The South African Journal of Industrial Engineering  

M.V. Jooste,C. de W. Van Schoor

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: e-Procurement is a sound solution for companies to initiate e-business initiatives since it promises several distinct benefits, such as process cost and lead time reduction, improving strategic sourcing of commodities and enabling compan... see more

H. Boraine,V.S.S. Yadavalli

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Artificial neural networks are powerful tools for time series forecasting. The problem addressed in this article is to do multi-step prediction of a stationary time series, and to find the associated prediction limits. Artificial neural ... see more

L. Govindarajan,T. Karunanithi

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The optimal design of industrial three-stage refrigeration systems to minimize total production cost has been effectively implemented using an genetic algorithm (GA), which is an efficient alternative for conventional search algorithms. ... see more

M. Albertyn,P.S. Kruger

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The key objective is to present the generic building blocks of a methodology that can be used to model stochastic continuous systems efficiently. The original simulation model of a real-world system is used as the basis for the developme... see more

H. Steyn

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this article, traditional project management methods such as PERT and CPM, as well as fast-tracking and systems approaches, viz. concurrent engineering and critical chain, are reviewed with specific reference to their contribution to ... see more

M.G.B. Madonsela,

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The subject of deregulation of electricity utilities has, in the past two decades, dominated the discussions on global Electricity Supply Industries (ESIs). Deregulation may be viewed as the withdrawal of state regulatory powers from the... see more

Y.V. Soni,

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This article investigates the concept of joint ventures in the international energy sector and develops a joint venture model, as a business development and assessment tool. The joint venture model presents a systematic method that relie... see more

F.J. Joubert,M.C. Bekker

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The introduction of a vehicle platform destined for world-wide export brought mass customi-sation to the South African subsidiary of a German luxury car manufacturer. This, together with a 29% head count reduction, a model range increase... see more

M. John,A.J. Buys

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study was aimed at developing a technology-based business strategy for Telkoms international business. Deregulation, competition and demand for converging voice, data and video in the telecommunication market were the driving forces... see more

A. Meyer,L. Pretorius,J.H.C. Pretorius

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This article proposes a process to manage the problem of electronic component obsolescence from a military product support perspective. By assessing applicable literature as well as feedback and lessons learned from relevant support proj... see more

P.S. Kruger

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The roots of Industrial Engineering are certainly extensive, diverse and deep. Similarly, there are numerous historical heroes that made significant contributions to the development of the Industrial Engineering discipline. For the sake ... see more