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Got this recipe from an anthropologist friend in Arizona, and given the use of canned product, it is said to date to the 1920s to early 30s. Spicy and hearty! Serve with hot tortillas. This is my recipe that I've moved from allrecipes.
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- 3 lbs ground beef
- 2 large onions, diced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 6 potatoes, diced
- 1 lb carrot, diced
- 3 cups white hominy
- 3 (8 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, with liquid chopped
- 2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, with juice chopped
- 2 -3 jalapenos
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef until evenly brown.
- Stir in onions, and saute until soft and translucent.
- Season with chili powder, and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add potatoes, carrots, hominy, tomatoes, chilies and jalapenos.
- Pour in beef broth.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat, and simmer 2 hours, or until potatoes and carrots are tender.


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Sanskriti, like the name suggests, is designed to bring 3 BHK apartments for 675 residents closer to India's natural heritage. Designed and developed as a sustainable, environment-friendly apartment complex, Sanskriti features modern architecture and planning with a much smaller environmental impact than other conventional apartment buildings.
It features solar-powered street lighting, waste water recycling and rain water harvesting facilities. To bring this together, the complex is located close to around 100 acres of recreational greenery, allowing residents to better connect with and appreciate nature. It offers residents and visitors ample parking space and a location close to major business and travel points within the NCR.
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Elegant and luxurious property in an extraordinary location with all the necessities of daily life a few meters from the Peris y Valero Avenue and the recognized neighborhood of Ruzafa. Huge house of 131 m2, in a modern building with elevator, equipped with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en suite with a large master bedroom, a large kitchen with dining area, an attached gallery, and a vast dining area. The house is equipped with heating radiators and air conditioning equipment type "split" high quality doors and windows aluminum windows with "climalit". It is noteworthy the nice parquet floor that multiplies the warmth of this property. All bedrooms are fitted with wardrobes and, as seen in the photos, the bathrooms have been improved, combining elegance and quality. The price of the property includes a very comfortable and large garage and storage room in the building.
The property is housed in an undisturbed street on the edge of the Peris y Valero avenue, recognized border districts of Ensanche-Ruzafa and Valencia Monteolivete. The Eixample and Ruzafa are surely the most famous neighborhoods of the city of Valencia today. The traditional district Monteolivete is located between the Ensanche-Ruzafa and the City of the Arts in Valencia, where you can enjoy the tourist and cultural complex of the own City of Arts and Gardens of the old riverbed Turia. In the famous Avenue Peris and Valero, are located all the services necessary for the development of daily life, and very close to both the Avenue Regne Valencia and the famous Ruzafa Market.
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3 or 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms + 2 cloakrooms. Peaceful secluded location. Table tennis & boules pitch. 2 golf courses on site. Close to village centre
Our luxurious architect designed villa, is situated in a private corner of the magnificent Pont Royal golf and country club setting, with stunning views over the Luberon, and within half a kilometre of the village where there are shops and restaurants. High quality local materials of stone, terracotta, oak and forged iron have been used throughout the villa which all add to its special ambience and charm.
In the main house there are 3 bedrooms (2 with king-size beds and 1 with 2 single beds), large lounge/dining area, fully equipped kitchen which was remodelled in 2012, mezzanine with cloakroom and TV area, English satellite TV and multi-language cable TV including English, French, German and Italian channels, DVD; study area with free broadband and telephone calls to landlines in Western Europe.
Outside the master bedroom there is a wisteria and jasmine covered terrace with comfortable seating and coffee table - perfect for an early morning cup of tea!.
The separate guest annex, which overlooks the pool and garden, can only be rented in conjunction with the main house and comprises a large bedroom, ensuite shower room and kitchenette with cupboard space. A cot and/or put-u-up can also be provided for use in the annex. It is ideal for larger families, for grandparents on holiday with their children who want their own space, families sharing, those bringing a nanny or for teenagers wanting to be separate from parents!
The villa sleeps a maximum of 8 (excluding the cot and put-u-up) and is furnished and equipped to a very high standard.
Please note that a discount will be given if the annex is not required.
At the front of the property there is a small garden hedged in by black bamboo. A garage and additional parking for up to two cars provide safe and secure parking. The side garden contains an olive tree, rose and lavender bushes.
At the back of the property, in a private courtyard setting, lies the large pool and adjoining spacious jacuzzi with magnificent views of the Luberon and the village of Pont Royal. The pool and jacuzzi are fitted with an electrically operated cover which complies with the stringent AFNOR Safety Standards. A bed of lavender separates the pool from the covered terrace and barbecue. The covered dining terrace with table and chairs for 10 and the wisteria and jasmine covered terrace (outside the master bedroom) with coffee table and additional seating both offer shade when required, as do the mature pine trees by the side of the pool. The traditional built-in stone barbecue is ideal for preparing and cooking local produce while sampling one of the local wines.
There is a large sun terrace around the pool and plenty of garden furniture. When not relaxing, why not play table tennis or boules? The garden is professionally landscaped and maintained and there is an automatic watering system which ensures that the lawn and beds do not suffer in the intense Provencal sun. From the lawn area by the pool, a few steps will lead you down to the first terrace where the boules pitch can be found. Can there be a nicer way to spend a balmy summer evening - a friendly game of boules, a glass of wine and a glorious view of the Luberon? More steps will take you down to the second terrace where there are vines and a fig tree.
Various activities on site include a wave pool, swimming pool, two water chutes, horse riding, tennis, crazy golf, playgrounds and kids' clubs. These can all be booked at the Pierre et Vacances Reception in the village square.
Our villa is ideal for families, golfers, walking or cycling enthusiasts and also makes a perfect base for exploring the many historic cities and villages in the area including Avignon, Aix en Provence, Arles, Nîmes, St Remy, Cassis, the Luberon and the Camargue. If you are feeling lazy, our house also makes an excellent base for lounging by the pool. Wine enthusiasts can explore the many wine producing areas both close to Pont Royal and further afield. Don't forget that Provence is known for its rosé wines but there are several excellent red and white wines also produced here including Château Neuf du Pâpe, Vacqueras and Gigondas, several of which can be found in the wine shop in the village. There are also several beaches in and around Marseille.
