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

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

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  • 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)
    No abstract
  • 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 ...
  • The improvement of a seat manufacturing line at Aerosud (Pty) Ltd 
    Van der Merwe, Petrus Beyers; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-03-11)
    Aerosud Aviation Pty (ltd) is a large company which manufactures aircraft interiors and other products. Aerosud has a manufacturing line that manufactures seats and is at present struggling to keep up with demand. Given ...
  • The improvement of capacity and material utilisation through effective nesting and batching processes 
    Weenink, P.B.D.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-03-11)
    The main aim of this project was to improve the capacity & material utilisation through the design and implementation of effective nesting and batching processes. This led to improved production planning and ...
  • The improvement of Champetre's booking, managing and control processes by designing an information system 
    Abbott, Iris; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-09-16)
    Champetre is an events catering business that specialises in on- and off-premise catering and runs a day spa at their facility. This promising business began in February 2009, and management has identified a need of improving ...
  • Improvement of coal tonnages with minimum capital investment at TFR Coal Export Line 
    Mkhatshwa, Nkosinathi; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-12-17)
    Transnet Fright Rail (Formerly Spoornet) the largest division of Transnet limited intend to increase the amount of export coal through Richards Bay Coal Terminal from 65Mtpa to 81Mtpa with a minimum of capital expenditure ...
  • Improvement of company ABC’s inventory to determine the best safety stock to keep 
    Ngoma, Kholwa Inneth; 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, )
    Company ABC, is a retail company that buys and delivers its products to retailers. Deliveries are triggered by orders from retailers. Daily retailers‟ require stock from Company ABC and Company ABC has to make sure that ...
  • Improvement of current quality management system for higher product quality and customer satisfaction 
    Nagel, Nadia; 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, November 2)
    Quality can be viewed as the most important aspect in any business. Quality is mostly measured from a customer‟s perspective. If a company understands quality through the customer‟s eyes and ensures that the needs of the ...