The impact of smart manufacturing approach on the South African manufacturing industry
- Shai, Itumeleng, Bakama, Eric Mikobi, Sukdeo, Nita
- Authors: Shai, Itumeleng , Bakama, Eric Mikobi , Sukdeo, Nita
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Smart Manufacturing , Internet of Thing , Manufacturing industry
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/450838 , uj:39646 , Citation: Shai, I., Bakama, E.M. & Sukdeo, N. 2020. The impact of smart manufacturing approach on the South African manufacturing industry.
- Description: Abstract: SM is a technology-driven approach that mainly utilises machines to monitor the entire production of an organisation. The objective of SM in an organisation is to identify ways to automatize the manufacturing process while using data analytics to optimize the manufacturing performance. This research mitigates the impact of technology, in this case expressed as SM in South African industries. The research followed a quantitative approach whereby 42 respondents from low, medium low and high technology industries took part in the study. Data has been amassed from first-hand experience by mean of an adapted questionnaire constituted of three sections: The first section was about the general demographic information of the respondents. Section two investigates the respondent’s awareness on SM. Finally, section three assessed the impact that SM had on the performance of the organisation. The findings of this study revealed that Smart Manufacturing has a positive impact in South African manufacturing organisations as it allows effective operations, fast response to customers demand, real time operations optimisation. Nevertheless, Smart Manufacturing is a new concept under the fourth industrial revolution in South Africa and will need time before being totally implemented in all organisations as it is costly.
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- Authors: Shai, Itumeleng , Bakama, Eric Mikobi , Sukdeo, Nita
- Date: 2020
- Subjects: Smart Manufacturing , Internet of Thing , Manufacturing industry
- Language: English
- Type: Conference proceedings
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/450838 , uj:39646 , Citation: Shai, I., Bakama, E.M. & Sukdeo, N. 2020. The impact of smart manufacturing approach on the South African manufacturing industry.
- Description: Abstract: SM is a technology-driven approach that mainly utilises machines to monitor the entire production of an organisation. The objective of SM in an organisation is to identify ways to automatize the manufacturing process while using data analytics to optimize the manufacturing performance. This research mitigates the impact of technology, in this case expressed as SM in South African industries. The research followed a quantitative approach whereby 42 respondents from low, medium low and high technology industries took part in the study. Data has been amassed from first-hand experience by mean of an adapted questionnaire constituted of three sections: The first section was about the general demographic information of the respondents. Section two investigates the respondent’s awareness on SM. Finally, section three assessed the impact that SM had on the performance of the organisation. The findings of this study revealed that Smart Manufacturing has a positive impact in South African manufacturing organisations as it allows effective operations, fast response to customers demand, real time operations optimisation. Nevertheless, Smart Manufacturing is a new concept under the fourth industrial revolution in South Africa and will need time before being totally implemented in all organisations as it is costly.
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Evaluating the impact of training, communication, leadership and business performance, in implementing manufacturing strategy, in medium sized engineering companies
- Muyengwa, Goodwell, Dube, Partson
- Authors: Muyengwa, Goodwell , Dube, Partson
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Manufacturing industry , Strategic planning
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6085 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10937
- Description: The aim of the research is to evaluate the impact of training, communication and leadership on the formulation and implementation of a sustainably viable manufacturing strategy in medium sized companies. Five medium sized engineering companies that are into manufacturing of steel products were selected for detailed case studies. The focus of the study looked into two main issues, firstly how these companies formulated their manufacturing strategies, secondly how training, communication and leadership impacted on the implementation of their strategies. Overall business performance for these companies was assessed for a period of three years. A relationship was established between manufacturing strategy and business performance. The ability of the employees to deliver a quality product, through a sound quality assurance process was found to correlate with business performance. Employee oriented leadership was found to have supported a smooth implementation of the manufacturing strategy, while inadequate training methods and task oriented leadership were found to stifle the successful implementation of a manufacturing strategy.
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- Authors: Muyengwa, Goodwell , Dube, Partson
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Manufacturing industry , Strategic planning
- Type: Article
- Identifier: uj:6085 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10937
- Description: The aim of the research is to evaluate the impact of training, communication and leadership on the formulation and implementation of a sustainably viable manufacturing strategy in medium sized companies. Five medium sized engineering companies that are into manufacturing of steel products were selected for detailed case studies. The focus of the study looked into two main issues, firstly how these companies formulated their manufacturing strategies, secondly how training, communication and leadership impacted on the implementation of their strategies. Overall business performance for these companies was assessed for a period of three years. A relationship was established between manufacturing strategy and business performance. The ability of the employees to deliver a quality product, through a sound quality assurance process was found to correlate with business performance. Employee oriented leadership was found to have supported a smooth implementation of the manufacturing strategy, while inadequate training methods and task oriented leadership were found to stifle the successful implementation of a manufacturing strategy.
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An assessment of status-quo of lean manufacturing implementation in food industry : a critical review
- Bolipombo, Magaly Madeleine, Mulongo, Ndala Yves, Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Authors: Bolipombo, Magaly Madeleine , Mulongo, Ndala Yves , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Lean manufacturing , Manufacturing industry
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/496202 , uj:45227 , Citation: Bolipombo, M.M., Mulongo, N.Y. and Aigbavboa, C. 2018. An assessment of status-quo of lean manufacturing implementation in food industry : a critical review.
- Description: Abstract: Products with low quality, long lead time, and limited variety are no longer acceptable among customers due to the drastic change in the global market during the past years. Customers’ demands are increasing by time and traditional production systems cannot meet this new level of demand. Hence, applying new production methods in order to produce high quality product, in short time, with low price becomes essential for survival in current competitive global market. Lean manufacturing is one of the approaches which has been used by many companies around the world to achieve these competitive advantages. However, lean manufacturing as a competitive advantage tool has not fully been implemented in the food manufacturing industry. Although numerous studies have been conducted over the past decade to address this issue there is still a gap in the current literature. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to theoretically assess status-quo of lean manufacturing. The results of the critical analysis of the current literature clearly demonstrate that there are flows in the current established body of knowledge related to various industry such as the food industry and the small and medium enterprises.
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- Authors: Bolipombo, Magaly Madeleine , Mulongo, Ndala Yves , Aigbavboa, Clinton
- Date: 2018
- Subjects: Lean manufacturing , Manufacturing industry
- Language: English
- Type: Article
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/496202 , uj:45227 , Citation: Bolipombo, M.M., Mulongo, N.Y. and Aigbavboa, C. 2018. An assessment of status-quo of lean manufacturing implementation in food industry : a critical review.
- Description: Abstract: Products with low quality, long lead time, and limited variety are no longer acceptable among customers due to the drastic change in the global market during the past years. Customers’ demands are increasing by time and traditional production systems cannot meet this new level of demand. Hence, applying new production methods in order to produce high quality product, in short time, with low price becomes essential for survival in current competitive global market. Lean manufacturing is one of the approaches which has been used by many companies around the world to achieve these competitive advantages. However, lean manufacturing as a competitive advantage tool has not fully been implemented in the food manufacturing industry. Although numerous studies have been conducted over the past decade to address this issue there is still a gap in the current literature. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to theoretically assess status-quo of lean manufacturing. The results of the critical analysis of the current literature clearly demonstrate that there are flows in the current established body of knowledge related to various industry such as the food industry and the small and medium enterprises.
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