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  • A process reuse identification framework using an alignment model 
    De Vries, Marne (University of Pretoria, 2013)
    This thesis explores the potential to unify three emerging disciplines: enterprise engineering, enterprise architecture and enterprise ontology. The current fragmentation that exists in literature on enterprise alignment ...
  • A system dynamics simulation for strategic inventory management in the South African automotive industry 
    Botha, Andries (University of Pretoria, 2017)
    The automotive parts supply chain is characterised by expectations of high levels of parts availability, as vehicles are designed to be maintained throughout their life cycles. There is, however, a significant level of ...
  • An action design research approach within enterprise engineering 
    De Vries, Marne; Berger, Simone (Springer, 2017-04)
    Enterprise engineering (EE) is emerging as a new discipline that is multi-disciplinary in nature. As highlighted by researchers within the EE discipline, the current status of EE endeavours as taken by several universities ...
  • Activity-based travel demand generation using Bayesian networks 
    Joubert, Johannes Willem; De Waal, Alta (Elsevier, 2020-11)
    While activity-based travel demand generation has improved over the last few decades, the behavioural richness and intuitive interpretation remain challenging. This paper argues that it is essential to understand why people ...
  • Adaptation to current needs for emergency room of Steve Biko Academic hopspital 
    Nienaber, P.M.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-02-01)
    The project concerns the adaptation of the Steve Biko Academic Hospital’s Emergency Department to current needs. Resource availability and limitations as well as the services working with the emergency department will be ...
  • Advanced solution for managing and improving organisational health, safety & environmental procedures 
    Botha, E.H.K.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2009-07-20)
    Accidents and ill health in organisations are costly to workers and their families. They can also hurt companies because, in addition to the costs of personal injuries, they may incur far greater costs from damage to ...
  • Advantages and limitations of an automated visual inspection system 
    Smith, C.J.; Adendorff, Kris (Kristian) (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1991-06)
    'n Outomatiese visuele inspeksiestelsel is nie die wonderwerk wat die industrie verwag het nie. Daar is probleemareas wat goed ondersoek en verstaan moet word. Die vernaamste voordele en nadele word hier bespreek. Dit ...
  • An agent-based evaluation of transit network design 
    Nnene, Obiora A.; Joubert, Johannes Willem; Zuidgeest, Mark H.P. (Elsevier, 2019)
    This article presents the design and evaluation of transit networks using a route expansion heuristic and agent-based travel demand simulation. The route expansion mechanism is a type of constructive heuristic algorithm ...
  • An agent-based implementation of freight receiver and carrier collaboration with cost sharing 
    Bean, Willemiena Lodewika; Joubert, Johan W. (Elsevier, 2021-09)
    Freight transport stakeholders can benefit from collaborative planning. Unfortunately, appropriate decision and planning support tools are lacking. Consequently, freight stakeholders remain unaware of collaboration ...
  • Agent-based simulation of freight stakeholders 
    Naude, Michael Hugo; 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)
    This paper attempts to contribute to the existing body of knowledge on agent-based simulation of freight entities by investigating a proposed framework for the modelling of stakeholder behaviour in a supply chain. Models ...
  • Agent-based transport demand modelling for the South African commuter environment 
    Van der Merwe, Janet (University of Pretoria, 2011)
    Past political regimes and socio-economic imbalances have led to the formation of a transport system in the Republic of South Africa (RSA) that is unique to the developing world. Affluent communities in metropolitan cities ...
  • Airport capacity analysis and configuration 
    De Wet, Karlien; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-05-11)
    Lanseria International Airport is being subjected to infrastructure upgrades to accommodate an increase in demand in passenger numbers. These demands will be fulfilled by other airlines that will be operating from Lanseria ...
  • 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 alignment of business and information technology within a tertiary education institution through the use of IT-governance: a study conducted at the University of Pretoria 
    Harmse, Lelanie; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2011-04-01)
    Organizations grow and develop rapidly due to general demand and globalization, along with new technologies, regulations and business models. This leads to information systems becoming more intricate and complex. As a ...
  • Alignment of planning and execution phases within Denel Dynamics 
    Booyens, M.L.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. Dept. of Industrial and Systems Engineering (2010-12-17)
    Operations Management encompasses a wide variety of activities. At Denel Dynamics the most important of these is the Planning Phase which directs the flow of production and is thus critical to the success of the company. The ...
  • Alternatiewe voorraadklassifikasiemetodes 
    Strasheim, J.J. (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering, 1992-06)
    Omdat daar duisende vooraaditems in die tipiese Motorhandelaar se onderdelevoorraad aangehou word genoodsaak dit die een of ander klassifikasiemetode vir die doeleindes van vraagvooruitskatting en bestuursverslaggewmg. ...
  • Analysing network motifs in a complex network of freight movements 
    Meintjes, Sumarie (University of Pretoria, 2016)
    Motifs are over-represented subgraphs in a complex network, and represent the building blocks of the network. There is a lack of studies that apply complex network theory in a supply chain context. In this dissertation ...
  • Analysing the business process footprint 
    Janse van Rensburg, Antonie C. (SAIIE, 2008-10)
    Presentation on creating smart business processes
  • 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 ...