Proceedings – 2018 IEOM Pretoria Conference
ISSN: 2169-8767 ISBN: 978-1-5323-5947-7
ID 2 Utilization of Agro waste Bio Adsorbents in Textile Wastewater Treatment
M.M. Manyuchi, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Department of Chemical and Processing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe
C. Mbohwa, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
E. Muzenda, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, P Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
ID 3 Potential for Re-refining of Used Lubricating Oils for Re-use Using Zinc Dialkyl Dithiosulphate as an Additive
M.M. Manyuchi, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Department of Chemical and Processing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe
T. Nengiwa, Department of Chemical and Process Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe
C. Mbohwa, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
E. Muzenda, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, P. Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
M. Mpeta, Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe
ID 6 Situational Analysis for Producing Biomass Charcoal Briquettes in Zimbababwe
M.M. Manyuchi, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Department of Chemical and Processing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences, Zimbabwe
E. Mahofa and A. Fungura, Department of Chemical and Process Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe
C. Mbohwa, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
E. Muzenda, BioEnergy and Environmental Technology Centre, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, P. Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
M. Mpeta, Department of Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe
ID 10 Reliability Analysis of a standby system with two stage Erlangian repair
Venkata S.S. Yadavalli and Shagufta Abbas, Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, 0002, Pretoria, South Africa
V.S. Vaidyanathan, Department of Statistics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry – 605 014, India
P. Chandrasekhar, Department of Statistics, Loyola College, Chennai – 600 034, India
ID 12 Junior Mining as Innovation Entrepreneurship in Minerals Industry in South Africa
Antoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi, Mineral Processing and Technology Research Centre, Department of Metallurgy, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Nirdesh Singh, Mineral Processing and Technology Research Centre, Department of Metallurgy, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Small Scale Mining Division, MINTEK, Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 13 Modelling and analysis of barriers to implementation social sustainability practices using MICMAC approach
Usama Awan, Industrial Engineering and Management, School of Engineering Sciences, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
Andrzej Kraslawski, Industrial Engineering and Management, School of Engineering Sciences, Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
Department of Process and Environmental Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, Poland
Janne Huiskonen, Industrial Engineering and Management, School of Engineering Sciences Lappeenranta University of Technology, Lappeenranta, Finland
ID 14 Big data in sport analytics: applications and risks
Euodia Vermeulen and Sarma Venkata Yadavalli, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa
ID 15 The Bleeding Edge of IT Project Methodology
Steyn De Wet, Prof Wynand Van Dyk & Prof Corne Schutte, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
ID 16 Business process reengineering during technology implementation in power plants
T. Buthelezi and A. Marnewick, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 18 A review of the application of GIS in biomass and solid waste supply chain optimization: Gaps and opportunities for developing nations
Gratitude Charis, Gwiranai Danha and Edison Muzenda, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Plot 10071, Boseja Ward, Private Bag 16 Palapye, Botswana
ID 20 Factors that affect implementation of green public procurement in local government: A case study in the city of Johannesburg Municipality
Ernest Mutenda, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Johannesburg, PO BOX, 524, Auckland Park, 2006, South Africa
ID 21 Managing change in an engineering company
Larissa Junkoon, Annlize Marnewick, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 26 Challenges Facing The Development Of Sustainable Entrepreneurship In Burundi
Florence Nisabwe, Charisma University, British West Indies
ID 27 Innovative technologies of waste recycling with production of high performance panels
Abrahams Mwasha, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
Dillon ramdhanie, The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
ID 32 Factors Influencing Performance Of South African Constrcution Industry A Case Of Limpopo Province
Khotso Dithebe, Clinton Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Oke and Marvellous Akani Muyambu, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 35 Development of an Entrepreneurial Small Business’ Strategic Plan by Shortened Systematic Strategic Planning (SSP)
Hakan Butuner, IMECO Industrial Management & Engineering Co., Turkey
ID 36 Adjudging the Efficacy of Total Productive Maintenance: Case Study
Ignatio Madanhire, Kumbi Mugwindiri and Stephen Ndlovu, University of Zimbabwe, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Mt Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
Charles Mbohwa, University of Johannesburg, Department of Quality Management and Operations Management, Auckland Park, South Africa
ID 38 A Systems Engineering Framework for Small Scale Rural Community Engagement Projects: A Case Study
Rene Naidoo, Johan Meyer and Sune von Solms, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Science University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
ID 39 The Efforts of National Departments In South Africa In Support Of The Nepad Initiative
Grace Mukwaya and Johnny Coetzee, University of Pretoria, South Africa
ID 45 The socio-economic implication of 2nd generation biofuels in Southern Africa: A critical review
Gratitude Charis, Gwiranai Danha and Edison Muzenda, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Plot 10071, Boseja Ward, Private Bag 16 Palapye, Botswana
ID 46 Quality Management in the South African Public Procurement System
Bongumusa Mansuette Bhekamalinda Cebekhulu, Paul A. Ozor and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 47 Numerical analysis of the onset of the vapour-liquid phase in the HRSG boiler horizontal low carbon steel water tube
Jarryd Wyngaard, Thokozane Kunene and Lagouge Tartibu, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FEBE), University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, JHB, PO Box 524, RSA
ID 049 Comparison of Real-Coded Genetic Algorithm and Real-Coded Biogeography-Based Optimization, Global Unconstrained Optimization Algorithms
Ayodele P Boglo, Carrtelcom Nigeria Company Limited, Lagos, Nigeria
Barend W Botha, Department of Engineering Management, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, RSA
Babatunde A Sawyerr, Department of Computer Science, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria
ID 51 An Investigation into the Severity of Factors Predisposing Construction Projects to Risks in Nigeria
Olufisayo Adewumi Adedokun, Isaac Olaniyi Aje and Oladele Johnson Agboola, Department of Quantity Surveying, School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
ID 52 An Investigation into the Sustainability of Advance Payment on Public Construction Projects Delivery
Isaac Olaniyi Aje and Olufisayo Adewumi Adedokun, Department of Quantity Surveying School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
ID 53 Walking/Working Surface ‘System Integrity’ Considerations during Maintenance
Gerard A. Davis, PhD, CSP, CPE, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, Auburn University, AL 36849-5346, USA
ID 54 Time Series forecast of Sea Surface Temperature for Hokkaido fishery ports along coastal line of Japan Sea
Chim Chwee WONG, LKC Faculty of Engineering and Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Junichi KISHIGAMI, Department of Information and Electronic Engineering, Muroran Institute of Technology, Hokkaido, Japan
ID 55 Quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction in health care
Kwai Sang Chin, City University of Hong Kong, China
ID 58 Design of Thick Porridge Mixing Agitator for Commercial Kitchens
Ignatio Madanhire, Kumbi Mugwindiri and Tanyaradzwa Virukai, University of Zimbabwe, Department of Mechanical Engineering, P.O Box MP167, Mt Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
Charles Mbohwa, University of Johannesburg, Department of Quality Management and Operations Management, P. O. Box 524, Auckland Park 2006, South Africa
ID 59 Model-based Systems Engineering of phosphate beneficiation processes
Mariem Ait Bakader, Applied Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, FES, MOROCCO
