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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 development of an implementation methodology for a conceptual framework tool used for the improved viewing and utilisation of organisational information
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
This thesis reports on a research project conducted at Stellenbosch University, focusing on the field of
information management, and contributing to the development of an approach for structuring information in
such a ...
Simulation-based online scheduling of a make-to-order job shop
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)
Scheduling is a core activity in the manufacturing business. It assists with efficient and effective utilization of capital-intensive resources and increased throughput, thus increasing profitability. The focus in this ...
Development of a business framework to integrate informal SMMEs and entrepreneurs with the formal South African economy
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2006-12)
South Africa has an uneven distribution of economic wealth. The political history of recent
decades is the main reason for this phenomenon and has led to a situation where vast
numbers of citizens did not receive the ...
Three dimensional printing in the South African industrial environment
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2008-05)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The current development of the rapid prototyping industry in South Africa is
characterised by the strong dominance and fast growth in sales of three dimensional
printers. Although it reflects the ...
Utilizing formal innovation models to support and guide industry innovation projects
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineerg, 2007)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The high failure rate of innovation projects indicates that many companies are not
getting the full benefit from their innovation projects [1], [2]. A research project was
carried out during 2005 that ...
A business framework to network small South African enterprises for sustainability
(SAIIE, 2007)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This paper describes the role and use of enterprise engineering concepts as a formal
approach to the deployment of sustainable networks of small businesses in South
Africa. Small, medium and micro ...
Toward innovation capability maturity
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This research has its roots in Industrial Engineering, where the premise of improving and managing
efficiency, effectiveness, productivity and quality is the most common and accepted source of ...
A performance management model for physical asset management
(SAIIE, 2004)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There has been an emphasis shift from maintenance management towards asset management, where the focus is on reliable and operational equipment and on effective assets at optimum life-cycle costs. A ...
An air suspension cushion to reduce human exposure to vibration
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)
Off-road working vehicles are subjected to high levels of vibration input on the rough
terrain and irregular roads they work. The human operators are therefore exposed to high
levels of whole body vibration (WBV) and at ...