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Opportunities, obstacles, and implications for ethical trade in the South African wine industryBrown, Mary Ashby 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MScAgricAdmin)--Stellenbosch University, 2001. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research paper attempts to elucidate the main issues surrounding the integration of
ethical trade, meaning the building, monitoring, and communicating of social and/or
environmental responsibility, within the South African wine industry. The author first
establishes the hypothesis that social and/or environmental responsibility is important to
the South African wine industry, as this investment could theoretically provide the
industry with a competitive advantage in an increasingly cutthroat international wine
market by addressing the industry's most outstanding defects: the lack of quality
production, the need for investment in natural resources (labour and the environment), as
well as the call for building brand equity and niche marketing strategies. Put differently,
this paper suggests that the investment in social and/or environmental responsibility could
offer cost-saving benefits to the industry as well as paving a road to international market
access. This research first gives a background of ethical trade and determines a picture of
the current situation of the South African wine industry, and lastly, given this
information, derives the key opportunities, obstacles, and implications of the potential
amalgamation of ethical trade in the industry. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die doel van hierdie studie was om die belangrikste probleme rondom die integrering van
etiese handel, waarby bedoel word die bou, monitering en kommunikering van sosiale
en/of omgewingsverantwoordelike produksie, binne die Suid-Afrikaanse wynbedryf, toe
te lig. Eers word die belangrikheid van etiese handel vir die bedryf vasgestel, en word
redeneer dat sodanige belegging teoreties aan die bedryf 'n mededingende voordeel in die
internasionale mark kan bied deur aandag te gee aan sekerlik die belangrikste
tekortkominge in die Suid-Afrikaanse bedryf. Dit sluit in die gebrek aan genoegsame
kwaliteit-produksie, die behoefte aan belegging in kritiese hulpbronne, naamlik mense en
die omgewing, asook 'n wekroep vir belegging in handelsmerke en niche-strategieë.
Anders gestel, word die voorstel gemaak dat sulke beleggings tot voordeel van die bedryf
kan wees deur dat dit koste-besparings en verbeterde toegang tot die internasionale mark
teweeg kan bring. Daarom word die begrip etiese handel eers toegelig, gevolg deur 'n
strategiese ontleding van die Suid-Afrikaanse bedryf. Gegewe hierdie inligting, word die
sleutel geleenthede, beperkinge, en implikasies van die aanvaarding van etiese handel dan
ontleed.
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'n Vertalerswoordeboekmodel vir die Suid-Afrikaanse wynbedryfVenter, Rudi 03 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MPhil (Afrikaans and Dutch))—University of Stellenbosch, 2005. / Often the task of translators/interpreters in the South African wine industry is hampered by insufficient data in dictionaries for general use. Information obtained from these dictionaries as important user instruments do not always come up to expectations for translation in the South African wine industry. General bilingual and explanatory dictionaries are compiled (in accordance with the typological instruction) for general use only. It therefore does not provide sufficient data for a limited field such as the above-mentioned industry. Inadequate data (data that is not field specific) and excessive data (because of general data supply) therefore necessitate the use of other sources for the sake of clearness. Making use of other sources is a time consuming process. Due to a too low frequency of use the omission of certain field specific words/terms from the mentioned dictionaries likewise creates problems for translators/interpreters. The result thereof is that translators'/interpreters' quest for very accurate dictionary definitions and translation equivalents is not satisfied. It is possible that translators cannot always meet deadlines for translation commissions resulting from the mentioned imperfections. In a competitive practice where translation accuracy and deadlines are formidable role-players, translators/interpreters in this industry need a dictionary that is the ideal user instrument. Such a dictionary can be a translator's dictionary with field specific, unambiguous and clear data that can significantly facilitate the task of translators/interpreters in the South African wine industry as such. Specific problems with recent general dictionaries come under investigation in this thesis. On grounds of the identified problems, recommendations are made for the compilation of a translator's dictionary for the South African wine industry.