Complex Systems Engineering Laboratory, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, BENGUERIR, MOROCCO
Laurent Deshayes, Complex Systems Engineering Laboratory, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, BENGUERIR, MOROCCO
Mohammed El Asri, Applied Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences and Technics, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, FES, MOROCCO
ID 60 Performance comparison of loose biomass briquettes produced using cow dung and cactus binders
Mikateko Reuben Shuma and Daniel M. Madyira, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Kingsway campus, Auckland park, 2000, RSA
ID 62 Customer Pairwise Fit Matrix Approach To Grouping Of Customers For Garment Sizing
Adekunle Kolawole and Oliver Ekepre Charles-Owaba, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria
ID 64 Influence of the Consultants Related Factors on the Performance of Selected Tertiary Educational Building (TEB) Projects in Nigeria
Deborah Oluwafunke Adedokun, Department of Building & Quantity Surveying, College of Environmental Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, Nigeria
ID 65 Thin Films in Tribology
Resego R Phiri and O. Philip Oladijo, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and technology, Private Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
Esther T. Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering science, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 66 A Resource Allocation Problem under Risk Conditions
Mahsa Ghandehari, Department of Management, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
Mohammad Hossein Golkhani-Dorbati, Management Research Center, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
ID 67 A Heuristics Approach to Level Over-Production in the Re-Formulation for Single Item Capacitated Lot Sizing Problem with Shortage and Inventory
RRK Sharma, Ajay Jha and Parvathy T, Department of Industrial and Management Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur – 208016, INDIA
ID 68 A systematic literature review of the agile methodology applied during construction project design
Mr Sixolile Mnqonywa and Prof Annlize Marnewick, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Johannesburg
Dr Sune von Solms, Department of Electrical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, KSA
ID 71 Electromagnetic Wave Attenuation and Phase Rotation by Charged Dust Particles
A. Musa and B. S. Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 72 Microwave Attenuation along Earth-Satellite Link During Dust Storms
A. Musa and B. S. Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 73 Towards Cleaner Power Production with Repowering of Coal Power Plants: A Critical Literature Review
Irene Kamutero and John A. Trimble, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
ID 74 Perceived Obstacles Toward Mobile Government: Findings from a Qualitative Study
Kamel Rouibah and Hasan Qurban, Quantitative Methods and Information System Department, College of Business Administration, Kuwait
ID 76 The influence of stakeholders’ relationship on project success
Edoghogho Ogbeifun, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Jan-Harm C Pretorius, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 077 Performance Investigation and Construction of a Traveling Wave Thermo-Acoustic Engine
Serge Balonji and L.K. Tartibu, Mechanical Engineering Technology Department, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
T.C. Jen, Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 78 Study of tensile behavior of S355JR steel treated by burnishing -approach by experimental plans
Mounira Bourebia, Abdeldjalil Bouri and Sihem Achouri, Industrial Technologies Research Center, CRTI.P.O.BOX 64, chéraga-16014, Algeria
Hamid Hamadache, Research Laboratory in Advanced Technologies and Mechanical Production (LRTAPM), Badji Mokhtar Annaba University, P.O. Box.12, 23000, Annaba, Algeria
Lakhdar Laouar, Laboratory of Industrial Mechanics, Badji Mokhtar University BP12 -2300, Annaba, Algeria
ID 79 A predictive approach for effective management and planning within the energy sector of South Africa
L.K. Tartibu, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
ID 80 New insights for decentralised waste-to-energy systems in small to medium-scale: Incineration and gasification
Giovanna Andrea Pinilla-De La Cruz and Monica Julieth Valencia Botero, VEBIC – Vaasa Energy Business Innovation Centre, University of Vaasa Vaasa, Wolffintie 34, Finland
Jussi Kantola, School of Technology and Innovations, University of Vaasa Vaasa, Wolffintie 34, Finland
ID 82 Injection of Renewable Energy into the Electricity Grid with intelligent Commands
Mohammed El Alami, Hamid Touijer and Mohamed Habibi, Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Energy Systems (LGESE), Faculty of Science, Ibn Tofail University, kenitra –Morocco
ID 83 A Taxonomic Classification for Concurrent Control Chart Pattern Recognition
Rita Peñabaena-Niebles and Ethel Garcia, Department of Industrial Engineering, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia
ID 84 The Impact Of Breakdown Reduction Through Lean-Tpm Methodologies And Energy Consumption In A Manufacturing Industry
Daniel Arusei and Bernard Maiyo, Moi University, Kenya
ID 85 Identifying practices of engagement in innovation platforms: towards understanding innovation platforms in healthcare
Frederick Robert Peter Edlmann, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Sara S. Grobbelaar, Department of Industrial Engineering AND DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Scientometrics and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (SciSTIP), University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
ID 86 The Study of the Sewerage Disinfection Properties of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Powder
Douw G. Faurie, Sthen-Karl Boussougou and Molelekoa J. Mosesane, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa
ID 87 Comparative study of Experimental and Simulative (COMSOL) results on Extended Heat Transfer
Douw G. Faurie and Molelekoa J. Mosesane, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa
ID 88 Gas Chromatography Calibration Curve for Siloxanes analysis
Justin K. Mbwebwe, Douw G. Faurie, Molelekoa J. Mosesane, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Material Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa
ID 89 On The Capacitated Step-Fixed Charge Transportation And Facility Location Problem: A Local Search Heuristic
Gbeminiyi John Oyewole and Olufemi Adetunji, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa
ID 90 The Impact of Just-in-Time (JIT) in Inventory Management System and the Supplier Overall Performance of South African’s Bed Mattress Manufacturing Companies
Sihle Mankazana and Sambil Charles Mukwakungu, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, Auckland Park, 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 91 Implementation of Safety Management System in Kuwait International Airport
Alaa Al-Shammari, Nadine Awadah, Zahra’a Kamal, Sahar Redha and Suat Kasap, Industrial Engineering Department, American University of the Middle East (AUM) Eqaila, Kuwait
ID 92 On the Facility Location and Fixed Charge Solid Transportation Problem: A Lagrangian Relaxation Heuristic
Gbeminiyi John Oyewole and Olufemi Adetunji, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa
ID 93 A Comparative Review on Supply Chain Maturity Models
Munyaradzi Bvuchete, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Sara S. (Saartjie) Grobbelaar, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University AND DST-NRF Center of Excellence in Scientometrics and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (SciSTIP), Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Joubert Van Eeden, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
ID 94 Development and optimization of a smart digester for the production of biogas
Daniyan, I. A. Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
Ahwin, K. A. Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
Aderoba, A. A. Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
Daniyan, O. L. Centre for Basic Space Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Mpofu, K. Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
ID 95 Evaluation of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Reduction in Distillery Wastewater Treatment Using the Photocatalysis
Daphney Hlotse, Thabo Brooms, Molelekoa Mosesane, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
ID 97 A methodology for case study research to analyse innovation platforms in South African healthcare sector
Richmore A. Dondofema, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Sara S. (Saartjie) Grobbelaar, Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University AND DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Scientometrics and Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (SciSTIP), Stellenbosch University, South Africa
ID 98 Development Of A Controller For An Active Suspension System Of A Rail Car
Daniyan, I. A and Mpofu, K, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa.
