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Supply chain management: a human resources perspective in a South African automotive manufacturing organisation

Nadine, Umutoni (2019-01)

This study attempts to examine and comprehend the connection between human resources management (HMR) practices and effective supply chain management (SCM) implementation by means of a conceptual framework and construct ...
Supply chain risks experienced by Stellenbosch wine producers

Naude, Rodney Trevor (2018)

The South African wine industry is a significant contributor to the South African economy. However the wine producers are facing financial and operational challenges as they operate and compete in a highly traded local and ...
A literacy model for sustainable avitourism

Conradie, Nicolene (2017-11)

Avitourism (birding) in South Africa, with remarkable birdlife, provides economic, social and conservation opportunities. Globally, bird species are decreasing rapidly due to environmental degradation and climate change. ...
Determining supply chain practices of light vehicle manufacturers

Ambe, IM (Journal of Contemporary Management, 2014)

This article explores the extent to which supply chain practices are implemented by light vehicle manufacturers in South Africa and determines whether there are differences with reference to supply chain practices between ...
Exploring supply chain management practices within municipalities in the West Rand district.

Ambe IM, /; maleka, T (Problems and Perspectives in Management, 2016)

This article explores supply chain management practices within selected municipalities in the West Rand district, Gauteng. An empirical research was conducted among supply chain practitioners in the municipalities based ...
Public procurement trends and developments in South Africa

Ambe IM, / (Research Journal of Business and Management, 2016)

Since the end of the apartheid regime in South Africa, public procurement has been used explicitly to pursue socio-economic objectives. Beyond the primary goal of advancing social objectives, public procurement in South ...
Insight into supply chain management in a municipal context

Ambe IM, / (Public and Municipal Finance, 2016)

Supply chain management is strategic to the quest for service delivery excellence in South African municipalities. The supply chain journey in South African municipalities started in 2005 with reforms to introduce ...
Strategic planning processes employed by Gauteng South African Football Association (SAFA) Soccer clubs

Boya, Kgaugelo Sammy (2015-11)

Sport, and particularly soccer, is becoming increasingly professionalised and thus commercialised. Soccer has managed to uphold notable economic growth globally. As affirmation of this growth, both the South African and ...
The effects of entrepreneurial intention on business performance

Radipere, Nkoana Simon; Ladzani, Watson (2014)

The study examined the relationship between entrepreneurial intention and business performance using 500 small, micro and medium enterprises (SMMEs) in Gauteng province, South Africa. A questionnaire was used to collect ...
Determining procurement best practices in South African comprehensive universities

Dlamini, Winnie (2016-01)

The procurement function accounts for the largest total amount of organisational expenditure. This fact notwithstanding, the function is still referred to as non-strategic and is often subordinate to finance in the public ...
Cultural observations for women in leadership positions: a South African perspective

Chiloane-Tsoka, Germinah Evelyn (Gender and behaviour, 2012-06)

The South African National Policy Framework for Women's Empowerment, Gender Equality and women emancipation by government, present the opportunity for women to make useful of business and political advantages to their ...
A unique market offering by formal independent retail and wholesale small businesses in the Soweto Township, South Africa.

Badenhorst-Weiss, Johanna Adolphina; Cilliers, Jacoba Orpha; Eicker, Themari (2014)

The rationale for this study is to determine how independent formal small retail and wholesale businesses compete against increasing competition mainly from large retail chains located in new shopping malls in Soweto. ...
Turnaround strategies for SADC airlines with specific reference to Air Zimbabwe

Chingosho, Elijah, Wing Commander. (1998-03)

The financial and economic performance of SADC airlines has been poor for some time. The governments, citizens of SADC countries and donor agencies are no longer tolerating the existence of the loss making foreign currency ...
Grounded theory analysis of municipal supply chain

Ambe, Intaher Marcus; Badenhorst-Weiss, Johanna Adolphina (Academic Journals, 2011-11-23)

This article illustrates practical examples of theories built during a grounded theory process on the implementation of supply chain management in the Central District Municipality, North West province, South Africa. It ...
Difficulty To Overcome Supply Chain Challenges Faced By Vehicle Manufacturers In South Africa

Ambe, Intaher Marcus (Clute Institute for Academic Research, 2014-09)

This article explores supply chain challenges faced by light vehicle manufacturers in South Africa and determines how difficult the challenges are to overcome. A mixed research design was employed. The supply chain challenges ...
Strategic supply chain framework for the automotive industry.

Ambe, Intaher Marcus; Badenhorst-Weiss, Johanna Adolphina (Academic Journals, 2010-08-18)

The changing business conditions of the 21st century has led to companies facing issues ranging from globalisation, economic uncertainty to new technologies and increasing consumer demands. In the automobile industry, as ...
Evaluation of the implementation of public sector supply chain management and challenges: A case study of the central district municipality, North west province, South Africa

Migiro, S.O.; Ambe, Intaher (Academic Journals, 2008-12)

The study evaluates whether and to what extent supply chain management (SCM) practices in local municipalities are implemented. A case study was undertaken in the Central District Municipality and its local municipalities, ...
Supply chain management challenges in the South African public sector

Ambe, IM; Badenhorst-Weiss, JA (Academic Journals, 2012-11-07)

This article articulates the challenges that restrain supply chain management implementation in the South African public sector. Supply chain management (SCM) promotes South Africa’s New Public Management model by means ...
Leveraging technology for business fleet applications : a case study of fleet management system implemented in Kenya Power & Lighting Company Limited

Waiyaki, Edward Chege (2013-06)

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a modern fleet management system in improving the logistics of transporting staff, goods and materials in Kenya Power & Lighting Company, a utility firm in power distribution. ...
An analysis of local and immigrant entrepreneurship in the South African small enterprise sector (Gauteng Province)

Radipere, Nkoana Simon (2013-06-13)

This study was undertaken to investigate the motivation, intention, self-efficacy, culture, business support,entrepreneurial orientation and business performance of South African and immigrant entrepreneurs in small and ...

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