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A simulation model for evaluating the long-term financial impact of different wine grape production systemsRabie, Pierre-Andre 04 1900 (has links)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Agricultural production takes place in an uncertain and complex environment, with
production the result of the culmination of a variety of factors within a greater system.
Consequently, accounting for the influence of variables in the production system is very difficult,
making it a daunting task for decision makers to make good decisions. In the wine grape
production context, this problem is accentuated due to the capital intensive and perennial nature
of investments, also giving rise to a path dependency. As a result it is essential to make
strategically sound decisions in order to ensure the long-term profitability and financial
feasibility of wine grape production. Decision making tools, like a model, can be of invaluable
support for strategic decision making. A model is used to simplify reality, by imitating and
simulating the actual system as closely as possible. A simulation model was therefore developed
for this thesis to be able to evaluate the long-term financial impact of different wine grape
production systems and to support strategic decision making. This model can be adapted to
individual farm specific features, scenarios and preferences, in the evaluation and analysis of
different investment and wine grape production system decisions. For this study, the nature of
agricultural systems as well as qualities required by a simulation model, were investigated. The
former is followed by an investigation of the effect of the grapevine and trellis specific qualities
on the possibilities of the production system, as well as the implication of capital budgeting and
financing considerations on the performance of the wine grape production system. In view of the
above, the model was then applied to simulate and evaluate different wine grape production
systems as well as a structural transition and expansion of wine grape production, for a simulated
farm in the Breedekloof region, South Africa. The model can be used for decision making and
scenario planning purposes by wine grape producers and stakeholders in the wine industry. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Landbouproduksie vind plaas in ‘n komplekse omgewing met talle onsekerhede, waar produksie
die resultaat is van ‘n aantal faktore binne ‘n groter geheel. Die uitdaging is dus om die
spesifieke invloed van veranderlikes binne die produksiestelsel waar te neem sodat besluitnemers
ingeligte besluite op grond daarvan kan maak. In die verbouing van langtermyn gewasse,
spesifiek die van wyndruif verbouing, word hierdie probleem beklemtoon vanweë die kapitaal
intensiewe en meerjarige aard van investerings, wat aanleiding gee tot die afhanklikheid van
vorige besluite. Ten einde die langtermyn winsgewendheid en lewensvatbaarheid van wyndruif
produksie te verseker, is strategiese en ingeligte besluite deurslaggewend. Hulpmiddels in die
besluitnemingsproses, soos modelle, kan onskatbare ondersteuning bied in hierdie konteks. Die
doel van ‘n model is om ‘n werklike stelsel te weerspieël, maar terselfdertyd word
vereenvoudigende aannames gemaak. Vir die doeleindes van hierdie tesis is ‘n simulasie model
ontwikkel om die langtermyn finansiële impak van verskillende wyndruif produksiestelsels te
weerspieël en strategiese besluitneming te bevorder. Hierdie model kan aangepas word vir die
individuele vereistes, voorkeure en kenmerke van individuele plase, ten einde verskillende
investeringsbesluite en wyndruifproduksiestelsels te evalueer. Vir die doeleindes van hierdie
studie is die aard van die stelsel waarin landbouproduksie plaasvind, asook eienskappe wat
benodig word deur ‘n simulasiemodel, om ‘n goeie weerspieëling van die werklikheid te kan gee
ondersoek. Daarna is die invloed van die prieëlstelsel oorweging op die wingerdstok, die
uitvoerbaarheid van verskillende bewerkingspraktyke, asook die invloed van kapitaal- en
finansiëringsoorwegings op die prestasie van die wyndruifproduksiestelsel ondersoek. In die lig
van bogenoemde oorwegings is die model gebruik om verskillende wyndruifproduksiestelsels te
simuleer en te evalueer, asook om ‘n strukturele oorgang en uitbreiding vir ‘n plaas in die
Breedekloofstreek in Suid-Afrika te ondersoek. Wyndruif produsente en belanghebbendes in die
wynbedryf kan hierdie model in scenario beplanning en besluitneming gebruik.
