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Research outputs: MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
2018 Barriers to innovation: evidence from South African manufacturing companies 2010-2012
Innovation is widely viewed as a driver of company competitiveness and, indeed, the economic growth of countries. However, in carrying out t...
Download this report2017 Eco-innovation in South African manufacturing enterprises: trends and benefits
This policy brief examines how innovative manufacturing enterprises have embarked on eco-innovative initiatives and contribute to sustainabl...
Download this report2015 Changes to artisanal identity and status in SA: implications for policy
This policy brief shares findings from a recently completed Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and Manufacturing, Engineering and Relate...
Download this report2013 Studying artisans in the manufacturing, engineering and related services sector
Given extensive changes globally in the nature of training and employment of artisans over the last few decades, the manufacturing, Engineer...
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