Daniyan, O. L., Centre for Basic Space Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
ID 99 Lack of Training Opportunities in South African Foundries and the Impact on the Number of Engineering Metallurgy Graduates
Jonathan Mkansi, Hannelie Nel and Annlizé Marnewick, Post-Graduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, South Africa
ID 101 Stakeholders’ Compliance and Accountability with Health and Safety in the South African Construction Industry
Kellie Nhlamulo Kwinika, Hannelie Nel and Annlizé Marnewick, Post-Graduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, South Africa
ID 102 Fusing RFID with Mobile technology for Enhanced Safety of Construction Project Team Members
Temidayo O., Osunsanmi, Ayodeji E., Oke and Clinton O., Aigbavboa, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 103 Improving Qualtiy by implementing Juran’s Trilogy
Zanele Mpanza, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 104 On An Alternative To Copula Methodology
Jerzy K. Filus and Lidia Z. Filus
ID 105 Root Cause Analysis for Fuel Losses in Bulk Oil Storage Tanks
Norman Gwangwava, Taboka Motlhabane and Albert U. Ude , Department of Mechanical, Energy and Industrial Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology
Enoch N. Ogunmuyiwa, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology
William Msekiwa Goriwondo, National University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Industrial Technology, P. O. Box AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
ID 106 Concomitant of Global Warming and Land Reclamation: Designing a new interface between human kind and sea
Islam Hamdi El-Ghonaimy, Urban Consultant, Department of Architecture and Interior Design, College of Engineering – University of Bahrain, Isa Town, Bahrain
Needa Javed, Researcher, Research assistant, Department of Architecture and Interior Design, College of Engineering – University of Bahrain
ID 107 Sustainable e-Operation for University Campus; G.I.S Contribution
Prof Islam El-Ghonaimy, Urban Designer and Landscape Architect Consultant, Department of Architecture, College of Fine Arts, Alexandria University, Egypt
Affiliated with Department of Architecture and Interior, College of Engineering, University of Bahrain, Bahrain
ID 108 Implementation of Lean manufacturing tools in an abattoir: A case study of a Botswana Private Beef Abattoir
Babedi Kufigwa, Norman Gwangwava, Albert U. Ude, Department of Mechanical, Energy and Industrial Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Botswana
Richard Addo-Tenkorang, Aalborg University, Department of Materials & Production, Fibigerstræde 16, 9220 Aalborg, Denmark
Enoch N. Ogunmuyiwa, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Botswana
ID 109 Wearable Sensors for Remote Monitoring in Smart Public Hospital
T. Malapane and W. Doorsamy, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
B.S. Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 110 Factors Contributing to the Failure of Emerging Construction Companies in South Africa
Benito Novela, Annlizé Marnewick and Hannelie Nel, Post-Graduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, South Africa
ID 111 Operations and Maintenance of CSIR Photovoltaic Plants
Mudau Unarine Bridget and Nithin Isaac, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Energy Autonomous Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Pretoria
ID 112 Agility in the Project Management of a 1 MW solar PV plant implementation
Mhlengi Emmanuel Dlamini, Nithin Isaac, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Energy Autonomous Campus, Meiring Naude Road, Pretoria
ID 114 The influence of Inventory Management Techniques and supply chain management: A study on how effective inventory management systems and supply chain management can help establish high performance in Johannesburg manufacturing Industries
Sihle Mankazana and Manti Silase, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 115 Evaluating employee performance to improve customers waiting time; A case study
Sihle Mankazana, Department of Quality and operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Bunting Road, Auckland park PO Box 2006, RSA
Magano Molefe, Department of Quality and operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Bunting Road, Auckland park PO Box 2006, RSA
ID 116 Hybrid framework to improve Small to Medium sized Manufacturers’ flexibility to market turbulence in the Mass-Customization era
AT Mukalay and Prof JA Trimble, TUT, KSA
ID 117 Product Quality Characteristics for the Standardization of Traditional boats in East Java, Indonesia
Yugowati Praharsi and M. Abu Jami’in, Gaguk Suhardjito, Shipbuilding Institute of Polytechnic Surabaya, Jl. Teknik Kimia, Kampus ITS, Sukolilo, Surabaya 60111, Indonesia
Hui-Ming Wee, Department of Industrial and System Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Pei Road No. 200, Chungli City 32023, Taiwan
ID 118 Development of an Effective Self-Cleaning System to Minimize Fouling in Heat Exchangers
Wilson R. Nyemba and Simon Chinguwa, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
Isheanesu Zimba, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zimbabwe, P O Box MP 167, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
Charles Mbohwa, Professor of Sustainability Engineering, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 119 Spare Parts Stock rationalization for rotating equipment based on companywide interchangeability; an inventory cost reduction strategic technique-Perspective to Petroleum & fertilizer industries across India & Gulf
Sandeep Sharda, Faculty & Research Scholar, Mechanical Dept. (Program of Management Studies), Rajasthan Technical University, Rawatbhata Road, Akelgarh, Kota, Rajasthan, India
Prof. Sanjeev Mishra, Professor& Head, University Teaching Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajasthan Technical University, Rawatbhata Road, Akelgarh, Kota, Rajasthan, India
ID 121 The effects of high electricity demand in KZN
Bantubenzani Nelson Mdlolo, DUT, South Africa
ID 122 Towards a Decolonized Human Machine Interface for a Rural Solar Bakery Management
Sune Von Solms, Johan Meyer, Emery Hassall and Charles Muranda, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, The University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 124 Characterization Of Psychological Traits Of South African Tribes And Its Impact On Sisr Integration
Ajibo Chinenye Augustine and Babu Sena Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, B2 Lab 217, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 125 Negotiating quality in curriculum development
Ngaka Mosia, Department of mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa (Unisa), Florida, Science campus. Gauteng, South Africa
ID 126 Mobile learning model adoption in an ODeL setting
Ngaka Mosia, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, school of Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Florida, Unisa Campus, Florida, Gauteng Province, South Africa
ID 127 Digital Game Based Learning in Industrial Engineering
N. Mosia, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Science Campus, Florida, Gauteng, University of South Africa
ID 129 Application of quality evaluation tools for learning objects (A technology scorecard report)
Ngaka Mosia, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa (Unisa), Florida, Science Campus, Gauteng, South Africa
ID 130 Scenario Analysis of Renewable Energy Desalination Integration in South Africa
Anastasia Papadouris and George Alex Thopil, Department of Engineering and Technology Management, Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria, Hatfield, South Africa
ID 131 The Interlink Between Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Technology Development in Industry
Onu Peter and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 132 Productivity Improvement in a Public Health Care system
Ngaka Mosia, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa (Unisa), Florida, Science Campus, Gauteng, South Africa
ID 133 The New Public Health Care Paradigm
Ngaka Mosia, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa (Unisa), Florida, Science Campus, Gauteng, South Africa
ID 134 Application of auxiliary equipment in productivity improvement
Ngaka Mosia, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa (Unisa), Florida, Science Campus, Gauteng, South Africa
Jan Harm Christiaan Pretorius, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 135 Obsolescence Management the study of Power Utility in South Africa
N. Gantsho, Prof JHC Pretorius, B Makhanya, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Johannesburg University, Auckland Park, 2000, South Africa
ID 136 What has Industry 4.0 got to do with us? A review of the Literature
