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eThekwini Large and Medium Manufacturing Firm Survey 2013-2014

South Africa, 2013 - 2014
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School of Built Environment and Development Studies, eThekwini Municipality, World Bank, Bureau of Market Research
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Data file: elmmfs-2013-2014-v1-s12

Variables: 1161

Variables

q1_30i1
q1.30i1: the investment climate in SA in relation to foreign economies must impr
q1_30i2
q1.30i2: comments
q1_30j1
q1.30j1: there is nothing that allows such option
q1_30j2
q1.30j2: comments
q1_30k1
q1.30k1: Other #1
q1_30k2
q1.30k2: Other#1 specified
q1_30k3
q1.30k3: Comments on Other #1
q1_30l1
q1.30l1: other #2
q1_30l2
q1.30l2: other#2 specified
q1_31a
q1.31a: competitveness advantage of being in SA
q1_31b
q1.31b: competitveness advantage of being in SA
q1_31c
q1.31c: competitveness advantage of being in SA
q1_31d
q1_31d: competitveness advantage of being in SA
q1_32aa1
q1.32aa1: Products manufactured at plant
q1_32aa2
q1.32aa2: Approximate % of total turnover
q1_32aa31
q1.32aa31: #1 Raw material / inputs to produce product
q1_32aa32
q1.32aa32: #2 Raw material / inputs to produce product
q1_32aa33
q1.32aa33: #3 Raw material / inputs to produce product
q1_32aa34
q1.32aa34: #4 Raw material / inputs to produce product
q1_32aa41
q1.32aa41: #1 Purpose of final product
q1_32aa42
q1.32aa42: #2 Purpose of final product
q1_32aa5
q1.32aa5: Number of years manufactured
q1_32ab1
q1.32ab1: Products manufactured at plant
q1_32ab2
q1_32ab2: approximate % of total turnover
q1_32ab31
q1.32ab31: #1 main materials / inputs to produce product
q1_32ab32
q1.32ab32: #2 main materials / inputs to produce product
q1_32ab33
q1.32ab33: #3 main materials / inputs to produce product
q1_32ab41
q1.32ab41: #1 purpose of final product
q1_32ab42
q1.32ab42: #2 purpose of final product
q1_32ab5
q1.32ab5: number of years manufactured
q1_32ac1
q1.32ac1: products manufactured at plant
q1_32ac2
q1.32ac2: approximate % of total turnover
q1_32ac31
q1.2ac31: #1 raw material / inputs to produce product
q1_32ac32
q1.2ac32: #2 raw material / inputs to produce product
q1_32ac41
q1.32ac41: #1 purpose of final product
q1_32ac42
q1.32ac42: #2 purpose of final product
q1_32ac5
q1.32ac5: number of years manufactured
q1_32ad
q1.32ad: approximate Total % turnover
q1_32b
q1.32b: main products manufactured changed?
q1_32c1
q1.32c1: how has manufactured products changed since 2008?
q1_32c2
q1.32c2: how has manufactured products changed since 2008?
q1_32d1
q1.32d1: explain why these changes have been made #1
q1_32d2
q1.32d2: explain why these changes have been made #2
q1_32d3
q1.32d3: explain why these changes have been made #3
q1_33a
q1.33a: does this est provide services to other firms?
q1_33b
q1.33b: how has this pattern of service provision changed since 2008?
