The impact of point-of-sale data in demand planning in the South African clothing retail industry
- Raza, Douglas Njabulo, Kilbourn, Peter John
- Authors: Raza, Douglas Njabulo , Kilbourn, Peter John
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Point-of-sale data , South African clothing retail sector , Demand planning
- Language: English
- Type: Articles
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/241244 , uj:24832 , Citation: Raza, D.N. & Kilbourn, P.J. 2017. The impact of point-of-sale data in demand planning in the South African clothing retail industry.
- Description: Abstract: In modern days’ dynamic consumer markets, supply chains need to be value driven and consumer oriented. Demand planning allows supply chain members to focus on the consumer and create optimal value. In demand planning, point-of-sale (POS) data is an essential input to the process thereof; however, literature suggests that POS-based demand planning is often overlooked by demand planners in practice. The main purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which South African clothing retailers use POS data in demand planning. This study followed the grounded theory approach based on the collection of qualitative data. Findings suggest that companies within the clothing retail industry make considerable use of POS data as a fundamental input factor in the demand planning process. However, this study also found that POS data cannot be applied in the planning for all types of clothing products, and that there are variables other than POS data that form a critical part of the demand planning process.
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- Authors: Raza, Douglas Njabulo , Kilbourn, Peter John
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Point-of-sale data , South African clothing retail sector , Demand planning
- Language: English
- Type: Articles
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/241244 , uj:24832 , Citation: Raza, D.N. & Kilbourn, P.J. 2017. The impact of point-of-sale data in demand planning in the South African clothing retail industry.
- Description: Abstract: In modern days’ dynamic consumer markets, supply chains need to be value driven and consumer oriented. Demand planning allows supply chain members to focus on the consumer and create optimal value. In demand planning, point-of-sale (POS) data is an essential input to the process thereof; however, literature suggests that POS-based demand planning is often overlooked by demand planners in practice. The main purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which South African clothing retailers use POS data in demand planning. This study followed the grounded theory approach based on the collection of qualitative data. Findings suggest that companies within the clothing retail industry make considerable use of POS data as a fundamental input factor in the demand planning process. However, this study also found that POS data cannot be applied in the planning for all types of clothing products, and that there are variables other than POS data that form a critical part of the demand planning process.
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Supplier relationship management practices in the South African automative industry
- Authors: Kilbourn, Peter John
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Business logistics - South Africa , Automobile industry and trade - South Africa , Relationship marketing - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/82570 , uj:18974
- Description: Abstract: The automotive industry of South Africa is a major role player in the country’s economy. Not only is the vehicle and component manufacturing part of the industry regarded as the largest manufacturing sector in the local economy, it also possesses of a sizable support trade. The world’s main light vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers have a presence in the country, and products are manufactured for the local and export markets. The entire group of locally-based light vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) comprises of subsidiaries of their multinational parent companies and is integrated into global supply networks. Similarly, many automotive component manufacturers are also owned by foreign companies. The global automotive industry is a very competitive and complex industry and there is a consistent need for the improvement of its global supply chains. Moreover, the local industry further has significant challenges in amongst others, a shortage of local content, lack of scale economies, logistics inefficiencies, currency volatility and a significant number of globally uncompetitive component manufacturers. Supply chain management is a key driver of competitive advantage for both individual companies and networks of organisations and has been linked to improvements in financial performance, product quality, service delivery, and the ability to create time and place utilities. Central to the concept of supply chain management, is the quality of relationships between key members of the supply chain due to the need to operate as a collective and to compete against other supply chains. The quality of supply chain relationships is therefore a key determinant of supply chain success. Modern day theory suggests a movement away from the conventional adversarial business relationships to close, collaborative relationships, especially between key members of the supply chain. The potential advantages of close buyer/supplier relationships are well documented and include the typical important drivers of competitive advantage. Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the structure used by organisations to develop and maintain business relationships. SRM is also... , D.Com. (Logistics Management)
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- Authors: Kilbourn, Peter John
- Date: 2015
- Subjects: Business logistics - South Africa , Automobile industry and trade - South Africa , Relationship marketing - South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Doctoral (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/82570 , uj:18974
