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Miller, Anthonette. "Optimal production scheduling for vehicle assembly at Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/80788.

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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2008.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Volkswagen of South Africa (Pty) Ltd. (VWSA) is part of the Volkswagen Group, which originated in Germany. VWSA’s production plant is situated in Uitenhage in the Eastern Cape and produces ± 100 000 cars per year with ± 5 800 employees. At the time of writing this report, VWSA had three platforms on which it produced the Citi Golf, Polo/Polo Classic and Golf 5/Jetta 5. It takes on average four days to produce a vehicle, but up to 17 weeks lead time is required before production can start. This lead time is needed to procure, tr

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Lottering, Cedric. "Proposed manufacturing performance model for the South African explosives industry : case study, Somchem, division of Denel (Pty) Ltd, South Africa." Thesis, [S.l. : s.n.], 2005. http://dk.cput.ac.za/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1050&context=td_cput.

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Roberts, Simon. "The internationalisation of production, government policy and industrial development in South Africa." Thesis, Birkbeck (University of London), 2000. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.341903.

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This dissertation examines the internationalisation of production and its implications for the role of government in South Africa's industrial development. The research has two specific areas of focus. The first is a case study of government policy formulation and implementation in the instance of competition policy. The second is a study of firms in the plastics sector. Through an analysis of secondary data on the performance of manufacturing sub-sectors it is demonstrated that the expectations of the policy of trade liberalisation have not been realised in South Africa, nor are the outcomes

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Cornelius, Andre G. "The value of the middleman in the supply chain of South African tyre production." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003891.

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Only a few middlemen linking chemical intermediate product supply to world tyre productions have managed to survive new direct business models. In fact, the only region, where the practice of using a middleman in the supply chain of tyre production, for a certain primary manufacturer, is in South Africa. Tyre producers in other world regions, similar in market complexity to South Africa, have experienced the elimination of the middleman. Hence the question of this research, why is the middleman in the supply chain of tyre production in South Africa still a better option than that of direct bus

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Swart, Jacques. "Leveraging shop floor management to create an organization of self managed people at SA canopy." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1013753.

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All world class manufacturing organizations have shop floor management in place. Shop floor management principles and tools are utilised to plan and to react in out of control conditions. Shop floor management is also utilised to involve people in decision making and to encourage continuous improvement. Various shop floor management principles exist and are applied differently depending on the nature of the business, however all these principles are present in all the companies researched. SA Canopy currently applies very little or no shop floor management principles. To be able to achieve its

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Vazi, Malibongwe Matthews. "An investigation of the usage of lean in a South African Revenue Services branch office." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/883.

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Lean philosophy is based on the continuous quest to improve the organisation’s processes by creating a culture and operating principles which eliminate all non value adding activities within organisation‘s processes. Manufacturing firms consider the adoption of the Lean tools as basic requirements for achieving World Class operational excellence or Best Practice. For some time, lean has been used by the manufacturing organizations. Most organizations understand that lean will help them survive global competition and stay in business. According to Hanna (2007:1), service industries, in general,

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Madwara, Nomonde Juliet. "Overcoming supply line barriers to the implementation of lean manufacturing in the Transwerk Uitenhage Plant." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/552.

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The objective of this study is to assess the Lean Manufacturing practices by Transwerk Uitenhage and to reveal the barriers to implementation of lean manufacturing strategies experienced by their supply line. This will be compared to what the literature says and suggestions to overcome these barriers will be developed.

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Hill, Hester Elizabeth Johanna. "Modelling extensive beef cattle production systems for computerised decision support in South Africa." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2008. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-02102009-114500.

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Mokhalimetso, Lucky. "Investigating the effects of lean thinking on production processes within SMEEs." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1275.

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Dissertation (MTech( Mechanical Engineering)--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2011<br>Lean thinking and its principles, as described by Womack and Jones (1996) has been successfully applied to the manufacturing and operational environment, as evidenced by associated case studies. Fostered by a rapid spread into many other sectors beyond the automotive industry, there has been a significant development and localisation of the lean concept in general. This research study sets out to investigate the effects of lean thinking on production processes in a Small and Medium Engineering E

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Svinurai, Walter. "Manure production and nutrient management in pasture-based dairy production systems." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/475.