Top Traveller Review
Lovely Villa in a perfect setting
The Villa was perfect for our needs, lovely pool and jacuzzi, beautiful views, spacious accommodation, well equipped kitchen and all very clean.
Large patio areas were great for outdoor dining as well as relaxing.
The location is ideal, nice quiet and safe community with just a short walk to a few shops and restaurants.
Information sent prior to our arrival with the villa details, directions and local information was very useful and comprehensive.
The owner was very quick to respond to any queries we had and very helpful and friendly.
The Villa is close to lots of pretty villages and places to explore.
We hope to return!
About the Owner
I live in England with my husband. We have 3 grown up children and 4 grandchildren. We spent much of our married life in rental accommodation, living and working overseas. I have always loved France and worked there for 2 years before getting married. As a family, we have spent several very happy holidays staying in other people's gîtes and as a result I believe I know what families are looking for when renting a house for their holidays.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Our holiday was lovely and the villa just lovely - everything to hand and clean and spacious. The girls were permanently in the pool. We also made good use of the boule terrace every evening with heated contests. Thank you so much for such a restorative and tranquil holiday. Katie and family
Just a note to say we had a wonderful time at your beautiful villa. Both our sons thoroughly enjoyed themselves in your new jacuzzi. The Anderson family
A wonderful villa and pool. Nothing lacking at all in the house - superbly equipped. The golf course and practice range greatly appreciated. Andrew, Mary, Ellie and Jack
A thoroughly great week with all the facilities. Hope your next guests enjoy the villa and pool as much as we did. The Bridgetts
Thank you for the use of your beautiful property. We will find it difficult to find another one that meets the high standards of this one. The area, too, is a delight. Lindsay, Jonathon, Samuel and Jacob.
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Lovely Villa in a perfect setting
Family holiday with all 3 generations having a great time.
The Villa was perfect for our needs, lovely pool and jacuzzi, beautiful views, spacious accommodation, well equipped kitchen and all very clean.
Large patio areas were great for outdoor dining as well as relaxing.
The location is ideal, nice quiet and safe community with just a short walk to a few shops and restaurants.
Information sent prior to our arrival with the villa details, directions and local information was very useful and comprehensive.
The owner was very quick to respond to any queries we had and very helpful and friendly.
The Villa is close to lots of pretty villages and places to explore.
We hope to return!
Perfect property in perfect setting
Beautiful well appointed property with very easy access from airport. Lots of sporting activities on the complex. Large pool for early morning swims, relaxing jacuzzi for later. Wonderful terrace with panoramic views perfect for cocktails and scenic dining, would definitely recommend
Paradise in Provence
Beautiful villa in a wonderful location with fabulous views to the Louberon. The villa is extremely well equipped and caters for all ages. We stayed in the annex, which is a wonderful addition giving that little bit of extra privacy. The barbecue terrace, with it's view to the Louberon, is a great place to relax with a glass of the excellent, local vin!
There is much to do in the area, whether you want sports activities, a bit of culture, visiting local markets or just relaxing over a good meal with great wines. Consequently, we highly recommend a holiday in this lovely villa.
The perfect house for a family holiday
This was our fourth family holiday in this villa and we again had really lovely and relaxing time. It made the perfect autumn half term- golden Provencal sunshine, the kids went in the wave pool, had horse riding lessons (all run inside Pont Royal), and Provence was quieter but still lovely bright and warm enough to eat and drink outside.
The house itself is as always beautiful, calm, and immaculate – comfortable beds, fluffy towels and plenty of space to relax with the family. We were really pleased in late October that it was still warm enough to enjoy lunch outside on the terrace and reading our books in the loungers around the pool. The children found plenty to entertain themselves in the house and garden- particularly going down into the valley at the bottom of the garden!
Review of Mas des Hirondelles
My family, friends and I have rented this villa regularly over the last 6 years and we hope to do so again in the future. It is situated in a lovely private road and is not overlooked by any neighbours. It boasts beautiful views over the Luberon and there is nowhere better to enjoy a glass or three of rose.
The property is well-maintained, always clean and incredibly well-stocked with everything you might need from kitchen equipment, to tableware and board games. The structure of the property suited us well with a pool house that provided a separate living area for the young adults. The pool itself is a good size and the jacuzzi provides that element of luxury. There is also a mezzanine floor with television and a study area for those of us that work while on holiday.
On site there are local restaurants and shops and slightly further afield there are traditional villages to visit, chateaux offering wine-tasting and lovely restaurants to suit all tastes. The on-site manager is knowledgeable and responsive. All requests are dealt with promptly and courteously and any issues sorted immediately. This is a beautiful villa and I highly recommend it.
Room with a view
The property was in the most divine location on a hilltop with panoramic views. It was most beautifully appointed, could not fault it, perfectly maintained house and gardens, with a large swimming pool and jacuzzi, the self contained annex was heaven with its own kitchen and bathroom with the pool just outside the door. All the dining out was good whether in nearby Aix or a creperie on a hilltop, views are big round here. Lots of historic and arty places to visit, lots of lovely rosé to drink. Would definitely recommend it to anyone
From the Owner
"We love Pont Royal because of the fantastic facilities in the area. At present there is an 18 hole championship designed golf course in the Domaine and a new 6 hole course was completed in 2010. Apart from golf, you can hike in the Luberon or the Alpilles, rent a bicycle, play tennis, hire a canoe at Gordes or sample the many local wines. If you are an aspiring artist, the Provençal light and colours really are an inspiration. Aix en Provence, Avignon and Arles are all within easy driving distance. There are some beautiful beaches within an hour's drive and the marina at Marseille boasts a great range of bars and restaurants. There really is something for everyone here. The area is easily accessible with Marseille airport only 45 minutes drive away."
Activity and Interests
There are several beaches (both rocky and sandy) in or around Marseille which are about an hour's drive from the house. Cassis and Sanary sur Mer are both very attractive towns with harbours and beaches and make for a perfect day out for the family. The Camargue, with all its wild life, is also readily accessible by car and boasts a lovely long sandy beach at Les Saintes Maries de la Mer.
Marseille and Nîmes airports: 46 kilometres. Avignon airport is about 30 kms but there are fewer flights.
Eurostar and the TGV run to Avignon and Aix en Provence: 40 kilometres.
Nearest Ferry to the UK: Dieppe 860 kilometres.
