manufacturers who are tired of excuses” (Moosa, 2016, p. 45). Starting with seven second-hand trucks (three Mercedes-Benz, four MAN), they undercut incumbents by 12–15% on Durban- Johannesburg routes and paid drivers within 48 hours – a revolutionary practice when competitors took 30 days (Burnes, 2017, p. 112; TransAfrica, 2025).

Early challenges and survival

The 2008–2009 global financial crisis nearly destroyed them. Fuel prices spiked 40%, clients delayed payments by 90–120 days, and two major contracts (Edcon, Massmart) were cancelled. By March 2009, TransAfrica had negative cash flow of R3.2 million. Thabo Nkosi took no salary for eight months; Fatima Moosa renegotiated fuel supplier terms personally (Van Rensburg, 2013, Entrepreneurial grit, p. 89).

Survival came through niche diversification: they began transporting hazardous chemicals for small mining suppliers (who were ignored by large logistics firms). By 2010, revenue recovered to R47 million, with a 9% net margin – higher than the industry average of 4.5% (StatsSA Logistics Survey, 2011).

Culture building and employee loyalty

From 2011–2015, TransAfrica deliberately built a “family culture” (Ackerman & Anderson,

2010, p. 203 on values-based change). Drivers were given shares in a staff trust (5% of equity). Weekly “indaba” meetings allowed any employee to speak directly to the founders. The company paid for driver children’s school uniforms (TransAfrica internal HR records, 2015). By 2015, staff turnover was 7% – versus industry average 24% (SACCA, 2015).

B-BBEE journey

In 2014, TransAfrica restructured to Level 4 B-BBEE contributor (DTI Codes, 2014). Fatima Moosa led a broad-based ownership scheme: 15% of shares held by 320 black employees, 5% by black women managers, and 10% by a community trust supporting Durban’s Umlazi township. This became a competitive weapon against larger rivals (Imperial, Barloworld) who struggled with tokenism (Moosa, 2016, p. 112).

SECTION 2: RAPID EXPANSION AND CONSOLIDATION (2016–2022)

          Post-COVID resilience

During COVID-19 lockdowns (March–May 2020), road freight demand collapsed 60% (SADC Logistics Monitor, 2020). TransAfrica converted 12 trucks to emergency medical supply carriers (PPE, oxygen, vaccines) – a decision made within 72 hours by Thabo Nkosi. Revenue fell to R1.8 billion (from R2.3 billion in 2019), but the company broke even and gained reputation (TransAfrica Annual Report, 2021).

          Fleet modernisation and warehouse growth

Between 2016 and 2022, TransAfrica invested R620 million in:

• 340 new Euro 5 trucks (Scania, Volvo, Mercedes) – reducing fleet age from 11 years to 4.5 years.
  • 28 warehouses/facilities across 7 provinces (Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Free State), totalling 245,000 m² of storage.
  • GPS tracking and basic TMS (Transport Management System) from a local provider (LogiSphere).

By 2022, turnover reached R4.9 billion, employing 8,700 staff (6,100 drivers/technicians, 1,400 warehouse staff, 1,200 management/admin) (PWC, 2025, SA Freight & Logistics, p. 34).

          Supplier relationships and driver loyalty

Example: TransAfrica was one of the first mid-sized logistics firms to pay Scania South Africa on 15-day terms (industry standard 45–60 days). In return, Scania prioritised TransAfrica for spare parts during the 2021 global semiconductor shortage (Scania SA account manager, personal comms, 2022). Driver loyalty stories abound: after the July 2021 riots in KZN, TransAfrica drivers protected client goods at the Durban depot for 72 hours without being asked – four drivers slept in their trucks with sjamboks (TransAfrica internal safety report, 2021).

SECTION 3: THE PERFECT STORM – REALITIES OF 2026

          Energy crisis – Load-shedding severity

Eskom’s 2025–2026 performance: Stage 6 load-shedding for 187 days in the past 12 months (Eskom, 2026). TransAfrica’s 28 warehouses require backup diesel generators – costing R32 million annually in diesel (up from R9 million in 2021). Their 14 planned electric truck chargers (installed at R7 million) are unusable during peak load-shedding without battery storage (an additional R45 million investment not yet funded) (TransAfrica internal energy audit, 2026).

