A systems dynamic approach to channel management
- Dirker, H.G., Pretorius, L., Pretorius, J.H.C.
- Authors: Dirker, H.G. , Pretorius, L. , Pretorius, J.H.C.
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Distribution channels management , Control and instrumentation products , Systems dynamic modelling , Channel management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6206 , ISSN 0-9815817-2-2 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5290
- Description: The purpose of this paper is to explore from a systems dynamic modelling approach ways in which to manage distribution channels in the control and instrumentation product market. In this market multi-faceted product lines, technological knowledge and the position of the product in its life cycle play important roles in the manner in which these products are diffused into the market. Due to the fast pace of emerging technologies, it is becoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers to keep their routes to the markets aligned to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction. Aims of the paper include the following: to asses whether driving factors identified by way of preliminary research case studies, qualitative methods and inductive reasoning are realistic and how the identified factors could be used within a systems dynamic modelling approach to understand the value additions derived from a distribution channel for the various types of product lines. In conducting the research, unlike many studies using qualitative methods, this paper additionally employs system dynamics simulation to develop an analysis of different scenarios that can be used by manufacturers in their channel management approach. This paper contributes to the field of technology business strategies and planning by introducing a systems dynamic model that can be of assistance to technology manufacturers to ascertain the appropriate route to market for their various product lines.
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- Authors: Dirker, H.G. , Pretorius, L. , Pretorius, J.H.C.
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Distribution channels management , Control and instrumentation products , Systems dynamic modelling , Channel management
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6206 , ISSN 0-9815817-2-2 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/5290
- Description: The purpose of this paper is to explore from a systems dynamic modelling approach ways in which to manage distribution channels in the control and instrumentation product market. In this market multi-faceted product lines, technological knowledge and the position of the product in its life cycle play important roles in the manner in which these products are diffused into the market. Due to the fast pace of emerging technologies, it is becoming increasingly difficult for manufacturers to keep their routes to the markets aligned to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction. Aims of the paper include the following: to asses whether driving factors identified by way of preliminary research case studies, qualitative methods and inductive reasoning are realistic and how the identified factors could be used within a systems dynamic modelling approach to understand the value additions derived from a distribution channel for the various types of product lines. In conducting the research, unlike many studies using qualitative methods, this paper additionally employs system dynamics simulation to develop an analysis of different scenarios that can be used by manufacturers in their channel management approach. This paper contributes to the field of technology business strategies and planning by introducing a systems dynamic model that can be of assistance to technology manufacturers to ascertain the appropriate route to market for their various product lines.
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Cost control for increased productivity in an engineering project environment
- Authors: Dirker, H.G.
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Project management , Engineering -- Management -- Case studies , Cost control , Information storage and retrieval systems
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2647 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6092
- Description: M.Ing. , Project cost control constitutes one of the three most important aspects in managing a project effectively. The other two items are time and quality. In order to control the cost aspect of a project as effectively as possible, up-to-date information is needed. This points to a properly integrated cost control system that simultaneously supports all the needs of project management. Fortunately in todays engineering environment, information systems have evolved to such a level that simultaneous support to all aspects of project management is achievable. It is the goal of this thesis to investigate how to do proper cost control and status reporting in the correct manner and as effectively as possible by making use of modern information systems in order to increase to productivity levels of organisations. Ways in which the cost controlling process can be integrated with the status reporting process will be investigated. A case study will be done in the author's own project engineering environment and improvements to the process will be made in order to increase productivity levels in the author's working environment.
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- Authors: Dirker, H.G.
- Date: 2012-08-17
- Subjects: Project management , Engineering -- Management -- Case studies , Cost control , Information storage and retrieval systems
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:2647 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/6092
- Description: M.Ing. , Project cost control constitutes one of the three most important aspects in managing a project effectively. The other two items are time and quality. In order to control the cost aspect of a project as effectively as possible, up-to-date information is needed. This points to a properly integrated cost control system that simultaneously supports all the needs of project management. Fortunately in todays engineering environment, information systems have evolved to such a level that simultaneous support to all aspects of project management is achievable. It is the goal of this thesis to investigate how to do proper cost control and status reporting in the correct manner and as effectively as possible by making use of modern information systems in order to increase to productivity levels of organisations. Ways in which the cost controlling process can be integrated with the status reporting process will be investigated. A case study will be done in the author's own project engineering environment and improvements to the process will be made in order to increase productivity levels in the author's working environment.
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