Ferries run from Marseille to Corsica and North Africa.
Nearest motorway junction: A7, Junction 26, Sénas, a distance of 9 kilometres from the house.
Car recommended as there is an abundance of historical sites, beaches and vineyards to visit.
Mallemort (4 kilometres): includes large supermarket, banks, pharmacies, two butchers, fishmonger and several bakeries.
There are good supermarkets in all the surrounding towns.
Local markets include Pont Royal, Mallemort, Sénas, Salon de Provence, Isle sur la Sorgue, Avignon, Aix en Provence and Lourmarin
Arles, Nîmes, the Gorges de Verdon, are all tourist attractions and within comfortable driving distance.
Further Details:
The villa is situated in Pont Royal, which is close to Mallemort in Provence and overlooks the Luberon. It is approximately midway between Aix en Provence and Avignon and 46 kilometres from Marseille Airport. The villa is in an area known for its sun, food, wine, historic sites, beautiful villages perched on high hills and dramatic landscapes. There is an excellent zoo at Barben (20 minutes by car) and a large waterpark about 40 minutes drive. The Chateauneuf du Pape vineyards are about a 45 minute drive and there are several very good vineyards closer to hand. The Roman cities of Arles, Orange, Nîmes, Aix and Avignon are all near by and the coastal towns of Nice, Cannes and St Tropez are all within a 90 to 120 minute drive. In season, there are music and theatre festivals in Avignon and Aix and a popular piano festival takes place in nearby La Roque d'Antheron. Cultural outings can also be organised through the Tourist Office in the village.
Within Pont Royal, there is one small supermarket, two gift shops, one wine bar/shop, a newspaper shop and tourist information. There are also two restaurants and a tapas sports bar, notwithstanding the golf club restaurant and the restaurant in the Moulin de Vernegues, all of which are within walking distance. Other restaurants within easy driving distance range from a very popular creperie through traditional Provencal cuisine to Michelen starred restaurants. Local activities include cycling, golf, horse riding, mountain biking, large swimming pool, wave pool, two water chutes, tennis, walking and children's clubs and crèche where a certificate of vaccination may be required. These can all be organised through Reception (Pierre et Vacances) in the village. There will be charge to use the swimming or wave pool, water chutes etc. and a daily or weekly pass must be purchased.
Prices and Availability
Rental rates
|Rental Period
|Minimum Price
|Additional Nights
|Weekend Night
|Event Price
Late Autumn
5 Nov 2016 - 23 Dec 2016
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Xmas & New Year
24 Dec 2016 - 6 Jan 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
7 Jan 2017 - 7 Apr 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
8 Apr 2017 - 21 Apr 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
22 Apr 2017 - 26 May 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Early Summer
27 May 2017 - 7 Jul 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
High Summer
8 Jul 2017 - 1 Sep 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Late Summer
2 Sep 2017 - 6 Oct 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Early Autumn
7 Oct 2017 - 3 Nov 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Late Autumn
4 Nov 2017 - 15 Dec 2017
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Xmas & New Year
16 Dec 2017 - 5 Jan 2018
7 night minimum stay
for 7 nights
Additional pricing information
|No additional mandatory fees
|Refundable Damage Deposit
Booking Notes:
If the annex is not required please deduct 500 euros per week from the price quoted. Please note that the annex cannot be booked without the house.
Pool and jacuzzi heated from approx. 1 June - 31 Aug. Pool towels available for 7 euros each.
Changeover day is Saturday within season but flexible during the rest of the year. Arrival is after 4.00 pm and departure is 10.00am (unless otherwise agreed in writing with the owner). This is necessary to allow sufficient cleaning time between clients.
Half a kilometre from village which has shops and restaurants.
Property has large pool and adjoining Jacuzzi, table tennis table and boules pitch.
Property will be fully cleaned, beds prepared and clean towels provided. On stays of 2 weeks or more bed linen will be changed weekly. Pool and garden maintenance
24 hour onsite security
Bilingual French/English manager
Welcome pack provided
Owner's Cancellation Policy
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- 12
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From the Owner
"Our property is situated in a quiet residential street less than 5 minutes walk from the bustle of the village square with its mini supermarket, newsagent, gift shops and restaurants. It is very much our second home and we have furnished it as such, with good quality furnishings, some of which we bought while living abroad. The kitchen is very well equipped. There is plenty of space with a sitting room downstairs and a TV and computer area upstairs with an excellent selection of books and games. In addition to the swimming pool, table tennis table and boules pitch, we also have a large jacuzzi - one of the few to have one! We provide bats and balls for the table tennis, boules etc. and there are also plenty of toys for use in the pool."
Property Type
- villa
- Family
- Historic
- Holiday Complex
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Ceiling Fans
- Fireplace
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items ...
- Refrigerator
- Hob
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- Books
- DVD Player
- Games
- Music Library
- Ping Pong Table
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Hot Tub ...
- Private Pool ...
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- children welcome
- non smoking only ...
- pets not allowed
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Location Type
- resort
- rural
- village
- playground
- restaurants
- theme parks
- water parks
- winery tours
- zoo
Leisure Activities
- bird watching
- horse riding
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- golf
- golf pass optional
- hiking
- mountain biking
- swimming
- tennis
- water tubing
- Toilet 1 - Toilet
- Toilet 2 - Toilet
- Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower
- Shower room 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
- Shower room 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
- Bathroom 1: bath with shower, wc, basin, cupboard. Bathroom 2: enclosed shower, wc, basin, cupboard. Cloakroom: entry hall -WC, basin Cloakroom: mezzanine - WC, basin, small chest of drawers. Bathroom 3: annex - Enclosed shower, wc, basin, shelf.
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
- Bedroom 2 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
- Bedroom 3 - 2 Single Bed
- Bedroom 4 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, 1 Child Bed, 1 Cot
- Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 6 - 10 Notes on bedrooms: Bedroom 1: 1 king-size bed. Hairdryer and fan. Covered terrace leading to pool. Bedroom 2: 1 king-size bed. Hairdryer & fan. Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds. Hairdryer & fan. Bedroom 4 (annex) 1 king-size bed, 1 cot, 1 put-u-up. Ceiling fan & hairdryer.
- Terrace ...
- Golf ...