Dennit Quewan Adams, Department of Industrial Engineering, Masters student at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
Prof. Khumbulani M. Mpofu, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
ID 137 Correlation between Future Energy Systems and Industrial Revolutions
Onu Peter and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 138 The optimization of container stacking process under the impact of synchronization of seaport container terminal operations
Sarma Yadavalli, Olufemi Adetunji and Rafid B Dawood Al Rikabi, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
ID 139 Comparative Analysis of Different Forecasting Techniques for Ford Mustang Sales Data
Ayyagari Venkata Ramani, Master of Engineering Management, A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI 48075, USA
ID 140 Supply Chain Distribution Network Analysis of Two Cable Manufacturers
Ayyagari Venkata Ramani, Master of Engineering Management, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI 48075, USA
ID 141 DMAIC Approach to Address Non-compliances in 3D Feature Based Computer Generated Design Models
Ayyagari Ramani and Ramon Banuelos, A. Leon Linton Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI 48075, USA
ID 142 Sustainable remanufacturing low voltage induction motor stator experimental setup approach for developing a software based system
Alice E Matenga, Eriyeti Murena and Givemore Kanyemba, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, National University of Science and Technology, AC 939, Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
ID 143 Combustion and energy content comparison of loose biomass briquettes produced from cow dung and cactus binders
Mikateko Reuben Shuma and Daniel M. Madyira, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Kingsway campus, Auckland park, 2000, RSA
ID 145 Validation of criteria for service delivery performance assessment tools
Oluyomi Ajayi and Marne De Vries Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
ID 146 Application of Supply Chains in Land Registration
Edward Kurwakumire, Geomatics Department, Tshwane University of Science and Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
ID 147 Developing a two-stage stochastic model with L-shaped solution method for dynamic blood supply chain network model: the case of disaster in Tehran
Faraz Salehi, Reyhaneh ashofteh and Seyed Mohammad javad mirzapour Ale-hashem, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, Amirkabir University of Technology
ID 148 Energy Efficiency in Manufacturing in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Adenuga Olukorede Tijani, Mpofu Khumbulani and Gabisile Buyiswa Gamede, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
ID 149 Development and Fabrication of a Wood Gasifier to Power an Internal Combustion Engine
Simon Chinguwa, Wilson R. Nyemba and Tien-Chien Jen, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
Kudzai Boora, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zimbabwe, P O Box MP 167, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
ID 150 Appraisal of the Factors Affecting Emotional Intelligence of Construction Professionals in Nigeria
Adedayo Ogungbile, Oluseyi Awodele and Ayodeji Oke, Department of Quantity Surveying, School of Environmental Technology, The Federal University of Technology, P. M. B 704, Akure, Nigeria
ID 151 The application of Non-destructive testing (NDT) as an Aspect of Quality Control in an Industrial Plant in South Africa
Sambil Charles Mukwakungu, Sihle Mankazana, Ruth Mpho Maphosa, Temosho Bapela and Queenza Obakeng Klaas, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, Auckland Park 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 152 Dimensional Analysis of Natural Vibrations of Planar Multilink Flexible Robots with Elastic Constraints at Actuator Gearhead Shaft –Link Couplings
Francis Kunzi Tekweme, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, RSA
ID 153 Effect of Maintenance on Sustainability of Infrastructures
Ayodeji Oke, Adedayo Ogungbile and Oluseyi Awodele, Department of Quantity Surveying, School of Environmental Technology, The Federal University of Technology, P. M. B 704, Akure, Nigeria
ID 154 General study for characterization and structural property investigation on diorite rocks
Mr Gaesenngwe Gaesenngwe and Dr. G. Dahna, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Private Bag 16, Botswana
Mr Gaesenngwe Gaesenngwe, Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department, BIUST University Palapye, Botswana
ID 155 A Review on Novel Techniques for Iron Recovery from Chalcopyrite (CuFeS2)
N. Poloko and Dr. G. Dahna Department of Chemicals, Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Private Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
ID 157 Appraisal of Measures in Enhancing Professionalism and Ethical Conducts among Quantity Surveyors in Nigerian Construction Industry
Ebunoluwa Bimbola Akinrata and Adedayo Johnson Ogungbile, Department of Quantity Surveying, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, P.M.B 704, Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria
ID 158 An alternate approach for the numerical modeling of isothermal flash calculation using Peng-Robinson equation of state
Muhammad Ahsan, Bilal Hussain and Arshad Hussain, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan
ID 164 The Effect of Business Processes Re-engineering on Improving Customer Satisfaction & Retention in the Manufacturing Industry
Sambil Charles Mukwakungu, Matimba Davis Mabasa, Tebogo Lucky Mamela and Semanga Mabuza, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 165 Evaluating Resiliency Strategies To Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions: A Multiple Criteria Decision Making Model
Anirban Ganguly, O.P. Jindal Global University, India
Debdeep Chatterjee, Concordia University, Canada
ID 166 Identifying and Analyzing the Most Important Fundamentals to Improve Project Management Performance in South Africa
Sambil Charles Mukwakungu and Matimba Davis Mabasa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 167 Implementing a Quality Management System to Improve Customer Satisfaction: A Study of a Medical Device company
Nombulelo Gqamane and Nita Sukdeo, School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
ID 168 Assessing the Implications of South Africa’s Integrated National Electrification Programme’s Restricted Electricity Supply Connections
Zakaria Yahia, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Kristy Langerman, Department of Geography, Environmental Management and Energy Studies, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 169 Big-data for Interactive Advertisement: Few Propositions
Harshmit Kaur Saluja, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, U.P., India
R.R.K. Sharma, Sanjay Mittal Chair Professor (HAG Scale), Department of Industrial Management and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, U.P., India
Dr Vinod Kumar Yadav, Associate Professor, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, U.P., India
Vinayak Drave, Department of Industrial Management and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, U.P., India
ID 170 Exploring the Impact Project Definition Readiness Index on Capital Projects for Coal-Fired Power Station Projects
Yolisa Andi Motsepe, Bheki Makhanya and Prof. J.H.C Pretorius, Post-Graduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, South Africa
ID 172 Optimization-based Scheduling of Ingula Pumped Storage Plant under Demand Uncertainty
Zakaria Yahia and Pule Kholopane, Department of Quality and Operations Management University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 174 Recovery of Copper and nickel from BCL slag dump at Selebi Phikwe, Botswana
Tlotlo S. Gabasiane and Dr Shepherd Bhero, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Private Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
ID 175 Employee Retention Strategies: Factors for Generation Y Bursar Graduates
Bontle Tladi, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 177 Benchmarking Energy Challenges in Palm Oil Mills in Ghana
Mathias B. Michael, Esther T. Akinlabi and Tien-Chien Jen, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 178 Enhancing Productivity through simulation and layout planning: A case study of a manufacturing company in South Africa
Stephen Katlego Lehlake, Goodwell Muyengwa and Yvonie N. Mawane, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 179 A Review on the Security of Smart Homes in the Internet of Things
Mazwa Khawla and Mazri Tomader, Electrical Systems and Telecommunications Engineering, National School of Applied Sciences Kenitra, Morocco
