Browsing Mini-dissertations (Industrial and Systems Engineering) by Issue Date

Browsing Mini-dissertations (Industrial and Systems Engineering) by Issue Date

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  • Advanced solution for managing and improving organisational health, safety & environmental procedures 
    Botha, E.H.K.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    Accidents and ill health in organisations are costly to workers and their families. They can also hurt companies because, in addition to the costs of personal injuries, they may incur far greater costs from damage to ...
  • Implementation of industrial engineering principles to improve a Mercedes Benz vehicle service centre 
    De Wit, F.C.P. (Tiaan); University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    The objective was to improve the efficiency and productivity of the service centre at De Wit Motors. This was done by implementing different engineering principles as well as developing a simulation model of the service ...
  • Developing a business process content management system for software product development at AfriGIS Pty. Ltd. 
    Du Toit, P.G.J.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    AfriGIS is a leading provider of Graphical Information System (GIS) solutions and Location Based Services (LBS) in Africa. Advances in Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies have led to a wide range of possible ...
  • Residential property development : a framework for successful developments 
    Altona, Ivor; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    Given that the property development industry is one of the major leading industries in the world today, it is surprising how limited the availability of relevant property development text and expertise is. This study, ...
  • THT process analysis and recommendations for THT improvement 
    Botha, J.P. (Johan); University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    The non-adherence to agreed Train Handling Times (THT) can cause fines of up to R250 000 for XCSA. Train resources are under pressure and the THT process is unstable. Several factors are contributing to the THT not achieving ...
  • A new strategy alignment approach to evolve Enterprise Architectures - a case study at the University of Pretoria 
    De Beer, Hilde; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    The document contains a brief explanation concerning the importance of Enterprise Architecture for an organisation. It will also underline the importance of integrating Enterprise Business Architecture with Enterprise ...
  • Maintenance planning and optimal replacement of sub-assemblies for continuous miners 
    De Clercq, F.J.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    This project will focus on designing maintenance and optimal replacement schedules for the sub-assemblies (subs) of the Continuous Miners (CM). The current method of determining when sub failures will occur is done on ...
  • Malt distribution network design for the South African Breweries 
    De Kock, Carin; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    The main aim of the project is to optimise the malt distribution network of the South African Breweries (SAB) in such a manner as to present them with a minimum cost solution for the network. Mathematical modelling is ...
  • Evaluation of shortest path heuristics 
    Botha, Rohann; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    In a time where everything needs to move faster, safer and more frequently the need for a quick accurate shortest path algorithm increases. The purpose of this document is to do research on the shortest path algorithms, ...
  • Continuous flow design in a slow moving manufacturing environment 
    Coetzee, N.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    The project will focus on the manufacturing of the Indigo Galleys, specifically the G1 type galley which is a standard type of galley. The galley assembly line is a slow moving manufacturing environment. Aerosud is currently ...
  • Design of a manufactring procedure to improve the production rate of InvestorData CC 
    Cross, M.J.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    This document contains the project titled: An Efficient Manufacturing System. InvestorData CC was started in 1999. The company is very technologically sound and strives to maintain its competitive edge within the ...
  • Design of a warehouse SCOR model to align supply chain activities 
    Duvenage, M.M.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    Warehousing is an essential and expensive part of any company. The planning, resources and requirements that are used in a warehouse scenario should be aligned to fit the product and company. Warehousing is an important ...
  • Supply chain management : implementation of level production and stable manufacturing processes 
    Breed, Melissa; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    Autoliv Southern Africa (PTY) LTD is one of a group of world wide companies that produce safety systems for all types of automotives manufactured. Inventory problems have occurred since they have more stock than what is ...
  • Multiplication factors for South African airport terminal buildings 
    Barnard, E.H.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    A lot of research has been done to determine the size of airports. This includes the determination of airport capacity, runway capacity, check-in capacity and flight scheduling. Since the terminal buildings are the most ...
  • Improving and measuring productivity at AMPAGLAS S.A. (Pty) Ltd 
    Burger, J.J.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    AMPAGLAS SA Pty (Ltd) is the leading rigid plastic sheeting manufacturer in South Africa and produces high quality plastic sheets for the automotive, building, security and display industries. Three opportunities ...
  • Optimal routing of waste collection vehicles 
    Calitz, S.C.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    Waste management forms an essential part of any municipality's service towards the public. This includes the collection, transport and disposal of solid waste. This paper aims at improving the transportation side of ...
  • Optimising animal diets at the Johannesburg zoo 
    Engelbrecht, Emma; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-08-14)
    The feeding of captive animals is more complex than merely combining compatible feed ingredients and rationing the amounts to what is believed to be adequate. The aim of this project is to reduce the expenses that the zoo ...
  • Process analysis and inventory classification at Garden City Clinic operating theatre 
    Engelbrecht, Louise; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-08-14)
    This document deals with the assessment of Garden City Clinic operating theatres’ stock room and procedures which are followed, to determine the causes of stock being lost. The project is divided into two sections. The ...
  • Reducing cycle times at Denel UAVS 
    Enslin, J.C.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-08-14)
    This  document  presents  an  improvement  framework  that  management  can  use  to  reduce  the  waste in  the  manufacturing  process.  This  framework  will  primarily  consist  of  an  improved  facility  layout  to  ...
  • The optimisation of a mechanised platinum mining section 
    Franklin, Chris Evan; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-08-14)
    Mechanised mining is an important strategy to improve the safety and reduce the cost of mining operations. The aim of this project is to analyse and improve the performance of the Extra Low Profile (XLP) section at Anglo ...