AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF LONG SUPPLY CHAIN COMPETITION: SELECTED CASES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN AEROSPACE SECTOR

Authors

  • L.J. Richardson School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of Witwatersrand
  • D.R. Snaddon School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of Witwatersrand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7166/22-1-39

Keywords:

supply chains, South African aerospace industry,

Abstract

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This article investigates how supply chains, especially long supply chains, compete in the South African aerospace industry. A multiple case study methodology is employed, involving six selected firms. Semi-structured interviews provide the primary source of data. Multiple case analysis identifies similarities in competitive dimension criteria for supplier-firm and customer-firm units in the supply chain. Results indicate that supplier-firm units compete on the basis of speed, dependability, quality, flexibility, and cost. Customer-firm units compete on the basis of speed, quality, and flexibility. The results also identify focus areas for future research into how long supply chains compete in the South African aerospace industry.

AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie artikel ondersoek hoe voorsieningskettings, veral uitgerekte kettings, meeding in die Suid-Afrikaanse lugvaartindustrie.

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Published

2011-11-05

How to Cite

Richardson, L., & Snaddon, D. (2011). AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF LONG SUPPLY CHAIN COMPETITION: SELECTED CASES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN AEROSPACE SECTOR. The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 22(1). https://doi.org/10.7166/22-1-39

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Case Studies