Assessment of waste management in the South African chemical industry
- Chauke, Sindisiwe, Mbohwa, Charles, Sobiyi, Kehinde
- Authors: Chauke, Sindisiwe , Mbohwa, Charles , Sobiyi, Kehinde
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Hazardous waste , Chemical industry , Waste disposal
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/259302 , uj:27280 , Citation: Chauke, S., Mbohwa, C. & Sobiyi, K. 2017. Assessment of waste management in the South African chemical industry.
- Description: Abstract: The Chemical industry are beneficial in improving human wellbeing by providing employment, better quality health, productive lifestyle and nutrition opportunities. However, the pollution from the industry has been associated with negative impacts on health and safety of humans, threatening the sustainability of the environment. Waste from the Chemical industry poses a significant threat to humans and environment when management is improper. Chemical waste generation and its management have been a serious problem ever since human habitation. Minimizing of waste and reuse are main issues relating to the management of chemical waste. South Africa backs the hierarchy of waste by encouraging production processes that are cleaner, minimizing waste, reusing, recycling and treating waste, making disposal the last option for the management of waste. Stringent hazardous or chemical waste control and management are required to avoid harm or damage to the environment and humans, while reducing liabilities. This paper gives an overview of the waste management of chemical waste in South Africa.
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- Authors: Chauke, Sindisiwe , Mbohwa, Charles , Sobiyi, Kehinde
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Hazardous waste , Chemical industry , Waste disposal
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/259302 , uj:27280 , Citation: Chauke, S., Mbohwa, C. & Sobiyi, K. 2017. Assessment of waste management in the South African chemical industry.
- Description: Abstract: The Chemical industry are beneficial in improving human wellbeing by providing employment, better quality health, productive lifestyle and nutrition opportunities. However, the pollution from the industry has been associated with negative impacts on health and safety of humans, threatening the sustainability of the environment. Waste from the Chemical industry poses a significant threat to humans and environment when management is improper. Chemical waste generation and its management have been a serious problem ever since human habitation. Minimizing of waste and reuse are main issues relating to the management of chemical waste. South Africa backs the hierarchy of waste by encouraging production processes that are cleaner, minimizing waste, reusing, recycling and treating waste, making disposal the last option for the management of waste. Stringent hazardous or chemical waste control and management are required to avoid harm or damage to the environment and humans, while reducing liabilities. This paper gives an overview of the waste management of chemical waste in South Africa.
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Bepaling van die mededingende voordeel van die Suid-Afrikaanse chemiese bedryf
- Authors: Van Rooyen, Lodewikus C.
- Date: 2014-08-19
- Subjects: Chemical industry , Job creation - South Africa , Unemployment - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12119 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11862
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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- Authors: Van Rooyen, Lodewikus C.
- Date: 2014-08-19
- Subjects: Chemical industry , Job creation - South Africa , Unemployment - South Africa
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:12119 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/11862
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Please refer to full text to view abstract
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Effectiveness of ISO 14001 in the South African chemical industry
- Chauke, Sindisiwe, Mbohwa, Charles, Sobiyi, Kehinde
- Authors: Chauke, Sindisiwe , Mbohwa, Charles , Sobiyi, Kehinde
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Chemical industry , Environmental Management System , Environmental standards
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/259299 , uj:27279 , Citation: Chauke, S., Mbohwa, C. & Sobiyi, K. 2017. Effectiveness of ISO 14001 in the South African chemical industry.
- Description: Abstract: The chemical industry is one of the important industry in the South African industrial base, continuously being pressured to operate in an environmental friendly manner. Business with a good environmental practice in the South African chemical industry has become a key aspect for investors, customers and other stakeholders. In response to this challenge, chemical companies have implemented Environmental Management Systems into their businesses and getting certified to the various international standards. The ISO 14001 has been the leading international standard with the key purpose of progressively controlling environmental impacts while ensuring that objectives and targets are met. ISO 14001 gives the competitive advantage in the marketplace and the company benefits economically covering the whole organization’s scope that including its products, operations, services, facilities, activities and transportation. South African companies have implemented the ISO 14001 EMS as a result of their response to the demand from customers and market for higher environmental reliability.