- Garden
- Barbecue
- Ski & Snowboard ...
- Tennis ...
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WHIRLEE RUDOLPH, PETITIONERv.RONNIE HOLT, RESPONDENT
Before the court is a petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241, filed by Petitioner Whirlee Rudolph ("Rudolph"), an inmate formerly incarcerated at the United States Penitentiary Canaan in Waymart, Pennsylvania.*fn1
Rudolph is challenging the Bureau of Prisons' ("BOP") calculation of his federal sentence. Specifically, he claims he is entitled to nunc pro tunc designation of federal service at a state facility. For the reasons that follow, the petition will be denied.
I. Background
While awaiting sentencing on federal charges stemming from an incident occurring on October 24, 2001,*fn2 on November 3, 2003, Rudolph was arrested and taken into custody by New York State authorities for criminal possession of a controlled substance. (Doc. 6-2 at 36.) Rudolph remained in the primary custody of New York State authorities until June 15, 2004, at which time he was produced in federal district court from state custody pursuant to a federal writ of habeas corpus ad prosequendum for sentencing on the charges stemming from the October 24, 2001 incident. (Doc. 6-3 at 16.) At that time, New York State authorities still maintained primary custody over Rudolph, with federal officials assuming secondary custody over him.
On June 15, 2004, after entering a plea of guilty, Rudolph was sentenced by the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York to a term of imprisonment of ninety-seven (97) months for one count of distribution of cocaine base pursuant to 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B). (Doc. 6-2 at 9.) At sentencing, the district court considered whether Rudolph should receive nunc pro tunc, or retroactive,designation to a New York State facility as the place of service for his federal sentence. (See Doc. 1 at 10-18.) Doing so would have resulted in Rudolph's federal sentence running concurrent to a state sentence. However, at the time of federal sentencing, a state sentence had not yet been imposed, and it was unclear whether Rudolph would receive a concurrent or consecutive sentence in state court. Therefore, rather than imposing a concurrent sentence at that time, the district court invited the parties to return to that court to raise the issue of designation of federal service at the state facility once the state sentence had been imposed. (Id. at 17-18.) The court did not give a specific time frame for such a request, but did point out to the parties that the court's jurisdiction over such a matter was limited to, at the most, one year through a § 2255 motion. (Id. at 14.) As a result, the district court's judgment and commitment order does not contain any reference to concurrent sentences. (See Doc 6-2 at 9-14.)
Following this federal sentencing hearing, Rudolph was returned to the primary custody of New York State authorities. On July 16, 2004, after pleading guilty to the charge of criminal possession of a controlled substance, Rudolph was sentenced in state court to a term of imprisonment of four (4) years to life, to run concurrently with the previously imposed federal sentence. (Doc. 1 at 20.) After the state sentence was imposed, Rudolph did not timely return to federal court to raise the issue of nunc pro tunc designation.*fn3
Rudolph was released from primary state custody on August 24, 2006. (Doc. 6-2 at 24.) The BOP calculated Rudolph's federal sentence as commencing on that date and running continuously since that date. (Id.) The BOP also reviewed Rudolph's case to determine whether he had any periods of which would qualify him for an award of jail time credit or "prior custody credit" pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3585(b). As a result, he received prior custody credit of seven days.*fn4
(Id.) Further, the BOP presumed that Rudolph's state and federal sentences would not run concurrently because the district court's judgment and commitment order was silent on the matter. (Doc. 6 at 3.) Rudolph's records reveal that all time he spent in primary state custody, beginning June 15, 2004 through August 23, 2006, was awarded and credited toward Rudolph's state sentence. (Doc. 1 at 23.) Thus, under 18 U.S.C. § 3585(b), Rudolph was not entitled to receive credit toward his federal sentence for this period of time.
Rudolph subsequently appealed the BOP's computation of his sentence to the Warden, Regional Director, and the BOP's Central Office, requesting a nunc pro tunc designation at a state facility in order to receive jail credit toward his federal sentence.*fn5 (See Doc. 1 at 21-23.) As a result, the BOP reviewed Rudolph's request for nunc pro tunc designation. (Doc. 6-2 at 38.) As part of the review process, by letter dated June 28, 2007, the BOP contacted the federal sentencing judge to determine his intent. The sentencing judge, after reviewing the previous record, opined that there should be no additional credit given to Rudolph.*fn6 (Doc. 6-3 at 1-2.) After considering this and other factors under 18 U.S.C. § 3621(b),*fn7 on August 10, 2007 the BOP informed Rudolph that a nunc pro tunc designation was not appropriate in this case. (Id. at 4-5.)
On January 18, 2008, Rudolph filed, pro se,a motion to correct his sentence pursuant to Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 35 or, in the alternative, 28 U.S.C. § 2255, in New York Northern District Court. (Doc. 1 at 26.) The district court denied the motion as untimely on January 24, 2008. (Id. at 27.)
On March 21, 2008, the Federal Public Defender filed a motion to reduce Rudolph's sentence pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(2) in light of Amendment 706 to the sentencing guidelines, which reduced the base offense level listed on the drug quantity table for most crack cocaine offenses. (Doc. 15-2 at 7.) The district court granted the motion and reduced Rudolph's term of imprisonment from ninety-seven (97) to seventy-eight (78) months. (See id. at 10.) Rudolph filed a motion for reconsideration on August 4, 2008, contending that the district court should enter a new judgment and commitment order recommending to the BOP a retroactive designation of federal service at a state facility in order to receive credit toward his federal sentence for that time served. (See id. at 8.) The motion for reconsideration was denied on September 24, 2008. (See id.) Rudolph's subsequent appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is presently pending. (See id. at 9.)
Rudolph filed the instant petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2241 on February 25, 2008. (Doc. 1.) On April 7, 2008, an order to show cause was issued, directing the Respondent to reply to Rudolph's petition. (Doc. 5.) The matter is now ripe for disposition.*fn8
II. Discussion
A petition for writ of habeas corpus under § 2241 is the proper vehicle for relief "where petitioner challenges the effect of events 'subsequent' to his sentence," Gomori v. Arnold, 533 F.2d 871, 874 (3d Cir. 1976), and where he challenges the execution of his sentence rather than its validity, see United States v. Addonizio, 442 U.S. 178, 185-88 (1979); Coady v. Vaughn, 251 F.3d 480, 485 (3d Cir. 2001). Thus, Rudolph has properly invoked section 2241 to challenge the calculation of his federal sentence by the BOP and has done so in the proper district, where he was imprisoned at the time he filed the petition. Barden v. Keohane, 921 F.2d 476, 478-79 (3d Cir. 1990).
