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Optimisation of dynamic and stochastic production scheduling systems after random disruptions

Mapokgole, Johannes Bekane (Vaal University of Technology, 2013-05-20)

The current business environments in many companies are characterized by markets facing tough competitions, from which customer requirements and expectations are becoming increasingly high in terms of quality, cost and ...
Redesigning a commuter rail system to accommodate passengers with special needs

Gabara, Tshegofatso (Vaal University of Technology, 2019-01-25)

In South Africa, the provision of equitable and accessible public transport is still in the early stage of development and growth. PRASA has adopted programmes that drive and promote the implementation and integration of ...
Optimizing inventory-ordering policies in supply chain management : a case study on a selected company from the Vaal Region

Ebouele, Blaise Bolan Benga (2014-12)

Implementing either periodic or continuous inventory review model within most manufacturing-companies-supply chains, as a management tool, incurs higher costs. These high costs affect the system flexibility which in turn ...
Stress modelling of welded titanium alloy (grade 5) pipes

Inyang, Etienying Edem (2010-12)

This research work focused on welded titanium alloy (grade 5) pipes, to ascertain if the weld joints can withstand the immediate and accumulated effects of fluid flow in (industrial) applications. Modeling of welded ...