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Scenarios for the future of the South African wine industryJanssens, Lucille 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2014. / Scenarios are a strategic tool that can stimulate strategic thinking, generate strategic foresight, provide a basis for testing existing strategies, explore and understand complexities of the future. In so doing they can aid decision making and contribute to preparation for the future. As such, this research paper used scenarios to explore a number of plausible futures for the South African Wine Industry in order to stimulate strategic thinking and conversations, pave the way for new ideas and approaches and encourage innovation. This can prepare both the industry and wine producers for possible challenges that they may face in the future.
The scenario development process started with an extensive exploration of the existing industry, which included industry trends and patterns as well as factors within the external environment that influence the strategic landscape. Three key driving forces were identified in the external environment which could potentially have the largest impact on the future of the industry. These are impacts of climate change, local industry consolidation and buying power changes. Five scenarios for the South African Wine Industry were developed for the year 2025 based on these driving forces. These scenarios reflected these key driving forces under different circumstances, which provided different perspectives related to their impacts.
The scenarios introduced alternative futures which range from one that envisages a consolidated local wine industry which focuses on the export market as a result of the opportunities presented by extreme weather events resulting from global climate change, to a scenario that is characterised by negligible changes in the structure of the local industry and where high buying power changes the industry dynamics and key success factors.
A set of main findings relating to each scenario was formulated. These findings were examined in order to identify implications and make recommendations that could be useful to consider and aid strategy development for the industry, as well as for the benefit of individual wine producers.
Key findings related to the impact of these key driving forces as well as the risks and potential opportunities that they could present for the industry under certain circumstances.
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The impact of amino acids on growth performance and major volatile compound formation by industrial wine yeastMcKinnon, Alexander 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (MSc)--Stellenbosch University, 2013. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Nitrogen composition of grape must is highly variable and impacts on the health of the
fermenting yeast population as well as the formation of aroma and flavour compounds in wine.
Insufficient yeast assimilable nitrogen (YAN), mostly consisting of amino acids and ammonium,
can lead to stuck or sluggish fermentations as well as the formation of undesirable compounds
such as H2S. Furthermore, it is well established that the total concentration of YAN and the
specific amino acid composition have a significant impact on the final aroma and flavour of
wines. However, the impact of individual amino acids and of specific amino acid compositions
on fermentation kinetics and on the production of aroma and flavour impact compounds under
winemaking conditions is not well understood.
The first goal of this study was to evaluate the effect of single amino acids on growth
kinetics and major volatile production of two industrial wine yeast strains under conditions
resembling wine fermentations. To facilitate these fermentation conditions while also allowing
for easy reproducibility and manipulation of the initial components, a synthetic grape media was
utilized. Biomass formation, exponential growth rate, lag phase, and fermentation duration were
utilized to evaluate the efficiency of single amino acids.
The data show that previously observed trends in laboratory strains mostly apply to these
conditions and strains. In general, the efficiency of amino acids to be used as nitrogen sources
and the production of major volatiles due to their presence followed the same patterns for both
industrial yeast strains. However, the production of the secondary metabolites butanol,
propanol, acetic acid, and ethyl acetate were found to be produced in different final
concentrations dependent upon the yeast strain.
The branched-chained and aromatic amino acids (BCAAs) treatments were observed to
have the most dramatic effects on major volatile production. Investigating the relationships
between the initial concentration of the BCAAs and the final concentrations of major volatile
compounds, it was found that the production of fusel alcohols and fusel acids due to the
degradation of BCAAs by S. cerevisiae could be predicted from the initial concentration of
BCAAs. While under simple nitrogen conditions the production of several other secondary metabolites such as butanol, propionic acid, valeric acid, decanoic acid and 2-phenylethyl
acetate were found to be correlated to the initial concentration of BCAAs in the media.