The Attorney General is responsible for computing federal sentences for all offenses committed after November 1, 1987, United States v. Wilson, 503 U.S. 329, 331-32 (1992); 18 U.S.C. § 3585, and the Attorney General has delegated this authority to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, 28 C.F.R. § 0.96 (1992). Computation of a federal sentence is governed by 18 U.S.C. § 3585, and consists of the following two-step process: (1) a determination of the date on which the federal sentence commences, and (2) consideration of any credit to which petitioner may be entitled. Chambers v. Holland, 920 F. Supp. 618, 621 (M.D. Pa. 1996).
Section 3585(a) provides that a federal sentence commences "on the date the defendant is received in custody awaiting transportation to, or arrives voluntarily to commence service of sentence at, the official detention facility at which the sentence is to be served." 18 U.S.C. § 3585(a). A federal sentence does not begin to run when a defendant is taken into federal custody from state custody pursuant to a writ of habeas corpus ad prosequendum. Ruggiano v. Reish, 307 F.3d 121, 126 (3d Cir. 2002); Chambers, 920 F. Supp. at 622. This is because the state remains the primary custodian in those circumstances.*fn9 Further, a concurrent sentence commences on the date of its imposition, not on the date of commencement of the prior sentence or some earlier date. See Shelvy v. Whitfield, 718 F.2d 441, 444 (D.C. Cir. 1983).
A determination of whether credit is warranted for time spent in custody prior to the commencement of a federal sentence is governed by 18 U.S.C. § 3585(b). This section provides the following:
A defendant shall be given credit toward the service of a term of imprisonment for any time he has spent in official detention prior to the date the sentence commences - -
(1) as a result of the offense for which the sentence was imposed; or
(2) as a result of any other charge for which the defendant was arrested after the commission of the offense for which the sentence was imposed; that has not been credited against another sentence.
Id. Thus, under § 3585(b), prior custody credit cannot be granted if the prisoner has received credit toward another sentence. See also Chambers, 920 F. Supp. at 622. "Congress made clear that a defendant could not receive a double credit for his detention time." Wilson, 503 U.S. at 337.
While § 3585(b) governs calculation of a sentence by the BOP, 18 U.S.C. § 3584 authorizes the federal sentencing court to impose a sentence that runs concurrent to a state sentence. This section provides, in part,
(a) Imposition of concurrent or consecutive terms.--If multiple terms of imprisonment are imposed on a defendant at the same time, or if a term of imprisonment is imposed on a defendant who is already subject to an undischarged term of imprisonment, the terms may run concurrently or consecutively, except that the terms may not run consecutively for an attempt and for another offense that was the sole objective of the attempt. Multiple terms of imprisonment imposed at the same time run concurrently unless the court orders or the statute mandates that the terms are to run consecutively. Multiple terms of imprisonment imposed at different times run consecutively unless the court orders that the terms are to run concurrently. § 3584(a); see also Ruggiano, 307 F.3d at 132 (sentencing court has authority under § 3584 and U.S.S.G. § 5G1.3(c) to order a federal sentence to be fully and retroactively concurrent to a state sentence the defendant was already serving).
Under § 3585(a), Rudolph's federal sentence commenced on the date it was imposed. The federal sentencing court did not indicate in the judgment and commitment order that Rudolph's federal sentence would run concurrently with a state sentence to be imposed. As such, Rudolph's federal sentence could not have commenced any earlier than the date it was imposed, unless the sentencing court expressly intended that the sentence be retroactively concurrent with the state sentence.
There is no indication that Rudolph is seeking credit under § 3585(b). Rather, Rudolph contends that the BOP should have credited him with time served in a state facility because the federal sentencing judge intended the federal sentence to run retroactively concurrent with the state sentence yet to be imposed. The BOP has the authority to run an inmate's federal sentence concurrent with a state sentence in circumstances where the intent of the federal sentencing court or the goals of the criminal justice system would make the exercise of that authority appropriate. Barden, 921 F.2d at 482-83; BOP Program Statement 5160.06, pp.4-7 (Doc. 6-3 at 31-34). For example, a designation may be made: (1) if a federal sentencing court orders, on the judgment and commitment order, that the defendant's federal sentence shall run concurrently with a pre-existing state sentence; (2) if a federal sentencing court orders concurrent service of the federal sentence at some time after the initial imposition of that sentence; (3) if an inmate requests a nunc pro tunc designation and the federal sentencing court does not object; or (4) if a state jurisdiction requests that the state and federal sentences be treated as concurrent sentences. Id. at pp. 6-7 (Doc. 6-3 at 33-34).
Although the BOP must consider requests for concurrent sentences, it is not obligated to grant those requests. Barden, 921 F.2d at 478 n.4 ("We recognize that neither the federal courts nor the Bureau are bound in any way by the state court's direction that the state and federal sentences run concurrently."); BOP Program Statement 5160.05, p. 6 (Doc. 6-3 at 33) ("there is no obligation under Barden for the Bureau to grant the request by designating a state institution retroactively as the place to serve the federal sentence"). The BOP will review the federal and state sentencing courts' judgment and commitment orders, state sentence data records, and any other pertinent information relating to the federal and state sentences, in order to make a determination whether to run the federal sentence concurrently with the state sentence. BOP Program Statement 5160.05, p. 6 (Doc. 6-3 at 33.)
In the instant case, the federal sentencing court's judgment and commitment order was silent as to whether Rudolph's federal sentence should run concurrently with the state sentence yet to be imposed. While the transcript from the June 15, 2004 sentencing does indicate Judge McAvoy considered the issue of concurrent sentences, he did not order it so at that time. Rather, the court gave the parties the option of returning in a timely manner to request retroactive concurrent designation of federal service at a state facility after the state sentence had been imposed.
