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POWDER CHARACTERISTICS BLENDING AND MICROSTRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF A HOT-PACK ROLLED VACUUM ARC-MELTED gamma-TIAL-BASED SHEET
In the quest for cost-effective fabrication processes capable of producing sound gamma-TiAl products, the microstructure and mechanical properties of a …
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INVESTIGATING THE LINK BETWEEN COMPRESSED AIR WASTAGE AND VENTILATION SHORTFALLS IN DEEP-LEVEL MINES
As part of mining development, mines are constantly increasing in size and depth, resulting in a dynamic environment. There is …
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INCREASING WAREHOUSE THROUGHPUT THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DYNAMIC CLASS-BASED STORAGE ASSIGNMENT ALGORITHM
This study investigates the problems faced by an agricultural wholesaler arising from an inefficient random storage assignment policy. Research was …
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A MACHINE-LEARNING APPROACH TOWARDS SOLVING THE INVOICE PAYMENT PREDICTION PROBLEM
Companies routinely experience difficulties in collecting debt incurred by their customers. As an alternative to the reactive techniques typically employed …
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LEADERSHIP 4.0: LEADERSHIP CHANGES REQUIRED IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN PETROLEUM INDUSTRY TO SUPPORT THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is upon us, emerging at a rapid pace and providing digitalisation and technology systems that …
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SYSTEMS THINKING FOR THE DIGITAL ECONOMY: A SOCIOTECHNICAL PERSPECTIVE
The digital economy has radically changed the way services and products are developed and deployed. Digital information and communication technology …
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ASSESSING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES IN THE MANUFACTURE OF TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT, BASED ON FUZZY GREY RELATIONAL ANALYSIS
his paper presents a sustainability assessment of manufacturing processes for transport equipment, using fuzzy grey relational analysis. The metrics or …
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REDUCED ORDER TOPOLOGY OPTIMISATION OF A PLANAR HONEYCOMB DEFINED BY A LINEAR ELASTIC Ti6Al4V (ELI) MATERIAL MODEL
Combined numerical modelling and topology optimisation methods are useful in the design and analysis of engineering structures. The two tools …
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DATA SCIENCE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES: A STRUCTURED LITERATURE REVIEW
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are faced with the challenge of implementing Industry 4.0 (I4.0) technologies to keep up with …
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STRATEGY AS A KEY DRIVER OF THE FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY
With the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), many industries find themselves having to identify, select, acquire, exploit, and …
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TOWARDS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF DRONE APPLICATION PROCESS AND REGULATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
This paper discusses strategies to improve the application process for drones and Part 101 of the regulations for the approval …
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STRATEGY TO IDENTIFY AND MITIGATE HAZARDS IN DEEP-LEVEL MINE VENTILATION SYSTEMS USING A CALIBRATED DIGITAL TWIN
Deep-level mines have complex and dynamic ventilation systems to ensure that sufficient air is provided to underground workers. Certain changes …
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EVALUATION OF DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING IMPLEMENTATION IN THE MINING INDUSTRY
The ability of organisations to collect and store vast amounts of data has become increasingly more accessible and affordable in …
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AN INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF THE ISO 9001 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA
The implementation of quality management systems (QMS) is central to the performance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). At present, …
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A SYSTEM DYNAMICS APPROACH TO POSTAL DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION DYNAMICS: A CAUSAL LOOP DIAGRAM (CLD) PERSPECTIVE
Postal operators across the globe are faced with inescapable business model disruptions in the era of the digital economy, and …
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APPLICATION OF LEAN SIX SIGMA TO A SMALL ENTERPRISE IN THE GAUTENG PROVINCE: A CASE STUDY
he quest to improve customer satisfaction is one of the core aims of businesses in the competitive global market. This …
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WALK MODELLING WHEN DESIGNING SMALL BUS TRANSIT NETWORKS
Models for the design of public bus transit networks are usually based on the historically observed origin-demand travel patterns of …
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AN EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH TO IMPROVING THE JOINT STIFFNESS OF INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS THROUGH DEXTEROUS POSTURE IDENTIFICATION
Improving a robot’s posture enables it to perform with greater accuracy and repeatability. A stiffer posture also protects the robot …
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FACTORS INFLUENCING THE LATE DELIVERY OF PROJECTS IN STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES: THE CASE OF ESKOM
Delays in project completion by state-owned enterprises are a major concern and a threat to the South African economy. This …