Simulation-aided value stream map** for productivity progression in a steel shaft manufacturing environment

T Munyai, OA Makinde, C Mbohwa… - South African Journal of …, 2019 - journals.co.za
Productivity improvement in the steel industry is pivotal to achieving competiveness that
stimulate the economic growth of a country. In the past decade, the steel shaft manufacturing …

Participative management for team effectiveness and innovation

I Smit, L Bam, PN Zincume - South African Journal of Industrial …, 2023 - journals.co.za
This study investigates the effect of a participative management practice,'mini-business
activities'(MBAs), on three outcome variables: team effectiveness, team innovation, and job …

Multi-objective design space exploration for the integration of advanced analytics in cyber-physical production systems

J Bakakeu, J Fuchs, T Javied, M Brossog… - 2018 IEEE …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The integration of advanced data analytics in manufacturing systems has shown impressive
results in various fields, including fault diagnosis, predictive maintenance, energy …

Analysis and optimization of bottlenecks via simulation

R Zhang - 2018 IEEE International Conference on Industrial …, 2018 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Manufacturing enterprises in China always have a price advantage of raw material and
labor force. Optimization methods are currently widely used in manufacturing system to …

Effect of lean six sigma on order fulfilment process: evidence from manufacturing companies in Gauteng, South Africa

V Maku - 2023 - etd.cput.ac.za
Lean six sigma (LSS) and order fulfilment are two of the most important aspects of any
company, and they play a crucial role in facilitating global trade. A company with a …

A new method for content selection on a mobile device

JJ Esterhuizen - 2020 - repository.nwu.ac.za
In this modern, fast-paced society people must be able to work while away from their desks.
The rise and adoption of mobile devices have improved productivity for many people who …