Browsing by Author "Buys, Andre J."

Browsing by Author "Buys, Andre J."

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  • Best practices in new product development : the Zyray Wireless case study 
    Koekemoer, P.; Buys, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2006-11)
    Successful high-tech start-up companies are rare. This case study investigates the New Product Development (NPD) process of Zyray Wireless, a very successful startup 3G technology company that originated in South Africa ...
  • A conceptual systems dynamic model of research and development activities in South Africa 
    Grobbelaar, Sara Susanna (Saartjie); Buys, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2009-11)
    Research and Development (R&D) is one of the key sub-functions of a National System of Innovation (NSI). It is the primary point of entry for new scientific development and a key focus for industrial innovation. Recent ...
  • Creativity and 'eureka' in science and engineering 
    Steyn, Jasper L.; Buys, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2011)
    Creativity theory started out on a scientific basis at the beginning of the 20th century; but then the scope broadened and inquiry became more multidisciplinary. In this article it is shown how the current demand for ...
  • Developing a technology-based business strategy for the international business of Telkom SA 
    John, M.; Buys, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2003-11)
    This study was aimed at developing a technology-based business strategy for Telkom’s international business. Deregulation, competition and demand for converging voice, data and video in the telecommunication market were ...
  • The development and evaluation of an improved Cloverleaf Model for the assessment of technology readiness for commercialisation 
    Oosthuizen, Rudolph; Buys, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2003)
    Technology commercialisation is the process that converts technology that was developed for the government, e.g., defence technology, to commercial use, thereby benefiting the wider community. As technology commercialisation ...
  • Interoperability and standardisation in the Department of Defence : an exploratory study 
    De Waal, J.; Buys, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2007-05)
    The political changes in South Africa have extended its international obligations by actively involving it in the social wellbeing of troubled African states. Under the auspices of the United Nations, this role is manifested ...
  • Investigation of an appropriate technology forecasting process for Sasol for the new energy era 
    Ma, Leo; Buys, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2003)
    Sasol is predominantly an energy-based company. The energy industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation that may have a profound impact on Sasol’s overall business. This study has been carried out to investigate the ...
  • Issues facing the South African research and development system in the next 20 years 
    Grobbelaar, Sara Susanna (Saartjie); Buys, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2007-11)
    There is some concern about the future ability of South Africa’s Research and Development (R&D) system to produce R&D output. This paper documents a Delphi study that was conducted in order to gain insight into the opinion ...
  • Linking projects to business strategy through project portfolio management 
    Buys, Andre J.; Stander, M.J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2010-05)
    In many organisations, a chasm exists between the development of strategy and its successful implementation. Failure to cross this chasm may ultimately result in strategy failure and the loss of competitive advantage, ...
  • The management of maintenance technology transfer in the South African aviation industry 
    Le Grange, L.I.; Buys, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2002-11)
    This paper reports on research into the technology transfer activities of South African aviation industry companies. The technologies surrounding the maintenance function were investigated, since this is one of the main ...
  • Managing rapid diffusion : the case of cellular communication in South Africa 
    Buys, Andre J.; Malebo, L.M.M. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2004-11)
    South Africa has experienced extraordinarily rapid growth in the cellular communications industry, with subscriber numbers growing from zero to 5,3 million in the first six years since its introduction in 1994. Research ...
  • A review of technology transfer mechanisms 
    Le Grange, L.I.; Buys, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2002)
    This paper gives a review of the theory of technology transfer mechanisms. It is intended as an overview for practitioners. Technology transfer is defined and the technology transfer process discussed. Various technology ...
  • Technological entrepreneurship in emerging societies : does heritage really matter? 
    Lotz, F.J. (Frans Jacobus); Buys, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2006-11)
    A fundamental topic for researchers in entrepreneurship in recent times has been the question about the extent to which heritage factors such as birth order, family interaction, social class, economic circumstances, and ...