ID 180 Depreciation Determination of a D9 Earth Moving Mechanical Plant
Anthony Deku and Esther Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 182 A framework for evaluating and selecting Technologies appropriate for mass customization
Partson Dube, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006, SA
Charles Mbohwa, Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006, SA
ID 183 Customisation through Technology in small to medium furniture enterprises
Partson Dube, Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006, SA
Charles Mbohwa, Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2006, SA
ID 184 Evaluating the impact of TPM in a railway and mining component manufacturing company
Yvonie N. Mawane and Goodwell Muyengwa, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 186 An empirical analysis of Total Quality Management and Total Productive Maintenance in Industry 4.0
Guilherme Luz Tortorella, Eduardo Ferreira da Silva and Danieli Braun Vargas, Department of Production and Systems Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Caixa Postal 476, 88040-900, Florianopolis, SC, Brazil
ID 187 Big Data Security Proposed Solution
Ibtissame Kandrouch, Manale Boughanja and Habiba Chaoui, ADSI Team, System Engineering Laboratory National School of Applied Sciences, Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco
Nabil Hmina, System Engineering Laboratory, ADSI Team National School of Applied Sciences Kenitra, Morocco
ID 189 Analyzing Human Factors in Fitness for Service Assessments – A Boiler Case Study
Mfundo Simangaliso Nkosi, Kapil Gupta and Madindwa Mashinini, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 190 Detection of high impedance fault in distribution networks by using time-frequency transform S and artificial neural network
Iman safinejad, Mehrdad hajizadeh and Mohammad Medi, Khademi, Hormozgan electric distribution company, Iran, Hormozgan
ID 191 A capacitated clustering heuristic for large datasets
Jacoba H. Bührmann and Ian Campbell, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2000, RSA
M. Montaz Ali, School of Computational and Applied Mathematics (CAM), University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2000, RSA
ID 192 Identifying the most common issue in project management and how South African firms cope with it – a case study of Company X
Khathutshelo Mushavhanamadi and Bruce Javani, Department of Quality and Operations Management Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, PO BOX, 524, Auckland Park, 2006 South Africa
ID 197 Implementation of Lean Manufacturing within the South African Textile Industry
Violet Jacobs and Lungile Nyanga, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville, Cape Town, 7535, South Africa
ID 198 Autonomous Toddler Surveillance Robot
Dr. Santaram Venkannah and Dan Errappa, Mechanical and Production Engineering Department Faculty of Engineering, University of Mauritius Reduit, Republic of Mauritius
ID 199 Application of computer aided technologies in the clothing and textile companies in Gauteng
Forbes Chiromo, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Andre Nel, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 200 Integration between Production Planning, Quality and Sales
Mamoletsi Winnie Nkadimeng, Zakaria Yahia and Anup Pradhan, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 201 An Analysis of Organizational Structure and Strategic Management of Film Companies in Harare, Zimbabwe
Fortunate Tatenda Mauyakufa and Anup Pradhan, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 202 Critical Success Factors (Csfs) Of Mida Compact 1 Road Transport Project In Ghana: A Case Of The Ghana-Mida Compact I Project
Amevi Acakpovi, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana
Abena M. Adutwum, Open University of Malaysia/ Accra Institute of Technology (AIT), Accra-North Accra, P.O.Box: AN19782, Accra, Ghana
Mathias Bennet Michael, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana
Samuel Blay Amo, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana
Anthony Deku, Mechanical Engineering Department, Accra Technical University, Accra, Ghana
ID 203 A novel implementation framework for ISO 9001:2015
Jolanda Becker and Wynand van Dyk, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, 7599, South Africa
ID 204 Implementation of 5S in a Mechanical Workshop at University of Johannesburg: A Case Study
Valentine Khumalo, Kapil Gupta and Zanele Mpanza, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, 2028, RSA
ID 205 Evaluating the energy efficiency of coal fired furnace based on rural foundry design and material selections in Limpopo province
Kulani Mageza, Metal Casting Technology Station, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg
Antoine F. Mulaba-Bafubiandi, Mineral Processing and Technology Research Center, Department of Metallurgy, School of Mining, Metallurgy and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg
ID 206 The Role of Technological Advancement in African Cinema: A Case Study of Nollywood
Fortunate Tatenda Mauyakufa and Anup Pradhan, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 207 Distribution Challenges and Opportunities in Zimbabwean Film Industry: A Case Study of Harare
Fortunate Tatenda Mauyakufa and Anup Pradhan, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 208 Urban Transport Infrastructure Development in African Cities: Challenges and Opportunities
Robert Ndebele and Prof Clinton Aigbavboa, Department of Construction Management & Quantity Surveying, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Aurobindo Ogra, Department of Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 209 Time-dependent traffic route selection for unsignalized junctions in tandem queueing network
Anand Jaiswal, Chirag Chandan Mishra and Cherian Samuel, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, India
ID 210 Developing a Maintenance Program for Electrical Medical Devices in a Hospital
Aeshah Al-Rasheedi, Kawther Ashkanani, Shouq Boresli, Anfal Al-Asfour, Roa AlRuwaieh, and Suat Kasap, Industrial Engineering Department, College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East – AUM Egaila, Kuwait
ID 211 Sustainability as a Vital Leadership Profeciency
Eric Amankwa, Stephen Akinlabi and Abey Bayode, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 212 A reverse logistics network optimization model for residual OTR tires from the mining industry: A Colombian case study
Jorge Oyola and René Amaya, Department of Industrial Engineering, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Atlántico 081007, Colombia
ID 213 Employee Financial Wellness in the Construction Industry: The Importance of Financial Literacy and Financial Behaviour
Omotola Olasehinde and Clinton Aigbavboa, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 214 A Review of Metal Oxide Surge Arrester Models for Remote Monitoring Application
A. Dlamini, P. Bokoro, and W. Doorsamy, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 215 The Effects Of Financial Stress Of Employee In The Construction Industry
Omotola Olasehinde and Clinton Aigbavboa, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 216 Performance Of Brts Using Spatial Planning And Land Use Management Act (Spluma) Principles: A Case Study Of City Of Johannesburg
Matlou Agnes Setati and Aurobindo Ogra, Department of Town and Regional Planning, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 218 Coordinated Scheduling of Multiple Households’ Appliances with Leveled Load Profiles and Consumers’ Preferences
Zakaria Yahia, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Anup Pradhan Department of Quality and Operations Management University of Johannesburg Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 219 Adaptation and Speed: Key Reasons to Adopt Agile Project Management Within The IT Industry
Eveth Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu, Alice Lumbwe Kabamba, Kasumba DT, Department of quality and operations management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 220 A Review Of Factors Influencing Construction Performance In South Africa
Benjamen Adeyemi and Clinton Aigbabvoa, Department of Construction management and Quantity surveying, University Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 221 Design of an automated peanut butter making machine in developing countries
Benjamin Moyana, University of Zimbabwe, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Post Office Box MP167, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
Tawanda Mushiri, University of Johannesburg, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Post Office Box APB 524 Bunting Road Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 224 The Emerging Roles of HR Professionals: Green Human Resources Management (Green HRM) Perspective
