Browsing Mini-dissertations (Industrial and Systems Engineering) by Type "Text"

Browsing Mini-dissertations (Industrial and Systems Engineering) by Type "Text"

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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, ...
  • Assessing the features of the quality management system at Powertech Transformers 
    Ngomane, Patricia N.; 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 study is conducted on the various aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS) at Powertech Transformers to test the efficiency of the system. Case studies and samples are used to diagnose problems in QMS. Root cause ...
  • Automation in production of vehicles to improve the sequential delivery of the vehicles 
    Cloete, Ulindi; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2012)
    The project on sequential building to ensure sequential delivery will be done at the Rosslyn Plant Nissan SA (NSA). A production line on building vehicles needs to incorporate or make use of sequential building to achieve ...
  • A blueprint for the short-term insurance industry to anticipate, accommodate and implement the ACORD data standards, and STRIDE data converter into their existing business environments 
    Van Heerden, Mariska; 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 Short-term insurance (STI) industry in South Africa is a multi-billion Rand industry, and despite economic conditions it is still growing year-on-year. There are currently 22 million short-term policy holders in South ...
  • A box manufacturing cost analysis at B.R.H. (Pty.Ltd.) 
    Padayachy, Dheevashni; 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 debate about choosing outsourcing over in-sourcing and vice versa has been going on for decades now, with no clear answer in sight. This decision forms part of a company’s business strategy. Many have developed their ...
  • 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 ...
  • Business optimisation at Simonsig Wine Estate 
    Van der Merwe, Carmen; 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)
    Annual production in South Africa's wine regions positions South Africa amongst the top ten leading wine producing countries in the world. The wine industry was chosen for this project because of the industry’s local ...
  • Business optimization at Nativa Pharmaceuticals 
    Greeff, Van Heerden; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-04-01)
    An optimized business provides management with objectives for guiding long, medium and short term actions. The project will be conducted at Nativa Manufacturing in Centurion. The plant produces various powder product ...
  • Business optimization of the Ya Rena Precast Plant 
    Wood, Barry Glen; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-12-07)
    This report documents the work that was conducted for the Business Optimisation of the Ya Rena Precast Plant. The project focuses on four different areas where improvement could be made namely the storing of production ...
  • Business process re-engineering for Natural Life 
    Botha, C.I.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-03-11)
    The Objective of this project is to provide Natural Life with a business solution that will provide clear insight into its business processes and an overall increase in the efficiency of the business as a whole, providing ...
  • Cable manufacturing: meeting the demand 
    Eloff, F.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, 2011)
    The demand of a cable manufacturer’s current product is increasing and a new product is about to be introduced. Resulting in a big rise in the demand. With the current setup the production will not meet the demand. Thus ...
  • 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 ...
  • Capacity expansion management of landfill gas extraction projects 
    Swanepoel, Dawid H.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-02-03)
    The aim of this paper is to address the need for effective capacity expansion management in the landfill gas extraction environment. Landfills expand as waste is deposited over time, which creates the need for the capacity ...
  • Catalyst manufacturing: MAGGI 2-minute Noodle wrapper project 
    Rautenbach, Luzanne; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-05-11)
    The main product manufactured at Catalyst Manufacturing is MAGGI 2-minutes noodles. The noodle line consists of 8 lines which are designed to do 40 cuts x 4 lines a minute, yielding 160 noodle cakes per minute. Catalyst ...
  • Central Milk – facilities improvement, resource allocation and computer aid 
    Gilfillan, Chrisjan Anton; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-04-14)
    Central Milk is a factory specializing in the production of stainless milking equipment. They have grown over the past 10 years from producing minor to major equipment and want to continue expanding. This project is ...
  • 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 ...
  • Characterisation of the taxi commuting system in South Arica: a case study with Menlyn Taxi Association 
    Manana, N.; 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)
    Taxis are the main mode of transport used by commuters in South Africa. The management of transport utilized by commuters in developing countries has become problematic more especially in large metropolitan areas. The ...
  • Charting and analysis of turbine maintenance procedures for increased safety in a nuclear power plant 
    Wheeler, Annelie; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-12-07)
    This project focuses on the development and analysis of the maintenance procedures for the gas power turbine in a PBMR nuclear power plant through the use of radiation-adjusted process flow diagrams. Potential hazards are ...
  • Coal blending and process re-design for a steam generation plant 
    Nkuna, Sam; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-03-11)
    Modern society has become more reliant on electricity, as more electrical conveniences are added to both home and workplace. This demand for electricity has resulted in the burning of large quantities of coal to produce ...
  • Coal-to-liquid logistics at Sasol 
    Van Rooyen, Jakus; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-05-11)
    Sasol, the leading manufacturer of synthetic fuels from coal in the world, has embarked on setting up a number of Coal-to-Liquid (CTL) Joint Ventures (JV’s) globally. Site selection remains one of the most important ...