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A perspective on open innovation in small- and medium-sized enterprises in South Africa, and design requirements for an open innovation approach
(SAIIE, 2015)This paper provides key results from an exploratory research study aimed at understanding the current landscape in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa with regard to their appetite for, and use of, ...
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An engineering approach to an integrated value proposition design framework
(SAIIE, 2015)Numerous problems with product quality and time-to-market launches can be traced back to how the product lifecycle process is managed within the organisation. This article provides insight into how an integrated value ...
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Determining the suitability of a business process modelling technique for a particular application
(SAIIE, 2015)Organisations formally define and document their business processes in order to understand them and, subsequently, to enable continuous development, improvement, and management. Organisations can use business process ...
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Effect of milling strategy and tool geometry on machining cost when cutting titanium alloys
(SAIIE, 2015)The growing demands on aerospace manufacturers to cut more difficult-to-machine materials at increasing material removal rates require that manufacturers enhance their machining capability. This requires a better understanding ...
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Estimating the continuous risk of accidents occurring in the mining industry in South Africa
(SAIIE, 2015)This study contributes to the on-going efforts to improve occupational safety in the mining industry by creating a model capable of predicting the continuous risk of occupational accidents occurring. Contributing factors ...
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Quantifying system reliability in rail transportation in an ageing fleet environment
(SAIIE, 2015)In recent years the management of physical assets has become increasingly important, especially in asset-intensive organisations. This article presents an approach to quantifying the reliability of rolling stock assets in ...
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Cluster development in the SA tooling industry
(SAIIE, 2015)This paper explores the concept of clustering in general, analysing research and experiences in different countries and regions, and summarising factors leading to success or contributing to failure of specific cluster ...
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The applicability of the centeno, chaudhary and lopez repair time standard methodology in a rail maintenance environment
(SAIIE, 2015)The establishment of labour standards within a production environment has become common practice, and is receiving growing recognition in the maintenance environment. However, the application of labour standards in a transit ...
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Resource-efficient process chains to manufacture patient-specific prosthetic fingers
(SAIIE, 2016-05)The high cost of quality prostheses, together with the lack of trained prosthetists, makes it challenging to obtain prosthetic devices in developing communities. Modern 3D digitising techniques and additive manufacturing ...
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The status and challenges of industrial engineering in South Africa
(SAIIE, 2016-05)The industrial engineering discipline in South Africa is examined by introducing the context of the discipline and by revisiting its history. The drivers influencing the context and future of industrial engineering in South ...
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Delivery of antibiotics from cementless titanium-alloy cubes may be a novel way to control postoperative infections
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2015-02)Bacterial colonisation and biofilm formation onto orthopaedic devices are difficult to eradicate. In most cases infection is treated by surgical removal of the implant and cleaning of the infected area, followed by extensive ...
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Real-time cloud-based stochastic scheduling incorporating mobile clients and a sensor network
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Scheduling within manufacturing environments is often complicated due to the complex, dynamic and stochastic characteristics such environments exhibit. These characteristics pose problems for off-line ...
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Alpha case removal from titanium alloys by machining with tungsten carbide cutting tools
(Stellenbosch -- Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The use of titanium is rising steadily. This surge is due to the metal’s favourable biocompatibility, corrosion resistance and high specific strength. Despite the increasing demand, titanium production ...
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Performance measurement framework for the South African wine supply chain: an investigation of packaged products in the local market
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African wine supply chain was investigated to consider improvement of the industry through performance measurement. Private and producer cellars struggle to improve supply chain activities due ...
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A fundamental analysis on additive manufacturing of a cemented tungsten carbide
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Cemented tungsten carbide tools, specifically tungsten carbide based alloys, have found a wide range of application fields that includes manufacturing, agriculture, and mining. These tools are used for ...
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The performance of tungsten carbide end-mills in micro-milling of Ti-6Al-4V under nitrogen cooling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A strong demand exists from various industries to fabricate miniature devices and components with complex microscale features from a wide range of materials including Ti-6Al-4V. The need exists to improve ...
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Adding multi-objective optimisation capability to an electricity utility energy flow simulator
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The energy flow simulator (EFS) is a strategic decision support tool that was developed for the South African national electricity utility Eskom. The advanced set of algorithms incorporated into the EFS ...
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Risk management solutions flow to implement quantitative methods as part of ISO 55000 for physical asset management
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Physical asset management has undergone a phenomenal growth period in recent years and is being acknowledged as a value adding activity that is critical to the success of any organization. The recently ...
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An integrated framework for the management of strategic Physical Asset repair/replace decisions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The effective management of physical asset repair/replace decisions is essential to organizations that compete in physical asset intensive industries. Not only do these decisions require substantial ...
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Improving information reporting in data-intensive organisations by determining individual data presentation preferences
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Advancements in data capturing capabilities have allowed organisations to collect and store more data than at any other time in corporate history. However, researchers have found that a big proportion ...
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Performance evaluation of WC-12wt%Co as grinding wheel abrasive material by machining a titanium alloy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Grinding has been the most common machining process for material removal in manufacturing for many decades. The process originated from the realization that harder materials have the ability to abrasively ...
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A decision support model to identify causes of human error creating information systems failure
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The smooth operation of information systems has a powerful impact on an organisation's financial performance and success. The failure of information systems continues to be an issue for organisations and ...
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A system dynamics approach to understanding the ostrich industry of South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Although the livestock production sector is recognised as an essential contributor to the green economy in South Africa, there is a lack of simulation tool development for the green economy transition of ...
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Techno-economic feasibility study into wind farm management for utility scale wind energy facilities in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Please refer to full text for abstract
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Water resource infrastructure implications of a green economy transition in the Western Cape Province of South Africa: A system dynamics approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: For the Western Cape Province of South Africa to transition to a green economy, sustainable use of water resources is identified as a critical necessity. The green economy transition is seen as the most ...
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Investigating the performance of thermal spray coatings on agriculture equipment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the agricultural industry there are different wear problems that need to be managed in order to extend the operating life of equipment. The agricultural industry is a great asset to all South Africans ...
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Development and demonstration of a performance evaluation framework for threat evaluation and weapon assignment systems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: defending ground assets against aerial threats. These weapon systems are employed in conjunction with an array of sensor systems which are capable of detecting and tracking aerial threats, and providing ...
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A business process reengineering framework using the analytic hierarchy process to select a traceability technology for spare parts management in capital-intensive industries
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: demand forecasting for spare parts; and inventory warehousing management. Various aspects (including 29 best practices) of BPR are described in order to support the proposed framework. These include ...
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A SCM approach to project management in the South African construction industry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The two factors that motivated this research were, the failure of construction projects to adhere to budget and schedule and the lack of insight into the management of complex construction projects in ...
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Commercial feasibility study of a small-scale wind turbine manufacturing in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Increased energy demand, price of energy carriers and the threat of climate change phenomena over the whole world have already had negative effects on the world’s economy. Different strategies were adopted ...
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