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Demand chain planning operations within capacity constraints : Nestlé ZAR.
(2017)Organisations are currently faced with difficulties in effectively aligning demand plans to the volatile environments in which they operate. While operating environments and consumer needs change, capacity capabilities ... -
The demand for agile/leagile third party logistics services : an assessment of dairy industry needs.
(2015)The dairy industry is one of the fasted growing industries worldwide. This industry produces products that are used daily by many households and are regarded as a very important source of nutrition. Dairy products are ... -
Determinants of commercialization of technological innovations in developing economies : a study of Zimbabwe's research institutes.
(2014)While preceding studies on innovation management have expressed satisfaction in innovation creation by research institutes worldwide, the commercialization of these technological innovations (TIs) remains a major challenge ... -
Determinants of ICT adoption by small and medium enterprises in Pietermaritzburg.
(2019)Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has been a major contributor to world economic growth. ICT plays a vital role when it comes to the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). In developed countries, SMEs ... -
Determinants of public policy implementation in a decentralised state : the case of the language policy in Kwazulu-Natal.
(2015)This research project is based on the challenges that arise when a policy formulated by one level of government has to be implemented by a different (lower) level of government. This research project explored policy ... -
Determinants of systems performance : an enquiry into project practitioners' understanding and experiences with HIV and AIDS Projects in the SADC Region.
(2005)HIV and AIDS projects do not appear to be making significant impact to date as shown by the continued rise in HIV infection and complexity of HIV and AIDS related problems in Southern Africa (UNAIDS 2004). The general ... -
Developing a competitive marketing strategy and model for the premium beer brands in South Africa.
The Research Problem South African Breweries has been losing market share as a result of competition from international brands such as Heineken, Amstel, Windhoek and many more entering the local market. South African ... -
Developing a framework for entrepreneurial strategies and SME performance in Tanzania-based bakeries.
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Developing entrepreneurial self-efficacy : a transformative learning theory approach.
(2018)The key challenges facing South Africa are unemployment and the high level of crime, especially violent crime. With an expanded unemployment rate of 36.8% and an even higher youth unemployment rate of 52.2%, it is no wonder ... -
Developing sustainable corporate identity strategies : a case of Stanbic Bank Tanzania.
(2016)The limited resources and increased competition are the challenges that organisations face. Corporate identity as a source and an effective strategic tool because of its unique characteristics, it is the source of competitive ... -
The development, implementation and certification of SANS ISO 9001:2000 within five of the sections of the Industry Association Resource Centre (IARC)
(2005)This research paper presents a systems and process approach into the development, implementation and certification of ISO 9001:2000 within the Industry Association Resource Centre, (IARC) formally known as Distribution ... -
Devolution and empowerment through the local government system in Uganda : a case study of Hoima District local Government.
(2004)Decentralisation has not only transformed the structure of government but has also fundamentally altered the political landscape in Uganda. Since 1986, the country has witnessed a gradual but comprehensive transfer of ... -
Digital storytelling and teenage emotional intelligence : a South African case study.
(2012)Little guidance is given to teachers in South Africa with regard to integrating technology into the classroom. Yet they are required to teach 21st century skills such as ICT literacy and collaborative problem-solving, as ... -
Digital supply chain distribution of music in the South Africa recording industry : Durban region.
(2015)The advent of the Internet as a music distribution channel led to significant transformation of the South African music industry at the end of the twentieth century. The Internet and electronic supply chain systems influences ... -
Dimensions of supply risks in the supply of water: a case of Zululand District Municipality.
(2017)Increasing water shortage is providing an imperative to the measurement of water utilisation. So as to give a sensible picture of utilisation, this measurement ought to incorporate the operational activities of the ... -
A distributed knowledge-based support system for strategic management.
(1990)Abstract available in pdf file. -
Divesting and investing as strategic decisions in small business entrepreneurship.
(2003)With many studies on small business entrepreneurship indicating high failure rates, South Africa is no exception. However, the small business is a critical sector of the South African economy, as it contributes significantly ... -
Do Web 2.0 social media impact transnational social advocacy? : a study of South African civil society and Greenpeace.
(2012)This study focuses on how civil society organisations deploy Web 2.0 technologies for transnational social advocacy, the context of this technology use, and the effect of this adoption in achieving organisational goals. ... -
The dynamic effect and implication of retrenchment on existing staff in Durban Telkom.
(2019)Retrenchment has become a common practise utilized to improve organisational performance. Although retrenchments have increasingly become part of standard managerial strategies in organisations, their efficacy in increasing ...