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Mini-dissertations (Industrial and Systems Engineering): Recent submissions

  • The Modelling and Optimisation of the Vector Logistics Distribution Network 
    Jose, Rita (2015)
    Supply chain networks are constantly facing numerous challenges and need to find solutions to overcome them. It needs to ensure that it remains competitive and generates a profit whilst meeting company and customer ...
  • A Feasibility Study on the Implementation of a Digital Mailroom for UTi 
    Fulcher, Jenna (2015)
    Most organisations are faced the task of sorting through large amounts of incoming mail on a daily basis. This mail can be in the form of paper mail, electronic mail, faxes and other digital documents. Usually, mail is ...
  • Business Intelligence Application Solution for Cutting Edge Commerce 
    Fraser, Kimberley (2015)
    This project report provides an insight into what business intelligence is, the required processes in selecting and validating the optimal business intelligence (BI) application as well as why it is crucial to the success ...
  • Layout Optimisation for the Automation of an Abattoir Packaging Department 
    Coetzer, Martin (2015)
    Kroon s Gourmet Chickens is a chicken farm that rears its own chickens and processes these chickens so as to be sold to the public and major corporations. At the abattoir of the company, there is a continuous need to ...
  • Non-returnable bottle loss reduction on a packaging line at South African Breweries, Rosslyn 
    du Plessis, Danielle (2015)
    The South African Breweries (SAB) is a leading local company that successfully competes on a global platform. To retain their positive position, SAB identifies and improves areas in which they are falling short of world-class ...
  • Strategic Location Modeling for Mobile Clinics in Rural Areas in South Africa 
    Axsel, Chanell (2015)
    Location models have proved to be invaluable in solving complex optimization problems across various industries worldwide. The application of location theory to the healthcare industry has recently become very popular in ...
  • Life Cycle Costs of a Paediatric Prosthetic Knee 
    Vermeulen, Euodia (2015)
    Engineering a product for optimal reliability at minimal life cycle costs (LCC) has been a challenging aspect to nearly all industries. Uncertainties complicate control over these costs, with many LCC models having been ...
  • Selecting The Optimal transport Solution between Mail Centres of the South African Post Office 
    Zimema, Lesego (2015)
    The South African Post Office is currently experiencing a decline in its mail volume, caused by the recent increased use of telecommunication technologies. This decline in volume makes a significant contribution to the ...
  • Analysis and Optimization of G4S Cash-In-Transit Transport Service Operations 
    van Helsdingen, Ian (2015)
    This document details a project in which two types of vehicles were analysed and compared using the Analytical Hierarchy Process, to select the best vehicle for G4S Cash Solutions Cash-In-Transit operations based on operating ...
  • Route Optimisation for the South African Post Office SoC LTD 
    Tafesse, Alemayehu (2015)
    Post Offices globally are suffering from a decrease in revenues as a result of a decreasing customer base and an increasing delivery network. This is because of their obligation to deliver mail at the same price irrespective ...
  • Workflow Solution for Multiple Departments and their Requirements 
    Taute, Madalé (2015)
    In this report it is firstly stated who the company Agrinet is and what workflow entails. The problem is stated which is that the current workflow system is flawed and that the aim of the project is solving these problems. ...
  • Design of the TuksBaja Production Facility Assembly Line 
    Rajh Gopaul, Leshanti (2015)
    The project documented in this report addressed the need for the design of a vehicle assembly line layout for the TuksBaja organisation. The project centered around the design and project implementation cycle, typically ...
  • A Business Design for the Start-Up Company of Shepherd Life 
    Nortje, Margaret (2015)
    Your life is your message to the world, make sure it is remembered. The undeniable fact of life is death. The only problem is that very few people are financially prepared for it. Death generally comes unexpected, and with ...
  • RESOURCE OPTIMISATION THROUGH CONSTRAINT MANAGEMENT AT MALAS DRIVESTYLE CENTRE 
    Tayob, Firdous; 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)
    Malas (Pty) Ltd, a retail and distribution company, has been engaged in the tyre industry for over three decades specializing in the supply of wheels and tyre products together with related services to the South African ...
  • Improving hospital bed utilisation through simulation and optimisation in South African Public Hospitals 
    Bloem, Connie; 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 African public hospitals have a shortage of beds and struggle to allocate patients to beds and keep track thereof. This causes inefficient utilisation of limited bed capacity. This report addresses this problem by ...
  • 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 ...
  • Location Modelling for Coal Consolidation Centres 
    Barends, 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, 2015-05-13)
    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 ...
  • Mobilisation of an international Urban Search and Rescue team 
    Fauré, J. 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, 2015-05-13)
    This project aims to create context surrounding the field of disaster management and the structures functioning within this specified field. This document aims to outline a detailed plan on assisting a Non-Governmental ...
  • Locating Police Service Points in the Rural Areas of Limpopo, South Africa 
    Webber, Kirsten; 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)
    Identification of optimal sites for SAPS service points to improve access to SAPS services using a service location model in Flowmap.
  • 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.