Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1964. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Bibliography: l. 49-50.

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Thesis (M.B.A.)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 2003. / "MBA professional report"--Cover. Joint authors: Daniel Hodgson, Miguel Fouts, Daniel Kachenchi, James Neuman. Thesis advisor(s): Ken Doerr, Kevin Gue. Includes bibliographical references (p. 53-55). Also available online.

Thesis (DBA(DoctorateofBusinessAdministration))--University of South Australia, 2002.

Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, September 2002. / Thesis advisor(s): William J. Haga, Donald R. Eaton. Includes bibliographical references (p. 85-90). Also available online.

M.B.A. / The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate the levels of supply chain process innovation within medium to large chilled-process meat manufacturing organisations throughout South Africa. As well as to compare their levels of process innovation with data obtained from successful process innovators (as recognised by Supply Chain/Logistics Associations and or Organisations) and finally to map out a method for improving supply chain process innovation for chilled-process meat manufacturing organisations. The research methodology employed in this study was to determine the current levels of warehousing performance within chilled-processed meat manufacturing organisations. The second process in the methodology was to analyse the qualitative data by means of a computer based programme. Thirdly, the researcher had to determine if a relationship exist between the warehousing processes within a company and the use of technology. Finally the researcher had to identify steps which chilled-process meat manufacturers could adopt in order to develop into better warehousing process innovators. The major findings of this research study were that the levels of logistical excellence of the chilled process meat manufacturing organisations are significantly lower than that of successful process innovators. This was based on the fact that the researcher selected six questionnaire items to develop the dependent variables for the purposes of assessing its measures of central tendency and dispersion. The results of a correlation matrix showed that the correlation pattern of the six items and fifteen pairs, five were significant at the 95% confidence level and the same five were significant at the 99% level. On the basis of the analytical tools used, the researcher concludes that the levels of warehousing process innovation and logistical excellence were indeed lower in chilled-process meat manufactures than in world-class organisations.

The objective of this report was gain a better understanding of the factors that support and enable a collaborative effort in South African companies. The benefits from collaborate are significant and the findings could enable companies to attain these benefits. The predominant area of focus was four research questions dealing with both relationships and selection factors, these focussed on complexity, trust, culture and the impact of selection criteria. The research collected, via survey, data from 34 respondents. This data was then statistically analysed both descriptively and through the use of multivariate analysis. The outcome provided insight into both the factors and the relationship between these factors that has bearing on the research questions From the data a model was constructed of the findings with a potential process that could be followed by companies entering into a collaborative effort. The model is contained in Figure 6 Collaborative framework. The report concludes with both highlighted implications, recommendations and focus areas as well as recommendations for further research. / Dissertation (MBA)--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) / unrestricted

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Washington State University, May 2009. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on June 4, 2009). "College of Business." Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-218).

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<p>Date: 2008-06-05</p><p>Course: Master Thesis in Business Administration, 15 ECTS credits. EF0704</p><p>Authors: Albert Kofi Assiamah Daniel Allotey Prince Kofi Hanson</p><p>Supervisor: Sigvard Herber</p><p>Title: Materials Management and its Effect on Cost of Supplies</p><p>Background: In most organizations within the country (Ghana), materials management has</p><p>been relegated to the background without any proper control. This means</p><p>that companies are investing heavily in materials than is necessary.</p><p>Problem: How can materials management minimize the cost of supplies in</p><p>Cocoa Processing Company of Ghana?</p><p>Purpose: The aim of this research is to illustrate how the application of</p><p>materials management concept can minimize the cost of supplies in Cocoa</p><p>Processing Company of Ghana.</p><p>Methods: With regards to primary data, interviews (face-to-face, telephone) and questionnaire</p><p>were used. Secondary data has been sourced through literature from the university</p><p>library and internet sources, qualitative design method was chosen over others</p><p>because of the nature of the research work.</p><p>Conclusion: Financially, materials (inventories) are very important to manufacturing companies and on the balance sheet they usually represent from twenty to sixty percent of total</p><p>assets. Therefore, if the application of the concept of materials management is accepted with well qualified personnel, it could lead to the minimization of cost. The function of a materials manager is to promote coordination and integration within the supply chain and the major benefits are assumed to be; reduction in interdepartmental conflicts, reduction of inventory levels, increased knowledge of total corporate operations and reduction of materials handling costs among others.</p>