Dr. Sabnam Jahan, Associate Professor, Department of Management, University of Dhaka
ID 225 Industry 4.0 tool application: Integration of TAM and TTF Model perspective
Surajit Bag and Arnesh Telukdarie, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
ID 226 Effectiveness of Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in the City of Johannesburg
Thandekile Nqobile Khumalo and Aurobindo Ogra, Department of Town and Regional Planning, University of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
ID 227 Cash Register Queue Simulation Scenarios for a giant Retail Company
Batin Latif Aylak, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Türkisch-Deutsche Universität, Şahinkaya Cad. 86 – 34820 Beykoz / İstanbul, Turkey
Hermias C. N. Hendrikse and Armand du Plessis, ESTEQ, Pretoria, South Africa
ID 228 Enhancing agriculture productivity using Solar Irrigation Technology: Soy beans farming in Namibia
Ndeulita Naukushu, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Akademie Road, Aucklandpark
ID 237 Characterizations of the evolving properties during the milling time of Wood Fly Ash Nanoparticles (WFA-NPs)
Omolayo M. Ikumapayi and Esther T. Akinlabi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 238 Soybean Industry: A Review of Properties related to Mechanical Damage in Soybean seeds
Ana Arevalos and Eduardo Redondo, Laboratory of Mechanics and Energy, Faculty of Engineering – National University of Asuncion, San Lorenzo, Paraguay
ID 239 Ensuring Sustainable Business Development Using Strategic Planning as a TQM Tool: Abuad Ventures, Nigeria as a Case Study
Oluwafemi Ifetayo and Oluwafemi Jesusetemi, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South African, RSA
Aigbavboa Clinton, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 240 Evaluating employee performance to improve customers waiting time at a South African Bank
Dineo Mbalati and Takalani Nemarumane, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 243 Identifying causes of low productivity in the printing industry
Enock Philani Mtshali, Kgashane Stephen Nyakala, Thinandahva Thomas Munyai, Kemlall Ramdass, Department of Operations Management, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
ID 245 Power Line Tracking Unmanned Arial Vehicle (PLTUAV)
M. Solilo and W. Doorsamy, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University of Johannesburg
B.S. Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg
ID 246 Engineering Properties of Black Cotton Soil Stabilized with Plantain Peel Powder
Oluwafemi Ifetayo and Aigbavboa Clinton, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg and Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, South African, 2006, RSA
Akinwande J.T Civil Engineering Department, The federal polytechnic, P.M.B 5351 Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
ID 247 An approach to Issues of Stress Management and Burnout in the South African Defence
Palesa Mphou and Takalani Nemarumane, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 249 Recent Developments in Laser Cutting of Metallic Materials
Cristina Anghel, Kapil Gupta and Able Mashamba, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, RSA
Tien-Chien Jen, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, RSA
ID 252 A Critical Assessment of Sustainable Development Concept in the South African Construction Small Medium
Malingaka Maoeng, Ndala Mulongo and Nemarumane Takalani, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, RSA
ID 253 Characterization of an auger-type pyrolysis reactor using induction heating as an energy source
Daniel Erich Botha, Pyro Carbon Energy (Pty) Ltd, PO Box 211 AAH, Gaborone, Botswana
Mmoloki Makoba, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Private Bag 0016, Palapye, Botswana
László-Zsolt Szabó, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Babeș-Bolyai, Arany János str, no. 11, RO-400028, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Thapelo Shomana, Baboloki Thatayaone Chiwara, Șerban Paul Agachi and Edison Muzenda Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Private Bag 0016, Palapye, Botswana
ID 266 Simulation Modeling for Construction Chemical Operations
Mojahid F. Saeed Osman, Department of Industrial Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Samer Hijazi, Engineering Systems Management Program, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
ID 267 Wealth Creation Through Operations: A Framework Based on Case studies
N. Ravichandran, Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad 380015
ID 268 System dynamics model development for the professional engineer’s pipeline
Philisa Mangakane, John Trimble and Mukondeleli Grace Kanakana-Katumba, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa, Pretoria
ID 269 Impact of Multiskilling on Quantity Surveyors’ Service Delivery in Nigeria
Joseph Akinola and Ayodeji Oke, Department of Quantity Surveying, School of Environmental Technology, The Federal University of Technology, P. M. B 704, Akure, Nigeria
ID 276 Design and Prototyping of Autonomous Laser Cutting CNC Robot
Sekar Ravi, Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai- 602 105, India
ID 277 Measurement the Customer Life Time Value with Utilization of Fuzzy Delphi Analytical Hierarchy Process and Hierarchical Cluster in RFM Model
Azarnoush Ansari, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
ID 278 A Study into the effects of the milling time on the Physiochemical and Morphological Characteristics of Cow Bone Powder (CBP)
Omolayo M. Ikumapayi and Esther T. Akinlabi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 279 A routing vehicles model for the delivery of furniture and home appliances of a retail company in southern Brazil
Carlos Ernani Fries, Luís Antônio Vinholi and Danieli Braun Vargas, Department of Production and Systems Engineering, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Caixa Postal 5185, 88040-970 Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
ID 287 Challenges in PPP implementation: An Indian Railways Public Utility Service
Sundaravalli Narayanaswami, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, INDIA
ID 291 Innovative technologies of waste recycling with production of high-performance panels
Abrahams Mwasha and Dillon Ramdhanie, Department of Civil Engineering, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad
ID 297 A system dynamics approach to study the behavior of Cape Town tourism for the next coming 10 years
Shelly Mona, Industrial Engineering Department, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
ID 298 Assessing the readiness of South Africa for Industry 4.0 – analysis of government policy, skills and education
George F. Mukwawaya, Bruno Emwanu and Sibusiso Mdakane, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 299 The concept of Decolonisation within Engineering Education
Matimba Mkansi, Bruno Emwanu and Chioniso Kuchwa-Dube, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 306 Operational Improvement Outcomes through Voluntary Compliance in Road Transport Operations
Abdool Kamdar, Frank Kienhöfer and Bruno Emwanu, University of the Witwatersrand, Private Bag 3, Wits, 2050 Gert Heyns, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, Auckland Park, 2006
Paul Nordengen, CSIR Built Environment, PO Box 395, Pretoria, 0001
ID 307 A Complexity Management Approach to Designing Viable IT Service Systems in South Africa
Sekhwela Moses Mokgala and Bruno Emwanu, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 308 Mechanical Characterisation and Modelling of a Pulverised Palm Kernel Shell based Spur Gear
Olabisi I. Adeyemi, Eyere Emagbetere, and Ufuoma B. Oreko, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria
Aworinde Abraham Kehinde, Adeosun Samson Oluropo and Oyawale Adekunle Festus, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
ID 309 Step Algorithm to solve positive-integer type-linear programming problem with two variables and n linear constraints
Monal Vaishnani and Poonam Savsani, Department of Industrial Engineering, Pandit Deendayal Pertoleum University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
ID 310 Mechanical Strength and Biocompatibility Properties of Materials for Bone Internal Fixation: A Brief Overview
Aworinde Abraham Kehinde, Adeosun Samson Oluropo and Oyawale Adekunle, Festus Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
Esther Titilayo Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Eyere Emagbetere Department, Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Nigeria
ID 311 Sustainable End-of-Life Tyre (EOLT) Management for Developing Countries – A Review