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Manure production and nutrient management in pasture-based dairy production systems by Walter Svinurai The effect of dietary treatments on nutrient excretion was determined and an attempt to improving the retention of excreted nitrogen in stored manure using Aloe ferox leaf gel (AFLG) and pine bark was conducted at a pasture-based dairy farm. The animal mass-balance method was used to determine nutrient excretion by cows fed on three dietary treatments, Lolium perrene-based treatment (LP), Lolium multiforium-based treatment (LM) and Lolium perenne- Trifolium repens -based treatment (LTF). In s

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Erasmus, Bradley Quentin. "An assessment of the supplier development practices at Volkswagen of South Africa." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/500.

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The underlying objective of the research is to assess the nature of the supplier training at Volkswagen of South Africa (VWSA). To achieve this objective, a theoretical study was conducted to establish what literature reveals to be the most important theory of supply chain management as well as supplier development geared towards lean manufacturing. The information obtained in the literature study was analysed to solve the main problem namely, an assessment of the nature of the supplier training at Volkswagen of South Africa (VWSA). The research was divided into two questionnaires: The first q

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Naidoo, Desalin Rajoo. "A critical investigation of plant optimization, to improve the production process of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in South Africa. (Jan 2004 - Sept 2004)." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003857.

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The research thesis reflects a positive improvement to the plant efficiency through strategic optimisation planning and controlling systems. It’s important to note that the set goals of the research were achieved, with total employee buy-in contributing to the success and sustainability of these improvements. Purposive sample methods allowed for the twenty employees from a total of 172, to be interviewed for both the pre and post testing. The paradigm of the research contributed to integrative communication between brainstorming and action. The efforts of the total workforce must be commended,

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Richards, Scott. "The development of an operations strategy for Eissmann South Africa that addresses market requirements and the needs of its customers." Thesis, Port Elizabeth Technikon, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/88.

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With global competition becoming a key concept in the majority of companies worldwide, it is necessary for organisations to develop operations strategies that enable them to meet their customers‘ needs. Organisations will never be capable of reaching future goals without their customers. For this reason it is imperative for organisations to identify what competitive factors are required by the market, and which performance objectives are needed in order to increase the competitiveness of the organisation. In this research, Chapters 1 and 2 were used to identify the main and subproblems of the

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Mollatt, Michelle Claire. "Ecological food sense : connections between food waste flows and food production in Enkanini Informal Settlement, Stellenbosch." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86550.

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Thesis (MPhil)--Stellenbosch University, 2014<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In situ Informal Settlement Upgrading (ISU) was explored in this thesis, focussing on its relevance to waste service upgrading options immediately available and practically implementable for residents of Enkanini, a poorly serviced township (slum) in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Household food waste (kitchen scraps) was chosen as a key point of entry for exploring the context and viability of in situ improvement of solid waste management services in the area. This was done by investigating ways biological and social asp

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Van, Renen Olaf Pieter. "Eskom nuclear generation : risk mitigation through quality management development of small suppliers." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2220.

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Thesis (MTech (Quality))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009.<br>There is a South African Government initiative to use State-owned Enterprises (SOE's) to roll out a programme for the development and stimulation of local small businesses in South Africa. The state has requested SOE's to set targets on a voluntary basis to increase trade with small businesses, with the purpose of developing small enterprises to eventually enhance skills transfer, training and employment. However, when large customers such as Eskom Nuclear Generation require ISO certification as a prerequisite fo

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Prince, Shawn Noel. "Assessing quality management systems of SMME's in the manufacturing sector." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/870.

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This dissertation summarises an analysis and assessment of the application of Quality Management Systems (QMS) by Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), in the Engineering Manufacturing Sector of the greater Cape Town Metropolitan area. An outline of the existing hypothesis derived from previous international SMME studies related to the adoption of QMS by SMME’s, the management’s understanding of quality principles, the potential business benefits of QMS and the reasons for implementing Quality Management systems are given as background to the study. The dissertation includes a discussio

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Erasmus, Deidre Felicia. "Investigating the potential for the application of lean manufacturing in the can coating plant at Duco Coatings." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/949.

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Companies are constantly expected to be more competitive while working in an environment in which time and cost are limited, thereby preventing such companies from taking the time required to be responsive. It is, therefore, important that companies understand that conventional knowledge and methods will not serve unless there is a concerted focus on improvement of organisational performance toward fulfilling increased expectations, not just maintaining that which is comfortable. A more sustainable approach may be the introduction of lean manufacturing techniques. The lean manufacturing proces

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Conybeare, Nabiel. "The role of GMSA to assist their suppliers with the successful implementation of lean practices." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/763.

