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Waste to resource process chain strategies for global manufacturers
(Elsevier, 2017)
ENGLISH ABSRACT: In order for suppliers to stay competitive in the global market, innovative and resource efficient process chains need to be a part of their manufacturing strategies. In this study the effect of different ...
Towards a framework to guide the evaluation of inclusive innovation systems
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2016)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Innovation for inclusive development aims not only to produce products and services for ‘base of the pyramid’ (BoP) markets, but also to improve innovative capacity and empower those that form part of the ...
A quantitative analysis of supply response in the Namibian mutton industry
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2012-05)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Agricultural activities in Namibia contribute 5.5% of Namibia’s GDP, while 70% of the
population relies on agriculture for employment and day-to-day living. The purpose of this
study is to investigate ...
Quantifying system reliability in rail transportation in an ageing fleet environment
(SAIIE, 2015)
In recent years the management of physical assets has become increasingly important, especially in asset-intensive organisations. This article presents an approach to quantifying the reliability of rolling stock assets in ...
A technologically-driven asset management approach to managing physical assets - a literature review and research agenda for smart asset management
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2016)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The concept of ‘smart’ is increasingly used in the commercial environment, and relates to a perception of technological intelligence. The concept of ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) has also become a reality ...
The absence of a creative focus in the conventional engineering design process : identifying research opportunities to address this
(SAIIE, 2016-05)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This paper synthesizes an overview of various models of the engineering design process with an overview of the most relevant theories within the field of creativity studies to conclude that (i) creativity ...
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 ...
Effect of milling strategy and tool geometry on machining cost when cutting titanium alloys
(SAIIE, 2015)
The growing demands on aerospace manufacturers to cut more difficult-to-machine materials at increasing material removal rates require that manufacturers enhance their machining capability. This requires a better understanding ...
Tensile properties and microstructure of direct metal laser-sintered TI6AL4V (ElI) alloy
(Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2016)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) is an additive manufacturing technology used to melt metal powder by high laser power to produce customised parts, light-weight structures, or other complex objects. ...
The applicability of the centeno, chaudhary and lopez repair time standard methodology in a rail maintenance environment
(SAIIE, 2015)
The establishment of labour standards within a production environment has become common practice, and is receiving growing recognition in the maintenance environment. However, the application of labour standards in a transit ...