• An investigation into stock capacity utilization of a manufacturing line at a catalyst manufacturer 

  Munilal, Joel Jeremy ; Ndou, Ndivhuwo; Ramdass, Kemlall (Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering (SAIIE), 2022-10-03)

  Bottlenecks in a manufacturing line are the fundamental reason that obstructs productivity.Accurately and effectively recognizing bottleneck areas, can improve the use of limitedassembling resources, increment the framework ...
• Using lean management to advance supply chain efficiency 

  Mncwango, Bongumenzi Talent; Ramdass, Kemlall; Ndou, Ndivhuwo (33rd ANNUAL SOUTHERN AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING CONFERENCE, 2022-10-03)

  Lean management has been traditionally used in the manufacturing world but recently there has been a move to apply lean manufacturing principles in the supply chain management. There is an ever-growing pressure for ...
• Applying lean to the supply chain in the railway industry 

  Ramdass, Kemlall; Phuluwa, Humbulani Simon; Ndou, Ndivhuwo (IEOM Society International, 2024-04-23)

  The railroad sector, a crucial part of contemporary transportation systems, is required to meet rising demands for effectiveness, economy, and sustainability. This study investigates how to apply lean principles to improve ...
• System dynamics approach for digital transformation and complex policy design for the postal sector in Southern Africa 

  Mokgohloa, Kgabo (2023)

  The key motivation of the study was to explore and enlarge understanding of the factors that inhibit and drive the performance of the postal sector in a dynamic setting in the context of Southern Africa. This study was ...
• An investigation into the integration of industry 4.0 with lean management in supply chain to advance productivity 

  Mncwango, Bongumenzi Talent (2022-10-26)

  This study investigated the implementation techniques that an organisation can follow to advance supply chain process efficiency by integrating lean management and Industry 4.0 initiatives in its procurement process for ...
• Biodetoxification of organic contaminants using microorganisms isolated from gold (Au) mine tailings 

  Mosam, Rashid Ahmed (2022-01)

  Benzonitrile (C6H5C≡N) is a synthetic nitrile with vast applications as a solvent and intermediate in the manufacturing of drugs, perfumes, dyes, rubber, textiles, agrochemicals, resins, and specialty lacquers. Benzonitrile ...
• Design optimization of heavy motor vehicle chassis 

  Agarwal, Abhishek (2022-03)

  A vehicle chassis is one of the most vital components of an automobile. It supports various components like the vehicle body, engine, and suspension and transmission system. The purpose of heavy-duty motor vehicles (HMV) ...
• Development and application of carbon-based nanomaterials to improve the performance of lead acid energy storage device 

  Doraswamy, Sreedhar Naidu (2022-01-30)

  Lead-acid batteries with conventional materials are now no longer able to meet the emerging requirements for several applications in telecom, automobile, solar, etc., Due to the increase in the demand for higher ...
• An overview of torrefied bioresource briquettes: quality-influencing parameters, enhancement through torrefaction and applications 

  Waheed, M. A.; Akogun, O. A.; Enweremadu, C. C. (2022-11-28)

  Abstract In recent years, the need for clean, viable and sustainable source of alternative fuel is on the rampage in the global space due to the challenges posed by human factors including fossil induced ...
• Experimental investigation into the effect of surface roughness and mechanical properties of 3D-printed titanium Ti-64 ELI after heat treatment 

  Lebea, L.; Ngwangwa, H. M.; Desai, D.; Nemavhola, F. (2021-11-17)

  Abstract The initial stability after implantology is paramount to the survival of the dental implant, and the surface roughness of the implant plays a vital role in this regard. The characterisation of surface ...
• Estimation of critical heat flux in vertically downward two-phase flows 

  Sripada, Rajeshwar (2020)

  Critical Heat Flux (CHF) is one of the important design considerations of two-phase flow equipment used in many industries including nuclear, chemical and power plants. If the CHF is not accounted for properly, it may ...
• The use of enhanced anaerobic digestion process for energy recovery and phosphorus release from agro-industrial wastes 

  Nnaemeka, Ugwu Samson (2020-12)

  Enhancement of anaerobic digestion process is an established strategy for ensuring the usability of diverse substrate-types, overcoming the recalcitrance of substrates to biological conversion and increasing biodegradability. ...
• Improvement of vibration behaviour of small-scale wind turbine blade 

  Babawarun, Tolulope (2020-02)

  Externally applied loads from high winds or impacts may cause structural damage to the wind-turbine blade, and this may further affect the aerodynamic performance of the blade. Wind-turbine blades experience high vibration ...
• Particle image velocimetry measurements of blood flow in aneurysms using 3D printed flow phantoms 

  Tshimanga, Ilunga Jeanmark (2019-11)

  Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide. The formation and presence of aneurysm is a very important question in the study of this CVDs. An aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge on a ...
• An Approach to Integrate Skills Development in Open Distance Learning (ODL) Environment: Part 2 

  Hlalele, TS; Mothibeli, PM; Sumbanyambe, S (IEEE, 2018-12-20)

  ODL education has been developing rapidly in Southern Africa recently. The system involves study that is not limted by geographical boundaries and in practice tend to extend knowledge beyond that is offered by contact ...
• Selection of a computerized maintenance management system for mechanical and industrial lab equipment of University of South Africa 

  Pita, M.; Ramdass, K. (SAIIE, 2019-09-30)

  The research on which this article is based, sought a suitable computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for use in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering laboratories and workshop at the University of South ...
• Design of solar -powered grass trimmer 

  Pita, M.; Sob, P.B. (SAIIE, 2019-09-30)

  Common grass-cutter machines are operated by fuel and electrical energy, which are expensive, and need high maintenance. To keep environment clean and reduce use of fuel a solar powered grass trimmer has been designed in ...
• Evaluation of a concrete–graphite hybrid mixture for low-cost thermal energy storage material 

  Chiteka, Kudzanayi; Enweremadu, Christopher (Cogent Engineering, 2018-11-04)

  The intermittent nature of solar energy is a drawback to its wide use in the absence of solar radiation. Therefore, there is the need for some forms of thermal storage. The objective of this study is to develop a hybrid ...
• Curriculum Engineering: A South African Case 

  Ramdass, Kemlall (IEEE, 2016-10-01)

  Constructive alignment of curricula in terms of content, formative and summative assessments are imperative for student success in higher education and career pursuit. The development of curricula in an open distance ...
• Reflection as a means of improvement: a higher education perspective 

  Ramdass, Kemlall (IEEE, 2016-10-01)

  Institutions of higher learning in South Africa are being plagued with changes on a regular basis. Notwithstanding internal changes, institutions are faced issues of public funding, changing student demographics and ...

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