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Over the past couple of decades traditional manufacturing techniques have been replaced by lean production around the world. This change in production methodology brought about the opportunity for numerous companies to reduce costs and customer lead time through the application of this lean philosophy. The worldwide shift from traditional manufacturing to lean manufacturing can be ascribed to the success of Toyota Motor Company. Lean manufacturing refers to a manufacturing improvement process in order to minimize or eliminate waste while maximizing production flow (Tapping, et al., 2002:30). A

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Van, Reenen Olaf Pieter. "Eskom nuclear generation : risk mitigation through quality management development of small suppliers." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1223.

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Thesis (MTech (Quality)--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009<br>There is a South African Government initiative to use State-owned Enterprises (SOE’s) to roll out a programme for the development and stimulation of local small businesses in South Africa. The state has requested SOE’s to set targets on a voluntary basis to increase trade with small businesses, with the purpose of developing small enterprises to eventually enhance skills transfer, training and employment. However, when large customers such as Eskom Nuclear Generation require ISO certification as a prerequisite for

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Muzondo, Shingirirai. "Knowledge production in a think tank: a case study of the Africa Institute of South Africa (AISA)." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/252.

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The study sought to investigate the system of knowledge production at AISA and assess the challenges of producing knowledge at the institution. The objectives of the study were to: identify AISA‟s main achievements in knowledge production; determine AISA‟s challenges in producing knowledge; find out how AISA‟s organizational culture impacts on internal knowledge production; and suggest ways of improving knowledge production at AISA. A case study was used as a research method and purposive sampling used to select 50 cases out of a study population of 70. Questionnaires were prepared and distrib

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Maritz, S. I. "Evaluating the contribution made by works order close-out meetings at Nampak Flexible Ndabeni." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/5749.

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Thesis (MBA (Business Management))--Stellenbosch University, 2008.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this paper was to prove the contribution of the Works Order Close-Out Meeting process at Nampak Flexible Ndabeni, through the development of a Close-Out Meeting contribution evaluation model. Although the value of the Close-Out Meeting process is intuitively understood, a formal measurement would underscore the importance of the process. Using a funnel-based analysis, a total of 63 Close-Out Meeting findings was identified for formal benefit review and were categorised into five finding groups. F

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Makapela, Mbulelo Joseph. "An overview of the management practices for wool production amongst the communal farmers of the Hewu district in the Eastern Cape Province." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1009.

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The research was conducted in the Hewu area situated between Queenstown (20 km) and Whittlesea (15km) in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. In this area communal farming is practiced. Livestock and livestock products (wool) are the main sources of income. The farmers are mainly farming with Merino and Döhne Merino sheep. The lack of management systems (production, reproduction and management) for communal farmers resulted into ineffective communal farming defining the research problem. The research objectives set were: • To establish production norms for wool sheep. • To establish repr

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Adebowale, Oluseyi Julius. "Framework for effective management of the construction workforce towards enhancement of labour efficiency during the building production process in South Africa." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/1065.

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Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Technology: Construction Management in the Faculty of Engineering at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology 2014<br>The study investigates the predominant factors that adversely affect the efficiency of construction labour in the South African construction industry. There is a significant number of studies on construction labour efficiency and productivity. Nonetheless, construction labour efficiency in developed and developing nations is widely reported to be inadequate, and thus adversely impacts the deliver

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Agenbag, Michael Hermanus Albertus. "The management and control of milk hygiene in the informal sector by environmental health services in South Africa." Thesis, Bloemfontein : Central University of Technology, Free State, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/109.

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Thesis (M. Tech.) -- Central University of Technology, Free State, 2008<br>Local government (LG) is under increasing pressure from the milk industry and consumers regarding their ability and willingness to carry out their mandate with regard to the quality control of milk, especially in the informal sector. The government and the milk industry currently have programmes underway to stimulate economic activities in the informal sector, targeting emerging cattle farmers for the production of milk as part of government’s Accelerated Shared Growth Initiative of South Africa (ASGISA). These initiati

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Pitout, Callum John. "Determining the critical success factors for implementing lean manufacturing in South Africa: a case study." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1021082.