Rudolph's state sentence was imposed on July 16, 2004. However, neither party timely returned to the federal sentencing court. The first party to contact the federal sentencing judge about his intent to run Rudolph's federal sentence concurrently with the subsequent state sentence was the BOP. In its consideration of Rudolph's request for retroactive concurrent designation, the BOP contacted Judge McAvoy on June 28, 2007, almost three years after the federal and state sentences had been imposed. In response, Judge McAvoy clearly opined that "there should be no additional credit given to [Rudolph] to reduce his sentence . . . ." (Doc. 6-3 at 1.) Consistent with judicial intent and BOP policy, the BOP determined that Rudolph's federal sentence ran consecutive to his state sentence. As such, the BOP did not abuse its discretion in denying Rudolph's request for nunc pro tunc designation. See Barden, 921 F.2d at 478.
III. Conclusion
Based on the foregoing, the petition for writ of habeas corpus will be denied. An appropriate order follows.
AND NOW, this 11th day of May, 2009, upon consideration of the petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. 1), and in accordance with the accompanying memorandum, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:
1) The petition for writ of habeas corpus (Doc. 1) is DENIED.
2) The Clerk of Court is directed to CLOSE this case.
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Tuk-tuk, 'new kid on the block' in Johannesburg : operational and user travel characteristics, competition and impacts : original researchAuthor Tatenda C. MbaraSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –9 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.214More Less
The three-wheeler tuk-tuk, popular in Asian cities is now a common feature in many cities worldwide, across all five continents. Their growth has been attributed to their distinctive flexibility, stylistic simplicity and modest operational costs. In Johannesburg, the tuk-tuk represents a relatively new mode of public transport which stemmed from suggestions made by the local area residents association and other stakeholders to revamp the neighbourhood. The objective of the paper is to determine the operational and user travel characteristics of tuk-tuks as well as assessing their impacts. In Johannesburg, where competition from private transport operators can result in serious confrontation, the paper ascertains whether tuk-tuks pose a threat to other operators. Data was collected through telephonic interviews and electronic questionnaires. The results reveal that the tuk-tuk has filled a public transport gap by providing a much needed 'first mile'/'last mile' service to community members.
The composite supply chain efficiency model : a case study of the Sishen-Saldanha supply chain : original researchAuthor Leila L. Goedhals-GerberSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –13 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.209More Less
As South Africa strives to be a major force in global markets, it is essential that South African supply chains achieve and maintain a competitive advantage. One approach to achieving this is to ensure that South African supply chains maximise their levels of efficiency. Consequently, the efficiency levels of South Africa's supply chains must be evaluated. The objective of this article is to propose a model that can assist South African industries in becoming internationally competitive by providing them with a tool for evaluating their levels of efficiency both as individual firms and as a component in an overall supply chain. The Composite Supply Chain Efficiency Model (CSCEM) was developed to measure supply chain efficiency across supply chains using variables identified as problem areas experienced by South African supply chains. The CSCEM is tested in this article using the Sishen-Saldanda iron ore supply chain as a case study. The results indicate that all three links or nodes along the Sishen-Saldanha iron ore supply chain performed well. The average efficiency of the rail leg was 97.34%, while the average efficiency of the mine and the port were 97% and 95.44%, respectively. The results also show that the CSCEM can be used by South African firms to measure their levels of supply chain efficiency. This article concludes with the benefits of the CSCEM.
South African public sector procurement and corruption : inseparable twins? : original researchAuthor Pandelani Harry MunzhedziSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –8 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.197More Less
The article seeks to explore the relationship between procurement in the public sector and corruption. Corruption in the procurement process is one of the biggest challenges facing the South Africa government. Procurement in the South African public sector through the tendering process has been used with a particular aim of addressing the past discriminatory practices and policies by empowering the previously disadvantaged majority. It ought to operate within a certain legislative and regulatory framework. However, the article argues that in the process of implementing the good intentions of the government, corruption illegitimises the process. There are also challenges that are associated with public sector procurement, with corruption being the main protagonist. The article also seeks to suggest possible solutions that could be used to address the anomalies. The article further concludes that the main reason for the rife corruption in the public sector is that there is non adherence to policy prescripts including the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 1 of 1999) and the Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act 56 of 2003). This enormous predicament may only be addressed if the government were to show will and commitment by punishing offenders who do not comply with the said legislative framework.
Supply chain integration : a qualitative exploration of perspectives from plastic manufacturers in Gauteng : original researchAuthors: Yvonne Vermeulen, Wesley Niemann and Theuns KotzeSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –13 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.223More Less
Background : Supply chain integration was identified as a tool to assist an organisation to survive in a competitive marketplace. It was unclear how plastic manufacturers in Gauteng perceived supply chain integration efforts between themselves and their suppliers.
Objectives : This study's main purpose was to investigate the nature and extent of supply chain integration between 10 plastic manufacturers in Gauteng and their suppliers. The focus was on these manufacturers' commitment to and perceptions of supplier integration efforts.
Method : The study was conducted with plastic manufacturing organisations in Gauteng, over a period of 2 months. A total of 10 participants were engaged through semi-structured interviews.
Results : The main findings of the study revealed that commitment and trust were found to be the antecedents of supplier integration and closer collaboration, while customer price pressure and limited available resources served as motivating factors for integration efforts.
Conclusion : It is recommended that organisations must revisit integration efforts when new markets are penetrated and top management support must be revisited using a strategic framework.
Supply chain integration in the South African conveyancing environment : original researchAuthors: Anthea P. Amadi-Echendu and Louis P. KrugerSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –13 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.211More Less
Background : Although conveyancing is a legal term, business management and specifically operations management principles also apply to the processes involved in conveyancing. From a business perspective, each organisation is usually concerned with its own profit margins and processes. In our global market, however, organisations now realise that they can no longer compete successfully on the basis of their internal operational efficiencies alone. They are therefore constantly aware of the need to improve not only their internal processes but also their alignment with other supply chain linkages in an effort to optimise the performance of the whole supply chain. Such alignment, in the conveyancing environment, includes government departments that are generally less willing to adopt business principles, which in turn makes optimisation of the whole supply chain more difficult.
Objectives : The article describes a supply chain perspective of the conveyancing processes in South Africa and reports some of the factors that influence and delay conveyancing transactions. It explores possibilities of collaborative relationships between different role players in the conveyancing supply chain. It aims to show that a supply chain approach, as opposed to a singular organisational approach, can help to reduce process bottlenecks and delays in order to improve overall process efficiency.
