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ID: 006 Application Of Lean Principles To A Waxing Process In Automotive Manufacturing

Kemlall Ramdass and Simon Phuluwa, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, Florida, South Africa

 ID: 007 The Effectiveness of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Internal Audit within ISO Certified and Non-ISO Certified Laboratories: Systematic Literature Review

Siphiwe Maswanganye, Master of Philosophy in Quality Management Student, Department of Operations and Quality Management – Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

Shalini Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Operations and Quality Management – Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

ID 008 Nurturing Quality Education in a Technology-Driven World

Shalini Singh, Associate Professor, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Durban University of Technology

Bronwyn Claudia Swartz, Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Lucrecia Zinobia Valentine, Lecturer, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology

ID: 010 Applying Lean to The Supply Chain In The Railway Industry

Kemlall Ramdass, Ndivhuho Ndou and Simon Phuluwa, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, Florida, South Africa

ID: 019 A Decision Support Tool For The Improved Processing Of Yellowfin Sole Fillets At A Namibian Seafood Production Company

Marthinus Marais, Industrial Engineer Graduate, School of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa

Maria van Zyl-Cillié, Lecturer, School of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa

ID: 020  Determining the Advantages of using Integrated Systems in Call Centres: A Literature Review

Michael Berning, Department of Operations Management, College of Economic and Management Sciences, University of South Africa, South Africa

Anthea Amadi-Echendu, Senior lecturer, Department of Operations Management, College of Economic and Management Sciences, University of South Africa, South Africa

Sugandren Naidoo, Professor of Operations Management, College of Economic and Management Sciences, University of South Africa, South Africa

ID 026 Design of a Data Management System for Pharmaceutical Stock Management at Public Primary Healthcare

Clinics in the Northwest Province, South Africa

Chinead McGeer, Industrial Engineer graduate, Faculty of Engineering, School of Industrial Engineering, North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa

Maria van Zyl-Cillié, Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering, School of Industrial Engineering, North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa

ID: 027 Thermodynamic and Sustainability Analysis of a Novel Solar-Powered ORC System Integrated with Single-Effect Absorption-VCP Refrigeration Cycles for Domestic Electricity/Cooling Supply

Fidelis I. Abam, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Calabar, Nigeria

Bassey B. Okon, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Nigeria

Isuamfon Edem, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Akwa Ibom State University Ikot Akpaden, Nigeria

ID: 032  Review of Risks Associated with Six Sigma Deployment in South Africa: A Laboratory Perspective

T. Mbita, Department of Engineering and the Built Environment, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Dr. B. Swartz, Department of Engineering and the Built Environment, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

ID: 033 Enhancing Post-disaster Relief Management Through Aerial Edge Computing: A Systematic Literature Review

Manduth Ramchander, Associate Professor, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

Manikam Michael Nadar, Lecturer, Department of Operations and Quality Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

 ID: 034  Analysis of Risks Associated with Laboratory Error Rates of COVID-19 Testing at The NHLS Paarl Laboratory

Natasha Singh, Masters Student, Department of Engineering and the Built Environment, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa

Dr Bronwyn Claudia Swartz, Senior lecturer, Department of Engineering and the Built Environment, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa

 ID: 037  The Importance of Networks in A Business Incubation Programme In South Africa

Lesego. C. Serwadi, PHD Candidate, Department of Applied Management, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

ID: 049  Optimization of Diesel Locomotive Brake Valve Refurbishment Using Lean Six Sigma

Ngaka Mosia and Kemlall Ramdass, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, South Africa

ID: 050  Exploring the Influence of Project Efficiency on Service Delivery

Ngaka Mosia and Kemlall Ramdass, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, South Africa

 ID: 052  An Evaluation of a Maintenance Strategy Using Risk-based Inspection (RBI)

Ngaka Mosia, Kemlall Ramdass and Ndivhuwo Ndou, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, South Africa

 ID: 053  Reducing Product Defects Through Statistical Process Control Implementation

Ngaka Mosia and Kemlall Ramdass, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, South Africa

ID: 055 Optimizing Productivity Through the Application of Ergonomics in an Automotive Manufacturing Organization

Koketso Masenya, Ngaka Mosia and Kemlall Ramdass, Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Sciences Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

Malatsi Lesego, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Sciences Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

 ID: 058 Exploiting SharePoint Capabilities to Improve Document Control as per ISO 9001:2015 and Incident Reporting for Effective Business Intelligence

Zanele Mpanza, Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Sciences Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

Ngaka Mosia, Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Sciences Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

ID: 060  Using Lean to Optimize Processes in Paint Manufacturing to Meet Demand Deadlines

Zanele Mpanza, Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Sciences Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

Ngaka Mosia, Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Sciences Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

 ID: 061  Creating Value using Toyota Production Systems in a Leading Automotive Manufacturer

