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

  • Military deployment strategy based on risk of incursion by land and economic value 
    Boshoff, W.B.K.; 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, )
    The main objective of the military force of any country is to protect its citizens, resources and leadership. As long as the well-being and survival of the nation is at stake, this may be performed at any cost. Fundamentally, ...
  • Inbound supply chain of after sales parts from local suppliers to the National Parts Distribution Centre and the new Toyota warehouse lead times and cross-docking 
    Johannes, Roland; 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, )
    Toyota South Africa Motors has recently opened their new National Parts Distribution Centre. A new warehouse brings with it new technology, new tools and techniques. Toyota has its own way of managing its businesses around ...
  • A critical analysis of the throughput rate at Steinmüller Alrode Works 
    Vermeulen, Graham; 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, November 2)
    The project is a critical analysis and improvement of the throughput rate at Steinmüller Alrode Works. This project aims to increase the turnover in sales for Steinmüller and as a direct result increasing their profits, ...
  • A facility and work flow design for Unilever 
    Mbatha, Wiseman 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, )
    The main aim of this document is to serve as a design recommendation and a recorded documentation for the tactical decisions that had to be made when designing the factory. The report also serves as a design guide line ...
  • Continuous improvement project: filter manufacturing department at BAT in Heidelberg 
    Decina, Benito; 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, )
    Production industries are subject to the ebb and flow of demand and supply fluctuations, with an increase in a product’s demand driving up the supplier’s production. At BAT’s factory in Heidelberg, the filter manufacturing ...
  • Provision of loading docks and parking spaces for goods vehicles at developments 
    Malan, Reine; 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, )
    The provision of a sufficient number of loading docks and parking spaces for goods vehicles is an important consideration a t developments. The purpose of this study is to evaluate current queuing models that are used for ...
  • Optimisation of a phosphate horizontal belt filter plant 
    Laing, William John; 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, )
    The project covers the optimization and activities related to the improvement in process quality for the horizontal belt filter plants at Foskor Phalaborwa. Foskor Phalaborwa is a phosphate producing mining operation located ...
  • Process improvement of Wispeco’s distribution operations 
    Makofane, Nkwana Lawrence; 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, )
    Wispeco Aluminium has become one of the largest suppliers of aluminium products in the country. Over the years the company has been supplying quality products and services. Since the company have created a positive name ...
  • Development of detailed designs for the proposed new distribution facility for ABC Beverage Company 
    Fuller, Jade; 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, )
    ABC Beverage Company is one of the leading beverage distributors in South African market. The ‘true’ name of the company may not be disclosed due to sensitive information which may not be made public. ABC Beverage Company ...
  • Lead logistics provider business case, including charge model selection 
    Desai, K.M.; 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, )
    This project answers the question by performing research and case study analysis and finally, developing a solution. The project document commences with a background on the LLP and charge model concepts before detailing ...
  • Developing an operations plan for the dispatching of an automobile component 
    Agra, R.S.; 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, )
    Developing an operations plan for the dispatching area. C-Ident storage should also be allocated in this area. All processes are moved to different location.
  • Reducing variance related costs through improvement of traceability and optimization of systems at Bakkavor Spring Valley Foods 
    Meek, Alicia Leola; 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, )
    This document is a report on the creation, implementation, and integration of operating systems that aid in the control and traceability of raw materials within a food processing plant.
  • Requirements analysis for material management 
    Van Wyk, Wynand Frederick; 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, )
    The analysis of a new information system (ERP) to analyse how fit it is according to the company’s requirements.
  • Quality product and labelling assurance systems at Bakkavor Spring Valley Foods 
    Van der Hoff, Mornay; 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, )
    This document is the final report of what was done in the project for Bakkavor Spring Valley Foods. The problems were identified with the aim of the project specified. Specific tools and methods were used and solution and ...
  • Optimising production at Klipfontein workshops 
    Hendriks, Hermanus A.J.; 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, 2011)
    The Klipfontein workshops are a service division for the Anglo Platinum mines in the Rustenburg area. The motivation for this project stems from the desire to double capacity and deliverable outputs within these workshops. ...
  • Consolidation of production at Saab Electronic Defence Systems ZA 
    Johannes, N.L.; 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, 2011)
    This project looks at the current production facilities at SAAB EDS ZA using facility layout techniques and a lean manufacturing technique called value stream mapping. After analysis is done alternative layouts are designed ...
  • Design of a forecasting model for brewing raw material consumed price variance 
    Van Wyk, Adriaan; 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, )
    SAB’s procurement team needs to determine expected consumed price variance (CPV) values instead of purchased price variance (PPV) values in order to assess potential benefits of certain business improvement projects. In ...
  • Planning and design of a production facility at Transnet Rail 
    Fouche, C.A.; 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, )
    The Power Electronics Department of Transnet Rail Engineering has the opportunity to relocate to a new facility due the certain problems that they are facing. A layout for the new facility has to be designed to be the ...
  • Analysis and optimisation of the 'South African Journal of Industrial Engineering' business model, design and information flow 
    Matsekangope, Valetia; 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, 2011)
    Process improvement methods such as Business Process Reengineering, Process Analysis and Design Methodology and Business Process Management had been studied in order to select from them the most suitable one for the journal. ...
  • Health post location and resource allocation models for community oriented primary care 
    Le Roux, Franzel; 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, 2011)
    The aim of this project is to develop operation research models to determine the optimal location of health post in a community by taking both financial considerations and presented demand into account. A model is ...