Method : The research, on which the findings are based, was exploratory in nature and followed a mixed-methods (quantitative or qualitative) approach and included both structured questionnaires and personal interviews.
Results : The results of the study revealed that many different types of delays occur at various entities across the whole supply chain involved in property transfers. These delays are presented in a table and diagram.
Conclusion : It is recommended that greater adoption of electronic technology across the whole supply chain would improve overall efficiency, eliminate bottlenecks and contribute towards efforts to optimise the conveyancing supply chain in South Africa. In addition, it is also recommended that the South African deeds registry implement an electronic system which would allow for the electronic lodging of property transfers.
Flexible procurement systems is key to supply chain sustainability : original researchSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –9 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.213More Less
Background : In this dynamic business environment, manufacturers are focusing primarily on delivery performance and competitive pricing to win orders. It is essential that manufacturers adopt flexible procurement systems (FPSs) in such an uncertain environment for business sustainability.
Objectives : The purpose of the study is to identify the elements of FPSs and model the interrelationships between elements of FPSs and, finally, to understand how FPSs are linked with supply chain sustainability.
Method : Besides providing a brief conceptual review of FPSs, the study largely illustrates the use of an innovative multi-criteria decision-making approach called total interpretive structural modelling (TISM).
Results : The total interpretive structural modelling-based model evaluates the causality and illustrates elements with interpretation of relations and suggests that bottom-level elements are vital for sustainability in FPSs and avert risks. Secondly, strategic sourcing is positively influencing supplier integration. Thirdly, supplier integration positively influences supplier responsiveness. Fourthly, skills of flexible procurement workforce positively influence supplier integration. Fifthly, it is found that supplier integration positively influences flexible transportation. The sixth finding suggests that supplier integration positively influences eco-friendly packaging. The seventh finding highlights that supplier integration positively influences ISO 14001 certifications. The eighth finding explains that supplier responsiveness positively influences customer satisfaction. It is also observed that flexible transport reduces operational cost and environmental costs. The second last finding explains eco-friendly packaging and reduction in environmental cost by careful selection of packing material and chemicals. Lastly, it is found that ISO 14001/environmental certifications reduce environmental costs by greening suppliers and pressurises them to follow environmental norms. This helps in reducing wastage and developing alternate raw materials, which are eco-friendly in nature. Environmental certifications of suppliers help in improving the image of the buyer firm in the business environment and attract more customers.
Conclusion : It is found that FPSs have a positive relationship with supply chain sustainability. In the end, the author highlights implications for supply chain practitioners and researchers.
Determinants of satisfaction with campus transportation services : implications for service quality : original researchSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –14 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.203More Less
Background : In a number of countries, buses are a critical element of public transportation, providing the most inclusive and sustainable mode of transportation to all forms of citizenry, including staff and students of universities.
Objectives : The study examines the determinants of satisfaction with campus bus transportation. The article is primarily discursive and based on the synthesis of existing service literature supported by data obtained from a survey of 847 respondents.
Method : Structural equation modelling is undertaken using AMOS 19, allowing for the examination of compound relationships between service engagement variables.
Results : Results show statistically significant differences between perceived service quality and travel routes. The authors argue that managerial attention to service user experiences does not only hold the key to ongoing competitive success in campus transportation services but also that those services can be significantly enriched through greater managerial attention to the interface between risk of financial loss (which increases when the campus bus transportation service provider becomes less able to compete) and service quality.
Conclusion : The authors argue that if providers of campus bus transportation services are to rise to their service delivery challenges and also maintain or improve upon their market positions, they must conceptualise their services in a manner that takes into consideration the two-way interrelationship between risk of financial loss and service quality. It must also be noted that, although this study may have relevance for firm-firm scenarios, its focus is primarily on service supplier firm-customer service engagements.
The latest 'big thing' for South African companies : enterprise and supplier development - proposing an implementation framework : original researchAuthor R.I. David PooeSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –12 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.234More Less
Background : Although enterprise development and supplier development are two distinct concepts in the organisational and management literature, the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) legislation refers to the enterprise development and supplier development as a single concept. As a result, many companies have a single policy, strategy and structural arrangements to manage enterprise development and supplier development programs and activities, thereby conflating the two concepts.
Objectives : The aim of this conceptual article was to propose an implementation framework for enterprise and supplier development and to show the rationale of keeping enterprise development and supplier development as two distinct but related activities.
Method : The conceptual article provided an overview of the policy context regarding enterprise development, followed by a discussion on enterprise development and its complexities. The article drew from the literature on supplier development and from the supplier adaptation, relational view, and learning and knowledge perspective theories in the development of its argument.
Results : The article presented an implementation framework for enterprise and supplier development and then concluded with some recommendations and direction for future research.
Conclusion : The implications of this research have great value for organisations as they prepare to implement Enterprise and supplier development (ESD) programmes. The proposed framework will also contribute to a better understanding of the ESD process and the link between enterprise development and supplier development processes.
Supply chain management best practices : a case of humanitarian aid in southern Africa : original researchAuthors: Ngonidzahe K. Ngwenya and Micheline J.A. NaudeSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –9 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.242More Less
Background : A key contemporary issue in the southern African region is the increased frequency of the number of natural disaster occurrences. Because of the extent of the damage as a result of these disasters, beneficiary needs have to be met to mitigate against consequent hardships and the loss of lives in the affected communities.
Objectives : This article reports on a study that investigated supply chain management best practices that are employed by the United Nations World Food Programme's (UNWFP) when dealing with disasters.
Method : This exploratory study consisted of five in-depth interviews with voluntary participants at the UNWFP regional office in Johannesburg to determine the various initiatives adopted by the UNWFP that ensure successful disaster relief operations. Thematic analyses were used to analyse the collected data.
Results : Based on the themes generated from the in-depth interviews, supply chain best practices were mainly linked to the concepts of agility, responsiveness and flexibility.
Conclusion : The main findings revealed that the strategic planning, implementation and controlling of agile, flexible and responsive supply chain practices can contribute to the success of logistical operations supporting humanitarian efforts in southern Africa.