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- Authors: Chauke, Sindisiwe , Mbohwa, Charles , Sobiyi, Kehinde
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Chemical industry , Environmental Management System , Environmental standards
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/259299 , uj:27279 , Citation: Chauke, S., Mbohwa, C. & Sobiyi, K. 2017. Effectiveness of ISO 14001 in the South African chemical industry.
- Description: Abstract: The chemical industry is one of the important industry in the South African industrial base, continuously being pressured to operate in an environmental friendly manner. Business with a good environmental practice in the South African chemical industry has become a key aspect for investors, customers and other stakeholders. In response to this challenge, chemical companies have implemented Environmental Management Systems into their businesses and getting certified to the various international standards. The ISO 14001 has been the leading international standard with the key purpose of progressively controlling environmental impacts while ensuring that objectives and targets are met. ISO 14001 gives the competitive advantage in the marketplace and the company benefits economically covering the whole organization’s scope that including its products, operations, services, facilities, activities and transportation. South African companies have implemented the ISO 14001 EMS as a result of their response to the demand from customers and market for higher environmental reliability.
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Omni-channel distribution in an organisation in the chemical Industry
- Karan, Nicholas Joseph, Pillay, Kumaran
- Authors: Karan, Nicholas Joseph , Pillay, Kumaran
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Chemical industry , Chemical industry - Marketing , Business logistics , Marketing channels
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/384565 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/272808 , uj:29054
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Abstract: The omni-channel is becoming a standard business offering in the retail industry, as customers require a variety of methods by which to purchase products. The traditional retail model saw customers entering a physical brick-and-mortar retail store to purchase their products, but developments in technology have now added a new dimension customers can use to shop, namely online shopping. The omni-channel is an offering whereby a company offers customers multiple methods of order placement, and this offering is one which could be used in various industries. The research presented in this study evaluates the opportunity of using omni-channel distribution within the South African chemical industry. The research, which is a case study of Company A, evaluates the opportunity from two perspectives: 1. The customer, or external, perspective of the omni-channel was evaluated in terms of readiness and requirements of customers. 2. The business, or internal, perspective was evaluated in terms of key considerations (specifically from a supply chain management and information technology outlook) in the event that an omni-channel would be added to the current business offerings. The research findings of the study showed that customers are ready for an omnichannel distribution offering and would prefer the option of an online ordering platform being offered in the South African chemical industry. There are still traditional methods of ordering that customers would use alongside the online methods of ordering, meaning that customers have embraced the notion of an omni-channel distribution offering in the chemical industry. The findings suggested that the omni-channel needs to be convenient, fast and secure to be successful. There was found to be a requirement in the South African chemical industry to offer a wide range of order fulfilment options, including a variety of delivery and collection options. The omnichannel can, and should, be offered in the South African chemical industry, and early adopters can take the most advantage by introducing this offering in the market.
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- Authors: Karan, Nicholas Joseph , Pillay, Kumaran
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Chemical industry , Chemical industry - Marketing , Business logistics , Marketing channels
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://ujcontent.uj.ac.za8080/10210/384565 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/272808 , uj:29054
- Description: M.Com. (Business Management) , Abstract: The omni-channel is becoming a standard business offering in the retail industry, as customers require a variety of methods by which to purchase products. The traditional retail model saw customers entering a physical brick-and-mortar retail store to purchase their products, but developments in technology have now added a new dimension customers can use to shop, namely online shopping. The omni-channel is an offering whereby a company offers customers multiple methods of order placement, and this offering is one which could be used in various industries. The research presented in this study evaluates the opportunity of using omni-channel distribution within the South African chemical industry. The research, which is a case study of Company A, evaluates the opportunity from two perspectives: 1. The customer, or external, perspective of the omni-channel was evaluated in terms of readiness and requirements of customers. 2. The business, or internal, perspective was evaluated in terms of key considerations (specifically from a supply chain management and information technology outlook) in the event that an omni-channel would be added to the current business offerings. The research findings of the study showed that customers are ready for an omnichannel distribution offering and would prefer the option of an online ordering platform being offered in the South African chemical industry. There are still traditional methods of ordering that customers would use alongside the online methods of ordering, meaning that customers have embraced the notion of an omni-channel distribution offering in the chemical industry. The findings suggested that the omni-channel needs to be convenient, fast and secure to be successful. There was found to be a requirement in the South African chemical industry to offer a wide range of order fulfilment options, including a variety of delivery and collection options. The omnichannel can, and should, be offered in the South African chemical industry, and early adopters can take the most advantage by introducing this offering in the market.