          Port inefficiencies – Durban and Cape Town

World Bank Logistics Performance Index 2025 ranked South Africa 56th (down from 33rd in 2019). Durban port container dwell time averaged 19 days (global best practice: 3–4 days). In January 2026, TransAfrica had 320 containers stuck at Durban for clients (Woolworths, Massmart, Shoprite), incurring R8.4 million in detention and demurrage charges – which clients refused to pay, citing “force majeure” (TransAfrica client dispute log, 2026; Burnes, 2017, p. 233 on environmental uncertainty).

          E-commerce boom and last-mile pressure

South African e-commerce grew 31% year-on-year in 2025 (Takealot, 2026 report). Retailers now demand 24-hour delivery in Gauteng, 48-hour in secondary cities. TransAfrica’s current TMS cannot optimise multi-drop routes dynamically – drivers manually plan sequences, adding 15–20% unnecessary mileage (TransAfrica operations review, March 2026).

          Climate change and extreme weather

April 2022 KZN floods (the deadliest in SA history) destroyed TransAfrica’s Prospecton

warehouse, costing R78 million in rebuilding and lost inventory (only 60% insured due to flood exclusion clauses) (TransAfrica insurance claim, 2023). In December 2025, N3 highway closure due to mudslides near Van Reenen’s Pass cost the company R12 million in alternative routing and overnight driver overtime.

          4IR disruption – digital entrants

Uber Freight South Africa (launched 2024) grew 340% in 2025, using an AI platform matching empty backhaul trucks with spot loads. TransAfrica’s traditional contract model (fixed rates, long-term relationships) is undercut by 18–25% on spot lanes (McKinsey, 2026, Digital freight platform adoption in emerging markets). Globally, Amazon’s logistics arm (Amazon Logistics) now operates cross-border into Southern Africa – threatening TransAfrica’s regional expansion plans.

          Talent war – Data analysts and green logistics specialists

In 2025, TransAfrica advertised four senior data scientist positions (R1.1 million–R1.4 million p.a.) – zero qualified applicants from South Africa. The company offered to sponsor visas for three Kenyan data scientists, but work permits took 11 months. Meanwhile, competitors (DP World, Maersk SA) poached six of TransAfrica’s mid-level IT logistics staff in 2025 (TransAfrica HR exit report, 2026).

          Security threats – Hijackings

South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) reported 2,100 truck hijackings in 2025 – a 28% increase. TransAfrica lost 23 trucks (value R56 million) and had five drivers hospitalised. Insurance premiums rose 220% between 2022–2026 (TransAfrica risk register, 2026).

          Regulatory pressures

• B-BBEE targets: Level 4 requires 40% preferential procurement from black-owned suppliers; TransAfrica currently at 28%. Failing Level 4 would lose government tenders (e.g., Transnet, Eskom logistics) worth R420 million annually.
  • Carbon tax: 2026 rate increased to R210 per tonne CO₂e (from R134 in 2022). TransAfrica’s 2025 emissions: 187,000 tonnes (from diesel fleet) – liability R39.3 million, up from R8.5 million in 2022 (Carbon Tax Act, 2026; TransAfrica sustainability report, 2026).

SECTION 4: LEADERSHIP’S BOLD TRANSFORMATION AGENDA – “MOMENTUM 2030”

In November 2025, after a three-day strategic retreat at Mount Grace Country House & Spa (Magaliesburg), the executive team launched Momentum 2030 – a R780 million, five-year transformation programme.

          Pillar 1: Digital Transformation (R420 million)

• New TMS (Transport Management System) – SAP Transportation Management (cost: R180 million over 3 years) for end-to-end visibility.
  • AI route optimisation – Using local startup LogiAI’s algorithm (R45 million) to reduce

empty running from 32% to 18% (target).

• Drone surveillance – 14 drones for convoy protection on high-risk routes (N2, N3, N4) –

R28 million including training.

• Blockchain tracking – Hyperledger Fabric for immutable proof of delivery (reducing disputes by estimated 40%) – R22 million.
  • Driver tablet computers – 6,100 tablets with real-time navigation and e-logbooks – R145 million.

