Perceived Performance of Gasoline Supply Chains: Empirical Evidences from Namibia.

This article examines the performance and challenges of the gasoline supply chain in Namibia, focusing on the route from Walvis Bay depots to retail outlets. Based on empirical data collected from key stakeholders—including government bodies such as the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), and private oil companies—the study identifies critical factors influencing supply chain performance, such as exchange rate fluctuations, economic instability, and internal coordination among players. While government policies and road infrastructure are generally adequate, major challenges include poor railway infrastructure, outdated supply chain systems, insufficient skilled manpower, and limited storage capacity. The study recommends strategies to improve the supply chain, including enhancing partnerships with suppliers and customers, upgrading railway infrastructure, expanding storage facilities, encouraging private investment, and adopting supply chain management techniques like just-in-time (JIT), e-procurement, and third-party logistics (3PL).