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Protective capacity and time buffer design in theory of constraints controlled discrete flow production systems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: To maximise the throughput of a production system the capacity constrained resource needs to be
protected from variation and uncertainty. In the Theory of Constraints philosophy such protection is
provided ...
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 ...
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 ...
Enterprise wide business management using EDEN TM as a platform
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Rapid Product Development Division (RPD) of the Global Competitiveness Centre
(GCC) identified the need to automate and integrate their organisational business
processes a nd to share common data ...
A case study in project management
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Project Management has already moved beyond the realms of an "orderwinning"-
criteria to a "necessary-to-survive"-criteria. Increasingly people are
drawn into project management without the correct ...
An introduction to rapid casting : development and investigation of process chains for sand casting of functional prototypes
(SAIIE, 2007)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This paper discusses the results obtained from studies on different Rapid Tooling
process chains in order to improve the design and manufacture of foundry equipment
that is used for sand casting of ...
Constraint programming and university timetabling
(SAIIE, 2002)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The technology of Constraint Programming is rapidly becoming a popular alternative for
solving large-scale industry problems. This paper provides an introduction to Constraint
Programming and to Constraint ...
Development of a scheduling model and solution algorithms for carriers in the automotive manufacturing environment
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this thesis was to develop a scheduling model and solution algorithms for a
generic problem that can be used to solve a scheduling problem at Autocarriers.
The main characteristics of the ...
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 ...
Scheduling program based on the theory of constraints
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The goal of this thesis is to provide a stepping-stone for the design and development of a software
package that implements the Goal System Algorithm, based on the Theory of Constraints (TOC).
This ...