INVITATION LETTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RESEARCH PROJECT TITLED: MEASUREMENT OF THE ACCEPTANCE AND USAGE OF INTERNET OF THINGS IN A SOUTH AFRICAN LOGISTICS ENVIRONMENT

Dear Participant

I am Lynsook Mbu, I am registered for a Masters degree in Operations Management at the University of Johannesburg. My research title is “Measurement of the acceptance and usage of internet of things in a South African logistics environment “. This study aims to explore and analyse the current levels of acceptance and usage of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies within the logistics sector in South Africa, and to identify the factors influencing their adoption.

I am writing to invite you to participate in my research project titled "Measurement of the Acceptance and Usage of Internet of Things in a South African Logistics Environment “as a student at the university of Johannesburg.

As someone actively engaged in the logistics industry, your insights and experiences would be invaluable to this research. Please be assured that your responses will remain completely anonymous. Your participation in this survey is entirely voluntary, and you can choose to withdraw at any time.

Your input will remain confidential, and the data collected will be used solely for academic purposes. The findings will contribute to a deeper understanding of IoT adoption in logistics and will help inform strategies for more effective integration of these technologies across the industry. The study questionnaire will take approximately 20 minutes of your time, and

Your contribution to this research would be greatly appreciated, and I thank you in advance for your time and effort.

Should you have any queries or comments regarding this survey, you are welcome to contact me at 071 484 6378 or e-mail me at lynsookmbu@gmail.com or contact my supervisor on 011 559 6767 or e-mail at tshabalalat@uj.ac.za.