          Pillar 2: Sustainable & Inclusive Growth (R360 million)

• Electric fleet transition – 80 electric trucks (FAW, BYD) by 2029 (first 12 arriving Q3 2026) – R240 million including chargers.
  • Women-in-logistics programme – 1,200 female drivers trained by 2029 (currently 82 female drivers out of 6,100) – R48 million.
  • SME supplier development – Funding and mentorship for 200 black-owned small logistics firms as subcontractors – R72 million.

          Diagnosis and initial steps

Before Momentum 2030, TransAfrica hired Boston Consulting Group (BCG) for an organisational diagnostic (Oct 2025). Key findings (BCG, 2025, p. 7–14):

• Change readiness score: 54/100 (unprepared). Only 34% of staff understood why digital

transformation was necessary.

• IT maturity: Level 2/5 (manual processes in warehousing, no APIs to client ERP systems).
  • Middle manager resistance: 67% of depot managers feared job loss from automation.

          Communication and resistance

Thabo Nkosi launched Momentum 2030 via a company-wide live stream (December 1, 2025). The Q&A session was chaotic: drivers in Durban asked, “Are you firing us for computers?”; Johannesburg warehouse staff shouted, “Another rich CEO fantasy.” Fatima Moosa (now COO) visited 14 depots over six weeks – but only 2,300 staff attended voluntary town halls (27% attendance) (TransAfrica internal comms report, Jan 2026).

Pilot projects: Gauteng (Midrand depot) and Western Cape (Brackenfell depot) began AI route optimisation in March 2026. Initial results: 11% reduction in fuel consumption, 8% better on- time delivery. However, 23 drivers refused to use tablets, calling them “spy machines” (TransAfrica pilot evaluation, April 2026).

          Leadership changes

In February 2026, Thabo Nkosi appointed Lerato Dlamini (ex-DP World, Middle East) as Chief Digital Officer (CDO) – a newly created role. Three long-serving operations managers (average tenure 14 years) resigned, citing “disconnect from grassroots reality” (exit interviews, March 2026).

SECTION 5: ORGANISATIONAL FOUNDATIONS, STRENGTHS AND CRITICAL GAPS

                    Current 7-S elements (diagnostic baseline)

Element                 Current state (early 2026)

Strategy

Hybrid: Defend core contract logistics + invest in digital/sustainability (but funding split 60/40 unclear)

Structure              Functional: CEO → COO, CFO, CDO, CHRO, CTO. Depot managers report

Element                 Current state (early 2026)

to regional ops directors. No cross-functional transformation office.

Systems

Legacy TMS (LogiSphere), manual warehouse inventory (Excel in 12 depots!), separate payroll, no integrated BI dashboard.

Shared values

“Family    first,    deliver    anyway”    –    strong    on    loyalty,    weak    on innovation/accountability for metrics.

Style

Paternalistic/command. Thabo Nkosi respected but feared; decisions centralised.

Staff

8,700 employees: 70% drivers/warehouse, 12% technical, 18% admin/mgmt. Low digital literacy (only 24% have used a tablet for work).

Skills

Excellent defensive driving, customer relationships. Missing: data analysis

(0 data scientists on staff), change management capabilities (no internal coaches), green logistics engineering.

          Personal mastery levels

Using Senge’s (1990/2006) framework as adapted by Ackerman & Anderson (2010, p. 167–

182): Anonymous survey (n=1,200, Feb 2026) showed:

• Vision clarity: Only 31% could state Momentum 2030’s two pillars correctly.
• Creative tension tolerance: 44% agreed “I am afraid of failing with new technology.”
• Commitment to truth: 52% agreed “Management hides the real impact of automation on jobs.”
• Personal change readiness: 29% agreed “I am actively learning new skills for digital logistics.”

          Change readiness assessment (Beckhard & Harris, 1987 model)

• D (Dissatisfaction with status quo): High among executives (7.8/10), low among drivers (3.2/10) – “We survive every crisis, why change?”
  • V (Vision): Clear at top, fuzzy at middle/bottom (only 34% recall vision components).
  • F (First steps): Pilots exist but not scaled; no change agent network.
  • R (Resistance to change): 6.5/10 – moderate-high, especially among depot managers and union shop stewards (SATAWU).

