Browsing Masters Degrees (Industrial Engineering) by Title
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A data analysis demonstrator for managing customer experience in a partnering venture
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Today's world can be better described as a digital world in which technology is becoming increasingly more dominant. In fact, the technologies of today are changing the biological, digital and physical ... -
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 ... -
A decision support framework for machine learning applications
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-20)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Data is currently one of the most critical and influential emerging technolo-gies. Organisations and employers around the globe strive to investigateand exploit the exponential data growth to ... -
A Decision support framework for sustainable urban planning in developing countries
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Earth has a finite amount of resources; non-renewable materials like coal and oil are being depleted without any regard for their presence in the future. The human populace does not have a sustainable ... -
A decision support framework towards a simulation model for the risk-constrained vehicle routing problem
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The vehicle routing problem is a well-researched problem in the operations research literature that typically involves the delivery of commodities to customers in a transportation network. One particular ... -
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 ... -
A decision support model to improve rolling stock maintenance scheduling based on reliability and cost
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The demand for rail travel has increased over the years. As a result, it is becoming mandatory for railway industries to maintain very high availability of their assets to ensure that service levels are ... -
A decision support system for telemedicine needs assessments in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The various applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in healthcare are increasingly effective to improve the cost-effectiveness and quality of healthcare service delivery. ... -
A decision support tool for capacity designing of BRT stations using discrete-event simulation
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to investigate the capacity of a proposed bus rapid transit (BRT) station in Cape Town. A bus rapid transit system is a high-capacity public transportation system that carries ... -
A decision support tool for circular stockpile management using simulation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of a blending stockpile is to minimise the natural variation in properties of a material deposit. In general the reduction in variation will result in a more efficient and cost effective downstream ... -
A decision support tool to facilitate the development of a pharmacovigilance system within the context of the Medicine Patent Pool
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the modern-day healthcare landscape, innovative drug manufacturing and distribution systems have become increasingly prevalent, especially in resource limited settings (RLS). One such innovative system ... -
Decision-making framework for inventory management of spare parts in capital-intensive industries
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Effective management of spare parts inventory is essential to companies because it influences inventory costs and asset utilization. The vast and diverse portfolio of spare parts, intermittent demand ... -
Defining key performance indicators to manage the value chain in virtual enterprises
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis is about the principles and practices of the emergmg discipline of virtual enterprising within the context of supply chain management. This type of enterprise makes it possible for Southern ... -
The definition and development of open innovation models to assist the innovation process
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Organisations are continuously striving to attain and maintain a competitive advantage over their peers. The innovation process provides an excellent vehicle for driving this sustained quest for compe ... -
Designing a conceptual model for the management of in-Kind donations in NGOs
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Within recent years, the number of in-kind donations moving from donors to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has increased, with corporate dona- tions accounting for the majority of these donations. ... -
Determining an appropriate electricity supply mix for the Hessequa Municipality: A system dynamics approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has a highly centralised, monopolistic and regulated electricity sector. Eskom is the country’s national electricity utility and a state owned enterprise. Steep electricity tariff hikes have ... -
Determining appropriate compensation for third-party logistics in Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study aims to illuminate the important role of third-party logistics (3PL) within the distribution network of fast moving consumer goods, specifically beverage products, in the African market. The ... -
Determining optimal primary sawing and ripping machine settings in the wood manufacturing chain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: For wood manufacturers around the world, the single biggest cost factor is known to be its raw material. Thus maximum utilisation, specifically volume recovery of this raw material, is of key importance ... -
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 ... -
Determining tactical operations policies for an auto carrier using discrete-event simulation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)Passenger cars are either imported to or assembled in South Africa, and then distributed to the customer. An important part of the supply chain is formed by the auto carrier companies who do this distribution. The basis ...
