Text in Afrikaans, abstract in Afrikaans and English / In the case of an economical activity such as a distribution system, the distribution depot
normally forms the nucleus of the network. The market place that is being served is not static
and with the passing of time, due to the change in demand together with the change in the
product range which is being offered, a tendency develops for the distribution point to move
away from the nucleus of the network, thereby not representing the optimal location anymore.
There is therefore a constant need for companies to determine whether their distribution
system is suitable for their present, as well as their future trading circumstances. This factor
together with the normal endeavour to minimise physical distribution costs, results in the need
for a sophisticated approach to the whole problem of relocating distribution networks.
The aim of this study is therefore to develop a basic model which will set out guidelines for the
relocation of distribution centres.
With the above mentioned in mind, the first step is a study of the theory to highlight and
analyse applicable techniques and methods that could possibly be used in this model. The
accent throughout this section is placed on well known and proven theories and techniques.
The second part of this research focuses on the empirical study that forms the basis for the
building of a relocation model. With the help of practical examples it is shown how to apply
the model and each step is being highlighted and illustrated.
The model that has been designed in this study clearly outlines the steps that enable the user to undertake and optimally apply a relocation study. Its application does not necessarily require
highly trained personnel or complicated programming. It is therefore recommended that this
model be applied in the case of the relocation of distribution centres. / In die geval van ekonomiese aktiwiteite soos 'n distribusiesisteem, vorm die verspreidingsdepot
gewoonlik die kernpunt van die netwerk. Die markplek wat bedien word is egter nie staties nie
en met die verloop van tyd, as gevolg van die verandering in die aanvraag tesame met die
verandering in die produkreeks wat aangebied word, ontstaan daar 'n neiging dat die
oorsponklike verspreidingspunt weg beweeg vanaf die kernpunt van die netwerk en dus nie
meer die optimale liggging verteenwoordig nie. Daar is dus 'n konstante behoefte by
maatskappye om te bepaal of hulle distribusiesisteme geskik is vir hulle huidige, sowel as
toekomstige handelsomstandighede. Hierdie faktor, tesame met die normale strewe na
minimalisering van fisiese distribusiekoste, het tot gevolg dat daar 'n behoefte bestaan aan 'n
gesofistikeerde benadering tot die hele problematiek van vestiging van verspreidingsnetwerke.
Die studie het dus ten doel die ontwikkeling van 'n basiese model wat riglyne daarstel vir die
hervestiging van verspreidingsentra.
Met bogenoemde in gedagte, is daar in die eerste plek 'n teoretiese studie onderneem wat
toepaslike tegnieke en metodes wat moonlik in hierdie model opgeneem kon word, uitgelig en
geanaliseer het. In hierdie gedeelte word die aksent deurentyd op bekende en bewese teoriee
geplaas.
Die tweede gedeelte van die navorsing fokus op die empiriese studie wat met die bou van 'n hervestigingsmodel gepaard gaan. Daar word aangetoon hoe om die model toe te pas en elke
stap word met behulp van praktiese voorbeelde toegelig en verduidelik.
Die model wat hier ontwikkel is le duidelike riglyne neer wat die verbruiker in staat stel om 'n
hervestigingstudie aan te pak en optimaal toe te pas. Die toepassing daarvan vereis nie
noodwendig hoogsopgeleide personeel of ingewikkelde programering nie en word daar
gevolglik aanbeveel dat hierdie model toegepas word in die geval van die hervestiging van
verspreidingsentra. / Business Management / D. Comm.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/16475 |
| Date | 06 1900 |
| Creators | Wiggins, Henry Owen |
| Contributors | Shahia, M. (Mrad), 1945- |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | Afrikaans |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | 1 online resource (1 v. various pagings) |
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