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Development of a framework for tracking goods in manufacturing networks using a distributed ledger technology
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Globalisation, shorter product life cycles, and increasing product varieties have led to complex supply chains. At the same time, there is a growing interest by customers and governments in having a ... -
The design and development of technology platforms in a developing country healthcare context from an ecosystem perspective
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-03-12)Background: Research on the development and functioning of technology platforms specifically for health applications in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), is limited. The healthcare sector has also been resistant to platform adoption ... -
Goederevervoermodusse wat in internasionale handel gebruik word
(AOSIS, 2018)Sedert die ekonomiese deregulering van goederevervoerbedrywighede in nywerheidslande oor die wêreld heen en die vrymaking van internasionale handelspraktyke het dit nodig geword om ’n praktiese kennis van die tipe ... -
Die effek van veelvuldige lynverwydering op die onafhanklikheidsgetal van ’n asikliese grafiek
(AOSIS, 2018)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A subset X ⊆ V of the vertex set V of a graph G = (V,E) is an independent set in G if no two vertices of V are adjacent in G. The cardinality of a largest independent set in G is called the independence ... -
Development of a demonstrator of big data analytics
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)Big Data Analytics is now not only being applied in the fields of science and business, but in healthcare and economic development, by organisations such as the United Nations. The research presented in this article provides ... -
A decision support tool for quantifying the risk profile of south Africa’s pharmaceutical supply distribution network
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa is facing a serious burden of disease, which is exacerbated by a dysfunctional public health care system. Blind, general estimates are often made in respect of crucial pharmaceutical inventory ... -
Development of a decision support system for assessing alternative agriculture land uses : a case study of the Stellenbosch wine region
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The wine industry is accountable for 1.2 percent of the South African GDP. Financial margins of Stellenbosch wine estates have begun to shrink due to factors such as high production costs and increased ... -
Investigating the sustainability and feasibility of different disposable cups : a coffee shop perspective
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: With convenience being a sought-after factor in today's society, disposable coffee cups play a significant role in many people's daily routines. There still, however, appears to be a general confusion in ... -
Towards a healthcare performance assessment framework : a review
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)Improving health is the fundamental goal of all health systems, and with an evident gap between the potential of the public health system and its performance, bettering the services that provide care is critical to achieving ... -
Managing customer experience using data analytics in a partnering venture
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)Today’s technologies are changing the physical, digital and biological worlds. This change impacts the economy and how industries operate. In the light of this, we ask how these changes can be incorporated into customer ... -
Shaping the future of residential housing projects – breakthrough in mindset and technology
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)The objective of this paper is to illustrate how the application of Fourth Industrial Revolution principles and technology during the construction and management of a residential housing development can add value and ... -
Development of a health system framework to guide the analysis of innovation adoption in low and middle income countries
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)Healthcare systems face numerous challenges that put strain on the system. This is despite the countless resources that are expended on creating innovative healthcare solutions (ranging from innovative healthcare technologies, ... -
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 ... -
The reliability of commuter rail service in the City of Cape Town : a grounded theory approach for identifying the factors affecting the provision of a reliable commuter rail service
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)The 2013 survey conducted by the National Household Travel Survey found that the majority of the commuter rail service users are dissatisfied with the quality of the service due to the lack of reliability characterised by ... -
Considering the need for alternative intervention strategies for the management of diabetic policy formulation in South Africa
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The increasing prevalence of diabetes in South Africa, alongside other non-communicable diseases, places a heavy burden on the health care system; especially when faced with the significant difference in ... -
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 ... -
Demand forecasting for network capacity planning in electrical utilities – a review of existing methods considering the evolving technologies of the energy arena
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Planning for sufficient energy resources in a country is of paramount importance to ensure sustainable development of the economy and prosperity of its citizens. In South Africa the national utility, ... -
Development and demonstration of a customer super-profiling tool to enable efficient targeting in marketing campaigns
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Being part of a competitive generation demands having good marketing policies to attract new customers as well as to retain existing customers. This research outlines a general methodology for segmentation ... -
Developing a model to overcome the organisational communication deficiencies between stakeholders in the asset management industry
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)In providing Asset Management (AM) services, strategic partnerships are established for reaching organisational objectives and to obtain a competitive advantage. For this relationship to be optimal, effective communication ... -
Toward the development of sustainable business models for social enterprises
(South African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2018)With social depravation and inequities on the rise, social enterprise has been the response offered to combat this trend. These social enterprises are required to be autonomous, sustainable and meet the social needs that ...
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