Browsing Mini-dissertations (Industrial and Systems Engineering) by Title

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  • A Tabu search metaheuristic algorithm for the multiple depot vehicle routing problem with Time Windows 
    De Freitas, Jonathan Abrie; 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 problems encountered by courier companies in directing their eets along road networks to visit customers, which are geographically distributed, are common problems which are encountered frequently. These problems ...
  • Technological change in primary healthcare 
    Wubbeling, Ryno; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-05-11)
    Throughout the world, new technologies are constantly being developed. Organisations need to stay ahead of their competitors. Part of that means keeping abreast with the latest technological developments. Problems often ...
  • Throughput improvement at the eMalahleni Water Reclamation Plant 
    Steele, M.G.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-05-11)
    Recent years have seen the expansion of the eMalahleni municipality, both industrially and residentially. Along with this growth, water demands of the population have increased dramatically, adding pressure onto the ...
  • THT process analysis and recommendations for THT improvement 
    Botha, J.P. (Johan); University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    The non-adherence to agreed Train Handling Times (THT) can cause fines of up to R250 000 for XCSA. Train resources are under pressure and the THT process is unstable. Several factors are contributing to the THT not achieving ...
  • A tool for lubricant management in the mining industry 
    Matthews, Kirstin; 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 South African mining industry is vital to the country’s economy because it provides hundreds of thousands of jobs to South Africans and contributes a large portion to the country’s GDP, capital inflow and merchandise ...
  • Tool for Support Concept Evaluation for Missile A 
    Ravinath, A. (Avania) (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    Over the years, post production support has become more speci c to the user. Streamlining a support concept so that it best ts the user requirement eliminates unnecessary costs, thereby reducing the overall life cycle ...
  • A trade-off study on outsource or in-house painting process 
    Du Plessis, 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, )
    A trade-off study was conducted to make the best decision regarding the make-or-buy of the sandblasting and spray painting of parts, using the AHP, a cost analysis and risk analysis. A consistency study was performed. A ...
  • Tshwane SPCA – to the rescue 
    Terblanche, Tania; 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 aim of this document is to determine the problems experienced by the Tshwane SPCA located in Waltloo, Pretoria and to define objectives for solving them. The document also aims to investigate the current methods used ...
  • Using a discrete-event simulation model to identify bottlenecks and determine the efficiency in a maintenance workshop 
    Venter, Francois Marthinus Fredrick (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2017)
    Developing a discrete event simulation model based on key aspects in the maintenance workshop in order to identify bottlenecks and determine the efficiency of maintenance practices.
  • 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.
  • 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, ...
  • USIZO LOMUSA Feeding Scheme business engineering model 
    Basson, A.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, 2015-05-13)
    For the purpose of completing the final project report, with regard to the USIZO LOMUSA Feeding Scheme business engineering model, the relevant student had to focus on the development of an economic feasible solution ...
  • VALIDATING AND EXTENDING THE FARM SITE DEVELOPMENT METHOD 
    Vos, Marinda (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2015-05-13)
    The focus of this project is on extending a new method known as the farm site development method that is developed by focusing on industrial engineering techniques. This new method allows farmers / farm managers to expand ...
  • A volunteer rostering problem: scheduling of moderators to provide optimal coverage in an on-line chess website 
    Van Buisbergen, Marilize; 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 project aims to change the way ChessCube manages its moderators by introducing Operations Research related concepts to the moderator management process to improve the coverage provided by existing moderators, as well ...
  • Waardering van oorname-teikens deur middel van finansiële simulasie 
    Boshoff, C.W.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, 2012)
    Unifin (Edms.) Bpk. het op die oomblik groot kontantreserwes. Daar is twee redes waarom Unifin hierdie kontant wil aanwend vir die aankoop van 'n nuwe onderneming:  'n Onderneming sal 'n beter opbrengs op belegging verskaf ...
  • Warehouse facility plan for ICM Industries 
    Ashoori, N. (Nika) (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2018)
    ICM Industries’ warehouse was disorganised and unsystematic. There was no form of control over stock and its quantities, which led to decreased sales and theft. Thus, an efficient and optimal warehouse layout plan was ...
  • Warehouse improvement and facilities design for a manufacturer and distributor of food products 
    Hatton, M.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, 2012)
    African Dynamics is in the process of consolidating the Gauteng regional operations of the five facilities located in Gateway Industrial Park, Centurion, into a single facility in Sunderland Ridge, Centurion. The five ...
  • Warehouse pre-positioning for disaster relief in Southern African Development Communities 
    Meyer, Elizna; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-04-08)
    At any given time people around the world are adversely a ected by the impact of current or recent disasters. This is increasingly true as increase in population density, population migration, and technological development ...
  • Warehouse simulation and analysis 
    Bekker, V.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-12-17)
    Nissan Rosslyn manufactures some Nissan models that are available in South Africa. They have identified a capacity problem in one of their part warehouses. The Excel based simulation model was constructed to be used as ...
  • De Wet Reitz Simulation and Economic Analysis Model 
    Botha, Vicus Rudolph; 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)
    De Wet Reitz requires a model to simulate the amount of property conveyance tasks that will be generated at ideal conditions, from the joint venture of a real estate company. The amount of conveyance tasks are determined ...