Thesis (M.S.)--University of Missouri-Columbia, 2003. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 59-78). Also available on the Internet.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2003. / Title from title page screen (viewed Mar. 29, 2004). Thesis advisor: Walter E. Klippel. Document formatted into pages (ix, 135 p. : ill. (some col.)). Vita. Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-127).

Thesis (DTech. degree in Environmental Health)--Tshwane University of Technology, 2011. / The South African game farming industry has become a world leader in the utilization of game, including the meat of game animals. The fast growth in the game meat industry is fuelled by health conscious consumers for meat with a low fat content. Although research on the production potential of African ungulates has been done, little has been done on the factors in the supply chain that affect the provision of safe game meat to the consumer. A literature review of the study field was completed to obtain an understanding of the value chain. In order to obtain information regarding the status of existing policies, strategies and practices that may impact on game meat safety, questionnaires were distributed to game farmers, hunters, butcheries, provincial offices of Veterinary Public Health (VPH) and Environmental Health (EH) as well as municipalities. Interviews were also conducted with those members of national departments who are responsible for policy making. The results represent the first systematic analysis of the current status of the South African legal framework and its application in relation to game meat safety as well as the practices by stakeholders that impact on the provision of safe game meat to the consumer. The results provide information on the current status of game meat control in South Africa, a description of the game meat supply chain and essential food safety management points in the supply chain; game farmer, hunter and butchery practices; and the knowledge of stakeholders in the game meat industry. 220 The main conclusions drawn from the study were as follows: (1) that the game meat industry is growing in South Africa; (2) that game meat reaches the consumers through a complex supply chain with various stakeholders; (3) that gaps exist in the supply chain that may impact negatively on the supply of safe game meat to the consumer. These gaps apply in particular on the farm, during hunting and control after the farm gate; (4) that there is an inconsistent application of policies and regulations by controlling authorities that leads to fragmentation in the control of game meat safety; and (5) that there is a certain degree of unfamiliarity on the part of stakeholders with regard to the game meat supply chain. A theoretical model was suggested that can be used in the development of strategies and policies that will help to alleviate the identified concerns and problems that may impact negatively on the provision of safe game meat to the consumer.

Bakgrund: Livsmedelsbranschen är tuff för många producenter. Konkurrensen är hård och säljarens ställning är svag. Trenden i branschen rör sig emot att effektivisera företaget, såväl organisatoriskt som operativt. Prestationsmätning är en viktig del vid effektiviseringar men trots detta har få studier genomförts inom livsmedelsindustrin. Syfte: Syftet med studien är att utvärdera Scans prestationsmätningssystem och identifiera faktorer som kan öka jämförbarheten mellan produktionsenheter med olika produktionskontext. Ett bisyfte blir därmed att utveckla förbättringsförslag kring Scans prestationsmätningssystem. Metod: Uppsatsen är en kvalitativ studie bestående av en fallstudie med utvärderingsinriktning kring hur Scan arbetar med sin prestationsmätning. Datainsamlingen har primärt bestått av intervjuer med anställda som är ansvariga och operativt arbetar med prestationsmätningssystemet på produktionsnivå. Intervjuer har genomförts med personer från alla Scans anläggningar och på olika nivåer av företaget. Även årsredovisningar och företagsekonomiska teorier har varit en del av studien. Resultat och slutsatser: Studien visar att drivande styrtal lämpar sig bättre än utfallsmått vid jämförelser av produktionsenheter med olika produktionskontext samt att det är viktigt med en likriktad kommunikation när avdelningar skall jämföras. Studien visar även på flertalet förbättringsmöjligheter med Scans prestationsmätning. / Background: The food industry is tough for many producers. The competition is hard and the sellers position in the supply chain is weak. Trends in the industry mentions a more effective company, both organizational and operative. Performance measurement is a vital part to reach higher efficiency but it has despite that been few research studies on the subject. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate Scans performance measurement system and identify factors which can increase benchmarking between production units with different production contexts. Another purpose is to come up with improvements for Scans performance measurement system. Methodology: This report is a qualitative study consisting of how Scan are working with their performance measurement system. Data collection has primarily consisted of interviews of people that work with the performance measurement system. Also studies in annual reports and business economic theories have been part of the report. Results and conclusions: The study shows that leading indicators is better suited for benchmarking between production units with different production contexts. It is also important that the communication is unified throughout the company.

Thesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Western Sydney, 2003. / "A thesis submitted to the University of Western Sydney for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy" Bibliography : leaves 247-263.

Thesis (M.A.)--Baylor University, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 37-42).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Adelaide, 2001. / Title from PDF title page (viewed on May 1, 2005). Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-346).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Florida, 1993. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 159-164).

Thesis (M.Comm. (Economic and management sciences))-University of Pretoria, 2004. / Abstract in English. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 121-134).

Thesis (M. Sc.)(Geography)--University of Pretoria, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references. Available on the Internet via the World Wide Web.