Masters Degrees (Logistics)
Recent Submissions
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A temperature profile of the beginning stages of a blueberry supply chain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Due to the changing lifestyle choices of the modern-day consumer, the demand for blueberries has risen significantly in recent years. Exporters of blueberries are losing money linked to lower quality fruit ... -
Overcoming the logistical challenges faced by the South African table grape phytosanitary cold treatment markets: A case study focusing on the Hex River and Berg River production areas
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : New phytosanitary cold treatment markets are opening and established markets are transforming to cold treatment markets. This poses a risk to the South African table grape industry, which is losing excessive ... -
Development of a monitoring and evaluation framework for the sustainability assessment of road freight transport systems in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Partial national lockdowns implemented globally, including in South Africa, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, significantly impacted the movement of goods, services and people with a dire negative effect ... -
Automated payment fraud detection using logistic regression and support vector machines
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The financial technology sector is a fast moving environment. There are many innovations I nthe automation and efficiency spheres where human intervention is required less and processing speed is rapidly ... -
Assessing the adoption and utilization of e-hailing services : the case of Cape Town, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: E-hailing services have gained large attention on media platforms due to their dynamic nature. The spread of smartphone applications with GPS-based location technology has led to the growth of new ... -
Allocating commodity volumes in the citrus export cold chain: A case for the Port of Durban
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study, the feasibility of using “forced” allocation as a mechanism to aide in alleviating capacity challenges at the Port of Durban is explored and insights on the impact of reallocation to the ... -
The importance of input features on deep neural networks when predicting foreign exchange rates
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Data has become a form of currency that can govern both the success and failure of almost every business, individual or idea. Raw, unprocessed financial data form the basis for new discoveries in this ... -
Investigating the impact of activity behaviour on transport mode choice and use in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The paper covers the influence of activity behaviour on the mode choice, behaviour and transport use of individuals. A trip-based model was used to forecast passenger demand for new transport projects in ... -
A cellular automation model of Eldana saccharina Walker infestation in sugarcane to improve the spatio-temporal planning of sugarcane planting and harvesting
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Farmers are being increasingly challenged to use management techniques that reduce the negative impacts of farming. One of the main areas where the environment is negatively impacted by farming practices ... -
A warehouse process performance evaluation, testing alignment with supply chain performance aspirations : an exploratory study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The ever-present need for Supply Chain efficiencies coupled with cost reduction initiatives within a globalised marketplace require businesses to think differently about how they meet every-changing ... -
Assessing the costs and benefits of a speed limit for freight trains during night-time operations : a generic model for the Netherlands
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Noise pollution is a severe issue for numerous individuals, especially when it occurs consistently and throughout the entire day. As a major source of emissions, transportation has long been in the focus ... -
A simulation model of an Ebola epidemic to investigate the effectiveness of intervention strategies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : A significant increase in the number of lives lost and material damages were seen in the past decade caused by natural and man-made disasters. The complex and dynamic environment of a disaster response ... -
Investigating quality issues after the introduction of humidifiers into table grape pack houses : a Northern Cape case
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction & Background to study: South Africa is the third largest producer of table grapes in the southern hemisphere following Chile and Peru respectively. Deciduous fruits and vegetables are South ... -
Predicting a surgical site hospital acquired infection : a case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : In this study a logistic regression model for a private healthcare group, was used to determine the predicted number of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) of an operative procedure at a healthcare facility. ... -
Vehicle ownership for South Africa : developing a forecasting model and assessing household vehicle ownership
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This study provides details on the findings of an analysis of data on the South African vehicle population and data from the National Household Travel Survey conducted in 2013; an analysis to forecast ... -
The impact of the moratorium on the regulation governing vehicle height restriction : a South African high cube container case
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : South Africa’s export industry is reliant on deep-sea shipping. Over the past twenty years, there has been a shift in the global shipping industry, resulting in a move away from the standard general purpose ... -
Identifying temperature breaks in pome fruit and table grape export cold chains from South Africa to the United Kingdom and the Netherlands : a Western Cape case
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : There is a growing concern in the South African fruit industry of increasing losses, both financially and of the produce itself, as a result of temperature breaks in the export cold chain. This concern ... -
Identifying temperature breaks in the initial stages of the cold chain for Clementines and Navel oranges : a Western Cape case
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : South Africa is the second largest exporter of citrus fruits in the world, with only Spain exporting higher volumes. It is the country’s third most exported horticultural product after deciduous fruits ... -
An investigation into consumer buying behaviour of alcoholic beverages in specialist retailer outlets in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The alcoholic beverage industry in South Africa is highly competitive, with thousands of brands competing for market share. Companies investing in advertising want to understand if they are getting a ... -
Unpacking the technical and perception barriers to electric vehicle uptake in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The rapid population growth and urbanization on the African continent exert ever more pressure on existing infrastructure, especially energy and transportation infrastructure, which is predominantly ...
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