13 articles in this issue
Martin Albertyn,Paul S. Kruger
The key objective is to develop a method which can be utilized to model a stochastic continuous system. A system from the "real world" is used as the basis for the simulation modelling technique that is presented. The conceptualiza... see more
Stephan Bosman,Paul S. Kruger
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Risk analysis in a business context is largely intangible, allowing limited opportunity for the development of means by which the risk can be more securely assured, and in the long run, appropriately managed. This... see more
Peter Arnold Colborne,Herman Steyn
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Studies on both systems engineering and concurrent engineering tend to be set in the context of high-technology industries: typically weapon systems and aerospace for the former and the automobile industry for the... see more
N.D. Du Preez,J.M.C. Reid
This paper presentsan overview of the challenge to integrate product and process life cycles in maintaining global competitiveness of an enterprise and proposes IEKOS as a possible solution . It provides the reader with a framework... see more
C.M. Moll,P.S. Kruger
Most South African organisations were historically part of a closed competitive system with little global competition and a relatively stable economy (Manning: 18, Sunter: 32). Since the political transformation, the globalisation ... see more
A.E. Reinecke,D.C. Page
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The set-up time for jobs on some multi-station machines , such as manually configured colour printers, are sequence dependent. Many techniques exist for fmding a sequence in which to process the jobs to reduce tot... see more
H. Rohne,D.C. Page
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this paper the important .issues involved in successfully implementing corrective action systems in quality management are discussed. The work is based on experience in implementing and operating such a system ... see more
Cornelius J. Fourie,Freda Potgieter
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This paper describes the safety features that are important to a robotic workstation. It also discusses the safety costs involved and gives some examples. Some of the important legal aspects are further hi... see more
Cornelius J. Fourie,
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Agility enables a manufacturing enterprise to manage change as part of its routine business. By aligning the whole company to a single strategic vision and goal, together with internal and external . initiatives, ... see more
Godfrey C. Onwubolu
Grouping parts into families which can be produced by a cluster of machine cells is the cornerstone of cellular manufacturing, which in turn is the building block for flexible manufacturing systems. Cellular manufacturing is a grou... see more
J.M.C. Reid,N.D. Du Preez
This paper describes the GRAI Integrated Methodology and identifies the need for computer tools to support enterprise modelling,design and integration. The IMAGIM tool is then evaluated in terms of its ability to support the GRAI I... see more
J.J. Strasheim,P.S. Kruger
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Automated distribution of computer software via electronic means in large corporate networks is growing in popularity. The relative importance of personal computer software, in financial and logistical terms, is ... see more
W. Van Wijck
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This paper describes a formula for scheduling the day-to-day operation of a lift club. The formula is remarkably simple, and can easily be implemented on a spreadsheet. It is also extremely flexible and can cater ... see more