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This research aims to evaluate the impact of process-control systems on operational efficiency in South African industries.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Methodological Evaluation of Process-Control Systems in South Africa: Panel Data Estimation for Efficiency Gains

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MNMthokozisi NtsabaStellenbosch University STSiphiwe TshabalalaStellenbosch University

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Panel data analysis demonstrates 15% productivity increase from process-control systems in South African manufacturing, suggesting wider adoption is beneficial.

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This research aims to evaluate the impact of process-control systems on operational efficiency in South African industries.
Conducted a panel data analysis using a fixed effects regression model
Analyzed productivity variations across different sectors in South Africa
Evaluated the adoption of process-control systems in manufacturing and mining industries
Adoption of process-control systems led to an average productivity increase of 15% over three years
Significant variance in efficiency gains was observed between manufacturing and mining sectors
Recommendations for broader implementation and standardized monitoring practices were made

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Ntsaba et al. (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b6069b83145bc643d1cb8b https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18996209

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Panel data analysis demonstrates 15% productivity increase from process-control systems in South African manufacturing, suggesting wider adoption is beneficial.

Methodological Evaluation of Process-Control Systems in South Africa: Panel Data Estimation for Efficiency Gains

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Methodological Evaluation of Process-Control Systems in South Africa: Panel Data Estimation for Efficiency Gains

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