MAPPING PRIMARY CONSTRAINTS IN PHYSICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGY EXECUTION, USING SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS

Authors

  • J Baum Student Stellenbosch University
  • P J Vlok Associate Professor Stellenbosch University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/24-2-597

Keywords:

Physical Asset Management, Strategy Execution, Social Network Analysis

Abstract

The successful execution of a physical asset management strategy is an important value driver for organisations that are highly dependent on the service delivery of physical assets. Research demonstrates that strategic targets are often not met, and that the means to detect the constraints that can undermine strategy execution efforts are deficient. The purpose of this article is to investigate social network analysis (SNA) as a method to map primary constraints in physical asset management strategy execution (PAMSE). As an interim result, the study found that dysfunctional information flow and poor decision-making are the primary constraints that can hinder the PAMSE. An SNA application methodology was developed and applied at two research sites in the South African mining industry. This study found that SNA can be used to map constraints experienced in PAMSE; but it also points towards important prerequisites that have to be established for SNA to be successful.

Author Biographies

J Baum, Student Stellenbosch University

MSc. Engineering Management

Department of Industrial Engineering

Stellenbosch University

South Africa

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P J Vlok, Associate Professor Stellenbosch University

Associate Professor

Department of Industrial Engineering

Stellenbosch University

South Africa

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Published

2013-09-06

How to Cite

Baum, J., & Vlok, P. J. (2013). MAPPING PRIMARY CONSTRAINTS IN PHYSICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT STRATEGY EXECUTION, USING SOCIAL NETWORK ANALYSIS. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 24(2), 47–58. https://doi.org/10.7166/24-2-597

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 2 (2013)

Section

General Articles

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