SECTION 6: THE SOUTH AFRICAN SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONTEXT

          Inequality and unemployment

Statistics South Africa (Q1 2026): Unemployment 34.5% (expanded: 44.2%). Youth (15–34) unemployment: 48.7%. Gini coefficient 0.65 (world’s highest). For TransAfrica: 64% of drivers are sole breadwinners for extended families (average 6 dependents). Change that threatens job security triggers intense emotional resistance (Burnes, 2017, p. 287 on socio-technical systems).

          Skills mismatch

South Africa has a shortage of 48,000 data professionals (MICT SETA, 2026). TransAfrica cannot find local digital talent; importing is slow (Home Affairs visa backlog: 9–14 months). Yet 320,000 young people with matric enter labour market annually with zero logistics/digital skills. Opportunity: TransAfrica’s proposed internal academy could create a competitive advantage – but requires R85 million upfront (not yet funded).

          Infrastructure deficits

Eskom (electricity), Transnet (ports/rails), SANRAL (roads): all deteriorating. TransAfrica’s electric truck strategy depends on grid stability. In a March 2026 scenario analysis, if load- shedding remains Stage 4+, electric truck total cost of ownership (TCO) is 23% higher than diesel (due to battery degradation from irregular charging). Thus, “green” and “reliable” conflict (TransAfrica strategy memo, April 2026).

          Two-tier economy and corporate citizenship

Large retailers (Shoprite, Woolworths, Massmart) are squeezing logistics margins (average 3.2%

net in 2025 vs 5.8% in 2020). Simultaneously, these same clients demand B-BBEE Level 4, net- zero pledges, and SME development. TransAfrica is caught: invest R780 million but cannot raise prices (clients will switch to competitors like Imperial or Unitrans) (PWC, 2025, p. 67).

SECTION 7: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE AND STRATEGIC DILEMMAS

• Lalamove SA (launched Feb 2026): Crowdsourced last-mile delivery using gig economy drivers. Not a direct threat to contract logistics yet, but margin pressure on small parcels.
  • Amazon Logistics SA: Registered as a freight forwarder in Oct 2025. Will likely capture high-value e-commerce logistics, leaving lower-margin bulk to incumbents.

          Buyer power

TransAfrica’s top 5 clients (Shoprite, Woolworths, Massmart, Sasol, AfriSam) constitute 58%

of revenue. Each is running annual logistics tenders. In 2025, TransAfrica lost the Sasol contract (worth R420 million) to Imperial on price (8% lower). Buyer switching costs are low – most contracts have 90-day notice periods (TransAfrica commercial review, 2025).

SECTION 8: LEADERSHIP OUTLOOK AND THE HUMAN DIMENSION

          CEO’s vision speech (excerpt, December 2025)

“I know you are scared. I am scared too. But staying still is certain death. Look at Edcon. Look at Comair. They didn’t change. We have 8,700 families depending on us. Momentum 2030 is not about firing anyone – it’s about making sure your children can also work at TransAfrica. But you must bring your curiosity, your effort, and your honesty. If a tablet scares you, we will teach you. If you refuse to learn, then we have a problem.” (TransAfrica internal video transcript).

          Middle manager voices

• John (JHB depot manager, 15 years): “I’ve seen four ‘transformations’. They rename things, spend millions on consultants, and we do the same work. Until Thabo admits he made mistakes in the past, why should I believe him?”
  • Precious (Durban fleet controller, 8 years): “I want to learn AI route planning. But I work 60 hours a week. When do I train? And my manager will punish me if I make mistakes in the new system.”

          Driver perspectives

Focus group (Kempton Park, March 2026, 14 drivers):

• “These tablets – will they know when I stop to pee? That’s harassment.”
  • “Electric trucks? Where do we charge when we are in Musina? Make it make sense.”
  • “I support the company. But I have five kids. If my job changes, I need written guarantee no retrenchment.”

          Risks of failure

If Momentum 2030 fails (defined as <50% of targets by 2028):

• Loss of top clients (Woolworths has already flagged digital visibility as mandatory by Q1 2027).

