Browsing Masters Degrees (Industrial Engineering) by Title
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National innovation system : South Africa and China compared
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The concept of National Innovation System (NIS) as new conceptual framework appeared in the late 1980s. The framework of NIS not only focuses on the science and technology development of a country, but ... -
Near-optimum cost minimisation of transporting bioenergy carriers from source to intermediate distributors
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The world is facing an energy crisis with worldwide energy consumption rising at an alarming rate. The effects that fossil fuels have on the environment are also causing concern. For these two reasons ... -
The new product development process : small firm success by studying larger firms
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2008-03)The aim of this research was to investigate new product development practices for application to small businesses. Although larger companies, in general, have well-established practices from which smaller companies can ... -
The normalisation of resource efficiency measures in healthcare facilities: the case of energy and water
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Energy and water consumption performance comparisons are used at a healthcare management and policy formulation level when formulating benchmarks and energy improvement targets. Normalising for the ... -
A novel implementation framework for ISO 9001:2015
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study proposes an alternative implementation method for ISO 9001:2015 by using knowledge transfer best practice as a basis for the development of an implementation framework. ISO 9001 is by far the ... -
Die ontwerp van 'n gesentraliseerde instandhoudings fasiliteit vir die herbou van 7FDL12 en 7FDL8 General Electric diesel enjins en verwante komponente
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The design of an effective layout for a facility plays an important roll in its successful operation. The centralisation of certain activities has advantages in that it can reduce inventory levels, ... -
Die ontwikkeling van 'n pasklaar-vervaardigde kunsmatige intervertebrale skyf-implantaat
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Current technology enables researchers to identify a broad spectrum of opportunities in the biomedical industry to develop new and innovative products. Imaging technology, such as Computerised Tomography ... -
The optimisation of Daimlerchrysler's SAP-MRP system through systems analysis, design, and simulation
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This report presents the findings of a study that started as an evaluation of the possible implementation of the Options Inventory Management Model (OIMM), developed by van Wijck and Bekker [4], ... -
Optimising the passage through charted minefields by path planning and mine removal
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Shipping is the lifeline to maritime nations. Therefore it is essential that approaches to harbours and other strategic areas are kept free of threats by sea mines. With the technological possibility ... -
Performance evaluation of WC-12wt%Co as grinding wheel abrasive material by machining a titanium alloy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Grinding has been the most common machining process for material removal in manufacturing for many decades. The process originated from the realization that harder materials have the ability to abrasively ... -
A performance management model for physical asset management
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Two fundamental aspects in modem business success are performance management and physical asset management. The current problem in the asset management environment is the lack of structured performance ... -
Performance measurement framework for the South African wine supply chain: an investigation of packaged products in the local market
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African wine supply chain was investigated to consider improvement of the industry through performance measurement. Private and producer cellars struggle to improve supply chain activities due ... -
A performance measurement model for a service partnership
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The problem with which many organisations struggle in the current economical environment is that of focus. They are trapped in a situation where limited resources or lack of inherent knowledge withhold them ... -
The performance of tungsten carbide end-mills in micro-milling of Ti-6Al-4V under nitrogen cooling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A strong demand exists from various industries to fabricate miniature devices and components with complex microscale features from a wide range of materials including Ti-6Al-4V. The need exists to improve ... -
Picture archiving and communication systems in the South African public healthcare environment : a suitable structure and guidelines to assist implementation and optimisation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has a great number of patients and not enough medical expertise to attend to their patient needs. The South African Department of Health (DoH) has recognised the potential benefit of the ... -
A population-based approach to sequential ordering problems
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)This project was initiated to develop a new and novel approach to address complex sequencing problems, in particular, an alternative method was developed to find solutions to the sequential ordering problem. The sequential ... -
The potential impact of HIV/AIDS on the financial performances of S. A. companies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Despite the seriousness of HIV and AIDS affecting productivity at workplaces, little attention is being paid to the special needs of the infected people in the world of work and the ultimate reality ... -
A practical decision-making framework for improved demand planning in small to medium-sized wineries
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In recent years, supply chain performance has become a major part of the way in which companies gain competitive advantage and create value for customers. A company’s supply chain encompasses the flow ... -
A practical performance measurement framework for SMEs in a South African context
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The key word in the title of this research study, is “practical”. A workable performance measurement framework (the business development scorecard, BDSC) is proposed for the owners and managers of small ... -
A pragmatic approach to knowledge management : understanding the dynamics of knowledge sharing
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Can one measure the value of knowledge sharing? How does one assess the effectiveness of a knowledge network with regard to supporting knowledge sharing? These are pertinent questions that knowledge ...
