Masters Degrees (Logistics)

A cellular automation model of Eldana saccharina Walker infestation in sugarcane to improve the spatio-temporal planning of sugarcane planting and harvesting

De Wet, Pieter (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

Harvey, Matthew Kenneth (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

Bingel, Christopher (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

Van Heerden, Kyle (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

Kisten, Chloe (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

Bartsch, Nicole (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

Mtembu, Trishia Thokozile (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

Adams, Tiffany Michelle (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

Fedeli, Savia (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

Conradie, Christoff Anton (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

Vigario, Deborah (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

Manu, Benson Kwame (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 ...

Evaluating packaging system performance and sourcing strategies of flexible packaging material in inbound supply, combined with the total cost of ownership impact analysis : a case study

Engelbrecht, Marthinus Johannes (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)

ENGLISH SUMMARY : Packaging contributes to product value as it protects, markets and extends the life of the content of the product. Packaging is manufactured in all shapes and sizes and from various materials, with one ...