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The role of leadership in change management during mergers and acquisitions in the chemical industry
- Authors: Ntobongwana, Lungelo
- Date: 2012-06-05
- Subjects: Organizational change management , Mergers and acquisitions , Executive leadership , Chemical industry , Henkel South Africa
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2420 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4880
- Description: M.Comm. , The purpose of the study was to identify whether leaders in a chemical organisation consider issues pertaining to change management and their implications during a merger or an acquisition. A literature study was conducted to understand current and future trends in issues of change management and the role of leadership during mergers or acquisitions. Research interviews were then conducted as per the questions formulated based on the literature review or best practises. The population of Henkel South Africa executive and management team of the adhesive business comprised of 36 employees who were affected by the merger or acquisition, five executives and 31 middle managers. The sample comprised of 29 respondents. Reasons for not interviewing the balance of the seven managers included: managers availability; departure of an executive during the research and the decline by middle managers to participate in the study. One hour structured interviews were conducted with the 29 respondents using semi-structured questionnaires over the period of one month. Content analysis was performed to analyse the qualitative data collected. Major findings of the study include the following: Lack of communication from top management; human resources department and middle management; lack of an integrated plan before the change process was initiated was one of the findings and a lack of a process followed by human resources staff during the integration process. It is eminent that for an organisation to succeed in undertaking a merger or an acquisition, organisational leadership needs to play a role in establishing goals and objectives to be achieved. These goals and objectives need to be communicated throughout the organisation. An integration plan needs to be formulated before the deal iv is approved so as to outline various mechanisms that need to be in place to ensure success of the change process. Top management must communicate the share vision and mission of the new organisation to all employees.
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The role of leadership in change management during mergers and acquisitions in the chemical industry
- Authors: Ntobongwana, Lungelo
- Date: 2012-06-05
- Subjects: Organizational change management , Mergers and acquisitions , Executive leadership , Chemical industry , Henkel South Africa
- Type: Mini-Dissertation
- Identifier: uj:2420 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/4880
- Description: M.Comm. , The purpose of the study was to identify whether leaders in a chemical organisation consider issues pertaining to change management and their implications during a merger or an acquisition. A literature study was conducted to understand current and future trends in issues of change management and the role of leadership during mergers or acquisitions. Research interviews were then conducted as per the questions formulated based on the literature review or best practises. The population of Henkel South Africa executive and management team of the adhesive business comprised of 36 employees who were affected by the merger or acquisition, five executives and 31 middle managers. The sample comprised of 29 respondents. Reasons for not interviewing the balance of the seven managers included: managers availability; departure of an executive during the research and the decline by middle managers to participate in the study. One hour structured interviews were conducted with the 29 respondents using semi-structured questionnaires over the period of one month. Content analysis was performed to analyse the qualitative data collected. Major findings of the study include the following: Lack of communication from top management; human resources department and middle management; lack of an integrated plan before the change process was initiated was one of the findings and a lack of a process followed by human resources staff during the integration process. It is eminent that for an organisation to succeed in undertaking a merger or an acquisition, organisational leadership needs to play a role in establishing goals and objectives to be achieved. These goals and objectives need to be communicated throughout the organisation. An integration plan needs to be formulated before the deal iv is approved so as to outline various mechanisms that need to be in place to ensure success of the change process. Top management must communicate the share vision and mission of the new organisation to all employees.
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