Future studies should focus on the validation of these trends in aroma production in real
grape musts under various fermentation temperatures for a number of industrial wine yeast
strains. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die stikstof samestelling van druiwemos is hoogs veranderlik en impakteer op die
kerngesondheid van die fermenterende gis populasie asook die produksie van aroma- en
geurverbindings in wyn. Onvoldoende assimileerbare stikstof (ook genoem “yeast assimilable
nitrogen” (YAN)), wat meestal bestaan uit aminosure en ammonium, kan aanleiding gee tot
steek- of slepende fermentasies, asook die vorming van ongewensde verbindings soos H2S. Dit
is alombekend dat die totale konsentrasie van YAN en dan ook die spesifieke aminosuur
samestelling ‘n noemenswaardige impak op die finale aroma en smaak van wyn het. Die
invloed van individuele am inosure en spesifieke aminosuur samestellings op die fermentasie
kinetika, asook die produksie van verbindings met ‘n impak op die wyn aroma en smaak, word
egter nie deeglik verstaan nie.
Die eerste doelwit van die studie was om twee industriële gisrasse te gebruik om die effek
van enkel aminosure op die groei-kinetika en produksie van die vername vlugtige verbindings
onder wynmaak toestande te bepaal. Kunsmatige, gedefinieerde druiwermosmedium is gebruik
om wynmaak toestande te simuleer en ook herhaalbaarheid en manipulering van die
aanvanklike samestelling van die medium te verseker.
Die studie het vorige tendense wat opgemerk is in die evaluasie van laboratorium rasse
onder soortgelyke toestande bevestig. Die doeltreffendheid waarmee aminosure oor die
algemeen gebruik word as stikstofbron, asook die produksie van die vernaamste vlugtige
verbindings wat gekoppel is aan hulle teenwoordigheid, het ‘n vergelykbare patroon vir beide
rasse gevolg. Die sekondêre metaboliete butanol, propanol, asetaat en etiel-asetaat is egter wel
in verskillende eindkonsentrasies geproduseer deur die verskillende gisrasse. Die vertakte-ketting en aromatiese aminosuur (“branched-chained and aromatic amino
acids” (BCAAs)) behandelings het die mees dramatiese effek op die produksie van die
vernaamste vlugtige komponente gehad. Ondersoek na die verwantskap tussen die
aanvanklike konsentraies van die BCAAs en die finale konsentrasies van dié verbindings het
aangedui dat die produksie van hoër alkohole en sure, as gevolg van die afbraak van BCAAs
deur S. cerevisiae, met behulp van die aanvanklike konsentrasie van die BCAAs voorspel kon
word. Terselfdertyd is gevind dat onder eenvoudige stikstoftoestande, verskeie ander sekondêre metaboliete soos butanol, propionaat, valeriaat, dekanoësuur en 2-fenieletielasetaat,
gekorreleer kan word met die aanvanklike BCAAs in die media.
Verdere studies moet poog om hierdie tendense ten opsigte van aromaproduksie te bevestig en
wel deur gebruik te maak van ware druiwemos, verskeie fermentasietemperature, asook ’n
verskeidenheid van wyngisrasse.
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Effect of chemical oxygen demand on the ability of some cover crops to prevent mineral accumulation in a sandy vineyard soil irrigated with augmented winery wastewaterOchse, Charles Henry January 2015 (has links)
Thesis (MTech (Agriculture))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology. / During the past years government regulations concerning winery effluent became stricter to protect the environment. Wineries are continually improving wastewater management and finding appropriate ways to reduce cellar effluent. Due to water scarcity in South Africa, it could be a huge advantage if winery effluent could be used as irrigation water for vineyards. If the industry can re-use the untreated wastewater, it will not only save a huge amount of irrigation water, but it will also be able to get rid of the vast amount of cellar effluent.
Grape production plays a major role in agriculture worldwide. The world production of grapes worldwide in 2013 was 751 MgL. South Africa is the 9th biggest wine producer in the world with 10 X 10HL of wine.
In the earlier years of wine production in South Africa, the small volumes of winery wastewater did not have a negative impact on the environment but with the increased volumes over the last years, the possibility of contamination of the soil and the environment has increased. Government decided to regulate the irrigation of cellar effluent with the National Water Act of 1998 as approved by the Department of Water Affairs (DWAF).
