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Designing a framework to design a business model for the "bottom of the pyramid" population
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2013-11)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This article presents a framework for developing and designing a business model to target the bottom of the pyramid (BoP) population. Using blue ocean strategy and business model literature, integrated ...
Mapping primary constraints in physical asset management strategy execution, using social network analysis
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2013-08)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The successful execution of a physical asset management strategy is an important value driver for organisations that are highly dependent on the service delivery of physical assets. Research demonstrates ...
Quantitative methods required for implementing PAS 55 or the ISO 55000 series for asset management
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2013-11)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Asset management is an important part of any organisation, as it allows them to extract value from their assets. The publicly-available specification for asset management (PAS 55) outlines what a standardised ...
Correlating the content and context of PAS 55 with the ISO 55000 series
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2013-08)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The ISO 55000 series is soon to supersede PAS 55 as the most recognised international standard for asset management. A correlation of the content and context of PAS 55 with the ISO 55000 series is required ...
Statistical analysis of caterpillar 793D haul truck engine data and through-life diagnostic information using the proportional hazards model
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2013-08)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Physical asset management (PAM) is of increasing concern for companies in industry today. A key performance area of PAM is asset care plans (ACPs), which consist of maintenance strategies such as usage ...
Food availability and accessibility in the local food distribution system of a low-income, urban community in Worcester, in the Western Cape province
(Medpharm Publications, 2013)
Objectives: The objective was to understand the local food distribution system in Avian Park, with a focus on food availability and accessibility.
Study design: This was a quantitative food store survey that employed ...
An empirical supply chain measurement model for a national egg producer based on the supply chain operations reference model
(AOSIS Publishing, 2013-10-14)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The management of a supply chain is both an offensive and defensive weapon that
organisations can use to increase their competitive edge and capture a larger share of the
market. In management science ...
Application of the aviation derived maintenance free operating period concept in the South African mining industry
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2013-11)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This paper analyses the use and possible application of the concept of the maintenance free operating period (MFOP), derived from the aviation sector, in the mining industry. The traditionally used ...
The application of design criteria for locating a hub configured supply chain for a restaurant cluster in the Stellenbosch area
(AOSIS Publishing, 2013-06-25)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Restaurants, in general, utilise numerous suppliers. Normally they deliver on different days
in the week and at different times during the day, logistically not an optimum approach.
Not only does the ...
Apron layout design and flight-to-gate assignment at Lanseria International Airport
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2013-05)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Air traffic is continuously increasing and more efficient air transport systems are required to handle the air travel demand. The study investigates the expansion of Lanseria International Airport in ...