Browsing Department of Industrial Engineering by Title
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A health systems engineering approach to meeting the demand for skilled foetal ultrasound services in the Boland/Overberg public health district
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In its Millennium Development Goals, the United Nations prioritizes the improvement of maternal health in developing countries. The World Health Organization argues that this can be done through improving ... -
A heuristic integrated planning decision support model for large multiple capital projects
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1999-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In order to do proper long-term planning for major capital projects which are funded collectively by a central body (e.g. the government), input is required from strategic level as well as from project ... -
High speed cutting and electric discharge machining as complementary processes in the die and mould industry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: High Speed Cutting (HSC), specifically milling is a significant contemporary development in machining. The Die and Mould industry is experiencing a difficult business climate. There is competitive ... -
High-speed 5-axis machining for tooling applications
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2012-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the modern metalworking industry, production moulds often have complex geometry, with undercut regions, small corner radii, sharp edges, deep cavities, or large cores. Conventional manufacturing process ... -
A historical examination of disruptive innovation management in the global media & entertainment industry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: "The goal of university research is the creation, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge." – Steven E. Hyman, Provost of Harvard University 2001–2011 The Department of Trade and Industry recently ... -
A holonic approach to reactive scheduling when rush orders emerge
(Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, 2016)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rush orders can complicate the life of project managers when they emerge especially if they are of a high priority. Initially prepared process plans and schedules become invalid while extra capacity may ... -
Holonic control system : a proposed solution for managing dynamic events in a distributed manufacturing environment
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2014)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Due to globalization, manufacturing of products is no longer a local activity done by a single company but rather a distributed venture as more firms are realizing the need to improve their flexibility ... -
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Identifying and quantifying maintenance improvement opportunities in physcial asset management
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Asset Management initiatives suffer many barriers in implementation which hinder their influence and sustainability. One of these barriers is the lack of buy-in from all levels in the organisation, due ... -
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 ... -
Identifying quantitative relationships between Key Performance Indicators in support of Physical Asset Management decision-making processes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Physical Asset Management (PAM) is increasingly being acknowledged by industry as an important contributor to the financial success of organisations, especially those who are dependent on their physical ... -
Identifying technical inefficiencies and quality concerns in institutional pharmacies of private hospital groups using data envelopment analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Private health care service providers continuously strive to find a balance in providing quality patient care while being cost-effective. This balance serves the interest of both the patient and the ... -
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 ... -
Impacts of industrial crops on food security in Swaziland, Tshaneni: a system dynamics approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Tshaneni, Swaziland has seen a prolific expansion in the cultivation of industrial crops over the last two decades. The effect of these industrial crops on local and regional food security is unclear. ... -
An implementation and management framework for cluster initiatives in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Clustering has emerged as one of the drivers for economic growth and improved competitiveness for specific industries. In order for cluster initiatives to be successful, they need to be managed in a certain ... -
Implementation of machine learning techniques for railway wheel prognostics
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Passenger Rail Agency of South Arica (PRASA) is in the process of moving from a mostly reactive to a preventive approach to maintenance. The key to cost-efficient preventive maintenance strategies is ... -
Implications for the agriculture sector of a green economy transition in the Western Cape Province of South Africa : a system dynamics modelling approach to food crop production
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2017-05)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Western Cape Provincial government in South Africa has introduced a green economy framework, ‘Green is Smart’, to create a more sustainable economy. This framework stipulates plans for the Western ... -
Implications of biofuel production in the Western Cape province, South Africa : a system dynamics modelling approach
(University of Cape Town, Energy Research Centre, 2017)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The national government instated a mandatory blending policy to facilitate the uptake and establishment of a biofuels sector in South Africa. Uncertainty exists, however, regarding the implications and ... -
Improbable circumstances strategic framework
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The research documents the development of a conceptual framework, the improbable circumstances strategic (ICS) framework, which guides organisations in the preparation for improbable circumstances. Four ... -
Improvements in the capability profile of 3-D printing : an update
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2014-08)Knowledge about the capabilities of a production system is an important issue. The three-dimensional (3-D) printing (drop-on-bed) process has become a well-established Additive Manufacturing (AM) technology. Initially ...