Ishola, Felix A and Oyawale F. A, Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Stephen A. Akinlabi, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 312 Parameters for Design and Construction of a Pilot Scale Pyrolysis Gas-Furnace
Ishola Felix A, Oyawale F. A and Inegbenebor A. O, Mechanical Engineering Department, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
ID 314 Long-term electricity demand forecasting using a generalised additive mixed quantile averaging (GAMMQV) model
Paul Mokilane and Pravesh Debba Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa
School of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
V.S.S. Yadavalli Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Caston Sigauke University of Venda, University Road, Thohoyandou, Limpopo Department of Statistics Limpopo, South Africa
ID 326 Analysis of wear debris from lubricated machinery to human joints
Sayed Y. Akl, The British University in Egypt (BUE), Cairo, Egypt
ID 327 Strategies for Sustainable Petroleum Processing
MP Sukumaran Nair, Center for Green Technology & Environment, India
ID 328 Review of symmetricity in Taguchi’s Loss Function for Performance Measurement to Monitor Cost of Rejection
Anoop Pandey, Department of Mechanical Engineering, ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad, UP, India
ID 334 A Goal Programming Model for Production Planning in a Small and Medium Bottled Water Manufacturing Enterprise
Grace Mukondeleli Kanakana-Katumba, College of Science, Engineering and Technology University of South Africa, South Africa
Olasumbo Ayodeji Makinde, Operations Management Department, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria West, South Africa
ID 335 Ethical Leadership’s Effect on Employee Discipline: Case of An Indonesian Telecommunication Company
Romat Saragih, Mahendra Fakhri, Mahir Pradana, Alini Gilang and Gusti Ayu Vidjashesa, Telkom University, Jalan Terusan Buah Batu, Bandung, 40257, Indonesia
ID 336 BARRIERS THAT INFLUENCE THE EFFICIENCY OF ENERGY IMPROVEMENT IN MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES OF PAKISTAN
Sohaib Sharif Zafar, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan
ID 337 Nexus Between Human Capital Development And Economic Growth In Nigeria
Jesusetemi Oluwafemi and Pule Kholopane, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, 2006, Auckland Park, South Africa
E.T. Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, PO Box 524, 2006, Auckland Park, South Africa
ID 346 Water Distribution System’s Network Reliability, Availability and Maintainability
N. J. Kiewiet and A.Telukdarie, School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 347 A Review on Industry 4.0 and Supply Chain Sustainability
A. Telukdarie and S. Bag, School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 348 A Model for Optimization of Green House Gases (GHG) Capture Technologies in Power Plants
Samuel Mnyani and Telukdarie Arnesh, Post Graduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, 2092, South Africa
ID 349 Review of Building Ceilings in the trend of Technological Advancement
J.O Dirisu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University. P.M.B 1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
O.S. I Fayomi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University. P.M.B 1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, P.M.B. X680, Pretoria, South Africa
S. O Oyedepo, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University. P.M.B 1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
ID 350 Product Servitisation and Maintenance of Turbomachinery
Rayand Ramlal and Joe Amadi-Echendu, Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria, South Africa
ID 351 Biogenic Waste to Energy Case Study- a strive for Energy Autonomy
Busisiwe Patience, Sigawuke Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, South Africa
ID 352 Defect formation and surface evolution of thin film materials
Resego R Phiri, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and technology, Private Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
O. Philip Oladijo, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and technology, Private Bag 16, Palapye, Botswana
Department of Mechanical Engineering science, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa
Esther T. Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering science, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Kingsway Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 353 The Bleeding Edge of IT Project Methodology
Mr. Steyn De Wet, Prof Wynand Van Dyk and Prof Corne Schutte
ID 354 Numerical optimization of air quality and airborne infection control in healthcare facility
Matlaweng Jan Magampa, Doornfontein Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 55 beit street, South Africa
ID 355 Willingness to Adopt Robotics and Construction Automation in the South African Construction Industry
Opeoluwa Akinradewo, Ayodeji Oke, Clinton Aigbavboa and Molau Mashangoane, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
ID 356 An Evaluation of the Impact of Cost Information Management Practices On Construction Project Performance in Nigeria
Ozavize Banwo and George Agyekum-Mensah, School of Energy, Construction & Environment, Coventry University West Midlands, United Kingdom
ID 357 Internet of Things: Opportunity for Disaster Risk Reduction
V.T. Baloyi, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
A. Telukdarie, Department of Post Graduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 358 Uses of Alternative Fuels as Best Practices to Reduce CO2 Emissions from the South African Cement Industry
Labana Beltran and Telukdarie Arnesh, Post Graduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, 2092, South Africa
ID 359 AN INDUSTRY 4.0 RESEARCH REVIEW FOR THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY
A. Telukdarie and A. Kumar, Department of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 360 The Effects Of Manufacturing And Service Sectors On Economic Growth In Nigeria
Jesusetemi Oluwafemi, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Apk Campus, 2006, RSA
Afolabi Babatunde, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria
E.T. Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Apk Campus, 2006, RSA
ID 361 ANP-Based BOCR Analysis in Project Procurement Outsourcing
Meade Motalebi and Mohammad Mahdi Nasiri, School of Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
ID 362 Development of Drying Machine for Vegetable Extracts
Michael Kanisuru Adeyeri, Oluwole Timothy Ojo and Sesan Peter Ayodeji, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Ganiyu Temitope Lasisi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
ID 363 Design of a Pulverising and Packaging Machine for Vegetable Powder Production
Michael Kanisuru Adeyeri, Oluwole Timothy Ojo and Sesan Peter Ayodeji, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Sadiq Sankara Musa, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
ID 373 Constraint dependent, shortest path algorithms for real time vehicles movement in the coal mining industry towards Industry 4.0
Mohamed Sameer Hoosain, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg
Babu Sena Paul, Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Johannesburg
Wesley Doorsamy, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg
ID 386 Acceptance of a new industry work experience reporting platform among students
Olufemi Adetunji, University of Pretoria, South Africa
ID 387 The exploration of modern noise control measures for mining operations
Prof. Rigard J. Steenkamp, Department of Operations Management, College of Economic and Management Sciences, University of South Africa (UNISA), P.O. Box 392, Unisa, Pretoria, 0003, South Africa
ID 388 Ground Water Potential Zones Investigation Using Ground Magnetic Survey in South Africa
Ratshiedana P.E, Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu Nkeiruka Eveth and Kidoge Ibrahimu, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 389 Mathematical programming formulation for large-scale standing-wave thermo-acoustic refrigerator design optimization
L.K. Tartibu, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
ID 401 Factors Influencing Performance of South African Construction Industry: A Case of Limpopo Province
Khotso Dithebe, Clinton Aigbavboa, Ayodeji Oke and Marvellous Akani Muyambu, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 403 An Analysis of the Internal Organizational Processes And Their Impact On Project Delays – A Case Study On A South African University and the Challanges Faced By Project Managers When Delivering Projects
Eveth Nkeiruka Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu, Nyiko Apathia Baloyi-Sindane and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 408 Characterization and structural investigation on diorite rocks of Botswana
