17 articles in this issue
Corne Schutte
Despite the challenges of COVID-19, the journal experienced again a successful year. It seems that the “working-from-home” model that a lot of authors was forced into, helped with catching up on a few articles that had been waiting for atte... see more
Rias Johann van Wyk
This article aims to enhance technology foresight by contributing to technological awareness and wisdom. It is based on an understanding of the fundamental nature of technology, and requires an overarching view. This needs at least three constituents: (1)... see more
Ganiyat Abiodun Salawu,Glen Bright,C Onunka
Queueing is a common phenomenon in various stages of manufacturing systems and some other organisations. Queueing usually reduces the time required by managers and manufacturers to complete a desired task. The queueing mathematical theory is a viable tool... see more
Tiffany M Adams,Leila L Goedhals-Gerber,Joubert Van Eeden
The South African National Road Traffic Act stipulates a legal vehicle height of 4.3 metres. The standard flat deck trailer fleet used in South Africa, combined with the international standard high cube container stands at 4.5 metres, thus breaching this ... see more
Nosipho Philisiwe Gumede,Teresa Hattingh
The evolution of continuous improvement methodologies is evident in the formalisation of activities, their spread across disciplines, and the formation of hybrid methodologies. This study focuses on hybrid methodology formation, and specifically on lean a... see more
Ardhisha Pancham,Daniel Withey,Glen Bright
Simultaneous Localisation And Mapping (SLAM) In Dynamic Environments (IDE) may be improved by detecting and removing moving objects that may otherwise lead to localisation errors. This work combines convolutional neural networks and feature clustering to ... see more
Rigard Johan Steenkamp
The fourth industrial revolution is a relatively recent phenomenon, underpinned by multiple forces, and thus characterised by both innovation and complexity. Such characteristics bring into play several new concepts that affect societies, ecosystems, lead... see more
Busola D Olagunju,Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju
The cement industry is known to be the largest consumer of energy and natural resources. Globally, an average of a ton of cement is needed by every individual each year. Cement, being the major constituent of concrete, is the most manufactured and most co... see more
Keith Richard Lambert
A high-technology complex system can be supported during its extended life by using an integrated logistics support system (ILSS). The process to develop an ILSS is used and is familiar in industrial and military complex systems. This paper discusses the ... see more
Piwai Chikasha,Kemlall Ramsaroop Ramdass,Kgabo Mokgokloa,R W Maladzhi
Curriculum is the primary factor that defines the competence and skill level of graduate industrial engineers as these professionals leave university and enter a dynamic industry that is affected by multiple social, economic, environmental, and political ... see more
Rina Peach,Krige Visser
Strategies to manage the human factors in maintenance are documented in the maintenance management and human sciences spaces. However, it is unclear from the literature which indicators and measurements should be used for these factors. It is also unclear... see more
Wouter Gideon Bam,Karolien De Bruyne,Corne Schutte
A holistic framework that enables a systematic evaluation of the factors affecting the location of economic activities has thus far been lacking. Using a structured review, this research summarises the key developments that address this issue. Based on th... see more
Rodrigo Gris Souza,Osvaldo Quelhas,Gustavo Marchisotti,Julio Neto,Rosley Anholon,C A Marinho
Industry 4.0 has been discussed in the scientific community since its inception in 2011. Discussions have focused on characterising what Industry 4.0 is. This industry will increasingly require professionals to perform complex and indirect tasks, such as ... see more
Goran Janackovic,Miroljub Grozdanovic
The research model presented in this article, of control room operators’ work activities in an electric power system, includes an analysis of the main control room’s characteristics, the performance of the operators, and the influence of the e... see more
Janine Steyl,Venkata S.S. Yadavalli
This study evaluates the high electricity costs faced at a carpet manufacturing company. Research was conducted by focusing on the supply and availability of electricity in South Africa and alternative energy sources. Modelling methods were investigated t... see more
Nita Sukdeo,Kemlall Ramdass,Given Petja
While the initial 5S methodology focused on sorting, cleaning, standardising, and sustaining the work environment, 7S is a new methodology that has been modified to incorporate a culture of safety and team spirit. The paper describes the application of 7S... see more
Julissa Cabrera,Oscar Corpus,Fernando Maradiegue,José Carlos Alvarez Merino
Interest in ensuring the safety of food for human consumption has grown considerably owing to the economic impact of returns on products that do not meet the organoleptic characteristics that customers require. The presence of pollutants and reduced shelf... see more