There are different ways to get rid of cellar effluent. One successful way is by constructed wetlands where plants are used to break down minerals which could be detrimental to the environment. This is a successful way to get rid of cellar effluent but could take up to six weeks before the mineral contents can be broken down by the plants. Another way is to use bio-reactors to break down the contents of the cellar effluent, but this is expensive.
Wastewater consists of important nutrients needed for plant growth such as macro-nutrients like N, P, K and micro-nutrients like Fe, Zn, Mn and Cu and a substantial amount of organic matter. If cellar water, just like domestic wastewater is used for irrigation the farmer can save water when he uses less fertiliser, because of the high nutrient content in the cellar effluent.
If cover crops such as oats (Avena sativa L. cv. Pallinup) in winter and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) in summer can be used to remove excess cations, as well as unwanted chemicals such as toxic metals from the soil, it may result in effluent water with a higher chemical oxygen demand (COD) level than the current legal limitations that can be used to irrigate the vineyard. The aim of this project was, therefore, to determine the ability of oat and pearl millet cover crop to remove excess minerals from the soil irrigated with augmented water at different COD levels, without a negative effect on growth and yield of the vineyard or wine quality. Field trials were carried out in a Cabernet Sauvignon/99 Richter vineyard established on a sandy soil at the Goudini Cellar near Rawsonville.
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Effects of outsourcing on the logistics performance of selected small and medium manufacturing enterprises in Cape Town, South AfricaKulondi, Muela Arthur Claude January 2018 (has links)
Thesis (MTech (Business Administration))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018. / South Africa for more than three decades has been described as the economic capital of Africa because of its level of industrialization, production, interactions and business transactions with other companies locally, nationally, regionally and globally. This situation goes hand in hand with the continual emergence in South Africa of business organizations, notably major international groups or their subsidiaries, other foreign or national large corporations, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The SME sector has significantly emerged in industries such as retail and manufacturing that produce a wide variety of consumer goods and related services. They produce services and goods that are destined for both local and international consumption. Similarly, they are also sourcing goods and services from local or international suppliers. Consequently, SMEs are involved in a complex supply chain management challenges and are exposed to the chain’s intense logistics activities. The main objective of this study was to determine how outsourcing can improve effectively the logistics performance of wine producing SMEs in the manufacturing sector. The findings from the interviews conducted with 16 personnel responsible for logistics performance from selected small and medium wine producers in Constantia, Stellenbosch, and Paarl, offer support for the assumption that outsourcing is a key to logistics performance in SMEs. The general outcome of the study suggests that logistics performance of SMEs is dependent on their ability to manage outsourcing of logistics services. Thus, knowing beforehand the “what for” of outsourcing is very important determinant for driving logistics performance, especially defining, assessing and measuring the performance objectives the SMEs expect from outsourcing and choosing logistics partners that can meet these objectives.
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Cenários futuros para a vitivinicultura em Jundiaí: perspectivas sobre a atuação dos produtores de vinho artesanal da região / Future scenarios for the wine industry in Jundiaí: perspectives on the activities of artisanal wine producers in the regionBocchino Neto, Emilio 29 September 2016 (has links)
O município de Jundiaí ocupou a posição de liderança na produção vitivinícola paulista desde o início da chegada dos imigrantes italianos por volta de 1930 até 2008 quando a quantidade de uva produzida começou a cair. Diante desse contexto de queda de produção, os atores do setor começaram a se mobilizar na tentativa de reverter o quadro. Diversos fatores parecem ter contribuído para que a tentativa de retomada do crescimento da atividade vitivinícola paulista não tenha obtido o sucesso esperado para a região de Jundiaí. Considerando-se o aparente baixo desempenho do setor no contexto paulista e mesmo nacional, este trabalho de pesquisa foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de propor quatro cenários para a vitivinicultura em Jundiaí em 2030 (\"desaparecimento\", \"desafio constante\", \"produção incentivada\" e \"renascimento\"), gerando informações que possam apoiar a formulação de políticas públicas voltadas para esta tradicional atividade agrícola do Estado de São Paulo. Como parte do processo de elaboração de cenários, este trabalho também atingiu o objetivo secundário de verificar quais são os fatores determinantes da decisão do vitivinicultor em Jundiaí de continuar ou não na atividade.de São Paulo. / The city of Jundiaí occupied the leading position in the São Paulo State wine production since the arrival of Italian immigrants around 1930 until 2008 when the amount of grape produced began to fall. In this context of falling production, industry actors have begun to mobilize in an attempt to reverse the situation. Several factors seem to have contributed for the attempted of Jundiaí region wine industry growth recovery not achieving the expected success. Considering the apparent poor performance of the sector within both national and São Paulo State context, this research was developed with the objective of proposing four scenarios with qualitative elements for the wine industry in Jundiaí in 2030 (\"disappearance\", \"constant challenge\", \"supported production\", \"rebirth\"), thus generating information that may support the formulation of public policies for this traditional agricultural activity of the São Paulo State. As part of the scenario development process and as secondary objective, this research has identified what are the determinants of Jundiaí vintner\'s decision to continue or not in the activity.
