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Mini-dissertations (Industrial and Systems Engineering): Recent submissions

  • A tool for lubricant management in the mining industry 
    Matthews, Kirstin; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2013-04-29)
    The South African mining industry is vital to the country’s economy because it provides hundreds of thousands of jobs to South Africans and contributes a large portion to the country’s GDP, capital inflow and merchandise ...
  • Determining a life of mine truck requirement model for Isibonelo Colliery 
    Manchest, Carlyn; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2013-04-29)
    One of the key elements that set mining apart from most industries is the level of capital intensity. Mining requires high levels of capital investment at both mine construction and operation stages. As the world economic ...
  • A customized integrated business planning tool for Advance Call (Pty) Ltd 
    Joubert, Natalie; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2013-04-29)
    Advance Call (Pty) Ltd, a boutique call centre company, records enormous amounts of data regarding their day-to-day operations. The valuable potential contained within this data to assist them in not only their ...
  • Simulation Modelling in the service and repair Industry 
    Goosen, Willem Theunis; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2013-04-29)
    Benco and Fakkel Armature Winding is a rewinding company in Middelburg that does rewiring of electrical motors and servicing of motors and industrial fans. The rate at which a service is being delivered is a major concern ...
  • A volunteer rostering problem: scheduling of moderators to provide optimal coverage in an on-line chess website 
    Van Buisbergen, Marilize; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    This project aims to change the way ChessCube manages its moderators by introducing Operations Research related concepts to the moderator management process to improve the coverage provided by existing moderators, as well ...
  • Reduction of loading variability at Exxaro Coal Operations (Inyanda Colliery) 
    Sivhaga, A.T.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    Investigate and communicate issues that cause variability in the train loading process, meanwhile generating idea that can be implemented to reduce the variation.
  • Redesign of a distribution centre to increase operational capacity 
    Hanekom, Bernice Lacae; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    Incomati Warehousing and Distribution specialises in different Supply Chain Services namely Warehousing, Logistics, Distribution, Information Technology and Management Consultancy. It is a relatively young organisation, ...
  • Determining the optimal departmental resource allocation at Wispeco Aluminium 
    Mokgatlhe, Lesedi Nicholas; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    Wispeco Aluminium’s Profiling department is used for the production of the aluminium profiles that Wispeco sells to its’ customers nationwide. The production at this department is achieved through the usage of five extrusion ...
  • Feasibility study for a bailing plant 
    Basson, Karien; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    Companies producing Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) are faced with great challenges when competing in such a demanding market. As the phrase Fast Moving Consumer Goods states, the movement of goods to the consumer must ...
  • Simulation of dispatch operations at Bidvest Panalpina Logistics Warehouse 
    Kunene, Nontokozo; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    Bidvest Panalpina Logistics is widely considered a leader in the provision of global supply chain and logistics services. Many operations are involved in the transportation of goods worldwide. The purpose of this project ...
  • Modelpak facility design 
    Schoeman, Ettienne; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    This report consists of a thorough literature review conducted on the topic of this project. It also contains the planning procedures taken in preparation of this project to enable Modelpak to bring their old, unkempt ...
  • Agent-based simulation of freight stakeholders 
    Naude, Michael Hugo; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    This paper attempts to contribute to the existing body of knowledge on agent-based simulation of freight entities by investigating a proposed framework for the modelling of stakeholder behaviour in a supply chain. Models ...
  • Annual labour planning at Bidvest Panalpina Logistics 
    Makofane, Donald Toloka; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    The demand of labour in the BPL warehouse is affected by seasonal flows due to the fact that the demand for services changes. This paper tries to find the optimum labour requirements for all three warehouses throughout all ...
  • Structuring a storage methodology for current and future information: minimum requirements for the tender process at Sandvik Mining and Construction RSA 
    Klingenberg, Gisela; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    Sandvik Mining and Construction RSA believes that by building strong partnerships between mining companies and themselves successful mechanisation of mining operations can best be achieved. In order for Sandvik to receive ...
  • Simulation modelling of the cargo drawing process at the airport 
    Madondo, S.B.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    Paper covering the simulation modelling of airport operations that can potentially improve the utilization resources.
  • Paperless environments: fad or fab 
    Van der Merwe, E.C.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    This project covers the proposal of the introduction of paperless processing in South African Financial institutions, to reduce the trail of paper being used and money spent on non-value adding resources.
  • Improving cycle counting with buffer time management 
    Broodryk, J.P.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    This report provides a view of how inventory accuracy can be improved when Buffer Time Management principals is applied to Cycle Counting procedures. With no base module from which customer specific solutions can be designed ...
  • A lean approach to manufacturing optimization 
    Van Staden, G.H.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    This document provides the reader with insight into the project at Cosira Group, Vulcania, Springs. The project was completed in the period of February-October 2012. This document relates all progress on the project from ...
  • An investigation into the financial feasibility of intensive commercial white rhino farming in South Africa: a strategic approach 
    Hall, Catharine Mary Susan; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    There has been a drastic increase in the illegal hunting of rhino for their horns, due to a horn trade ban implemented by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). By banning the trade in rhino ...
  • Process and information system design for Aircraft Sales Central’s aviation information system 
    Minnaar, Francois; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2012)
    Based on the on-going involvement at Aircraft Sales Central (Pty) Ltd and previous projects done there, an opportunity has arisen to conduct a final year student project for the completion of the requirements of an Industrial ...