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A strategic framework to utilise venture capital funding to develop manufacturing SMEs in South Africa
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2014-08)
SMEs contribute considerably to the national GDP and to private sector employment, but they struggle to gain access to the funding needed to support business sustainability and growth. Venture capital provides the necessary ...
Cluster development in the SA tooling industry
(SAIIE, 2015)
This paper explores the concept of clustering in general, analysing research and experiences in different countries and regions, and summarising factors leading to success or contributing to failure of specific cluster ...
Metacognitive learning : skills development through gamification at the Stellenbosch Learning Factory as a case study
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2017)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has a high-cost, low-performance education system, which ultimately leads to unemployment and a skill shortage in the country. In order to bridge the skill shortage gap at a tertiary level, ...
An empirical supply chain measurement model for a national egg producer based on the supply chain operations reference model
(AOSIS Publishing, 2013-10-14)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The management of a supply chain is both an offensive and defensive weapon that
organisations can use to increase their competitive edge and capture a larger share of the
market. In management science ...
The study and design of a national supply chain for the aerospace titanium components manufacturing industry
(AOSIS Publishing, 2012-11-30)
Titanium’s strength-to-density ratio, corrosion resistance and high thermal compatibility makes it the perfect metal for aerospace. Titanium is for instance used for the structural airframe, seat tracks, engine components ...
The application of design criteria for locating a hub configured supply chain for a restaurant cluster in the Stellenbosch area
(AOSIS Publishing, 2013-06-25)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Restaurants, in general, utilise numerous suppliers. Normally they deliver on different days
in the week and at different times during the day, logistically not an optimum approach.
Not only does the ...
The development of a performance measurement system for the South African container shipping industry
(AOSIS Publishing, 2012-11-30)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Globalisation is dependent on efficient supply chains and a variety of transport systems. South Africa participates in the world’s economy with an extensive container shipping industry, as well as a ...