• Talent flight (digital natives will not join a failing transformer).
  • Union mobilisation (SATAWU preparing for “no forced automation” campaign).
  • Potential takeover or liquidation (private equity firms circling distressed logistics assets).

SECTION 9: CONCLUSION OF CASE

TransAfrica Logistics stands at a knife-edge. Its family culture and operational resilience (born from 2008 crisis and COVID) are both strengths and blind spots. The Momentum 2030 programme is strategically necessary but under-resourced in change management capability (only one part-time internal comms person for 8,700 staff). The coming 18 months (mid-2026 to end-2027) will determine whether TransAfrica becomes a case study of successful African digital transformation or a cautionary tale of good intentions defeated by human resistance and systemic constraints.

Sources for case construction:

Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), 2026. Labour and Just Transition: Position Paper on Automation in Logistics. Johannesburg: COSATU Research Department.

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), 2024. *Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Amendment Act 2024: Codes of Good Practice*. Pretoria: Government Printing Works.

McKinsey & Company, 2021. Organizational health in logistics: A new imperative for digital transformation. Available at: www.mckinsey.com/industries/logistics/our- insights/organizational-health-in-logistics [Accessed 10 June 2026].

Nedbank, 2026. Green Logistics Funding Report: Financing the Transition to Low-Carbon Freight in South Africa. Johannesburg: Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking.

Ntshavheni, K., 2025. *4IR in State-Owned Enterprises: Opportunities and Governance Challenges*. Pretoria: Department of Communications and Digital Technologies.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), 2025. South African Freight & Logistics: Navigating Disruption in a Two-Tier Economy. Johannesburg: PwC South Africa.

SADC Logistics Monitor, 2026. Quarterly Report on Regional Freight Flows: Q1 2026. Gaborone: Southern African Development Community Secretariat.

Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), 2026. Logistics Survey 2026: Road Freight Transport Industry. Pretoria: Statistics South Africa. Report No. 72-01-05.

Transnet SOC Ltd, 2025. Integrated Annual Report 2025. Available

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World Bank, 2025. Logistics Performance Index 2025: Connecting to Compete. Washington, DC: World Bank Group.

QUESTIONS

Question 1 (15 marks)

1. Apply the McKinsey 7-S Model to critically diagnose the current state of alignment at TransAfrica Logistics Ltd in relation to the Momentum 2030 transformation. Highlight major misalignments between the hard and soft S-elements. (9 marks)
   1. Evaluate the extent to which leadership style and shared values are supporting or constraining the required cultural shift for digital and sustainable transformation. (6 marks)

Question 2 (16 marks)

• Using Burnes’ framework on drivers of change, analyse the key internal and external forces compelling TransAfrica to undertake deep transformation. Classify each driver and justify its urgency. (10 marks)
  • Critically discuss how South Africa’s extreme inequality, high unemployment and skills shortages uniquely shape the change management challenges and opportunities for TransAfrica. (6 marks)

Question 3 (15 marks)

• Critically evaluate the role of Personal Mastery and individual change in enabling successful organisational transformation, drawing on both the lecture material and evidence from the case. (9 marks)
  • Design and justify a set of practical interventions that TransAfrica’s leadership should implement to build Personal Mastery across different levels of the organisation (drivers, warehouse staff, depot managers, executives). (6 marks)

Question 4 (18 marks)

1. Identify and critically analyse the major individual, group and organisational barriers to change currently facing TransAfrica Logistics. Use a multi-level typology (e.g., Burnes or Ackerman & Anderson). (10 marks)
   1. Recommend and justify an appropriate change management model or framework (from Ackerman & Anderson, Burnes, Kotter, or a synthesis) that would best support the successful execution of the digital and sustainability pillars of Momentum 2030. Explain why alternative models would be less suitable. (8 marks)

Question 5 (18 marks)

• Synthesise and apply the ten steps for “Achieving Organisational Goals and Implementing Change” (from your lecture slides) to TransAfrica’s Momentum 2030 programme. For each step, diagnose what TransAfrica has done well, where gaps exist, and what corrective actions are required. (11 marks)
  • Critically assess the potential risks of ineffective implementation (minimum three risks). Propose how the company can effectively monitor progress, adapt and sustain momentum over the five-year transformation period. (7 marks)