- Description: Abstract: The automotive industry of South Africa is a major role player in the country’s economy. Not only is the vehicle and component manufacturing part of the industry regarded as the largest manufacturing sector in the local economy, it also possesses of a sizable support trade. The world’s main light vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers have a presence in the country, and products are manufactured for the local and export markets. The entire group of locally-based light vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) comprises of subsidiaries of their multinational parent companies and is integrated into global supply networks. Similarly, many automotive component manufacturers are also owned by foreign companies. The global automotive industry is a very competitive and complex industry and there is a consistent need for the improvement of its global supply chains. Moreover, the local industry further has significant challenges in amongst others, a shortage of local content, lack of scale economies, logistics inefficiencies, currency volatility and a significant number of globally uncompetitive component manufacturers. Supply chain management is a key driver of competitive advantage for both individual companies and networks of organisations and has been linked to improvements in financial performance, product quality, service delivery, and the ability to create time and place utilities. Central to the concept of supply chain management, is the quality of relationships between key members of the supply chain due to the need to operate as a collective and to compete against other supply chains. The quality of supply chain relationships is therefore a key determinant of supply chain success. Modern day theory suggests a movement away from the conventional adversarial business relationships to close, collaborative relationships, especially between key members of the supply chain. The potential advantages of close buyer/supplier relationships are well documented and include the typical important drivers of competitive advantage. Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the structure used by organisations to develop and maintain business relationships. SRM is also... , D.Com. (Logistics Management)
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Ondernemingskultuur : 'n dimensie van bestuur
- Authors: Kilbourn, Peter John
- Date: 2014-04-24
- Subjects: Corporate culture - Management , Organizational behavior - Management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10873 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10380
- Description: M.Com. , The study was conducted with the express purpose of finding thorough understanding, within the framework of bus i ness management, of the concept "corporate culture" and its function as a dimension of the management process. Substantial consensus has been reached by researchers that each enterprise has its own identifiable culture and that this culture ,has a very powerful infiuence on the management process and performance of the enterprise. Uncertainty however still exists regarding the manner in which this phenomenon succeeds to influence and how it can be manipulated to the benefit of a particular concern. A fact worth noting is that few researchers followed a systems approach in their studies of "corporate culture" and its extensive influence on the management process. Many researchers see "corporate culture" only as one isolated component of business management and therefore fail to explain the exact nature and influences of this phenomenon. In order to describe and analyse the concept "corporate culture" from the perspective of business management, a holistic approach forms the basis of this study. The findings hereof confirms the importance of "corporate culture" as an essential element of the process of business management. The concept of "corporate culture" cannot be separated from the business management process. Management thinking and corporate activities are influenced by cultural values and norms. Managers therefore have to take note of this phenomenon, gain knowledge thereof and strive to integrate the proactive managing of corporate culture into overall business management, in order to enhance the performance of their enterprise.
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- Authors: Kilbourn, Peter John
- Date: 2014-04-24
- Subjects: Corporate culture - Management , Organizational behavior - Management
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:10873 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10380
- Description: M.Com. , The study was conducted with the express purpose of finding thorough understanding, within the framework of bus i ness management, of the concept "corporate culture" and its function as a dimension of the management process. Substantial consensus has been reached by researchers that each enterprise has its own identifiable culture and that this culture ,has a very powerful infiuence on the management process and performance of the enterprise. Uncertainty however still exists regarding the manner in which this phenomenon succeeds to influence and how it can be manipulated to the benefit of a particular concern. A fact worth noting is that few researchers followed a systems approach in their studies of "corporate culture" and its extensive influence on the management process. Many researchers see "corporate culture" only as one isolated component of business management and therefore fail to explain the exact nature and influences of this phenomenon. In order to describe and analyse the concept "corporate culture" from the perspective of business management, a holistic approach forms the basis of this study. The findings hereof confirms the importance of "corporate culture" as an essential element of the process of business management. The concept of "corporate culture" cannot be separated from the business management process. Management thinking and corporate activities are influenced by cultural values and norms. Managers therefore have to take note of this phenomenon, gain knowledge thereof and strive to integrate the proactive managing of corporate culture into overall business management, in order to enhance the performance of their enterprise.
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