q1_34a1
q1.34a1: Introduction of completely new products to the market
q1_34a2
q1.34a2: Domestic- Intro of completely new products to the market
q1_34a3
q1.34a3: Foreign- Intro of completely new products to the market
q1_34b1
q1_34b1: Focus shifting onto less complex/more basic products
q1_34b2
q1.34b2: Domestic- Focus shift onto less complex/ more basic products
q1_34b3
q1.34b3: Foreign- Focus shift onto less complex/ more basic products
q1_34c1
q1.34c1: Adaptation of existing products to improve environ/sustainability perfo
q1_34c2
q1.34c2: Domestic- Adaptation of existing products
q1_34c3
q1.34c3: Foreign- Adaptation of existing products
q1_34d1
q1.34d1: Significant improvements to the quality of products
q1_34d2
q1.34d2: Domestic- Significant impro of quality or technical specs of prods
q1_34d3
q1.34d3: Foreign- Significant improvement of quality or technical specs of prods
q1_34e1
q1.34e1: Focus on offering new services to other firms in the same sector
q1_34e2
q1_34e2: Domestic- Focus on offering new services to firms in the same sector
q1_34e3
q1.34e3: Foreign- Focus on offering new services to firms in the same sector
q1_34f1
q1.34f1: Focus on offering new services to firms in other sectors
q1_34f2
q1.34f2: Domestic- Focus on offering new services to firms in other sectors
q1_34f3
q1.34f3: Foreign- Focus on offering new services to firms in other sectors
q1_34g1
q1.34g1: Shift of activities significantly away from production towards services
q1_34g2
q1.34g2: Domestic- shift from production towards services
q1_34g3
q1.34g3: Foreign- shift from production towards services
q1_34h1
q1.34h1: Other
q1_34h2
q1.34h2: Domestic- Other
q1_34h3
q1.34h3: Foreign- Other
q1_34h4
q1.34h4: Other, specify
q1_35a1
q1.35a1: insufficient skills of exisiting workforce
q1_35a2
q1.35a2: comments
q1_35b1
q1.35b1: low labour productivity
q1_35b2
q1_35b2: comments
q1_35c1
q1.35c1: high absenteeism
q1_35c2
q1.35c2: comments
q1_35d1
q1.35d1: high staff turnover
q1_35d2
q1.35d2: comments
q1_35e1
q1.35e1: difficulty adapting to new technology
q1_35e2
q1.35e2: comments
q1_35f1
q1.35f1: quality control issues for own production
q1_35f2
q1.35f2: comments
q1_35g1
q1.35g1: difficulty dealing with fluctuations in order size
q1_35g2
q1.35g2: comments
q1_35h1
q1.35h1: problems with the maintenance of equipment
q1_35h2
q1.35h2: comments
q1_35i1
q1.35i1: issues with quality of product from suppliers required as inputs
q1_35i2
q1.35i2: comments
q1_35j1
q1.35j1: other
q1_35j2
q1.35j2: comments
q1_35j3
q1.35j3: Other specified
q1_36a1
q1.36a1: main advantages of present location
q1_36a2
q1.36a2: main advantages of present location
q1_36a3
q1.36a3: main advantages of present location
q1_36a4
q1.36a4: main advantage of present location
q1_36a5
q1.36a5: main advantage of present location
q1_36a6
q1.36a6: main advantage of present location
q1_36b1
q1.36b1: main disadvantages of present location
q1_36b2
q1.36b2: main disadvantages of present location
q1_36b3
q1.36b3: main disadvantages of present location
q1_36b4
q1.36b4: main disadvantages of present location
q1_37a1
q1.37a1: expand - same premises
q1_37a2
q1.37a2: expand - within the same industrial area as present
q1_37a3
q1.37a3: expand - different industrial area in Durban
q1_37a4
q1.37a4: expand - elsewhere in KZN
q1_37a5
q1.37a5: expand - elsewhere in SA
q1_37a6
q1.37a6: expand - province
q1_37a7
q1.37a7: expand - outside SA
q1_37a8
q1.37a8: expand - country
q1_37a9
q1.37a9: not applicable
q1_37b1
q1.37b1: reason for choice of location
q1_37b2
q1.37b2: reason for choice of location
q1_37b3
q1.37b3: reason for choice of location
q1_38aa1
q1.38aa1: 2011 - kind of shift
q1_38aa2
q1.38aa2: 2011 - length of each shift, hours
q1_38aa3
q1.38aa3: Other kind of shift, specify
q1_38ab1
q1.38ab1: 2012 - kind of shift
q1_38ab2
q1.38ab2- length of each shift, hours
q1_38ab3
q1.38ab3: Other kind of shift, specify
q1_38b
q1.38b: length of workweek
q1_39a
q1.39a: does the est outsource / subcontract some of its activities?
q1_39b
q1.39b: does est subcontract/outsource some of it's production activities?