Prioritising the implementation of practices to overcome operational barriers in reverse logistics : original researchAuthor Amanda BadenhorstSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –12 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.240More Less
Background : Reverse logistics is a complex process, and many organisations experience operational barriers that prevent them from successfully managing the process. This study overcomes the gap in research regarding the most important practices that organisations can implement to overcome operational barriers in reverse logistics.
Objectives : The study aims to identify operational barriers preventing the efficient performance of the reverse logistics process, matching them to applicable practices by means of a theoretical framework and prioritising the implementation of appropriate practices with the inputs of practitioners.
Method : The study used a survey method, and data were collected by means of a questionnaire based on a theoretical framework that was sent to organisations that offered reverse logistics as a service or specialised in reverse logistics in South Africa. The study used descriptive statistics to conduct a gap-and-opportunity analysis.
Results : Respondents were asked to indicate the importance of the practices and how difficult they would be to implement. Results showed that all the practices are important to at least a moderate extent but some are more difficult to implement.
Conclusion : The framework developed in this article will enable organisations to identify the operational barriers they experience in reverse logistics and the practices they can implement on a priority basis to overcome these barriers.
Transportation decisions of small businesses in Soweto : balancing responsiveness and efficiency : original researchAuthors: Themari Eicker and Jacoba O. CilliersSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –11 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.238More Less
Background : The performance of small businesses makes an important contribution to the South African economy. Although the South African government implemented various initiatives for the development of small businesses in townships, the full advantage of such initiatives has not yet been experienced.
Objectives : To investigate how formal, independent small retail businesses operating in Soweto manage transportation as a logistical supply chain driver to be financially sustainable.
Method : During 2014, a survey was conducted among a sample of 556 formal, independent small retail businesses in Soweto to determine if these retailers focused on responsiveness or cost-efficiency when managing their logistical supply chain driver of transportation.
Results : The results showed that the retailers manage transportation decisions by focusing on either cost-efficiency or responsiveness, depending on the type of transportation decision and the industry in which the retailer operates. In terms of the profile of the older businesses (5 years and older) that showed a growth pattern in income (turnover) over the past year, responsive transportation decisions based on having inventory available (either by direct delivery by suppliers or by using own transportation) was a higher priority than considering cost.
Conclusion : The type of transportation decisions made by the older, growing businesses could serve as an example to younger businesses showing a stagnating or contracting growth pattern.
A Logistics Barometer for South Africa : towards sustainable freight mobility : original researchAuthors: Jan H. Havenga, Anneke De Bod and Zane P. SimpsonSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –7 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.228More Less
Background : South Africa has a disproportionately high freight transport demand owing to industrial development far from ports, low domestic beneficiation and improper modal use. Historical freight transport policy supported primary economic development, failing to preempt the changing economic structure and the resulting freight transport needs, resulting in excessive transport costs and externalities.
Objectives : To share the macroeconomic freight transport challenges revealed by South Africa's Logistics Barometer, and to identify key interventions to address these.
Method : Freight flows are modelled by disaggregating the national input-output model into 83 commodity groupings and 372 geographical areas, culminating in a 30-year forecast at 5-year intervals for three scenarios, followed by distance-decay gravity modelling to determine freight flows. Logistics costs are calculated by relating these flows to the costs of fulfilling associated logistic functions.
Results : Long-distance transport remains the largest general freight typology and is, due to inefficient macro logistics design, extremely costly, both in terms of intrinsic and extrinsic costs.
Conclusion : South Africa's freight task will grow 2.5-fold by 2043. Logistics and externality costs are already untenable at current levels. The development of domestic intermodal solutions will support the drive towards sustainable freight mobility.
Challenges faced by small-bus operators in participating in the formal public transport system : original researchAuthors: Jackie Walters and Lesiba ManamelaSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –11 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.227More Less
Background : Small-bus operators (SBOs) in South Africa operate on the periphery of the economic mainstream of scheduled subsidised commuter transport, and little progress has been made in getting these operators into the more formal subsidised industry. There is also a lack of information about the challenges these operators face in participating in the public transport industry.
Objectives of the research : The main objective of the research was to conduct a survey among SBOs to obtain a better understanding of the challenges that they face in participating in the public transport industry.
Method : A telephone survey of operators was undertaken to ensure an adequate response to a structured questionnaire. In analysing the data, we made use of Factor Analysis and the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to undertake general statistical analysis.
Results : The main results of the survey indicate that SBOs face significant financial and operational challenges. There is also a perceived lack of government support for SBOs. Major conclusions are that the Department of Transport (DoT) ought to address issues related to the complex governmental reporting and legal requirements for small business. In addition, government ought to be creating 'space' for SBOs in the design of contracts and actively encouraging the formation of consortia's or partnerships, among the SBOs and/or between SBOs and established bus companies. Government, and especially the DoT, ought to more actively market the governments' small-business support systems and procedures together with financial aid schemes to assist SBOs in acquiring or replacing buses.
Fuzzy VIKOR approach for selection of big data analyst in procurement management : original researchSource: Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management 10, pp 1 –6 (2016) http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.230More Less
Background : Big data and predictive analysis have been hailed as the fourth paradigm of science. Big data and analytics are critical to the future of business sustainability. The demand for data scientists is increasing with the dynamic nature of businesses, thus making it indispensable to manage big data, derive meaningful results and interpret management decisions.
Objectives : The purpose of this study was to provide a brief conceptual review of big data and analytics and further illustrate the use of a multicriteria decision-making technique in selecting the right skilled candidate for big data and analytics in procurement management.
Method : It is important for firms to select and recruit the right data analyst, both in terms of skills sets and scope of analysis. The nature of such a problem is complex and multicriteria decision-making, which deals with both qualitative and quantitative factors. In the current study, an application of the Fuzzy VIsekriterijumska optimizacija i KOmpromisno Resenje (VIKOR) method was used to solve the big data analyst selection problem.
Results : From this study, it was identified that Technical knowledge (C1), Intellectual curiosity (C4) and Business acumen (C5) are the strongest influential criteria and must be present in the candidate for the big data and analytics job.
Conclusion : Fuzzy VIKOR is the perfect technique in this kind of multiple criteria decision-making problematic scenario. This study will assist human resource managers and procurement managers in selecting the right workforce for big data analytics.


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