Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "Benchmarking"
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An analysis of rightsourcing in the electricity supply industry
(North-West University, 2011)The country is currently experiencing a tight electricity schedule. The demand for greater capacity than the country can supply is a reality. Raising unemployment and poverty levels are a situation we contend with daily. The ... -
Applying a benchmark method to identify utility cost-saving opportunities on a platinum mine
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)South Africa’s energy and water demands are more significant than the supply thereof. This higher demand means Eskom cannot deliver enough power to South Africa. Furthermore, South Africa is a water-scarce country and water ... -
Benchmarking IT service regions
(North-West University, 2008)Productivity and efficiency are the tools used in managing performance. This study researches and implements best practices that lead to best performance. A customer quality defined standard has to be created by benchmarking ... -
Benchmarking of the internal budgetary control system of the Tlokwe City Council
(2014)In 2009 Operation Clean Audit was launched with the objective that all municipalities must achieve a clean audit by the 2014 financial year. A clean audit is an audit opinion when the financial statements are unqualified; ... -
Development of a local benchmarking strategy to identify inefficient compressed air usage in deep-level mines
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)South African mines can be up to four kilometres deep, and they are continually extending to keep up with production targets as mining resources get depleted. High electricity costs and additional resources required to ... -
Energy management for improved profitability of small manufacturing enterprises
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Approximately 75% of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) created in South Africa (SA) fail in the first year. This is a serious socio-economic problem as SMMEs in South Africa employ over 60% of the workforce and ... -
Human Capital Evaluation : determining both the cost and value of a firm's human
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2021)Many times, the phrase “our people are our most important asset” is used by company CEO’s. Yet personnel are not included on the balance sheet of any company. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that ... -
Information management : best practices in broad base industries
(North-West University, 2006)Many organisations recognise the importance of Information Management (IM) and are implementing it into the structure and culture of their organisation and the roles of their managers and employees. More and more, organisations ... -
Novel method for benchmarking the energy performance of industrial refrigeration facilities
(North-West University, 2018)An alternative "bottom-up" approach is proposed as a novel and sustainable method for benchmarking the energetic performance of industrial refrigeration facilities. The limitations of conventional benchmarking are highlighted ... -
Die toepassing van bedryfs- en bestuursrekeningkunde vir die ontwikkeling van kleinsakeondernemings in Suid-Afrika
(North-West University, 2008)For several years, the number of South Africans starting new business enterprises, has declined. According to the findings of the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, in 2003, South Africa ranked 22nd out of 31 countries for ...