This dissertation is mapping the practise of securing of purchased parts within Skoda Auto company in pre-production and production of vehicles. There are two approaches compared: existing and new one so-called Kaufteilemanagement. Was done analysis of causes of complications with parts delieveries. Was done analysis of tools used for securing of purchased parts. There are new possible tools proposed. Methods of data acquisition: analysis of empirical data, consultations and discussions with Skoda Auto personnel.

The related work tells about the implementation of a Quality Management Systematic for Purchased Parts (SG) with focus on results and its effectiveness at an Automobile Company. The objective was to analyze the gains achieved through the purchased parts performance management applied in the assembly process of a national vehicle using a new Management Systematic, comparing results before and after the SG implementation, through the indicators: Qualitative Approval Index (IAQ), Quality Cost (QK), Product Quality in Process Index (IQPP), Customer Satisfaction Index (ISC) and the Field Failures Index (IFC). The methodology applied to emphasize the evolutions occurred by the organization with the SG implementation took in account samples analyses related to 48 consecutives months following the indicators, divided in two parts equivalents to 24 months before and after the total SG implementation. As result, the organization improved its performance as the higher values of the Quality Approval and Costumer Satisfaction Indicators, additionally the reduction in the loses indicators as the Quality Cost, Product Quality in Process, and Field Failures, allowing to the company increases its competitiveness in terms of quality costs, development and exportation capacities, as well a new products launching timing reduction. / O presente trabalho descreve a implementação da Sistemática de Gestão da Qualidade para Peças Compradas (SG) focada em resultados e a sua efetividade em uma empresa do segmento automobilístico. O objetivo foi analisar os ganhos obtidos pelo gerenciamento do desempenho das peças compradas aplicadas na montagem de um veículo de fabricação nacional utilizando-se de uma nova Sistemática de Gestão, comparando-se os resultados antes e após a sua implementação, por meio dos indicadores: Índice de Aprovação Qualitativa (IAQ), Custo da Qualidade (QK), Índice da Qualidade do Produto no Processo (IQPP), Índice de Satisfação do Cliente (ISC) e o Índice de Falhas no Campo (IFC). A metodologia aplicada para evidenciar as melhorias obtidas pela organização com a implementação da SG considerou a coleta de dados relativos há 48 meses consecutivos de acompanhamento dos indicadores, estratificados em dois períodos equivalentes de 24 meses antes e após a implementação plena da SG. Como resultado, a organização obteve ganhos expressivos por meio do aumento dos Índices de Aprovação Qualitativa e Satisfação do Cliente, além da redução nos indicadores de perdas como o Custo da Qualidade, Índice da Qualidade do Produto no Processo, e Índice de Falhas no Campo, permitindo a empresa maior competitividade em qualidade, custos, capacidades de desenvolvimento e exportação, bem como a redução no tempo de lançamento de novos produtos.

As the Internet and online shopping is growing at a very fast pace worldwide, investigating this phenomenon within a South African context is crucial considering that it is a relatively new trend in this country. Typical of new trends and phenomena is the absence of research already conducted, resulting in a lack of existing literature. Very few studies have examined the factors and reasons that entice South Africans to utilise this modern shopping channel, and even less have used an in-depth, qualitative approach. To assist in filling this void, this research study examines people’s reasons for taking up or not taking up online shopping, from a South African perspective. A snowball sampling method was used to identify participants fitting the predetermined sample criteria and in-depth qualitative interviews were conducted with all participants. The theoretical approach used in the analysis was social constructionism. Findings are presented by means of constructions identified during the data analysis, and these indicated that saving time, the convenience of products being increasingly available and accessible and being able to make price comparisons easily are the main advantages of online shopping. Main disadvantages were not being able to touch and feel products, and the absence of a salesperson. Limitations of the research are discussed, along with recommendations for online retailers and future research. / Dissertation (MA)--University of Pretoria, 2008. / Psychology / unrestricted

The principal goal of this research study was to critically evaluate the current accounting treatment of purchased goodwill in terms of a theoretical framework established, including an evaluation of the true nature of goodwill. The main conclusion of this study is that goodwill is an intangible asset representing various intangible factors contributing to the enterprise's earning capacity and providing returns in excess of a normal return on assets employed for which an acquiring enterprise is willing to pay an amount in excess of the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. The cost of purchased goodwill is measured as the difference between the total purchase price and the fair value of the net assets acquired after ensuring that all assets, tangible and intangible, had been properly identified. Purchased goodwill should be amortised over the estimated period that the enterprise is expected to benefit from the acquisition of the goodwill. / Financial Accounting / M. Com. (Accounting Science (Applied Accountancy))

The principal goal of this research study was to critically evaluate the current accounting treatment of purchased goodwill in terms of a theoretical framework established, including an evaluation of the true nature of goodwill. The main conclusion of this study is that goodwill is an intangible asset representing various intangible factors contributing to the enterprise's earning capacity and providing returns in excess of a normal return on assets employed for which an acquiring enterprise is willing to pay an amount in excess of the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired. The cost of purchased goodwill is measured as the difference between the total purchase price and the fair value of the net assets acquired after ensuring that all assets, tangible and intangible, had been properly identified. Purchased goodwill should be amortised over the estimated period that the enterprise is expected to benefit from the acquisition of the goodwill. / Financial Accounting / M. Com. (Accounting Science (Applied Accountancy))