• The influence of supply chain responsiveness, collaboration and information sharing on the performance of small to medium enterprises in a district municipality 

  Mba, Eucharia Akuoma (Vaal University of Technology, 2020)

  Supply chain management is becoming more complex for small- and medium enterprises (SMEs) and the need to improve performance seems to be significantly necessary. For SMEs to be efficient and effective towards minimising ...
• Drivers of procurement performance in the public health industry in the Gauteng province 

  Masemola, Shilela Catherine (Vaal University of Technology, 2022-01)

  The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between supplier selection practices, supplier risk management, supplier commitment and procurement performance in the public health industry in Gauteng province. ...
• Supply chain coordination and firm performance in the construction industry in Gauteng Province 

  Montso, Mosidi Elizabeth (Vaal University of Technology, 2022)

  The construction industry is an important contributor to the economy of South Africa. In this industry, buyers and suppliers work in collaboration with each other to achieve superior supply chain performance. To achieve ...
• Lean practices and supply chain competitiveness in the steel industry in Gauteng, South Africa 

  Khoza, Sizwe (Vaal University of Technology, 2022-07)

  This study examines the influence of lean supply chain management (LSCM) on supply chain competitiveness in the steel industry in Gauteng, South Africa. The industry suffered a huge blow when imported steel took over the ...
• Green supply chain practices and supply chain performance in the beverage industry of South Africa 

  Mahlatsi, Michael Kgaisi (Vaal University of Technology, 2020-04)

  In South Africa, the beverage industry is perceived to be a major contributor to the economy. Internal and external stakeholders in this industry are engaged in environmental collaboration with each other to achieve better ...
• Reverse logistics activities in manufacturing firms in the Vaal Triangle area 

  Seeku, T. V. (Vaal University of Technology, 2020-01)

  The primary objective of this study was to investigate the influence of reverse logistics practices on environmental sustainability and business performance in manufacturing firms in the Vaal Triangle Region. The study ...
• The influence of production planning on business performance as a risk management technique in the manufacturing industry 

  Mogano, M. M. K. (Vaal University of Technology, 2021)

  Production planning in the manufacturing industry has previously been viewed as a less strategic function for achieving businesses’ bottom-line goals. Many companies in the manufacturing industry focus more on strategic ...
• Buyer-supplier commitment and competitive performance among small and medium enterprises in Southern Gauteng 

  Nwele, Uju Kingsley (Vaal University of Technology, 2020)

  Economic growth, job creation and improved standard of living have resulted to focus mostly on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the world. Hence, establishing and maintaining relationships with partners across ...
• Exploring the factors determining ethical supply chain management in the fast-moving consumer goods industry 

  Chivhungwa, Tafadzwa (Vaal University of Technology, 2020-11)

  The application of business ethics in Supply Chain Management (SCM) activities in the business environment has attracted much-needed attention from research academics and practitioners alike in recent years. SCM activities ...
• Assessing the influence of internal environmental management systems on green packaging management, green information systems and organisational performance 

  Mahlangu, D. M. (Vaal University of Technology, 2021-07-26)

  The effective practice of green supply chain has been a focus of both practitioners and researchers for almost a decade, mostly focusing on greenhouse effects and implementing full green supply chain control systems. ...
• Supply chain integration, resilience and performance in the South African Rail Industry 

  Maila, Z. B. (Vaal University of Technology, 2021-03)

  The rail industry in South Africa performs an important role in the transportation of goods and people. It also contributes in various ways to the socio-economic success of the country’s economy. However, the industry faces ...
• A model for supply chain risk management and operational performance in the food retail industry in Zimbabwe 

  Mutekwe, Le-Roy Tanyaradzwa (Vaal University of Technology, 2019-12)

  The importance of the food retail industry and its role in stimulating economic growth and ensuring food availability as the final actor in the food supply chain in many countries is well documented in literature. This ...
• An exploration of procurement practices in the state-owned passenger rail agencies in Gauteng province. 

  Mkhabele, Caxwell (Vaal University of Technology, 2018-12)

  Supply Chain Management (SCM) departments and, specifically, procurement functions, account for the largest expenditure in most organisations. However, their function has been misunderstood, undervalued, and under-capacitated, ...
• A framework for the effective creation of business incubators in South Africa 

  Lose, Thobekani (Vaal University of Technology, 2019)

  The majority of business incubators in South Africa are supported by the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA). However, a notable proportion of business incubators face a number of challenges to growth and development. ...
• Supply chain capabilities, agility and firm performance in a developing economy 

  Tlale, M. T. (Vaal University of Technology, 2019-09-09)

  Nowadays, the business environment is characterised by faster technological development, customer satisfaction, shorter product life cycles, and more intense global competition. This new competitive landscape has forced ...
• E-Procurement, supplier integration and supply chain performance in small and medium enterprises in Gauteng Province 

  Madzimure, Jeremiah (Vaal University of Technology, 2018-10)

  The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between e-procurement, supplier integration and supply chain performance in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the Gauteng Province of South Africa. Most ...
• An empirical exploration of supply chain constraints facing the construction industry in South Africa 

  Pillay, Poobalan (Vaal University of Technology, 2016-05-28)

  The South African Construction Industry is one of the largest contributors to the gross domestic product of the country as well as to employment. It has, however, been experiencing significant challenges due to multifaceted ...
• Supply chain management best practices, agility, risk management and performance in small and medium enterprises in South Africa 

  Loury-Okoumba, W. V. (Vaal University of Technology, 2018-09)

  The strategic importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and their role in stimulating economic growth and competitiveness in many countries are well documented in literature. The same applies to South Africa, where ...
• Evaluating job satisfaction and job insecurity within an Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm in South Africa 

  Wentzel, Colleen Bernadette (2012-09)

  The construction industry is an important player in the economy of South Africa and therefore job satisfaction and existence of job insecurity of employees in this sector needs to be researched (Thwala & Monese 2008:2). ...
• Supply chain dynamism, information sharing and inter-organisational relationships and their effect on supply chain performance 

  Mashiloane, M. W. (Vaal University of Technology, 2015-09)

  One of the most significant changes in the paradigm of modern business management is that individual businesses no longer compete as solely autonomous entities, but rather as supply chains. In this emerging competitive ...

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