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A coherent inventory management solution for South African public healthcare facilities
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The internal pharmacy and supply chain department at healthcare facilities (hospitals and clinics) are tasked with the acquisition and distribution of stock for the entire establishment. In some cases, ... -
Commercial feasibility study of a small-scale wind turbine manufacturing in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Increased energy demand, price of energy carriers and the threat of climate change phenomena over the whole world have already had negative effects on the world’s economy. Different strategies were adopted ... -
Community distributed energy systems: an end-User energy services approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study, a discomfort level framework is defined as a metric to interpret the improvement in energy services satisfied by different supply technology combinations. Generic distributed energy supply ... -
A comparative study on the value of accounting for possible relationships between decision variables when solving multi-objective problems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The cross-entropy method for multi-objective optimisation (MOO CEM) was recently introduced by Bekker & Aldrich (2010) and Bekker (2012). Results presented by both show great promise. The MOO CEM ... -
Comparing airport apron layout designs using computer simulation and the cross-entropy method
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The demand in air travel is continuously increasing. In order to handle this increase in demand, airports need to physically expand or the management of the airports needs to improve. When the demand ... -
Comparing sustainable development potential of metal beneficiation industries by using publicly available sustainability information
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa has the largest mineral endowment in the world, yet the value it derives from these vast resources remains below potential. This is a direct result of the lack of local beneficiation of ... -
Computer control of a metal bar bending press
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mechatronics is an exciting research area that stemmed from huge progress in computer technology from the 1970s onwards. In such systems, computer controlled electronic and mechanical devices interact ... -
Concept demonstrator: Holding site location, ambulance allocation, and relocation decision support tool
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Before the start of a shift, the dispatchers at the Western Cape Emergency Control Centre (WC ECC) decide where to place holding sites and how many ambulance to allocate to each holding site. During a ... -
A conceptual approach to increase competitiveness in a typical South African manufacturing SME
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Global changes in the manufacturing landscape affect South African manufacturing small– and medium enterprises’ (SME) competitiveness, as they must contend with global competition in international markets. ... -
A conceptual framework for the commercial readiness index : start-up enterprises
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The unemployment rate in South Africa currently ranges from 27.5% to even higher when considering youth unemployment. It has become more imperative than ever before for new job opportunities to be created. ... -
A cost model for the manufacture of bipolar plates using micro milling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In a move towards cleaner and more sustainable energy systems, hydrogen as an energy carrier and hydrogen fuel cells as energy converters are receiving increasing global attention. Considering the vital ... -
A cost optimisation of preventative upkeep networks using the South African Navy as a case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African Navy (SAN) intends to reinstate Naval Station Durban (NSD) as a fully operational support base for a new class of Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV’s) which the SAN intends to purchase. ... -
Cross-sectional analysis of incident causations within the South African civil construction industry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The civil construction industry in South Africa contributes greatly to the occurrence of work-related incidents in the country, often leading to injury or fatality. In order for South Africa to reduce the ... -
A data analysis demonstrator for managing customer experience in a partnering venture
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Today's world can be better described as a digital world in which technology is becoming increasingly more dominant. In fact, the technologies of today are changing the biological, digital and physical ... -
Decision support for fresh produce replenishment order schedules in a retail outlet
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Retailers are faced with complex periodic decisions related to replenishment orders for fresh produce and the allocation of shelf space to these products. The complexity of these decisions may be ... -
A decision support framework towards a simulation model for the risk-constrained vehicle routing problem
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The vehicle routing problem is a well-researched problem in the operations research literature that typically involves the delivery of commodities to customers in a transportation network. One particular ... -
A decision support model to identify causes of human error creating information systems failure
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The smooth operation of information systems has a powerful impact on an organisation's financial performance and success. The failure of information systems continues to be an issue for organisations and ... -
A decision support model to improve rolling stock maintenance scheduling based on reliability and cost
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The demand for rail travel has increased over the years. As a result, it is becoming mandatory for railway industries to maintain very high availability of their assets to ensure that service levels are ... -
A decision support system for telemedicine needs assessments in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The various applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in healthcare are increasingly effective to improve the cost-effectiveness and quality of healthcare service delivery. ... -
A decision support tool for capacity designing of BRT stations using discrete-event simulation
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to investigate the capacity of a proposed bus rapid transit (BRT) station in Cape Town. A bus rapid transit system is a high-capacity public transportation system that carries ...
