Assessment of the relationship between location decision factors and performance of SMMEs in Johannesburg

Abstract: Location decision is one of the ten major decisions in operations management. It is among the most vital decisions any SMME and any other businesses will ever make. The aim of this dissertation is to presents the results of the relationship between location decision factors and the performance of manufacturing and services SMMEs in Johannesburg. Besides all opportunities and advantages South African SMMEs may offer, such as stimulate both economic growth and job opportunities, they face numerous challenges including poor location decisions that affect their performance. Location decision determines the success and failure of any businesses. Therefore, when a location decision process is not properly executed, they eventually lead to the failure of a business...M.Tech. (Operations Management