Browsing Research Articles (Industrial and Systems Engineering) by Issue Date

Browsing Research Articles (Industrial and Systems Engineering) by Issue Date

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  • The design of a simulation generator 
    Janse van Rensburg, Antonie C. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1993-12)
    Successful simulation studies depend on a variety of expertise such as statistics, computer programming, systems analysis and design techniques. Unfortunately these requirements limit the availability of competent simulation ...
  • The concept of age in systems analysis 
    Dubi, A.; Gurvitz, N.; Claasen, S.J. (Schalk Johannes) (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1993-12)
    This paper discusses the mathematical concept of ageing. It is shown that while in most cases a probabilistic definition of age is sufficient, in some cases a calendaric definition must be added in order to preserve the ...
  • The Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Awards 
    Claasen, S.J. (Schalk Johannes) (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1994-06)
    The Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Awards are similar in nature to the National Productivity Awards, which are annually presented by the NPI, in recognition of outstanding achievements in productivity improvement. ...
  • An object oriented approach towards the specification of simulation models 
    Janse van Rensburg, Antonie C. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1994-12)
    To manage problems, is to try and cope with a flux of interacting events and ideas which unrolls through time - with the manager trying to improve situations seen as problematical, or at least as less than perfect. The ...
  • Optimal distribution of replicated data in computer networks 
    Strasheim, J.J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1994-12)
    The rapid development in computer networks has enabled the implementation of new methods of data distribution. There are however, no available tools for supportinq decision making and planning in this application area ...
  • Mathematical basis for three dimensional circular interpolation on CNC machines 
    Lubbe, Andre J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1997)
    The control units of numerically controlled manufacturing machines allow the programmer only a limited number of mathematical functions with which programmes can be written. Despite these limitations it is now possible ...
  • Gebruik van simulasie as deel van 'n besluitnemingsondersteuningshulpmiddel vir ondergrondse steenkoolmynbou 
    Steynberg, Hendrik; Conradie, Pieter J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1997)
    'n Ondergrondse steenkooImyn is vandag grootliks gemeganiseerd. Eenvan die mynboumetodes is pilaarontwikkeling wat die aanwending van duur hulpbronne soos delwers, wisselkarre, dakbouters,voerderbrekers en vervoerbande tot ...
  • How integrated is integrated logistics? 
    Pretorius, Pieter J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1997)
    Industry and academia still have a major problem in grasping the extent and relationships of all functions involved in integrated logistics. This is because business logistics and logistics engineering developed separately, ...
  • The industrial engineer as enterprise designer 
    Rottier, Johan (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1997)
    A method is proposed by which the suitability of development capabilities can be evaluated for Enterprise design. The method is based on a model for development and models for various aspects of Enterprises. The evaluation ...
  • The open solution methodology approach to problem solving 
    Janse van Rensburg, Antonie C.; Claasen, S.J. (Schalk Johannes) (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1997)
    The Open Solution Methodology is a generic problem solving methodology which is used to solve system related problems through the application of problem solving techniques. The focus of the application of this methodology ...
  • Modelling of a stochastic continuous system 
    Albertyn, Martin; Kruger, P.S. (Paul Stephanus), 1944- (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1998)
    The key objective is to develop a method which can be utilized to model a stochastic continuous system. A system from the "real world" is used as the basis for the simulation modelling technique that is presented. The ...
  • Markovian modelling in business risk analysis 
    Bosman, Stephan; Kruger, P.S. (Paul Stephanus), 1944- (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1998)
    Risk analysis in a business context is largely intangible, allowing limited opportunity for the development of means by which the risk can be more securely assured, and in the long run, appropriately managed. This paper ...
  • Automated software distribution 
    Strasheim, J.J.; Kruger, P.S. (Paul Stephanus), 1944- (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1998)
    Automated distribution of computer software via electronic means in large corporate networks is growing in popularity. The relative importance of personal computer software, in financial and logistical terms, is described ...
  • Using the Business Engineering approach in the development of a strategic management process for a large corporation: a case study 
    Moll, C.M.; Kruger, P.S. (Paul Stephanus), 1944- (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1998)
    Most South African organisations were historically part of a closed competitive system with little global competition and a relatively stable economy (Manning: 18, Sunter: 32). Since the political transformation, the ...
  • Jumping the curve 
    Pellissier, Rene; Kruger, P.S. (Paul Stephanus), 1944- (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1999)
    This paper explores the notion of jumping the curve,following from Handy 's S-curve onto a new curve with new rules policies and procedures. It claims that the curve does not generally lie in wait but has to be invented ...
  • A decision support model for the cash replenishment process in South African retail banking 
    Adendorff, S.A. (Susan Aletta), 1961-; Kruger, P.S. (Paul Stephanus), 1944- (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2000)
    A scientifically-based decision-making procedure for determining the amount of cash to be held at a cash point of a retail bank at any time without compromising customer service levels or incurring undue cost was developed. ...
  • Beyond re-engineering: de-engineering the corporation 
    Pellissier, Rene; Kruger, P.S. (Paul Stephanus), 1944- (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2000)
    This paper addresses the failure of re-engineering to deliver its promise of better organizational performance through radical change. It looks at the change in Hammer and Champy's own perceptions of what re-engineering ...
  • Implementation drivers for BPR at Siemens Telecommunications 
    Koorts, Casper-Cobus; Conradie, Pieter J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2000)
    With the embracing of new management philosophies or redesigned processes, it is becoming a popular opinion that often the practical problem lies with the implementation of the new concept, rather than with the concept ...
  • The application of an engineering based methodology to organisational diversification and refocusing - an overview 
    Leonard, Pierre; Kruger, P.S. (Paul Stephanus), 1944- (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2001)
    An organisation is usually bound to the various life cycles of the industries that it serves. In order to ensure sustainability over the long-term, an organisation needs to align and continuously realign itself with its ...
  • Realising the potential of manufacturing execution systems 
    Van Dyk, Liezl; Van Schoor, Christiaan de Wet (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 2001)
    The term Manufacturing Execution System (MES) was created by Advanced Manufacturing Research (AMR) in 1990 to describe a suite of software products, which enables the execution of manufacturing through the integration ...