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Analysing operational cost performance in selected gold mines in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Gold mines are essential for the economic well-being of South Africa. It is a job creator and contributes billions of Rands in taxes. South Africa has always been the leader in gold production, but performance has lacked ... -
Analysing technology acceptance by social workers in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Social service organizations have characteristics different from conventional manufacturing or retail organizations. They operate in the healthcare-related services industry, and their service products are produced and ... -
Analysing the business impact of vertical roller technology in the mining sector
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)In the mining industry, higher production has an advantage in terms of costs. The higher the production, the lower the unit cost of production. Fixed costs in mining industries are mostly associated with direct production ... -
Analysing the effect of inventory management on operational performance in a manufacturing environment
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Manufacturing organisations in South Africa are perceived to be underperforming due to ineffective inventory management practices. Over the years inventory management has been criticized for being a cost center. Many ... -
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 ... -
Analysing the effective implementation of selected six sigma principles in a hospitality concern
(2014)With the rapid growth in the hospitality industry, its owners and managers are also facing serious challenges. The industry is becoming more and more competitive. Managers are pressed to find the balance between cutting ... -
Analysing the effectiveness of services rendered by the Cachet Park City Improvement District
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The Cachet Park City Improvement District renders services to the demarcated area in Potchefstroom after the local council failed to do so. These services include above the ground services that are funded by the stakeholders ... -
Analysing the effects of employee benefits on the productivity in a South African mine
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Employee benefits play an important role in the productivity of the mine. These benefits focus on ensuring that employees are protected, and their quality of life is uplifted. Examples of employee benefits include retirement ... -
Analysing the potential effect of selected lean practices on performance in a service department of a tertiary institution
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)The service environment is not always the typical controllable environment that is desired by the business sector. Service is seen as the process that is normally at the end of the typical value chain which adds little ... -
Analysing the relationship between inventory management and sustainable supply chain management
(North-West University, 2018)There is a scarcity in research articles identifying the relationship between supply chain and inventory management. This study is required to identify the inventory variables that can be used to optimise the supply chain ... -
Assessing quality management within a selected South African manufacturer
(North-West University, 2018)The aim of this study was to evaluate whether employees believe that increasing quality assurance rather than quality control would benefit the South African manufacturer. The primary objective was therefore to get a clear ... -
Assessing the influence of organisational culture on the availability of inventory and on-time delivery
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Technical issues and advancements have always been a key focus area in the manufacturing industry, with soft issues often ignored. Metrics such as on-time delivery, inventory performance, and first-pass-yield are easy to ... -
A comparative study of leadership style fostering commitment to product quality in the manufacturing industry
(2014)This study was commissioned to examine the applied leadership styles that foster organisational commitment and product quality commitment levels of two groups of employees working at two different business units of same ... -
A comparison of route–to–market strategies as a means to improve customer service
(2011)This study has been commissioned to compare different route-to-market (RTM) strategies and models within Coca-Cola endeavours in South Africa, Mexico and India. The Coca-Cola RTM model has been explained and the implementation ... -
A conceptual hybrid project management model for SMEs in infrastructure development in Gauteng
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The growth and development of the country’s economy is mainly dependent on its infrastructural development programmes. This is taking into consideration that the South African government has intentionally prioritised and ... -
Constraints experienced in managing Triple Helix in South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)Rapid changes in the global economy forces Industry to continuously seek competitive advantages; the University on the other hand pursue additional funding. Both Industry and University are trying to keep up with the ... -
Customer perception on the effectiveness of customer centric sales channels in a financial cooperation in South Africa
(2014)The main aim of the study was to determine which measurement tool, existing or adapted, would be able to determine the levels of customer centricity within the sales channels of a specific organisation, operating in the ... -
Determining the feasibility of a steersand- oxen-beef production system in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Barely a day goes by without reference being made to the disadvantageous circumstances that the South African farmer has to overcome. Marginal soils, climate challenges, uncertain political conditions, cost pressure from ... -
Determining the human factors influencing RFID technology adoption in the South African wholesale distribution industry
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The South African wholesale distribution industry assumes a critical role in the supply chain network by forming the link that connects the manufacturing and retail industries. Warehouses globally have evolved significantly ... -
Developing a procedure to optimise cycle time in a manufacturing plant
(North-West University, 2011)Productivity advances generated from ‘lean manufacturing’ are self–evident. Plants that adopt ‘lean’ are more capable of achieving shorter lead times, less waste in the system and higher quality levels. The goal of this ...