Browsing Mini-dissertations (Industrial and Systems Engineering) by Subject "Lean manufacturing"

Browsing Mini-dissertations (Industrial and Systems Engineering) by Subject "Lean manufacturing"

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  • Assembly line layout and process optimization at Powertech Transformers 
    Reyneke, Melani; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-05-04)
    Powertech Transformers, located in Pretoria West, is one of the largest and sophisticated transformer manufacturing plants in the southern hemisphere. The variety of products manufactured is used by local authorities, ...
  • A changeover reduction project on line 7 SAB-Alrode 
    Groenewald, Etrecia; 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 Alrode sets various operational targets, amongst others; changeover time. Currently, Brand Pack changeover time on Line7 is inconsistent and needs to be reduced to an absolute minimum in order to ensure maximum production ...
  • 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 ...
  • Creating a priority based pull system within pre-packing area for Cosira Group, Vulcania 
    Mahne, 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)
    This document provides the reader with insight into the project at Cosira Group, Vulcania, Springs. The document includes the path of the student, as well as the proposed solutions that will potentially be followed in order ...
  • Developing efficient production lines within a powder coating plant at Wispeco 
    Lesisa, Tumela Gift; 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 aims to identify the area(s) that needs to be improved in the lines to increase the capacity of the company, and to respond well on an increasing demand.
  • Implementing lean principles and defining the requirements for a barcoding solution at BAE Landsystems SA 
    Hefer, Pieter De Wet; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-03-11)
    During the project BAE Land systems OMC’s business processes was analysed and evaluated. It was noticed that their current processes were under serious pressure and solutions to relieve that pressure were required. Lean ...
  • Investigating and implementing lean manufacturing techniques at ArcelorMittal Pretoria Works 
    Mtshali, Sibongakonke G.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Momsen, Sune (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, )
    This project aims to improve productivity, reduce the amount of scrap generated and the processing time by applying lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Investigation and optimisation of an intelligent pre-paid water meter assembly 
    Anderson, D.M.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-05-11)
    The stakeholders and the background of the applicable companies related to the project will be touched on foremost and followed by the aim of the project as well as why the stakeholders were interested in bringing the ...
  • M4 gearbox system analysis at Hansen Transmissions 
    Eloff, R.; 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)
    Analysis of the M4 gearbox system in order to determine the amount of lead time that needs to be eliminated and identify opportunities for reaching this benchmark.
  • 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  ...
  • Schedule delays and quality assurance: ShelvCraft 
    Tayob, Zibya; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-04-08)
    Every company has constraints/limitations that prevent it from reaching its ultimate objective/goal which is the net profit. Requirements needed to be fulfilled in order to reach this ultimate goal is to increase throughput, ...
  • 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 ...
  • Using tools and techniques to optimize the body shop at Nissan, Rosslyn 
    Engelbrecht, Lizet; 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)
    Congestion is a problem not unfamiliar to any manufacturing plant. This is also the case in the Body Shop area for the X90 project at Nissan. Problems that arise from congestion include a longer lead time, safety hazards, ...