Zanele Mpanza, Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Sciences Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

Ngaka Mosia, Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Sciences Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

ID: 063  Performance management at Air Force Base Ysterplaat

Bronwyn Swartz and Clint Lester Ah Shene, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa

 ID: 065  The Impact of Strategic Management in Implementing a Risk Management Framework

Crisantia Nyaka, Ngaka Mosia. Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Sciences Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA). Pretoria, South Africa

 ID: 071  Reentrant permutation flow shop scheduling with a deteriorating schedule

Makgoba Matsebe, University of Pretoria, South Africa Olufemi Adetunji, University of Pretoria, South Africa

 ID: 073  The Future of an Engineering Technology Graduate

Ngaka Mosia and Yale Muanza, Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Science Engineering and Technology, College of Engineering, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

 ID: 075  Application of Quality Evaluation Tools for Learning Objects in Engineering Education

Yale Moetanalo, UNISA, South Africa

 ID: 077 Adapting continuous assessments through scaffolding and laddering

Yale Muanza and Ngaka Mosia, Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Science Engineering and Technology, College of Engineering, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

 ID: 079  An Exploration of SMEs as a Sustainable Development Goal

Kemlall R. Ramdass, Professor of Industrial Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, Roodeport, South Africa

Andries Mbedzi, Regent Business School, Johannesburg, South Africa

Bongumenzi T Mncwango, Lecturer of Industrial Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

 ID: 081 The Effectiveness Of Customer Relationship

Management With Regards To Business Performance:A Sustainability Perspective

Kemlall R. Ramdass, Professor of Industrial Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, Roodeport, South Africa

Fillipus Haivela, Regent Business School, Johannesburg, South Africa

Bongumenzi T Mncwango, Lecturer of Industrial Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

 ID: 084 Revolutionizing Automotive Manufacturing Through Additive Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Exploration of Technologies, Applications, and Impacts

Shelly Thandiwe Mona, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Mfundo Nkosi, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

 ID: 086 Spreadsheet Solution for small vehicle routing problems for a small business

Shelly Thandiwe Mona, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Mfundo Nkosi, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

 ID: 089  Spreadsheet Solution for small vehicle routing problems for a small business

Vinjeru Makuwa, University of Pretoria, South Africa Olufemi Adetunji, University of Pretoria, South Africa

 ID: 095  The Level of Maintenance Management Maturity in the South African Rail Network

Liza Holomisa, Bheki Makhanya and Jan Harm C Pretorius, Postgraduate School of Engineering, Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

 ID: 097  Trends of Emerging Technology in Online Learning

S Sandi and N Mosia, UNISA, South Africa

 ID: 098 Barriers of Transitioning through a Curriculum Delivery Grid in DE: An ODL readiness experiment for Industrial Engineering students

Siyasanga Sandi and Ngaka Mosia, UNISA, South Africa

 ID: 099  Assessing strategies to mitigate cable theft in the South African Railway Sector

Muhle Mthombeni, Bheki Makhanya and Jan Harm C Pretorius, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

 ID: 100  Resilient Manufacturing Through Smart Technology Strategies

Sandi S and Ngaka M, University of South Africa (Unisa), South Africa

 ID: 101 The Impact of Failed Infrastructure Projects in Municipalities

Owen Molaudzi, Bheki Makhanya and Jan Harm C Pretorius, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

ID: 104 Causes of delay in construction projects during the Fourth Industrial Revolution: A South African Perspective

Jonathan Ntambwe Bupole, Eric Mikobi Bakama and Mushavhanamadi Khathutshelo, Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

ID: 106  The Use of Innovative Mechanical Solutions to Implement Lean Methodologies in a Meat Manufacturing Factory in Egypt

Eng. Mustafa Oday, SAP PP Consultant, TechnoVal Information Systems, Cairo, Egypt

Prof. Tamer A. Mohamed, Prof. of Industrial Engineering and Management, Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt

 ID: 111 Production Model Based on Lean Manufacturing and SLP to Increase Efficiency for a Company in the Metal Mechanical Sector

Rodrigo Manuel Arroyo-Vega and José Carlos Alegre-Caballero, Facultad de Ingeniería. Universidad de Lima, Perú

Martin Fidel Collao-Díaz, Research Professor, Facultad de Ingeniería. Universidad de Lima, Perú

ID: 116 Improving Productivity through the Implementation of Lean Manufacturing and SLP Tools in a Footwear SME

Eriksson Wagner Perez-Vivanco, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Perú

Marley Giuliana Vidal-González, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Perú

Martin Fidel Collao-Díaz, Research Professor, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Perú

 ID: 117 Production Model based on Lean Manufacturing and TPM to increase efficiency in a company in the Manufacturing Sector

Sofía Valentina Guerrero-Telles and Wilder Daniel Murga-Alvitez, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Perú

Martin Fidel Collao-Díaz, Research Professor, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Perú

 ID: 119 Investigating work delegation and employee efficiency in an engineering maintenance service department

Andile Sabani, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

Paul A. Adedeji, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

Esther T. Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Stephen A. Akinlabi, Department of Mechanical and Construction Engineering, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

 ID: 120 Production model based on Lean-TPM to increase the efficiency of the finishing process in textile companies.

