Department of Information Systems

Factors affecting the adoption of drone delivery technology in the logistics industry

Adams, Mogamad Nieyaaz (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

Logistics organisations may struggle to implement commercial drone delivery as part of an innovative drive to improve the efficiency of last-mile logistics in South Africa. The inability of the local logistics industry to ...

Security risks during big data integration in supply chains and logistics in Cape Town

Barendse, Carli (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

The data being shared across businesses and supply chains have grown beyond what can be maintained by traditional tools; therefore, Big Data, with all of its characteristics, and Big Data Technology have become relevant. ...

Information system security vulnerabilities: Implications for South African financial firms in Cape Town

Hermanus, Sinoxolo Sisanda (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

Cybersecurity is the collection of tools, policies, security concepts, security safeguards, guidelines, risk management approaches, actions, training, best practices, assurance, and technologies that can be used to ...

Evaluating the quality of electronic health system at helene franz hospital in Limpopo province

Agnes, Ngoasheng Choene (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

The healthcare facilities are faced with the challenge of promoting, maintaining, restoring, and improving the quality of healthcare services for the citizens of South Africa and neighbouring states which result in a healthy ...

Developing a cybersecurity framework for commercial banks in South Africa

Mphahlele, Tlhologelo (University of the Western Cape, 2024)

Cybersecurity has emerged as a significant concern for organisations and the Information Communication Technology (ICT) domain during recent decades. An increase in the number of cyber threats and cyber-attacks has been ...

Design of ethics to enhance privacy, security, and safety in e-logistics internet of things.

Crown, Caitlyn (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

Purpose: This study focuses on making Internet of Things (IoT) implementations in the e-logistics industry private, secure, and safe. This is achieved through meeting the following objectives: creating an operational ...

Factors affecting the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics lndustry

Molopa, Tshwarelo (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

This study explores factors affecting the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the Supply Chain and Logistics Industry in the Rpublic of South Africa. The study followed these objectives: to explore technological factors ...

Development of a learning analytics approach to identify at-risk students in higher education

Jongile, Sonwabo (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

Learning Analytics (LA) has emerged as a study domain within higher education, combining elements of Business Intelligence (BI) and education-focused analytics. It implies principles and processes similar to BI in the ...

A graduate level ethics framework for the higher education information systems curriculum in South Africa

Adams, Yusuf (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

Purpose: The objective of this study was to fill a gap in the Information Systems (IS) literature oncerning the manner in which ethics are to be incorporated into the Information Systems curriculum to allow for accelerated ...

The impact of information technology on reverse logistics of blood in public healthcare facilities in the Gauteng department of health

Sello, Patrick (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) estimates that over 900,000 blood units are collected yearly from 1% of the population of South Africa (SA) actively donating blood, but 40% of the donated blood is estimated ...

Remedies to reduce user susceptibility to phishing attacks

Maseko, Ashley Eventhia (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

Organisations have been compelled to embrace digitisation, increasing their dependence on the internet and computer systems rather than on in-person interactions. These organisations have had to adjust to new societal norms ...

The impact of digitally enabled supply chains on firm aggregate performance gains

Thobela, Bheki Hendry (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

Many companies are transitioning to digitising their supply chain to yield firm performance. However, their supply chains are still fragmented, and they have not yet realised the full potential of digital supply chain ...

Mobile technology adoption for improved maternal healthcare in Sudan

Zakaria, Duha (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

Mobile health applications are becoming increasingly prominent worldwide as it is known for delivering effective interventions in healthcare. Moreover, mobile health technologies are vital in achieving SDG 3 (Good Health ...

Factors affecting the adoption of blockchain in logistics in South Africa

Dagne, Selamawit Mathewos (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

This study aimed to explore the factors affecting the adoption of blockchain technology in logistics in South Africa. A quantitative research approach based on positivist philosophy was used to explore the phenomenon. An ...

Factors influencing the adoption of big data analytics in supply chain risk management: A case in the manufacturing industry

Zwane, Mfundo Njabulo (University of the Western Cape, 2022)

In Africa, supply chain processes are under pressure from political, economic and security risks that disrupt the free flow of goods. In South Africa, the manufacturing industry has high growth potential, however, the ...

A conceptual framework for the adoption of e-logistics technologies: Towards improved data analytics practice in the Western Cape fishing industry

Khumalo, Bradley Bucky (University of the Western Cape, 2023)

E-logistics technologies to enhance supply chain efficiencies and improve data analytics across nations and industries continue to be developed. These provide the capacity and capability to enable timely, accurate and ...