The primary objective of this study was to identify and investigate the main
restrictions automation suppliers encounter when attempting to promote and sell
their products into the local Vaal Triangle manufacturing industry.
Through the literature study that was conducted, a general investigation into the
supply chains of some of the most prominent manufacturing industries within the
geographical demarcation were analysed. Two manufacturing industries were
chosen namely Sasol and Rand Water. The different criteria upon which they qualify
their suppliers were identified and the reasoning behind it discussed. The identified
criteria included product compliance restrictions; commercial restrictions as well as
limitations placed on suppliers by the consumer themselves where suppliers are
restricted to only a few per product or service. The commercial restrictions were
identified as the only restrictions the supplier has total control over and for this
reason, was investigated in detail. These commercial restrictions included the
supplier's NOSA, ISO and CIDB rating, as well as their BBBEE status.
After the literature review, an empirical study was conducted by making use of a
questionnaire which was developed alongside the conduction of the literature study.
This questionnaire was sent out to the top management of the identified local
automation suppliers to be filled out. The completed questionnaires were analysed
by the Statistical Consultation Services of the North-West University (Potchefstroom
campus). After the reliability and validity of the questionnaire had been determined,
the basic demographical information of the respondents was analysed. An
assessment of the 12 constructs measured in the study was done and the
relationships between the demographic variables and the constructs were identified.
Following the detailed analysis, conclusions on the demographic information of the
respondents as well as between all the demographic variables and the constructs
measured which had practical significance were discussed. Practical
recommendations regarding compliance to the commercial restriction studied were
made. The success of the study was determined mainly based on the achievement
of the primary and secondary objectives. The study concluded by making
suggestions for further research on the topic at hand. / Thesis (M.B.A.)--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2011.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:nwu/oai:dspace.nwu.ac.za:10394/4438 |
| Date | January 2010 |
| Creators | Huxham, David John |
| Publisher | North-West University |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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