Browsing Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology by Supervisor "Van Schoor, C.de Wet"

Browsing Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology by Supervisor "Van Schoor, C.de Wet"

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  • A components paint facility upgrade to improve production efficiency, quality and working conditions at UCW Company 
    Masombuka, Willy Sizo; 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, )
    A design of an improved facilities plan for Components Paint Shop, with appropriate and efficient material flow and handling system. The facility should optimise production efficiency throughout Components Paint Shop.
  • Developing a Lean implementation roadmap for South African manufacturing companies 
    Rohwer, Astrid; 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)
    This report documents the steps followed in designing a Lean Implementation Roadmap for South African manufacturing companies. A Literature Review on Lean principles and tools is done, after which gaps and challenges of ...
  • Developing an operations plan for the dispatching of an automobile component 
    Agra, R.S.; 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, )
    Developing an operations plan for the dispatching area. C-Ident storage should also be allocated in this area. All processes are moved to different location.
  • Development of a supply planning methodology in the automotive industry 
    Stark, Vanessa Ann (University of Pretoria, 2006-06-20)
    Supply Planning in the Automotive Industry is a vital ingredient for Supply Chain Integration. The role and function of a Supply Planner, although clearly defined in European developed methods, lacks the practical dimension. ...
  • A framework for the implementation of e-procurement 
    Jooste, Marius Visser (University of Pretoria, 2006-08-24)
    The introduction of the Internet has challenged numerous value chain propositions and processes. Its low cost, low barrier of entry and timely distribution of information provides a seamless extension of processes across ...
  • Improving the operations of a slab yard through the implementation of best practices 
    Kasselman, Geani; 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 operations within the slab yard of EHSV were improved using best practices. Inventory control is improved with better obsolete stock handling and an improved layout and locator system.
  • Investigating the feasibility of integrating operations within Allwear by means of Facilities Planning 
    Dakers, Monique; 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 problem at hand is that the lease of the Beetex factory is an unnecessary expense for the company in terms of rent, water and electricity. The capacity of the space rented is not fully utilized, whilst capacity in the ...
  • Investigation of customer service in the financial industry 
    Lumley, Tanya; 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 aim of this project is to evaluate the demographics of the South African market as to what is required by those who use financial institutions services. This will then lead into an in-depth study of one specific market ...
  • Investigation of the strategic role and effective functioning of the supply chain function in South African organisations 
    Binnekade, Nicole Lauren; 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)
    Over the last decade integrated supply chain management has been recognised as an essential driver for business success (Lu, 2011) and currently South African organisations are functioning within one of the harshest overall ...
  • Manufacturing execution systems 
    Van Dyk, Liezl (University of Pretoria, 2007-11-09)
    The term Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) was created in 1990 by Advanced Manufacturing Research (AMR) to describe the suite of software products which enables the execution of manufacturing through the integration ...
  • Maturity assessment of green supply chain management in the South African FMCG Industry 
    Craggs, Jan-Adrian; 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, )
    There is a general uncertainty about the current state and maturity of green supply chains in South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods sector. Although some frameworks exist, there appears to be a lack both of clear ...
  • Operational Improvement for Tribeca coffee company 
    Janse van Rensburg, T.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, 2011)
    The aim of this project is to analyse and improve the warehouse operations and management of Tribeca and to evaluate and select alternative strategies to address their current operational issues.
  • Operational Improvement of Nissan’s parts warehouse 
    Swart, Alexander Daniel; 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 Rosslyn parts warehouse is Nissan’s sole supplier of parts to all dealers throughout South Africa and sub-Sahara Africa. Management is currently concerned about the effectiveness of the warehouse operation, demanding ...
  • Planning and design of a production facility at Transnet Rail 
    Fouche, C.A.; 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 Power Electronics Department of Transnet Rail Engineering has the opportunity to relocate to a new facility due the certain problems that they are facing. A layout for the new facility has to be designed to be the ...
  • Warehouse improvement and facilities design for a manufacturer and distributor of food products 
    Hatton, M.N.; 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, 2012)
    African Dynamics is in the process of consolidating the Gauteng regional operations of the five facilities located in Gateway Industrial Park, Centurion, into a single facility in Sunderland Ridge, Centurion. The five ...