Question 6 (18 marks)

• Evaluate whether TransAfrica’s existing operational strengths and client relationships provide a sufficient base for sustainable competitive advantage in a digital and low-carbon future, or whether fundamental new dynamic capabilities are required. Justify your position using relevant strategic frameworks. (9 marks)
  • Benchmark TransAfrica’s transformation journey against one real-world organisation (South African or international) that has successfully managed large-scale logistics,  digital,  and/or  sustainability  change.  Draw specific,  actionable  lessons for TransAfrica, including measurable recommendations. (9 marks)

Experts Answer on Above Questions on Change Management

McKinsey 7-S Diagnosis

The analysis of current strategy indicates that the focus is on achieving digitalisation and sustainability by 2030 but the current misalignment as evident is the employees do not have a clear understanding of transformational goals. The current structure is a functional hierarchy with no transformation office, and this indicates the misalignment which is the lack of cross functional collaboration crucial in achieving massive transformation. The current system shows the utilisation of legacy TMS, excel based warehouse management systems which do not support AI Optimisation and real time visibility.

From a skills point of view, there is strong logistics and driving skills evident but the misalignment is evident in the form of lack of change coaches to support the transformation. With respect to staff, it has 8700 employees with low digital literacy and it implies that the workforce do not have enough capabilities needed for transformation. In respect to style, it is centralised leadership followed whereas the shared value shows family first delivery anyway which implies that the existing culture gives more preference to loyalty over innovation.

Leadership style and shared values

The supporting factors evident are strong trust in founders, culture supports employees and contribute towards positive commitment and loyalty on their part, and leadership is quite effective even during covid-19. However the constraining factors are the low level of confidence among employees because of automation and fear of job losses, centralised decision making discourages innovation, and the communication process is not very effective.

Drivers of change using Burnes Framework

The main drivers of change that needs urgent attention are load shedding which costs around R32m annually, port inefficiency causing a loss of R8.4m, faster delivery in e-commerce, uber’s freight AI platform, increase in the carbon tax to R39.3m liability, skill shortages, low digital readiness, customer demand for visibility and B-BBEE compliance pressure.

Impact of South African context

The challenges are in the form of 34.5% unemployment, increased fear of retrenchment, severe shortage of digital skills, and visa processing delays that affect foreign hiring. The opportunities are talent development through internal logistics academy, and youth unemployment provides an opportunity for future talent pipeline.

Personal mastery and transformation

Personal mastery requires continuous learning and self development but the current situation indicates weak personal mastery as evident from the fact that only 31% understand Momentum 2030, 29% are ready to learn digital skills, 44% fear failure with technology and 52% distrust management. For successful transformation, it is important for the employees to improve their skills and abilities in areas like digital, analytical and sustainability related competencies.
The practical interventions needed are in the form of adequate training and digital literacy workshops for employees, need for technology adoption programs, and executive coaching and digital leadership development.

Barriers to change

The individual barriers to change our fear of job loss, low digital literacy and resistance to new working methods. The group barriers are concerns about automation to the union, and managers scepticism towards transformation. The organisational barriers are in the form of functional silos, legacy systems, weak communication and no transformation office.

Recommended change model

The best change model is Kotter’s model of change that focuses on creating agency, building coalition, developing and communicating vision, generating quick wins, sustaining momentum and supporting anchor change.

Applying the 10 steps of change

The 10 steps of change are need identification, diagnose situations, create vision, build support, develop plan, allocate resources, implement pilots, monitor progress, reinforce success and finally institutionalise. These changes are essential as the analysis revealed limited employee participation, poor understanding and low attendance, weak people strategy, shortage of adequate skills within employees, weak recognition and limited scale. The corrective actions needed are appointing change champions, mandatory engagement sessions with employees, expanding the change management team in aligning performance systems.

Sustainable competitive advantage

The current strengths are strong customer relationships, trusted brand reputation, loyal workforce, and operational resilience. As per the Resource based view (RBV), the dynamic capabilities needed are AI driven route optimisation, data analytics capability, sustainability expertise and innovation capability.

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