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

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

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  • Greedy Algorithm and Model for Analysis of a Bus Fleet's Operations 
    McGladdery, Duncan (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2017)
    Bus Company (BUSCO) approached Fourier-E, an industrial engineering company, to develop and optimise the Duty Master for their Sowetan operations. The Duty Master is a scheduling blue print that dictates the operations ...
  • Hardware warehouse optimization 
    Krause, N. (Nicola) (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    Wispeco is a growing company and has reached the point where their GS (Gauteng Stockist) storage warehouse does not possess enough storage space to keep up with the growing demand for Wispeco products. They have now ...
  • Health post location and resource allocation models for community oriented primary care 
    Le Roux, Franzel; 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 aim of this project is to develop operation research models to determine the optimal location of health post in a community by taking both financial considerations and presented demand into account. A model is ...
  • Healthcare service improvement at a government managed clinic 
    Puaone, Kamogelo; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-04-08)
    This project proposal is focused on the topic for the improvement of the healthcare service at a government managed clinic in Olifantsfontein under management Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council. It is centrally situated in ...
  • Henwil Chickens process analysis: the impact of a carton freezer on the production capacity of the abattoir 
    Van Rensburg, Brett; 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)
    Henwil Chickens is a chicken abattoir in Lichtenburg Northwest province. The production line slaughters 60000 chickens per day in one 10-hour shift. Henwil wish to implement a second shift, which will run through the night ...
  • How Much Will They Buy? Optimal Forecast Selection for Predicting a Bakery’s Demand 
    Vally, Mohammed Alli (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2018)
    SPAR-Roodeplaat is part of an international group of independently owned and operated retailers who work together in partnership under the SPAR franchise brand. The store does not only offer a wide range of day-to-day ...
  • Identication and design key performance drivers, measures and processes for a logistics service provider in a fragmented supply chain 
    Burger, K.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-03-31)
    The aim of this document is to review different engineering methods that can be used to identify performance drivers, measures and processes and as a result align the most key performance drivers of the IMPERIAL companies ...
  • Identification and design of performance measures and drivers for Safcor Panalpina 
    Peters, Alex Jochem; 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 purpose of this report is to investigate and provide Safcor Panalpina with a continual improvement framework. Top management strives to promote quality through the organisation but lacks a source to provide them with ...
  • Identification of critical key performance indicators for Anglo Coal underground mining operations 
    Maserumule, Madinoge Jeanette; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-02-01)
    The most essential task of any production company is to be able to manage production with reliable methods developed using realistic data, thus creating a platform for continuous improvement using forecasting methods that ...
  • Identifying markets for customized bicycles using data and business analytics 
    Els, Christelle (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2018)
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  • Implementation of industrial engineering principles to improve a Mercedes Benz vehicle service centre 
    De Wit, F.C.P. (Tiaan); University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    The objective was to improve the efficiency and productivity of the service centre at De Wit Motors. This was done by implementing different engineering principles as well as developing a simulation model of the service ...
  • Implementation of standard operating procedures for unplanned maintenance processes. 
    Sithole, K.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, 2011)
    This project addresses a secondary problem which was discovered during the attempt of solving the time delay problem. Thus this project addresses the reasons why the workers who do the manual maintenance work do not follow ...
  • Implementation of the RFA test battery at the occupational health centre of Sishen mine, Kathu 
    Lochner, Natalie; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-04-14)
    In providing the mine with an objective and effective physical and functional testing system whereby the ability of each worker can be tested for their respective inherent work requirements, the Rehabilitation and Functional ...
  • Implementing a business process management solution at an engineering software solution provider 
    Oosthuizen, Ruda; 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, )
    Implementation of a pilot model for a BPM system in order to demonstrate how it can be used to monitor and improve business process performance.
  • Implementing lean best practices in an automotive component parts manufacturing company 
    Van der Walt, Anouchka; 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)
    Flextech Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd manufactures Control Cables and Rear View Mirrors for the local as well as global automotive industries. The company, situated in Pretoria Gauteng is also known for its manufacturing of ...
  • 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 ...
  • Implementing MATSim Transit Simulation 
    Wevell, Dennis; 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)
  • Improved inventory management policies for Exclusive Home Fashions 
    Eksteen, J.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-03-11)
    The current inventory management system at Exclusive Home Fashions shows potential for improvements with the use of modern inventory control techniques. The aim of the project is to use a modern inventory modelling ...
  • Improved productivity through the simulation of different configurations of resource allocation 
    Putter, J.M.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-04-14)
    This project document reports on a simulation study of the operations of E-Doc Personnel in Pretoria. A simulation model is used to evaluate the current process and alternative scenarios to improve the processing and ...
  • Improvement in utilisation of internal and external logistics in Hall Longmore 
    Wright, Wilbur; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-05-11)
    In Operations research that maximizes process utilisation is one of the key factors in creating and maintaining a business or process at an optimal and profitable level. Minimization of unnecessary costs as well as time ...