Browsing by Subject "Manufacturing"
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Analysing the determinants of concentration in the South African manufacturing industry
(North-West University, 2018)Seller concentration in the South African economy regularly appears in the news. In recent years, the impact of industry concentration in South Africa has not been given the necessary attention it deserves. The purpose of ... -
Analysing the effect of Six-Sigma on quality management in a manufacturing environment
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)In fast-changing economic times, aspects such as reducing profit margins, competition, and continuous growth of customer demand for higher quality products, this research paper investigates Six Sigma's effect on quality ... -
An assessment of entrepreneurial orientation in the maintenance divisions of a South African steel manufacturer
(2014)In this study entrepreneurial orientation behaviour, with specific reference to a South African steel manufacturer was examined. The primary objective of this study is to investigate the impact of entrepreneurial orientation ... -
An assessment of loyalty towards temporary employment services in the South African metal and engineering industry
(North-West University, 2018)The economic environment in which firms operate is especially challenging in South Africa (Statistics South Africa, 2016:1), which only exacerbates the necessity of government to cultivate an appealing and supportive ... -
Benefits of information technology for small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing industry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2024)Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a critical part in an economy, driving growth and creating jobs. SMEs are even more vital for developing countries since they are effective tools for poverty alleviation. ... -
Conflict dynamics within the gender spectrum of a large South African sugar manufacturing company
(2015)Objective: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the perception and handling of interpersonal conflict within the gender spectrum compilation of biological sex and gender identity. Methods: The research ... -
Die effek van dalende goudmynproduksievlakke op indiensname in die Dr. Kenneth Kaunda-distriksmunisipaliteit
(SA Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, 2012)In hierdie studie word die potensiaal van verskeie ekonomiese sektore in die Dr. Kenneth Kaunda Distriksmunisipaliteit (DKKDM), Noordwes-provinsie, Suid-Afrika, om werk te skep, ondersoek. Die doel van die studie is om ... -
Evaluating the content of workplace wellness programmes in a manufacturing enterprise
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)This research aimed to evaluate the content of workplace wellness programmes in a manufacturing enterprise and the popularity of the wellness programmes amongst the employees in general. The research was restricted to ... -
Evaluating the impact of skills training on productivity in a printing and packaging plant
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2014)It is a well-known fact that skills development is central to improving productivity and that significant improvements in productivity as well as competitiveness can be obtained by improving the skills levels of employees ... -
Exploring digital technology in manufacturing SMEs in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Industry 4.0 describes a new paradigm for operations management based on the convergence of physical equipment and digital communication technologies. Manufacturing companies struggle to implement Industry 4.0 technologies ...