q1_40a
q1.40a: provides flexibility to respond to surges in workload
q1_40b
q1.40b: allows for a reduction in production costs
q1_40c
q1.40c: allows est to respond to temp need for specific skills not available
q1_40d
q1.40d: minimizes labour discipline problems
q1_40e
q1.40e: est subcontracts when its equipment breaks down/being serviced
q1_40f
q1.40f: subcontractors produce quality products
q1_40g
q1.40g: allows access to competitive capabilities not available at the firm
q1_40h
q1.40h: other
q1_40i
q1_40i: other, specify
q1_41
q1.41: is preference given to PDI individuals/firms when subcontracting?
q1_42a
q1.42a: has est intro / invested in electricity efficiency measures
q1_42b1
q1.42b1: new technologies / motors / machinery
q1_42b2
q1.42b2: new metering systems and sub-metering
q1_42b3
q1.42b3: changes to factory floor arrangement
q1_42b4
q1.42b4: change in operating time / prodcution shifts have been altered
q1_42b5
q1.42b5: changes to the building / retrofitting of existing building
q1_42b6
q1.42b6: on-site electricity generation from alternate sources
q1_42b7
q1.42b7: other
q1_42b8
q1.42b8: other, specify
q1_43a
q1.43a: has the est intro / invested in water saving measures
q1_43b1
q1.43b1: new technologies / motors / machinery
q1_43b2
q1.43b2: new metering systems and sub-metering
q1_43b3
q1.43b3: changes to factory floor arrangement
q1_43b4
q1.43b4: change in operating time / production shifts have been altered
q1_43b5
q1.43b5: changes to the building / retrofitting of existing building
q1_43b6
q1.43b6: other
q1_43b7
q1.43b7: other, specify
q1_44a
q1.44a: are you aware of the green efficiency fund (GEEF) ?
q1_44b
q1.44b: has the est made an application to GEEF?
q1_44c
q1.44c: has your est used any other funding programme for energy efficiency
q1_44d1
q1.44d1: which funding programme was used?
q1_44d2
q1.44d2: which other funding program is being used
q1_45a
q1.45a: access to information
q1_45b
q1.45b: cost of technologies
q1_45c
q1.45c: long pay-off period of resource efficient technologies
q1_45d
q1.45d: quality of service providers
q1_45e
q1.45e: quality of available technologies
q1_45f1
q1.45f1: other
q1_45f2
q1.45f2: other, specify
q1_46aa1
q1.46aa1: Purchase of raw mat, in-house/ from firms in same group
q1_46aa2
q1.46aa2: Purchase of raw mat, other large firms in South Africa
q1_46aa3
q1.46aa3: Purchase of raw mat, small (inc informal) firms in SA
q1_46aa4
q1.46aa4: Purchase of raw mat, foreign firms (small or large)
q1_46aa5
q1.46aa5: Purchase of raw material is "not applicable"
q1_46aa6
q1.46aa6: Comments on purchase of raw materials
q1_46ab1
q1.46ab1: Semi-processed input purchases: in-house/from firms in same group
q1_46ab2
q1.46ab2: Semi-processed input purchases: other large firms in South Africa
q1_46ab3
q1.46ab3: Semi-processed input purchases: small (inc informal) firms in South Af
q1_46ab4
q1.46ab4: Semi-processed input purchases: foreign firms (small or large)
q1_46ab5
q1.46ab5: Semi-processed input purchases "not applicable"
q1_46ab6
q1.46ab6: comments on purchase of semi-processed inputs
q1_46ac1
q1.46ac1: Purchase of components: in-house/drom firms within the same group
q1_46ac2
q1.46ac2: Purchase of components: other large firms in South Africa
q1_46ac3
q1.46ac3: Purchase of components: small (inc informal) firms in South Africa
q1_46ac4
q1.46ac4: Purchase of components: foreign firms (small or large)
q1_46ac5
q1.46ac5: Purchase of components is "not applicable"
q1_46ac6
q1.46ac6: comments on purchase of components
q1_46b
q1.46b: Does the est import goods and services
q1_46c
q1.46c: did the est import finished goods to be sold in 2012?
q1_46d
q1.46d: when did imports of finished goods start?