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The lean manufacturing system that evolved in Japan since World War II has leapt across the globe to North America and Europe. The secret success of Japan’s manufacturing machine has been shared. In Europe and America, lean has been identified as a manufacturing best practice that should be adopted to ensure competitive manufacturing efficiency. Many success stories have been told of American companies adopting the Japanese lean tools and techniques. Now, South African manufacturers are implementing the lean manufacturing philosophy, some with more success than others. This research paper expl

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Kisaka-Lwayo, Maggie. "Risk preferences and consumption decisions in organic production: the case of Kwazulu-Natal and Eastern Cape provinces of South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/492.

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Despite phenomenal success of the commercial agricultural sector in South Africa and significant progress in integrating smallholders since democratic reforms, food security concerns remain. Recent global increases in food prices have further exacerbated vulnerabilities and made it imperative to examine alternative food production questions in the country. Organic agriculture is identified as one of the sustainable approaches to farming and offers insights towards a paradigm shift in food and nutritional security. Notwithstanding, consumer awareness, knowledge and consumption of organic foods

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Catterall, Kent James. "A lean view on an Eastern Cape logistics service provider." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/931.

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Global competition is forcing all organisations, both manufacturing and service or ientated, to review their facil ities and processes from a productivity and quality standpoint. The concept of lean manufacturing has evolved from mass production methodologies developed by Henry Ford. Lean methodology, as developed by the Toyota Motor Company of Japan, yields consistent product quality at a lower cost , while delivering greater variety to the customer. The purpose of this research was to identify lean methodology application to the service industr y and to evaluate its application to UTi South

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Mey, Jan Hendrik Phillipus. "The impact of implementing world class manufacturing on company performance : a case study of the ArcelorMittal South Africa Saldanha Works Business Unit." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/18215.

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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2011.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Purpose: Literature on World Class Manufacturing is very limited. Some information exists on the concepts behind it, but very little exist on the framework and physical implementation. Also, a lot of information is available on other productivity improvement initiatives but not a lot is mentioned about the implementation thereof and the difficulties experienced during the implementation. This paper aims to provide not only an overview of the framework of World Class Manufacturing as interpreted by ArcelorMittal, but also a

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Mapiye, Cletos. "Cattle production on communal rangelands of South Africa and the potential of acacia karroo in improving Nguni beef production." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/d1000989.

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Mund, Klaudia. "Tailoring a lean product development framework for the South African automotive industry." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1015737.

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Globalization in the automotive industry exerts enormous pressure on automotive manufacturers and forces many global companies to expand into emerging markets, which results in adopting new ways to manage product design and development. Excellence in product design and development offers an opportunity to gain competitive advantage and can be achieved by implementing Toyota´s Lean Product Development System (LPDS). Although in the last three years Toyota has been severely challenged by the global economic crisis, by a series of recalls resulting in reputation damage and also by natural disaste

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Clark, Steven James. "A market entry strategy of Metso for the biomass-based power generation solutions market in South Africa." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/80475.

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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2011.<br>The global energy industry is actively moving toward renewable energy sources in order to meet the ever-increasing demand for energy in a sustainable manner. The South African government, however, has only recently begun creating an environment which is truly conducive to investment into the renewable energy industry. Metso, a Finnish multi-national corporation, has a strong global position in the field of biomass-based power generation for heat, power or combined heat and power applications. The corporation has developed a modular biomass-based

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Van, Niekerk Dirk Bouwer. "Small and medium enterprise transformation (South African manufacturing)." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/53055.

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Thesis (MScEng)--University of Stellenbosch, 2002.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT "The environment sets many new requirements and SMEs can reactively adapt or they can design themselves to affect and operate in the environment as effective as possible. " - Trade and Industry Minister Alec Erwin (2000). The objective of this thesis is to assess how applicable transformation methodologies (essentially a design process) are to South African small and medium manufacturing enterprises (SMEs). Enterprise Engineering was chosen as the reference discipline for this study. Enterprise Engineering is an emerg

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Petronio, Riccardo Vinicio. "A study of the conflict between maintenance and production functions in a manufacturing organisation in Port Elizabeth." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/794.

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If manufacturing organisations are to improve their competitive positions in the global arena and increase profitability, their operations strategies need to be focused on: reducing cost, improving quality, increasing efficiency, improving the speed of delivery, developing and improving process flexibility, and ensuring that higher service levels are achieved and maintained. One of the critical success factors in implementing these strategies, within manufacturing organisations, is the relationship that exists between the maintenance and production functions. There is sufficient evidence to su

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Metelerkamp, Luke. "Commercial agriculture in the Swartland : investigating emerging trends towards more sustainable food production." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/6716.

