Factors influencing the automation of procurement processes at Higher Education Institutions in South Africa
- Authors: Kock, Yolandi
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Automation , Business logistics , Industrial procurement
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51732 , vital:43367
- Description: The main objective of this research was to evaluate the factors that influence the automation of procurement processes at Higher Education Institutions in South Africa. This was appropriate due to the important role that procurement plays in the day to day activities in the higher education environment and the need to fully automate procurement systems to assist in cost saving efforts and process efficiency. The study employed the survey method in the collection of data and questionnaires were the main data collection instrument. Seventy (70) respondents, who all form part of the Purchasing Consortium of Southern Africa (PURCO SA) were targeted to participate in the empirical study. Initial review of the topic revealed limited research into automated procurement systems at higher education institutions in South Africa, but indicated that universities in countries like Ghana, Italy, Kenya and Zimbabwe were more advanced in terms of automation. The study achieved its purpose by reaching both the main and the secondary research objectives successfully, highlighting the factors that influence the automation of procurement processes. The analysis further revealed time and cost savings as well as process efficiencies when using automated procurement systems. The study concludes with recommendations for Procurement Managers and recommendations on future research. , Thesis (MBA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences , Business Administration, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
- Authors: Kock, Yolandi
- Date: 2021-04
- Subjects: Automation , Business logistics , Industrial procurement
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/51732 , vital:43367
- Description: The main objective of this research was to evaluate the factors that influence the automation of procurement processes at Higher Education Institutions in South Africa. This was appropriate due to the important role that procurement plays in the day to day activities in the higher education environment and the need to fully automate procurement systems to assist in cost saving efforts and process efficiency. The study employed the survey method in the collection of data and questionnaires were the main data collection instrument. Seventy (70) respondents, who all form part of the Purchasing Consortium of Southern Africa (PURCO SA) were targeted to participate in the empirical study. Initial review of the topic revealed limited research into automated procurement systems at higher education institutions in South Africa, but indicated that universities in countries like Ghana, Italy, Kenya and Zimbabwe were more advanced in terms of automation. The study achieved its purpose by reaching both the main and the secondary research objectives successfully, highlighting the factors that influence the automation of procurement processes. The analysis further revealed time and cost savings as well as process efficiencies when using automated procurement systems. The study concludes with recommendations for Procurement Managers and recommendations on future research. , Thesis (MBA) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences , Business Administration, 2021
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- Date Issued: 2021-04
Assessing the effects of materials management practices on performance of locomotive manufacturing firms in Gauteng province
- Authors: Setino, Rebecca
- Date: 2023-12
- Subjects: Materials management , Industrial procurement , Business logistics -- South Africa -- Gauteng
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/65935 , vital:74288
- Description: The study assessed the effects of materials management practices (materials planning, procurement, availability, handling, and delivery) on the performance of rail rolling stock and locomotive manufacturing firms in Gauteng Province. The study also investigated the causes of delays in supply of materials in the rail rolling stock and locomotive manufacturing industry in Gauteng. The research design employed was both descriptive and explanatory, using a quantitative research approach in which online surveys were conducted on a sample of 200 respondents from the rolling stock manufacturing firms in Gauteng. Descriptive statistics performed through SPSS 27 and SEM performed through AMOS 26 were used for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that materials management practises were implemented in the rail rolling stock and locomotive manufacturing industry. According to the results, materials availability and materials handling have positive and statistically significant effects on the performance of rail manufacturing firms in Gauteng Province. However, materials planning, procurement and delivery practices have no significant effect on the performance of rail manufacturing firms in Gauteng Province. Therefore, the results reveal that firm performance is driven by materials availability and materials handling. In addition, late delivery of materials to the production line was found to be the main cause of project delays. The study thus offered a contrasting perspective to the general findings that show materials management practices to be a significant contributor to manufacturing firm performance. However, the study confirms the importance of materials handling and availability as a predictor of performance in manufacturing firms. , Thesis (MCom) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, School of Management Sciences, 2023
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- Date Issued: 2023-12
- Authors: Setino, Rebecca
- Date: 2023-12
- Subjects: Materials management , Industrial procurement , Business logistics -- South Africa -- Gauteng
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/65935 , vital:74288
- Description: The study assessed the effects of materials management practices (materials planning, procurement, availability, handling, and delivery) on the performance of rail rolling stock and locomotive manufacturing firms in Gauteng Province. The study also investigated the causes of delays in supply of materials in the rail rolling stock and locomotive manufacturing industry in Gauteng. The research design employed was both descriptive and explanatory, using a quantitative research approach in which online surveys were conducted on a sample of 200 respondents from the rolling stock manufacturing firms in Gauteng. Descriptive statistics performed through SPSS 27 and SEM performed through AMOS 26 were used for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that materials management practises were implemented in the rail rolling stock and locomotive manufacturing industry. According to the results, materials availability and materials handling have positive and statistically significant effects on the performance of rail manufacturing firms in Gauteng Province. However, materials planning, procurement and delivery practices have no significant effect on the performance of rail manufacturing firms in Gauteng Province. Therefore, the results reveal that firm performance is driven by materials availability and materials handling. In addition, late delivery of materials to the production line was found to be the main cause of project delays. The study thus offered a contrasting perspective to the general findings that show materials management practices to be a significant contributor to manufacturing firm performance. However, the study confirms the importance of materials handling and availability as a predictor of performance in manufacturing firms. , Thesis (MCom) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, School of Management Sciences, 2023
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- Date Issued: 2023-12
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