"This study was originally undertaken as a doctoral dissertation at Harvard University."--Pref. / Bibliography: p. 271-290.

Thesis (doctoral)--Université de Toulouse, 1969. / Includes indexes. Includes bibliographical references (p. 14-28).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1966. / Vita. Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin, 1964. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Bibliography: leaves 169-175.

Owing to the increase in urbanisation and disposable income, South Africa offers the food industry enormous growth opportunities. According to Louw, Jordaan, Ndanga and Kirsten (2008: 287), supermarkets have become vital role players in South African food consumption. Within this market, it is especially important to note that “preferences for high quality… foods are emerging” (Louw et al, 2008:288). This highlights the need to introduce superior quality foods to the South African food market. This study took this need one step further by asking the question, “is there a need for a high-quality foreign product in the South African market?” The primary objective of this study was to conduct a needs analysis to determine whether there is a need to introduce a selected foreign product into the South African market. The high-quality product chosen for this research is a meat product called PICK salami. In addition, the distribution channel that would be the most appropriate for the possible introduction of the product to the market was also identified in the study. To accomplish this, a relevant literature study was performed. To realise the research objective, a triangulated research approach was selected and a multiple-case study conducted. The units of analysis chosen for this study were the four major South African supermarket chains: SPAR Group Limited, Shoprite Checkers, Woolworths (Pty) limited and Pick ’n Pay Retailers (Pty) Limited. The data from this study was then analysed to determine meaningful results. From the research, it was concluded that there is a need for a high-quality meat product such as PICK Salami in South Africa and that SPAR Group Limited is the most viable distribution channel to use. Both South Africa and Hungary can benefit from such a business venture as gaps in the market can be filled and both countries can profit, despite the current global economic downturn.

This thesis is a study of the economics of beef production in British Columbia with emphasis on marketing and on the nature and growth of the industry in the Province. The objective has been to obtain information which would assist in arriving at some conclusions with respect to the future of the industry. The study included an analysis of the following features of the industry: (l) its size and importance; (2) the expansion, structure and growth of the cattle population including a study of the cattle cycle; (3) trends in marketings by grades and classes; (4) consumption of beef and the factors which affect domestic and foreign demand; (5) the fluctuation of prices and a study of market spreads to indicate the extent of price imperfections; (6) trends in production and marketing costs. The study indicates that beef production is an important part of the agricultural economy of the Province, with about 12 per cent of the income to agriculture being derived from the sale of cattle and calves. About 50 per cent of the beef requirements of the Province are home produced and with a continuation of past growth in income and population a market for increasing amounts of beef is in prospect. Cattle numbers on farms in British Columbia have almost doubled during the period 1920-1953, although the rate of growth since 1939 has been slower than in the earlier years. Cattle numbers per capita have been decreasing since 1920, but due to improved production techniques supplies of beef per capita have increased. The study indicates that the growth in cattle numbers has not been constant but shows tendencies to follow cycle patterns. The completed cycles noted from 1906 to 1939 were about eight years in length for British Columbia and ten to twelve years for all Canada. Since the low point in cattle numbers in 1939 the cycle length seems to have increased for British Columbia and is showing signs of following the pattern of growth of cattle numbers for all Canada. The study also indicates that cattle marketings in British Columbia have been increasing but that considerable fluctuation has existed. Some trends were noted with respect to marketings by classes. The patterns of seasonal marketings by classes for British Columbia were different in most cases from those noted for all Canada; differences occurred also in the seasonal marketing patterns of different classes of animals within each area studied. Slaughterings in inspected establishments have been, increasing and the percentage, of animals rejected or condemned has been decreasing. About 60 per cent of the beef carcasses graded in British Columbia are grade "A" or "B". The demand for beef in Canada has been increasing since 1930. With income and population both increasing at 2 to 3 per cent per year the domestic demand for beef is continually strengthening. Exports too, (chiefly to the United States) have been an important factor in the Canadian beef trade. Prices vary seasonally according to marketings, type of animals and general economic conditions. Highest prices generally appeared in June, July and August for the best grades, with the lowest prices occurring from January to March and October to November. The study also indicated that prices between markets were not always perfect. Cases have occurred when price differences between markets were greater than the costs of transportation, handling and storage. Considerable variation was shown to exist from year to year in the farmer's share of the amount received by wholesalers for slaughtered animals. Costs of beef production in the period 1930-1953 rose considerably as did beef prices. However, the position of the industry appears to have improved as beef prices have risen relatively more than most costs. / Land and Food Systems, Faculty of / Graduate

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Thesis (M.Phil.) - University of Queensland, 2005. / Includes bibliography.

Thesis (M.S.)--Montana State University--Bozeman, 2007. / Typescript. Chairperson, Graduate Committee: Gary W. Brester. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 114-120).

Costs and production records from six 1/ Virginia meat packers and processors were analyzed by departments to obtain the interfirm variation in man-hours required and in the costs of labor and selected resources. In addition, four firms that were unable to supply departmental data supplied total plant labor records and selected other costs. These four firms were combined with the other six and analyzed for interfirm variation of the selected resources for the total operation. The total analysis included the following costs in addition to labor efficiency: labor, supply, maintenance, office, insurance, sales, depreciation, rent, and utility. Graphic analysis was used to investigate relationships between volume and labor efficiency and volume and costs. The standard deviation and coefficient of variation were calculated to measure the variation that existed among firms. Considerable interfirm and interdepartmental variation was found. In most instances the coefficient of variation exceeded 30. In the departmental analysis there was a relationship between volume and labor efficiency only in calf kill and fabricating. There was no meaningful relationship between volume and costs in the departmental analysis. In the total analysis there was neither a meaningful relationship between volume and labor efficiency nor volume and costs. All firms were inefficient in some areas of operation. The norms and measures of variation as discovered should prove to be valuable management tools when used with individual plant records to delineate problem areas within a firm. / Master of Science