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Machina ex Deus? From Distributed to Orchestrated AgencySemper, Daniel January 2019 (has links) (PDF)
In this chapter, the author draws on a historical case study of the Australian wine industry to explore variations in collective agency. The inductively derived process model illustrates the emergence of a new profession of scientific win- emaking, which unfolds in three phases. Each phase is characterized by a dis- tinct form of agency: distributed agency during the earliest phase, coordinated agency during later phases, and orchestrated agency during consolidation. In addition to exploring the temporal shifts in agency, the study includes a detailed analysis of the early stages of distributed agency, examining how col- lective agency is achieved in the absence of shared intentions.
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Cenários futuros para a vitivinicultura em Jundiaí: perspectivas sobre a atuação dos produtores de vinho artesanal da região / Future scenarios for the wine industry in Jundiaí: perspectives on the activities of artisanal wine producers in the regionEmilio Bocchino Neto 29 September 2016 (has links)
O município de Jundiaí ocupou a posição de liderança na produção vitivinícola paulista desde o início da chegada dos imigrantes italianos por volta de 1930 até 2008 quando a quantidade de uva produzida começou a cair. Diante desse contexto de queda de produção, os atores do setor começaram a se mobilizar na tentativa de reverter o quadro. Diversos fatores parecem ter contribuído para que a tentativa de retomada do crescimento da atividade vitivinícola paulista não tenha obtido o sucesso esperado para a região de Jundiaí. Considerando-se o aparente baixo desempenho do setor no contexto paulista e mesmo nacional, este trabalho de pesquisa foi desenvolvido com o objetivo de propor quatro cenários para a vitivinicultura em Jundiaí em 2030 (\"desaparecimento\", \"desafio constante\", \"produção incentivada\" e \"renascimento\"), gerando informações que possam apoiar a formulação de políticas públicas voltadas para esta tradicional atividade agrícola do Estado de São Paulo. Como parte do processo de elaboração de cenários, este trabalho também atingiu o objetivo secundário de verificar quais são os fatores determinantes da decisão do vitivinicultor em Jundiaí de continuar ou não na atividade.de São Paulo. / The city of Jundiaí occupied the leading position in the São Paulo State wine production since the arrival of Italian immigrants around 1930 until 2008 when the amount of grape produced began to fall. In this context of falling production, industry actors have begun to mobilize in an attempt to reverse the situation. Several factors seem to have contributed for the attempted of Jundiaí region wine industry growth recovery not achieving the expected success. Considering the apparent poor performance of the sector within both national and São Paulo State context, this research was developed with the objective of proposing four scenarios with qualitative elements for the wine industry in Jundiaí in 2030 (\"disappearance\", \"constant challenge\", \"supported production\", \"rebirth\"), thus generating information that may support the formulation of public policies for this traditional agricultural activity of the São Paulo State. As part of the scenario development process and as secondary objective, this research has identified what are the determinants of Jundiaí vintner\'s decision to continue or not in the activity.
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