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

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

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  • Airport route development decision support tool for Cape Town Air Access 
    Robertson, Kyle M. (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2017)
    The connectedness and accessibility of Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) is critical for the economic growth and development of the Western Cape. Cape Town Air Access (CTAA) is responsible for bolstering the long-term ...
  • The Analysis and Facility Layout Improvement of Mr. Biscuit’s Production Facility 
    van Wyk, S. (Shani) (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    This document is the final report for this Final Year Project for the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Pretoria. An as-is process analysis was conducted at the Mr. Biscuit factory in ...
  • The analysis and modelling of Aurecon’s RSA Offshoring Admin and Technical Quality Process for process improvement 
    Van Jaarsveld, Adèle (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2018)
    The following project aims to analyse and model Aurecon’s RSA Offshoring Admin and Technical Quality Process to evaluate the performance of the process and identify potential areas for improvement. Different methodologies ...
  • The application of low cost intelligent automation to assembly operations using a discrete event simulation 
    van Loggerenberg, R. (Ruan) (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    This report proposes using a discrete event simulation approach to investigate the application and integration of Low Cost Intelligent Automation (LCIA) at a local automotive manufacturer located in Rosslyn, Pretoria. ...
  • An Application of the Hub Location Problem in the South African Coal Transport Sector 
    Barends, Heidi (2015)
    The South African inland logistic systems are heavily reliant on existing road networks. The bulk transportation of goods, such as coal, increases the loads the roads currently have to carry and lead to damaged roads ...
  • Applying queuing theory to the Port of Durban container terminal 
    Schroder, Lothar (2014)
    The content of the project report compiled in this document provides the reader with knowledge of operations at a container terminal and how a non-finite queueing theory model has been applied to the Port of Durban Container ...
  • Automated Investment Assessment : an investment decision making model for the ordinary person 
    Van Niekerk, Melissa (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2018)
    The ordinary person invests to achieve their long-term nancial goals. Choosing where to invest and what to invest in can be challenging for the ordinary person and paying a nancial broker can be expensive and reduces ...
  • Balancing the planned and actual production time within a steelwork fabrication company 
    van Zyl, M. (Marisca) (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    In order to be sustainable in an ever growing competitive market, optimisation is required in a company to remain reliable and respond to change. The steel fabricator, Louwill Engineering, is faced with an imbalance in ...
  • Batch sizing and scheduling on a volatile production line through the usage of linear optimisation 
    Hugo, Jeanne-Marie (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2018)
    This report examines and determines the optimisation solution to a complex batch sizing problem. A mix of low- and high-volume production causes complexity in batch sizing and scheduling at Mecalc Manufacturing. Prototyping ...
  • A Business Model for 17SunsAgr 
    Koko, Tumelo Abbey; 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)
    Business Design for 17SunsAgri, an agricultural business, includes the design of the business in its entirety, starting from the business’s strategy down to its operating model at a high level.
  • Business process blueprint for commercial urban farmers in South Africa 
    Retief, F.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, 2015-05-13)
    South Africa’s first commercial urban farm was in need of business process engineering and mapping to guide its supply chain and operations. The project also included a feasibility study to decide if processing and packaging ...
  • Business process improvement of the order-to-delivery cycle 
    Roberts, Babette (2014)
    Grundfos is considered to be one of the world’s largest pump manufacturers. Poul Due Jensen founded Grundfos in 1945 in Denmark. It grew to become a global organisation. Grundfos South Africa (GZA) was established in 1992 ...
  • Business processes analysis and improvement at Airbus Helicopters 
    Prins, E. (Elrize) (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    The aim of this document is to showcase the final year student’s industrial engineering knowledge and skills gained throughout the course of her studies. This document contains a literature review, problem investigation, ...
  • Daily sales forecasting in foodservice : developing a model for application in an expert system 
    Versluis, H.F. (Hendrik) (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    The process of forecasting is one that has been applied by many and has evolved significantly over the past several decades. In the foodservice industry, effective and profitable operation relies heavily on accurate and ...
  • The Design of a Computerised Business System, Storage System and Inventory System at Doorco. 
    Harris, T. J. (2014)
    Doorco, a company that is part of the cupboard manufacturing industry, was chosen for this project because of the industry’s local significance and its growth determined by the growth of housing needs in South Africa. Doorco’s ...
  • Design of a Warehouse and Distribution System for Imported Beers 
    Gertzen, Warren M. (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    The aim of this project is to provide a new company, African Beer Importers, with a set of designs for their new warehouse in Silver Lakes, Pretoria. The designs were tested using a simulation model and compared according ...
  • Designing a Service and Replenishment Model for South Africa’s Low-Income Communities 
    Darwish, Hasan (2014)
    Almost 80% of the world’s population is currently underserviced or not serviced at all. Being serviced is defined by basic access to running water, electricity and sanitation (Prahalad, 2006). South Africa is no stranger ...
  • Designing the Final assembly line concept for a Small African Regional Aircraft 
    Du Toit, J.H. (Joachim) (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    In this document, the need for the design of a final assembly line concept for a small African regional aircraft is addressed. The project sponsor needed the design of an assembly line concept for the assembly of a new ...
  • Determine productivity measures using business process images 
    Van Staden, J.M.C. (2014)
    Time studies have long been one of the only means of obtaining data for use of analysing a business process. However useful this tool has been in the past, using only time draining, primitive stop-watch based time studies ...
  • Determining the optimal waste diversion method with feasibility studies 
    Snyman, Chante (University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2018)
    The focus of this study is to analyse the operations of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) diversion, from Robinson Deep Land ll site situated in City of Johannesburg (COJ), to a privately owned Interwaste land ll, which is 90 ...