Mr Gaesenngwe Gaesenngwe and Dr. G. Dahna, Department of Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, Private Bag 16, Botswana
Mr Gaesenngwe Gaesenngwe, Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department, BIUST University Palapye, Botswana
ID 409 Models for Infusion of Pollutant Species through Engineered Geocomposite Media from Destructed Polyethylene Membrane
Emmanuel Emem-Obong Agbenyeku and Edison Muzenda, Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
Edison Muzenda, Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, PMB 16, Botswana
ID 410 Reduction of Anionic Chemical Contaminant Infusion through Engineered Clayey Medium
Emmanuel Emem-Obong Agbenyeku and Edison Muzenda, Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
Edison Muzenda, Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, PMB 16, Botswana
ID 411 The Influence of Integrating Quality Management Systems on Strategic Business Plan of Electricity Industries
Xaba-Jama Nondumiso, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, 2092, South Africa
ID 412 Investigating the Risk Management Systems in the South African Banking Industry
Khathutshelo Mushavhanamadi and Karen McGloin, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, PO BOX, 524, Auckland Park, 2006, South Africa
ID 413 Exploring Salt Reaction on Buildings along Coastal Area in Lagos State, Nigeria – A Review
Emmanuel Aghimien, Department of Architecture, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Clinton Aigbavboa, and Douglas Aghimien, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 414 Prefabrication in the South African Construction Industry – Challenges and Solutions
Clinton Aigbavboa, Douglas Aghimien, and Yonela Ntso, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 415 Optimal Production Plan In Flour Mills Of Nigeria Public Liability Company: Linear Programming And Sensitivity Analysis
Olusegun Kazeem Lekan, Oladejo Lukman Gbolagade, Ph.D and Sonny Emmanuel Braide, Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina, P.M.B. 5001, Katsina State
ID 416 Monitoring and Assessing the Impact of Implementing ISO 55000 in an Educational Institute
Sadeque Hamdan, Sustainable Engineering Asset Management (SEAM) Research Group
Maitha Alsuwaidi, Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, UAE
Imad Alsyouf and Mohammad Shamsuzzaman, Sustainable Engineering Asset Management (SEAM) Research Group
Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, UAE
ID 417 Project Cost Overrun in the South African Construction Sector: A case study of Johannesburg Metropolis
Ramaloko Mulalo, Kidoge Ibrahimu and Eveth Nwobodo-Anyadiegwu, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 418 Benefit of Implementing Lean Construction Practices in the South African Construction Industry
Opeoluwa Akinradewo, Ayodeji Oke, Clinton Aigbavboa and Mulongo Ndalamba, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
ID 419 Conditioned Upshots of Permeation Rates as a Function of Vadose Zone Effect in Engineered Landfill Clayey Medium
Emmanuel Emem-Obong Agbenyeku and Edison Muzenda, Department of Chemical Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Doornfontein, 2028, South Africa
Edison Muzenda, Chemical, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department, Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Palapye, PMB 16, Botswana
ID 420 Using Six-Sigma DMAIC Methodology to Systematically Improve the Performance of Physical Plants at an Educational Institute
I. Alsyouf, A. Salti, B. Hamed, A. Abdelsalam, Department of Industrial Management and Engineering Management, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
ID 421 Availability Analysis of Oil Production Systems
Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Paul A. Ozor, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Department of Mechanical Engineering-Industrial Engineering and Management, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
ID 424 Dimensional Analysis of Natural Vibrations of Planar Multilink Flexible Robots with Elastic Constraints at Actuator Gearhead Shaft–Link Couplings
Francis Kunzi Tekweme, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, RSA
ID 426 On the Applied Research Concept Towards Becoming a Winning University
Enesi Yekini Salawu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
Oyenike Oluyemi Fayomi, Department of Political Science, Covenant University, P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
Ojo Sunday Fayomi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
David Omole, Department of Civil Engineering, Covenant University P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
ID 427 EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF WASTE WATER IN ABATTOIRS
Victor Msimango, Paul Amaechi Ozor and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Enviroment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 435 Ideal Research Laboratory Conceptualization: Ideal Breakthrough Research in 21st Century
Ojo Sunday Fayomi, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, P.M.B. X680, Pretoria, South Africa
Oluwabunmi Pamilerin Abioye, 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
Opemipo Emmanuel Atiba, 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University P.M.B 1023 Ota, Nigeria
ID 437 Evaluation of Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Reduction in Distillery Wastewater Treatment Using the Photocatalysis
Daphney Hlotse, Thabo Brooms and Molelekoa Mosesane, Department of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
ID 440 Effectiveness of Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS) in the City of Johannesburg
Thandekile Nqobile Khumalo and Aurobindo Ogra, Department of Town and Regional Planning, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Beit Street, Doornfontein 2028, Gauteng, South Africa
ID 346 Water Distribution System’s Network Reliability, Availability and Maintainability
N.J. Kiewiet and A. Telukdarie, School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
ID 452 A Modification to Multi Objective NSGA II Optimization Algorithm
Abdelrahman A. Mohamed , Cairo University , Egypt
ID 453 Evaluating the energy efficiency of rural foundry coal fired furnace based on design and material selections
Kulani Mageza, University Johannesburg , South Africa
ID 454 The correlation between choice of performance measure and organizational performance: A study of the Oil and Gas Industry
Yahaya Yusuf, Lancashire Business School, United Kingdom
ID 455 Application of optimization principle in Portfolio Selection of a firm using linear programming
Nathaniel,Kayode Oladejo Landmark University, Nigeria
ID 470 Performance Assessment of a Reconfigurable Vibrating Screen Using Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Approach
Boitumelo Ramatsetse and Khumbulani Mpofu, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
ID 471 Design of an Energy Efficiency Implementation Strategy using Resource Efficient Cleaner Production
Gaby Gamede, Khumbulani Mpofu and OT Adenuga, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
ID 472 Mathematical Modelling for the Optimal Design of Municipal Solid Waste Transfer Station: A Case Study of the City of Ekurhuleni
Giovani M. Monzambe, Khumbulani i Mpofu and Afolabi Daniyan, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, RSA
ID 473 Design and Simulation of a Product-Service Integrated Procurement Systems
T. Shihundla, Khumbulani i Mpofu and OT Adenuga, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
ID 474 Technological Tools and Application Platform for Successful Development of Reconfigurable Machine Tools
V. Sibanda, Khumbulani i Mpofu and J. Trimble, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
ID 475 The Application of Scrum and Lean Software Development by Universities
XN Skosana and Khumbulani i Mpofu, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa
ID 476 Student Perceptions of the Entrepreneurial Mindset within Capstone Design Projects
Ahad Ali and Don Reimer, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA
ID 480 Industry 4.0 – USA vs. EU
Rocksana Ahmed, Lawrence Technological University, Michigan, USA
ID 484 Synergies of OHS and Productivity Improvement in RMG Industries – An Outcome of Intervention Process
Mohammad Sarwar Morshed, Professor of Industrial and Production Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), Dhaka, Bangladesh
ID 485 Leadtime Variability in Production and Material Requirement Planning – An Empirical Study
Mohammad Rahman, Central Connecticut State University, USA
ID 486 Analysis of wear debris from lubricated machinery to human joints
Sherif Elsoudy, British University in Egypt