q1_46e1
q1.46e: What motivated such imports # 1
q1_46e2
q1.46e: What motivated such imports # 2
q1_47a
q1.47a: 2011 - percent of est inputs imported
q1_47b
q1.47b: 2012 - percent of est inputs imported
q1_48a
q1.48a: factors influencing choice of foreign/national suppliers #1
q1_48b
q1.48b: factors influencing choice of foreign/national suppliers #2
q1_48c
q1.48c: factors influencing choice of foreign/national suppliers #3
q1_49a
q1.49a: effect of strengthening Rand on imports
q1_49b
q1.49b: effect of strengthening Rand on production
q1_50a
q1.50a: effect of weakening Rand on imports
q1_50b
q1.50b: effect of weakening Rand on production
q1_51a
q1.51a: inputs purchased in Durban municipality
q1_51b
q1.51b: inputs purchased elsewhere in KZN
q1_51c1
q1.51c1: if elsewhere in SA - province #1
q1_51c2
q1.51c2: if elsewhere in SA - province #2
q1_51c3
q1.51c3: if elsewhere in SA - province #3
q1_51d1
q1.51d1: if outside SA, country #1
q1_51d1a
q1.51d1a: % input imported 2011
q1_51d1b
q1.51d1b: % input imported 2012
q1_51d2
q1.51d2: if outside SA, country #2
q1_51d2a
q1.51d2a: % input imported 2011
q1_51d2b
q1.51d2b: % input imported 2012
q1_51d3
q1.51d3: if outside SA, country #3
q1_51d3a
q1.51d3a: % input imported 2011
q1_51d3b
q1.51d3b: % input imported 2012
q1_51d4
q1.51d4: if outside SA, country #4
q1_51d4a
q1.51d4a: % input imported 2011
q1_51d4b
q1_51d4b: % input imported 2012
q1_52aa1
q1.52aa1: 2011 - raw materials (%)
q1_52ab1
q1.52ab1: 2011 - semi-processed inputs (%)
q1_52ac1
q1.52ac1: 2011 - built up components (%)
q1_52ad1
q1.52ad1: 2011: Total %
q1_52aa2
q1.52aa2: 2012 - raw materials (%)
q1_52ab2
q1.52ab2: 2012 - semi-processed inputs (%)
q1_52ac2
q1.52ac2: 2012 - built up components (%)
q1_52ad2
q1.52ad2: 2012:Total %
q1_52b1
q1.52b1: trends about various inputs since 2008
q1_52b2
q1.52b2: trends about various types of inputs since 2008?
q1_52b3
q1.52b3: trends about various types of inputs since 2008?
q1_53aa1
q1.53aa1: in house - that manufacture- sale
q1_53aa2
q1.53aa2: in house- that are involved with wholesaling or retailing- sale
q1_53ab1
q1.53ab1: other large/ medium firms in SA- same industry- sale
q1_53ac1
q1.53ac1: other large/ medium firms in SA- in other manufacturing sectors- sale
q1_53ad1
q1.53ad1: other large/ medium firms in SA- that act as wholesalers/retailers- sa
q1_53ae1
q1.53ae1: small/ informal firms in SA- that are involved in manufacturing- sale
q1_53af1
q1.53af1: small/ informal firms in SA- that act as wholesalers/ retailers- sale
q1_53ag1
q1.53ag1: foreign firms- that manufacture - sales
q1_53ah1
q1.53ah1: foreign firms - that act as wholesalers/retailers - sales
q1_53ab2
q1.53ab2: other large/ medium firms in SA- same industry- competition
q1_53ac2
q1.53ac2: other large/ medium firms in SA- in other manuf sectors- competition
q1_53ad2
q1.53ad2: other large/ medium firms in SA that act as wholesalers/retailers- com
q1_53ae2
q1.53ae2: small/ informal firms in SA involved in manufacturing- competition
q1_53af2
q1.53af2: small/ informal firms in SA that act as wholesalers/retailers- competi
q1_53ag2
q1.53ag2: foreign firms that manufacture- competition
q1_53ah2
q1.53ah2: foreign firms that act as wholesalers/retailers- competition
q1_53b1
q1.53b1: # 1 main changes affecting your channels of sales - 2008
q1_53b2
q1.53b2: # 2 main changes affecting your channels of sales - 2008
q1_53b3
q1.53b3: # 3 what have been the main changes affecting your channels of sales -
q1_54a
q1.54a: sell NB products in greater Durban
q1_54b
q1.54b: sell NB products elsewhere is KZN
q1_54c
q1.54c: sell NB products elsewhere is SA
q1_54c1
q1.54c1: province where sells NB products
q1_54c2
q1.54c2: province where sells NB products
q1_54c3
q1.54c3: province where sells NB products
q1_54d
q1.54d: sells products outside SA
q1_54d1
q1.54d1: country where sell NB products [not in questionnaire - offered answer]
q1_54d2
q1.54d2: country [not in questionnaire - offered answer]
q1_54d3
q1.54d3: country [not in questionnaire - offered answer]
q1_55
q1.55: is this est a member of any business/trade association/professional body?
