Browsing Masters Degrees (Industrial Engineering) by Title
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A data and modelling framework for strategic supply chain decision-making in the petro-chemical industry.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The research was initiated by an opportunity within the petro-chemical company Sasol to explore, improve and integrate various analytical techniques used in the modelling, design and optimisation of supply ... -
An activity-based workload modelling approach for determining diagnostic radiographer staffing requirements within a diagnostic radiology practice.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Radiology is a medical speciality that uses imaging technologies to obtain and interpret medical images. Radiology forms a crucial part in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, thus the ... -
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 ... -
Additive manufacturing costing parameter sensitivity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Additive manufacturing (AM) offers a perfect solution for the development and manufacturing of many products, but the burning issue is to determine which products should be manufactured in such a way? ... -
Additive manufacturing enabled drug delivery features for titanium-based total hip replacement cementless femoral stems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Bacterial colonisation and biofilm formation onto total hip replacement femoral stems remain a serious complication detrimental to the success of total hip arthroplasty. Current treatment procedures are ... -
Additive manufacturing for the spare part management of classic cars
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The maintenance of older vehicles can be challenging since the supply of spare parts by the original equipment manufacturer is not guaranteed throughout the lifespan of a vehicle. Thus, there is a need ... -
Ageing estimation models for lightly loaded distribution power transformers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Power transformers form an integral part of present day electricity networks. They allow for power to efficiently be transported over vast distances. They are however one of the most expensive assets within ... -
An agent-based approach to customer crowd-shipping
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The challenge of effective last-mile deliveries is progressively becoming more important with the acceleration in the e-commerce industry that is accompanied by a growing number of doorstep deliveries. ... -
Agriculture sector implications of a green economy transition in the Western Cape Province of South Africa : a system dynamics modelling approach to food crop production
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Western Cape Province of South Africa has introduced a green economy plan called "Green is Smart". This initiative has the envisaged possibility of providing the Province with a sustainable economy. ... -
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 ... -
Alternative technologies for the production of high carbon ferromanganese: A techno-economic Evaluation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The manganese resource (land-based) in South Africa is currently the largest, accounting for 75% of the global resource. Ore exporting has increased from 50% of the total sales in 1997 to around ... -
Analysing product development best practices and improvement of associated activities with an application to a South African company
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The dynamic and highly competitive environment that most product development organisations find themselves in demands a method to constantly assess the maturity of the organisations' product development ... -
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 ... -
Analysis of the behaviour of flexibility parameters in intralogistics systems
(2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Today's logistics systems are characterised by uncertainty and constantly changing requirements. Rising demand for customised products, short product lifecycles, and a large number of variants enormously ... -
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 ... -
The application of 3D Printing in reconstructive surgery
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: As part of a growing trend in the medical industry of patient specific solutions, a need arises for means and methods that could grant surgeons the ability to improve their pre-operative planning, and ... -
Application of lean principles in the South African construction industry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa is a developing country that invests billions of rands annually in the construction industry. This industry consumes resources, and inevitably, waste is ... -
Application of lean tools in rolling stock procurement supply chain management
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main aim of this research study was an investigation of applicable lean tools in rolling stock procurement supply chain management (SCM). Lean principles resonate from the manufacturing environment ... -
The application of necessary but not sufficient principles to the implementation of product lifecycle management software
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is defined as the business activity of managing a company's products across the product lifecycle. Product Data Management (PDM) systems are the primary system component of PLM. The focus ... -
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 ...
