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Socio-economic and techno-economic factors associated with establishing a titanium machining industry in South Africa, a qualitative study
(2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa is a key producer of titanium raw material, but has very little exposure in downstream industries. The purpose of this study is to investigate what impact a titanium machining industry would ...
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An analysis of possible effects of developmental pricing: A simulation study of the polypropylene industry in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Beneficiation of locally extracted minerals to produce fully processed, highvalue utility products is currently limited in South Africa. However, in the polypropylene value chain, locally mined coal is ...
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Concept demonstrator: Holding site location, ambulance allocation, and relocation decision support tool
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Before the start of a shift, the dispatchers at the Western Cape Emergency Control Centre (WC ECC) decide where to place holding sites and how many ambulance to allocate to each holding site. During a ...
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The employee flourishing strategic framework
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Refer to the full text for the abstract
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Project portfolio management best practice and implementation: A South African perspective
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Organizations are constantly under pressure to innovate and grow! by successfully executing their business strategies.The ever Pincreasing rate of change in technology has implications for product ...
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Alignment of internal and external business & innovation domains
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The concept of strategic alignment, the “golden thread”, lies at the heart of this research. The idea that all available resources are simultaneously attracted by the magnetic pull of a company’s ...
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Developing a framework to assess day hospital maturity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The development and distribution of day hospitals in South Africa is still a relatively new concept for which there are no fully-established or developed operational guidelines. In the highly ...
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A Techno-economic and pricing strategy simulation model of multiple manufacturing companies supplying micro milling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Micro milling is a fairly new machining technology and is still developing in leaps and bounds. Many new products are also smaller than the products they replace, driven by microprocessing, portability ...
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A framework for implementing Industrie 4.0 in learning factories
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Globalisation and resource scarcity have drastically increased the intensity of competitive manufacturing, forcing companies to deliver on higher expectations with less staff and minimal resource usage. ...
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A layout design decision-support framework and concept demonstrator for rural hospitals using mixed methods
(2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Layout design is an ever-present problem that has a significant effect on the operations of an organisation, especially in the context of healthcare which deals with the lives of patients. It is a complex ...
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An analysis of the upstream supply chain for second-line drugs for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Systematic problems in the supply chain of second-line anti-TB drugs (SLDs) for multidrug- resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) are well documented and contribute significantly to the comprehension of the ...
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Modelling service reliability of a heterogeneous train fleet operating on aged infrastructure
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa is in the process of introducing new rolling stock into their current aged fleet of rolling stock. This poses several technical challenges relating to amongst other ...
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The evaluation of innovation for inclusive development projects
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Innovation for inclusive development aims to not only produce products and services for base of the pyramid (BoP) markets, but also to improve innovative capacity and empower those in marginalised ...
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Decision support for fresh produce replenishment order schedules in a retail outlet
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Retailers are faced with complex periodic decisions related to replenishment orders for fresh produce and the allocation of shelf space to these products. The complexity of these decisions may be ...
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Development and optimisation of incremental sheet forming of titanium grade 2: process mapping
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Manufacturing products ensure value creation from natural resources. The change in manufacturing systems to a greater emphasis on personalisation, increase the need for customised products. Manufacturing ...
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Identity theft risk quantification for social media users
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The information era has made it di cult to protect and secure one's personal information. One such struggle is that of identity theft, a crime that has caused great su ering to its victims. O enders ...
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Milling strategy induced shape deviation of thin-walled Ti-6Al-4V components
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Titanium and its alloys possess favourable characteristics and are thus increasingly used in the aerospace, biomedical and automotive industries. Difficulties due to these favourable characteristics result ...
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The effects of developed selective laser melting strategies on titanium hybrid parts
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT:Additive manufacturing (AM) is gaining popularity in industries such as the aerospace, medical, and tool-and-die industries. One of the major challenges faced by additive manufacturing technology is the ...
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Bi-objective generator maintenance scheduling for a national power utility
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: One of the key focus areas for the management of a power utility in a regulated energy market is planned preventative maintenance of the power generating units in its power system. The so- called generator ...
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Identifying barriers to growth in mineral value chains: an analytical framework approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa’s comparative advantage in mineral processing brought by its immense wealth in mineral resources, has in recent years failed to fully translate to a national competitive advantage due to ...
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The application of production-related information technology architecture to improve on visual management systems within the manufacturing industry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research investigates the relationship between technology advancements and the effects thereof in manufacturing industry in relation to the complexity of the production lines, resource efficiency and ...
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Developing a framework to investigate the resource efficiency of manufactured titanium components process chains
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: As part of an ever growing trend regarding both the aerospace and medical industry, requirements have risen that allow the users and manufacturers the ability to develop Titanium components with complex ...
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An approach to improving marketing campaign effectiveness and customer experience using geospatial analytics
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis discusses a case study in which a South African furniture and household goods retailer wishes to improve its marketing campaigns by employing location-based marketing insights, and also to ...
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The development of an implementation framework for green retrofitting of existing buildings in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study frameworks related to retrofitting were investigated in order to develop a holistic framework for the green retrofitting of existing buildings in South Africa. The developed framework ...
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Determining shelve placement in a chain store for optimal customer interaction
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pedestrian interactions in any setting have a large impact on the pedestrians in this setting. The field of research behind these pedestrian interactions is rather young, with little research done on ...
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System cost of energy generation scenarios for South Africa: understanding the real cost of integrating energy generation technologies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa’s electricity market has realized much growth with the introduction of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Program (REIPPPP). This program enables the increase in energy generation ...
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A framework for identifying the most likely successful underprivileged tertiary bursary applicants
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are mandated to assist in the removal of financial barriers preventing underprivileged, prospective students from enrolling for tertiary studies, by ...
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Providing decision support to FMCG market players in developing economies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Resulting from a drop in commodity prices, foreign investment has largely been diverted to the consumer goods and services market in Africa. The aggressive expansion of ill-prepared companies into ...
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Comparing sustainable development potential of metal beneficiation industries by using publicly available sustainability information
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has the largest mineral endowment in the world, yet the value it derives from these vast resources remains below potential. This is a direct result of the lack of local beneficiation of ...
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A framework for incorporating business risks in physical asset replacement decisions in capital-intensive industries
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The global financial crisis in 2008 and the subsequent recession brought the turmoil of unprecedented uncertainty and risk to capital-intensive organizations forcing themto re-evaluate capital investment ...
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