Masters Degrees (Logistics)
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Automated examination timetabling with application to Stellenbosch University
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The examination timetabling problem (ETP) consists of scheduling the examination papers of students in such a way that no student is required to write two or more examination papers at the same time in ... -
An evaluation of demand and capacity planning processes – a qualitative case study on completely-knocked-down vehicles at Mercedes-Benz Cars
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Sales and operations planning (S&OP) describes an integrated business management process, enabling management to achieve cross-functional focus and alignment throughout an organisation. This process plays ... -
Identifying temperature breaks in the export cold chain of navel oranges : a Western Cape case
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The South African citrus industry contributes significantly to the exportation of fresh fruit annually. South Africa is among the top-ten citrus producing countries in the world and it is the second largest ... -
Meta-heuristic solution approaches to the portfolio optimisation problem
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The portfolio optimisation problem is a well documented and researched combinatorial problem in the financial and operations research fields. The problem definition is defined as having to decide on which ... -
High lift movement in a storage rack system
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : With the growing competitive global economy new techniques need to be adopted for distribution of goods. Companies are searching for efficient distribution methods to improve customer service. Due to an ... -
Affordability and subsidies in urban public transport: assessing the impact of public transport affordability on subsidy allocation in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Cape Town is characterised by high commuting costs and high travel times due to a spatial mismatch between housing and jobs, as a result of apartheid planning policies. This dissertation investigated the ... -
Metaheuristics for the selection and scheduling of jobs with time-dependent durations
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Please refer to full text for abstract. -
Performance of a customised picking system in a fast moving consumer goods distribution centre
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : In the business world the majority of industries need an efficient supply chain to get their products to their customers. An integral link in this supply chain is the distribution centre (DC) that collects ... -
Groener handelsroetes in die lynskeepsvaartbedryf
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This thesis presents a study on the environmental impact that the design of trade routes and fleet mix in the liner shipping industry has on the carbon emissions from operations. The optimal design of ... -
Choosing optimal reverse channel structures for the collection of used products
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The re-manufacturing of used products has become more important in literature and practice. Governmental legislation forces manufacturers to take care of their end-of-life products. Additionally, ... -
Patient flow and congestion in the out-patient department at Zithulele Hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This thesis considers the causes and effects of congestion in the out-patient department (OPD) at Zithulele hospital, a rural healthcare facility located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. ... -
Carton and volume forecasting from picking lines
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Supply chains consist of many stages and all these stages need to be managed. Being able to predict stock flow at any stage can be cost effective for the whole supply chain. In this thesis data from the ... -
Modelling South African traffic for large networks - an extension of the gravity model for traffic demand modelling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Traffic congestion is a growing burden on society. Due to the complexity of modelling transportation, many approaches do not scale efficiently. Assumptions are made to estimate the locality and quantity ... -
Driving side and driving side change : an overview of costs, benefits and economic implication
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The main goal of this study is to determine if there are any costs or benefits that can be associated with Right Hand Drive (RHD) countries and the Left Hand Drive (LHD) countries. This thesis first ... -
The supply chain of relief materials: a guideline for container ports in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : In a world of growing crisis, both natural and political, the operation of humanitarian organizations, which provide relief to critically affected communities, have become increasingly significant. With ... -
The development of a spatio-temporal model for water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes (Martius) Solms-Laubach (Pontederiaceae), biological control strategies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The sustainable and cost-effective management of the notorious water hyacinth weed remains a challenge in South Africa. In this study, a reaction-diffusion model, consisting of a system of delayed partial ... -
A multi-phase model to forecast congestion at Brazilian grain ports : a case study at the port of Paranagua
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Port congestion occurs when the number of vessels arriving at a port within a given time frame exceeds the number of vessels that can be served during that time frame. At Brazilian grain ports, congestion ... -
Identifying packaging criteria for sustainable packaging design and development : towards packaging efficiency and packaging integration in the fruit juice industry of South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: It is difficult to satisfy all the needs of customers in a competitive industry such as the fruit juice market in South Africa. Customers may be dissatisfied with the product for different reasons, which ... -
Supply management and procurement at a South African FMCG company : a practical example of developing a decision support tool for managing direct material cost
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: One of the functions within the supply chain of manufacturing companies is the procurement of direct materials that are needed for the production of products sold to consumers. Even though the process of ... -
Measuring the effectiveness of allocation algorithms by means of simulation modelling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The allocation of stock to stores is one of the most important processes in the management of a retail chain. In the clothing industry, allocation decisions include, amongst other, the determination of ...
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