Browsing by Supervisor "Yadavalli, Venkata S. Sarma"

Browsing by Supervisor "Yadavalli, Venkata S. Sarma"

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  • Modelling and estimation study of complex reliability systems 
    Abbas, Shagufta (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    To improve the reliability of a system, the following two well-known methods are used: 1. Provision of redundant units, and 2. Repair maintenance In a redundant system more units are made available for performing the ...
  • Modelling electricity load scheduling and retailer decision-making 
    Maharaj, Yajna (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    Electricity is critical to the economic and social development of humanity. Significant effort has been spent on the effective management thereof and with the growth of the renewable energy sector, traditionally regulated ...
  • Modelling financial services adoption through an intermediary in South Africa : TAM and SEM approach 
    Wentzel, John Peter (University of Pretoria, 2012)
    One of the most pressing needs society has in 2012 is addressing the plight of the 4 billion people, globally, who live at the bottom of the economic pyramid. Unless initiatives are undertaken to alleviate poverty and ...
  • Modelling of inventory management in humanitarian logistics 
    Van Wyk, Estelle (University of Pretoria, 2012)
    Natural and man-made disasters are becoming more frequent in many countries throughout the world. Countries with inadequate infrastructure and poorly planned emergency logistics are subject to such events which may lead ...
  • A multi-dimensional measure of poverty in South Africa 
    Naidoo, Arulsivanathan Ganas Varadappa (University of Pretoria, 2008-07-02)
    No abstract available
  • A new approach for extreme values in data envelopment analysis 
    Naidoo, Thayendran Arulsivanathan (University of Pretoria, 2015)
    Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) is methodology for relative performance measurement and has been extensively utilised over the past few decades. DEA is however sensitive to the presence of outliers in the data and can cause ...
  • Optimization and analyses of workstations which are either over-cycle or under-utilised 
    Erasmus, Armand; 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, 2013-04-30)
    Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has introduced a new product to the market. The production line of this product is still new and has stations which are not fully optimized. Daily demand is not even made when running ...
  • Optimization and estimation study of manpower planning models 
    Setlhare, Keamogetse (University of Pretoria, 2007-06-18)
    An attempt is made in this thesis to study the optimization and estimation of stochastic models of manpower systems incorporating one or more of the following aspects: (i) recruitment, (ii) promotion, (iii) training and ...
  • Optimization Models for Seaport Operations and Empty Container Management 
    Al-Rikabi, Rafid (University of Pretoria, 2019)
    This thesis aims to study and discover the main daily functional operations and sub-operations at typical container terminals, the terminal equipment deployed, container vessels and containerships, types of terminals, ...
  • An optimized production plan that can be implemented and used within a SME in the water filtration manufacturing Industry 
    Simonis, Jean-Francois; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-01-28)
    The project report creates a production schedule for a SME manufacturing company in the water purification industry. Even though it involves a specific company it could be adapted to suit any water filtration manufacturer ...
  • Particle swarm optimization and differential evolution for multi-objective multiple machine scheduling 
    Grobler, Jacomine (University of Pretoria, 2009-06-29)
    Production scheduling is one of the most important issues in the planning and operation of manufacturing systems. Customers increasingly expect to receive the right product at the right price at the right time. Various ...
  • Probalistic analysis of repairable redundant systems 
    Muller, Maria Anna Elizabeth (University of Pretoria, 2007-10-18)
    Abstract not available:
  • A process reuse identification framework using an alignment model 
    De Vries, Marne (University of Pretoria, 2013)
    This thesis explores the potential to unify three emerging disciplines: enterprise engineering, enterprise architecture and enterprise ontology. The current fragmentation that exists in literature on enterprise alignment ...
  • Reliability modelling of complex systems 
    Mwanga, Alifas Yeko (University of Pretoria, 2006-12-14)
    Two well-known methods of improving the reliability of a system are (i) provision of redundant units, and (ii) repair maintenance. In a redundant system more units are made available for performing the sys- tem function ...
  • Resource optimisation of a warehouse process through simulation modeling - Agrinet 
    Smit, Jacobus P.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, 2012)
    In the distribution industry warehousing plays one of the most important roles in the distribution of products. It is therefore of utmost importance that a warehouse performs at optimum levels to ensure cost efficiency, ...
  • Stochastic analysis of AIDS epidemiology 
    Labeodan, Moremi Morire OreOluwapo (University of Pretoria, 2009-10-29)
    In this thesis, some issues about the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) have been addressed by concentrating on the stochastic modelling of the dynamics of the viruses. The ...
  • Stochastic models of steady state and dynamic operation of systems of congestion 
    Erasmus, Gert Botha (University of Pretoria, 2006-10-18)
    (i) The thesis sets out to address the problematic phenomenon of Systems of Congestion via Basic Queueing Theory. The theory, and its application in practice, appears to be a field of study which is the common domain of ...
  • Stochastic reliability modelling for complex systems 
    Malada, Awelani (University of Pretoria, 2007-10-18)
    Two well-known methods of improving the reliability of a system are (i) provision of redundants units, and (ii) repair maintenance. In a redundant system more units are made available for performing the system function ...
  • Stock replenishment analysis and optimization for dynamic fluid control 
    Botes, F.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, 2011)
    Dynamic Fluid Control has identified the need of a Dynamic Safety Stock mechanism and optimal Economic Order Quantities. The current Static Safety Stock Policy used by the organization results in costs that can be avoided ...
  • Strategic location modelling for reaction vehicles of the private security industry in South Africa 
    Kellerman, Rikus (University of Pretoria, 2014-08)
    Since the early 1960s location problems have been used throughout various industries and in various countries. During recent years the field of location problems has become increasingly popular due to the fact that it is ...