q1_56a
q1.56a: 3 most important business/trade associations/professional bodies
q1_56b
q1.56b: 3 most important business/trade associations/professional bodies
q1_56c
q1.56c: 3 most important business/trade associations/professional bodies
q1_57a
q1.57a: helps members aquire important inputs
q1_57b
q1.57b: helps members get technical information
q1_57c
q1.57c: accredits members to suppliers or customers
q1_57d
q1.57d: helps members enter export markets
q1_57e
q1.57e: helps members to get market information
q1_57f
q1.57f: accredits suppliers or customers to members
q1_57g
q1.57g: desseminates tender information
q1_57h
q1.57h: lobbies politicians/government on behalf of members
q1_57i1
q1.57i1: other #1
q1_57i2
q1.57i2: Other #1 specified
q1_57j1
q1.57j1: other #2
q1_57j2
q1.57j2: Other #2 specified
q1_58a
q1.58a: no association of relevance to our line of business
q1_58b
q1.58b: exisiting associations provide no tangible benefits to their members
q1_58c
q1.58c: membership of exisiting associations is too expensive
q1_58d1
q1.58d1: other
q1_58d2
q1.58d2: specify
q1_58e1
q1.58e1: other
q1_58e2
q1_58e2: other, specify
q1_59a
q1.59a: does this establishment export?
q1_59b
q1.59b: when did the establishment start exporting - year?
q1_60aa1
q1.60aa1: percent of annual production exported - 2010
q1_60ab1
q1.60ab1: percent of annual production exported - 2011
q1_60ac1
q1.60ac1: percent of annual production exported - 2012
q1_60aa2
q1.60aa2: percent of annual sales exported - 2010
q1_60ab2
q1.60ab2: percent of annual sales exported - 2011
q1_60ac2
q1.60ac2: percent of annual sales exported - 2012
q1_60b1
q1.60b1: major factors that influence level of exports as a share of total sales
q1_60b2
q1.60b2: major factors that influence level of exports as a share of total sales
q1_60b3
q1.60b3: major factors that influence level of exports as a share of total sales
q1_60c1
q1.60c1: factors that influence the choice of market regions
q1_60c2
q1.60c2: factors that influence the choice of market regions
q1_60c3
q1.60c3: factors that influence the choice of market regions
q1_60c4
q1.60c4: factors that influence the choice of market regions
q1_61a1
q1.61a1: SADC - percent of annual export - 2011
q1_61a2
q1.61a2: SADC - percent of annual export - 2012
q1_61a31
q1.61a31: SADC - countries receiving most of your exports
q1_61a32
q1.61a32: SADC - countries recieving most of your exports
q1_61a33
q1.61a33: SADC - countries recieving most of your exports
q1_61b1
q1.61b1: rest of Africa - percent of annual export – 2011
q1_61b2
q1.61b2: rest of Africa - percent of annual export – 2012
q1_61b31
q1.61b31: rest of Africa - countries receiving most of your exports
q1_61b32
q1.61b32: rest of Africa - countries receiving most of your exports
q1_61b33
q1.61b33: rest of Africa - countries receiving most of your exports
q1_61c1
q1.61c1: Western/ Central/ Eastern Europe - percent of annual export – 2011
Total: 1161
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