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Thesis (MPhil)--University of Stellenbosch, 2011.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this thesis was to determine whether or not examples exist of commercial grain farmers in the Swartland region of South Africa moving away from high-external-input agricultural production systems towards production systems based on ecologically restorative partnerships with soils and other natural systems. The research also sought to understand why these farmers were changing their approach to farming, as well as investigating the specific technologies and practices they were implementing in order to achieve

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Burgess, Roberta. "Goat production in the Northern Cape: what are the impacts of farmer training?" Thesis, Rhodes University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003868.

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The main millennium development goal is to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger in the world by 2015. South Africa is one of the countries that signed this pledge at the millennium summit in 2000. The Department of Agriculture, has initiated a number of projects to assist farmers and communities with reaching this goal. In the Northern Cape, the commercialization of goats is one such anchor project. The major activities of this project is to train farmers in applied and appropriate production practices, assist them with accessing markets and supporting them with improved livestock. The main ai

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White, Stephen Mark. "Assessing the impact of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome on Volkswagen of South Africa." Thesis, Port Elizabeth Technikon, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/40.

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This treatise takes the form of an impact study. It is based on a three-month period of research involving literature review, interviews with VWSA officers and a survey of 111 of the 5500 workers who comprised the workforce of the VWSA plant in Uitenhage at that time. The author has attempted to portray the general views of experts in the field of HIV/AIDS corporate impact and impact management. In addition he has attempted to assay the current and forecast policies and practices in respect of the management of the epidemic by VWSA. The workers in the plant were consulted by survey and a varie

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Spence, Mark George. "The strategic implementation of continuous improvement tools within manufacturing plants of the Eastern Cape." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/611.

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Continuous improvement has long been considered a key business strategy to the success of any business that needs to be competitive and survive in a world that is continually evolving, particularly with the increased focus on meeting cost and quality targets that are set by a far more knowledgeable customer. Unfortunately, many organisations invest countless hours of their key personnel's time on training without creating a clear vision and consolidated strategic plan as to how continuous improvement will be driven in the business. Marginal elements of success are obtained, but the harnessing

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Meintjes, Samuel David. "An investigation to determine the readiness of management at selected manufacturing organisations in the Buffalo City area to manage the HIV/AIDS epidemic." Thesis, Port Elizabeth Technikon, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/108.

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The present study was conducted to determine the readiness of management at selected manufacturing organisation in the Buffalo City area to manage the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The study was conducted in the Buffalo City area on manufacturing organisations with a workforce greater than 250. The main aims of the present study were: · To provide an overview of relevant literature concerning theoretical key issues related to the management of HIV/AIDS in the workplace. · To assess the readiness of Buffalo City organisations in managing HIV/AIDS in the workplace, and to identify areas of improvement. · I

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Faber, John Cornelius Jacobus. "Evaluating the success of total productive maintenance at Faurecia interior systems." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1206.

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Manufacturing processes should operate at optimal levels in order to remain competitive in current economic environment. The optimal manufacturing performance can be achieved by overall equipment efficiency which is also a measurement for Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). The successful implementation of TPM has been evaluated at Faurecia Interior Systems. The research consisted out of a literature review into the elements and benefits of TPM. A questionnaire was sent to all operator level personnel at Faurecia Interior Systems to establish their views on the implementation level of TPM at t

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Venter, Anita. "Factors influencing a productive research management environment at two merging higher education institutions in South Africa." Thesis, University of Southampton, 2005. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.427428.

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Crafford, J. G. (Jacobus Gert). "Assessing the costs and benefits of water use for production and the potential of water demand management in the Crocodile Catchment of South Africa." Diss., University of Pretoria, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/26559.

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In South Africa, precipitation is extremely variable and water is scarce. South Africa is also a country with great welfare needs. Challenging economic development targets and plans therefore need to be implemented successfully within the constraints of limited water supply and unreliable water availability. These economic development plans are underpinned by the development and growth of economic activities such as agriculture, mining, energy production and many types of small, medium and micro enterprises, which are some of the largest water using sectors in the economy. Within these activit

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Mthiyane, Zibuyisile. "Towards universal access : status of the KZN electrification programme 2013/14." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/96213.

