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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
The application of the cross-entropy method for multi-objective optimisation to combinatorial problems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Society is continually in search of ways to optimise various objectives. When faced with multiple and con icting objectives, humans are in need of solution techniques to enable optimisation. This ... -
The application of the six sigma quality concept to improve process performance in a continuous processing plant
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This report presents the application of the six sigma quality concept in solving a true business problem. Six sigma is a quality improvement and business strategy/tool developed by Motorola in the mid ... -
Applying patient-admission predictive algorithms in the South African healthcare system
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Predictive analytics in healthcare has become one of the major focus areas in healthcare delivery worldwide. Due to the massive amount of healthcare data being captured, healthcare providers and health ... -
An approach to improving marketing campaign effectiveness and customer experience using geospatial analytics
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis discusses a case study in which a South African furniture and household goods retailer wishes to improve its marketing campaigns by employing location-based marketing insights, and also to ... -
Assessing the innovation capability of a research institution
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The evolution of the university’s role in national innovation systems has lately received increasing attention in international academic circles, with emphasis on its role in stimulating and sustaining ... -
An assessment of telemedicine services within the Western Cape public health care system
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Telemedicine is de ned as an electronic exchange of medical information and/or the delivery of clinical health care over a distance, by means of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). South ... -
An asset investment decision framework to prioritise shutdown maintenance tasks
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The 2007-2008 Global Financial Crisis and subsequent economic downturn have forced many asset-intensive organisations to direct their maintenance efforts towards achieving their strategic goals more ...
