Browsing Department of Industrial Engineering by Title
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Understanding Universal Health Coverage success through Qualitative Comparative Analysis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Goal 3 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”. More specifically, this goal is to “Achieve universal health ... -
The use of low cost optical technologies for the mapping of production environments
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The importance of indoor positioning systems (IPS) and object recognition systems has increased in recent years, especially with regard to the digitization of processes and workflows. These systems enable ... -
Using an adapted system dynamics approach to determine the linkage between electric vehicle market penetration and affordability
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)This paper focuses on an adapted process for system dynamics modelling based on industry experience and the successful implementation of system dynamics models within an electricity utility. The modelling process was ... -
Using failure modes and effects analysis as a problem-solving guideline when implementing SPC in a South African chemical manufacturing company
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2020-05-29)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Quality management has ceased to be an operational extra, and has become imperative to doing business in a saturated market environment with demanding clients. It is now a significant component of holistic ... -
Using knowledge networks to support innovation
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Innovation capability is undoubtedly an essential attribute for organizations that wish to survive and grow in a modern economy. Innovation is however widely misunderstood and subsequently mismanaged. ... -
Using machine learning to predict the next purchase date for an individual retail customer
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2020-11-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Targeted marketing has become more popular over the last few years, and knowing when a customer will require a product can be of enormous value to a company. However, predicting this is a difficult task. ... -
Using Poka-yoke methods to improve employment potential of intellectually disabled workers
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2011-05)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this project an electronic manufacturing process, namely ribbon cable assembly, was adapted for execution by intellectually disabled individuals. To make the work accessible to them, human error was ... -
Using population-based incremental learning to optimize feasible distribution logistic solutions
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-03)This thesis introduces an adaptation of the Population-Based Incremental Learning (PBIL) meta-heuristic implemented on a variant of the General Pickup and Delivery Problem. The mapping of the customers in the problem and ... -
Using the population-based incremental learning algorithm with computer simulation : some applications
(SAIIE, 2008)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The integration of the population-based incremental learning (PBIL) algorithm with computer simulation shows how this particular combination can be applied to find good solutions to combinatorial ... -
Utilizing decision forest regression machine learning algorithm to predict filling line utilization for optimal maintenance scheduling
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)Small margins within the packaging industry mean financial success in this field relies on high equipment availability. To achieve this high equipment availability, maintenance schedules should be carefully planned to ... -
Utilizing formal innovation models to support and guide industry innovation projects
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineerg, 2007)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The high failure rate of innovation projects indicates that many companies are not getting the full benefit from their innovation projects [1], [2]. A research project was carried out during 2005 that ... -
Validation of supervisor effectiveness determinants for engineering team-based organisations
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2020-11-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to identify, validate, and describe the determinants of supervisor effectiveness in the context of engineering team-based organisations. Five supervisor effectiveness determinants ... -
Valorization of ferrochrome slag: towards increasing the beneficial utilisation of ferrochrome slag in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Ferrochrome slag is a leftover of the production process of ferrochrome, a crucial alloying element for the production of stainless steel. The material properties of these slags show excellent properties ... -
Value-adding business process modelling : determining the suitability of a business process modelling technique for a given application
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Organizations formally define and document their business processes in order to properly understand them and to subsequently enable their continuous development, improvement and management. In order to ... -
Viability of telemedical remote robotic systems
(Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, 2011-09)Worldwide, the demand for telemedicine devices and systems has risen steadily in recent years. The design of remote robotic systems has always been a complex undertaking. Technological limitations affecting bandwidth and ... -
A virtual store framework model : optimising travel route for a passenger rail operation of maintenance components using GIS
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018-08-31)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Previous studies of supply chain management systems have attempted to focus on transportation, logistics, storage space planning, and time-to-delivery. The biggest challenge for large organisations like ... -
Visual management system to manage manufacturing resources
(Elsevier, 2017)The next generation of manufacturing will be focused of utilizing lean tools within production industries. Internet of Things (IoT) has made its progress evolvement into the manufacturing industry and has led to improved ... -
Waste to resource process chain strategies for global manufacturers
(Elsevier, 2017)ENGLISH ABSRACT: In order for suppliers to stay competitive in the global market, innovative and resource efficient process chains need to be a part of their manufacturing strategies. In this study the effect of different ... -
Water resource infrastructure implications of a green economy transition in the Western Cape Province of South Africa : a system dynamics approach
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2017-08)ENGLISH ABSTRCT: The Western Cape Province government in South Africa has established the transition to a green economy as a high priority. The sustainable use of water resources has been identified as a critical necessity ... -
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 ...