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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.<br>Census 2011 put the rate of electrification in South Africa at 84 percent. Even though this is a positive outcome to the previously recorded 34 percent, it has served as a clear indication that the target for Universal Access to Electricity by 2014 as set by President Jacob Zuma is unlikely to be achieved. In June 2013, cabinet approved the implementation of the new household electrification strategy and in support of this decision the Department of Energy was tasked to develop a new electrification roadmap or implementation plan. The inten

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Conway, Miles V. "An empirical study of South African business forecasting practices in the context of Western benchmarks." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1273.

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Kapp, H. A. (Heronemus Albertus). "The Old Mutual Healthcare Call Centre Project : applying world class manufacturing techniques in a non-production environment." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/50505.

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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2005.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis researches World Class Manufacturing Techniques (WCMT) and their applicability in a Non-Production Environment such as an inbound call centre in the financial services sector. These WCMT involve a set of innovative techniques and principles, which are applied by foremost manufacturing companies. These techniques however, are not sacred and one always needs to refer back to the objectives of World Class Manufacturing, namely to (a) Eliminate waste, (b) Improve quality, (c) Shorten lead times, (d) Reduce costs,

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Samela, Thandile. "Assessment of the status of lean implementation at selected South African Revenue Service branch offices." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/8702.

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Governments around the world want to deliver better education, better health care, better pensions and better transportation services. They know that impatient electorates want to see change, and fast. But, the funds required to meet such expectations are enormous, particularly in the many developed economies where populations are aging and the public sector's productivity has not kept pace with that of the private sector. The need to get value for money from governments at all levels is therefore under the spotlight as never before. However, cost-cutting programmes that seek savings of 1 to 3

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Maree, David Andreas. "Development of different technical, economic and financial benchmarks as management tool for intensive milk producers on the Highveld of South Africa." Diss., Pretoria : [s.n.], 2007. http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-04222008-150928.

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Meiring, AC. "The effect of the implementation of lean production principles on the financial performance of a rail refurbishing plant of a large South African company." Master's thesis, University of Cape Town, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8765.

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Bibliography: leaves 170-174.<br>The study emanated from the needs for (i) effective management systems in the currently changing South Africa, (ii) empirical, "real world" research in the operations management field as well as (iii) the requirement by local management to verify the effects of an implemented intervention. In terms of this background, the study investigates the effects of the implementation of lean Production principles in a South African Government-owned Rail Refurbishing Plant with a Job production system on financial performance as measured by Return On Investment (ROI). The

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Hughes, Edward Peter Clive. "The strategic impact of HIV/AIDS on first level component suppliers to the motor industry, located in the Nelson Mandela Metropole." Thesis, Port Elizabeth Technikon, 2001. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1006722.

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HIV/AIDS is undoubtedly the single most important and daunting health problem facing Africa. Globally too, this is one of the most serious health, medical and social preoccupations of our time (Chinery-Hesse, 2000: 1). The aim of this research study is to evaluate the strategic impact of HIV/AIDS on first level component suppliers to the motor industry located in the Nelson Mandela Metropole. To achieve this aim a literature study was undertaken to determine the patterns of development, the infection statistics and to explore strategic options and actions for dealing with the effects of the di

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Andersson, Carl. "Designing a lean manufacturing model for Johnson Controls SA." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/188.

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An increase in global competitiveness has forced manufacturing organisations to re – look at their facility from an output and quality standpoint. Leveraging a manufacturing operation into a competitive advantage must at all times support the organisation’s objectives. It is therefore vital that the operation reviews its strategy so that it fulfils the everchanging needs of its market. The main objective of this research was to identify possible approaches that Johnson Controls South Africa (JCI SA) could pursue when implementing a Lean Manufacturing model. In doing this it will improve JCI SA

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Du, Toit Jeremias Cornelius. "A decision support system to optimise the available resources at Kimberley Mines." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/50673.

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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2007.<br>ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Diamond mining started in Kimberley in the early 1870s following the discovery of the various diamond bearing kimberlite pipes. Initial open pit mining was replaced by underground mining as the pits went deeper and the last underground mining eventually ceased in 2005 as a result of economic reasons. The mining of these primary resources created a number of tailing resources (previously called dumps) that are scattered all over Kimberley. These resources still contain diamonds as a result of historical inefficient processing te

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