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

  • An information system for equipment management and consumable inventory control for ACTOM (PTY) Ltd. 
    Naidu, G.; 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 final year project is currently underway at ACTOM offices at Komati Power Station which is located between Witbank and Middelburg. An analysis of the problems within the equipment department at the offices was conducted. ...
  • Employee turnover and absenteeism in a workforce as a factor of recruitment 
    De Villiers, J.D.; 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’s aim is to determine the value of a recruitment system with regards to absenteeism and employee turnover. The approach taken is to define the cost relations and implications of absenteeism and employee turnover ...
  • Forecasting the workforce required for a telecommunications company 
    Ferreira, Charlotte E.; 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)
    To help enable the company to match their workforce to their workload, Holt-Winters and Ad Hoc forecasting techniques were used to forecast the number of technicians that will be required in each region.
  • Using simulation modelling to reduce production losses at DANONE Boksburg 
    Mashavha, Livhuwani; 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 concentrates on one of the process areas at DANONE so that the production losses can be reduced.
  • A contingency framework of the manufacturing bottleneck of manholes and the improvement of half round channel production 
    Van Eck, R.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, )
    The evaluation of the post stripping process of the manholes and minimising or eliminating the bottleneck. The improving of production of the half round channel product by looking for alternative methods.
  • Capability Analysis and throughput improvement of a rail load-out station at Leeuwpan coal mine 
    Tsita, Georginah 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, )
    In this project, Discrete-Event Simulation is used to determine the capability of a load out station at Leeuwpan Coal mine. A thorough analysis is to be done on the results and an exploration approach taken to identify ...
  • Approach for data centre performance measurement solution 
    De Kock, P.F.; 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, )
    iScript is a software developer and system integrator that has been charged with supplying their client with a system that has the ability to integrate all its clients current systems into one centralised point. The client ...
  • Bridging the gap: billable ICT client service process improvement 
    Oosthuizen, Jan; 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, )
    An international company in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, with headquarters in South Africa, is looking into improving the administration of their billing process for out of contract ...
  • The feasibility of in-transit roadworthiness tests on the national roads of South Africa 
    De Beer, W.; 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, )
    Globally, it is estimated that a fatal or serious car accident happens every six seconds; thus, declaring car accidents as a global epidemic. These car accidents are classified as either: driver related, vehicle related ...
  • Project management social network analysis and process maturity 
    Ackermann, Christiaan; 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, )
    Project management is a key part of most businesses and this environment is robust and high paced. Using best practices and researched methodologies in project management, businesses may gain a competitive advantage in ...
  • Key performance indicators for the SAPS vehicle depot 
    Makgato, Nthulane; 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, )
    Police service is one of the most critical in a community and society at large. To limit crime and ensure that the law is upheld, resources need to be readily available to the South African Police Service (SAPS). A full ...
  • Rosslyn Brewery distribution optimization 
    Viljoen, Wouter Schalk; 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, )
    A simulation model of the Rosslyn brewery distribution process with the aim of reducing the turnaround times (TAT) of trucks within the facility.
  • Development of a framework for a successful outsourcing process: what are the criteria for successful outsourcing ? 
    Zambesi, Samantha; 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 paper sets out as managers’ guideline into making the right outsourcing decisions. The research explores those activities critical to the success of an outsourcing project. This is achieved through a comprehensive ...
  • Production process flow optimization at Euro-Plastifoam (Pty) Ltd 
    Zietsman, Ignatius; 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, )
    Various methods, tools and techniques will be applied in order to improve, and ultimately optimize, the production process flow at Euro-Plastifoam. Work measurement will be performed, followed by value stream analysis as ...
  • Design of a standard operating procedure for the loading of buckets in Camps Drift Remelt 
    Gouweloos, Deborah; 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)
    This project is an analysis of the performance of Hulamin’s Camps Drift Remelt (CDR) facility in order to establish a standard operating procedure for the loading of scrap into buckets for different furnaces. Taking into ...
  • A facility plan and simulation of a new tobacco sales floor for Tribac (Pvt.) Ltd 
    Holman, Alistair; 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 goal of this project is to design a new tobacco sales floor for Tribac (Pvt.) Ltd. This project utilizes common facilities planning principles together with time studies, line balancing calculations, statistical control ...
  • Duratray trial: reducing the effect of carry back at New Vaal Colliery 
    Ross, Stephen Gerard; 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, )
    Carry is a problem at New Vaal Colliery. The Duratray is an invention that assists in reducing the negative effects that this has on the mine. The problem is that the mine is not sure whether the benefits that come from ...
  • An Industrial Engineering approach to power management logic 
    Snyman, Matthys Gerhardus; 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, )
  • ERP System Design for IMPERIAL Distribution 
    Kubheka, Mandlenkosi; 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 purpose of the mini-dissertation is to conduct research to investigate current ERP systems and trends and make a recommendation of a possible solution that can be implemented to help IMPERIAL Distribution cut costs and ...
  • Logistical cost model accounting for the impact of road quality and road works in South Africa 
    Van der Walt, Gert Louis; 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 created a model to account for the broader cost spectrum associated with road conditions and to help quantify certain financial implications of the current logistical environment in South Africa.