Kevin Andre Osorio-Medina, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Peru

Danny Alexander Garay-Cuadra, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Peru

Martín Fidel Collao-Díaz, Research Professor, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Peru

ID: 121  Mixed Model Assembly Line Balancing: A Case Study

Ertunga C. Ozelkan, Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA

Daniel Rambarran, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Doosan Bobcat, Hickory, NC, USA

 ID: 136 The Application of Lean Manufacturing for the Standardization of the Canned Chicken Production Process in Peru Food Companies

Sebastián Andrés Basas-Requena, Alessandro Enmanuel Romani-Rey and Richard Nicholas Meza-Ortiz, Industrial Engineering Study Program, University of Lima, Lima, Peru

 ID: 141 Smart Crowd Management and Seat Allocation System

Oluwafemi Emmanuel Oni, Timoteus Iiyambo Timoteus and Omowunmi Mary Longe, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

 ID: 143 Mathematics Education in South African Schools (Grades 1-12): A Systems Dynamics Approach from an Engineering Education Perspective

Thabang Ngwenya and Pabalelo Chaba, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria (UP), Pretoria, South Africa

 ID: 146  Modelling Future Sustainability Landscapes Through Predictive Analytics

Simon Phuluwa, UNISA, South Africa

Kemlall Ramdass, University of South Africa, South Africa Dimakatjo Baloyi, RFG Foods, South Africa

 ID: 147 Applying Lean To The Supply Chain In The Railway Industry

Kemlall Ramdass, Simon Phuluwa and Ndivhuwo Ndou, University of South Africa, South Africa

 ID: 148  Application Of Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning In Lot Sizing

Ivainesu Nyamayaro, University of Pretoria, South Africa

Olufemi Adetunji, University of Pretoria, South Africa

ID: 149  Challenging in Waste Management in Kenema

K.B. Conteh, Master of Philosophy Student in Energy Studies, Faculty of Engineering, Fourah College, University of Sierra Leone

K.G. Mansaray, Professor of Energy Engineering, Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown – Sierra Leone

D.V.V. Kallon, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

 ID: 150  Design of a Machine to Convert Municipal Solid Waste to Gas

Reabetswe.K.L Seisho, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Johannesburg (UJ), Johannesburg, South Africa

Daramy Vandi Von Kallon, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Johannesburg (UJ), Johannesburg, South Africa

Kepia Boima Conteh, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, University of Sierra Leone (USL), Freetown, Sierra Leone

Kelleh Gbawuru Mansaray, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, University of Sierra Leone (USL), Freetown, Sierra Leone

ID: 151  Arduino-Based Home Automation System

Nduduzo Wiseman Langa and Oluwafemi Emmanuel Oni, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Zululand, Richards Bay Campus

Kayode Timothy Akindeji, Smart Grid Research Centre, Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

ID: 152  Performance Analysis of a 10kW Solar PV Embedded Generation (System Efficiency Analysis)

Nduduzo Langa, Kayode Timothy Akindeji and Oluwafemi Oni, Smart Grid Research Centre, Department of Electrical Power Engineering, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

 ID: 153 Digital Economy and e-Governance: A Review of Adoption and Implementation Perception in the Nigerian Government Sector

Idris Olakunmi YUSUF, Graduate Student, University of Roehampton London, United Kingdom

Dr. Kieran Patrick Mervyn, Senior Lecturer, University of Law London, United Kingdom

 ID: 154 Implementing Quality Control to Improve Quality in The Metal Fabrication Industry

Siphoro Rabelani, Nita Sukdeo, Alice Kabamba Lumbwe and Sambil Charles Mukwakungu, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Build Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

ID: 155 Integrated Model Based on TPM and SMED to Increase the Efficiency in a Plastic SME in Peru

Salvatore Aratoma-Choque, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Perú

Manuel Fernando-Montoya Ramirez, Resarce Professor, Universidad de Lima, Perú

ID: 158  Assessing Drill Rig Availability Through Maintenance and Mean Time to Repair

Kemlall Ramdass and Simon Phuluwa, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, Florida, South Africa

 ID: 159  Comparison of Battery Chemistries for Electric Vehicle Applications

M M Mostafa Almadani, Oluwafemi Emmanuel Oni and Omowunmi Mary Longe, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

Lanre Olatomiwa, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science, Federal University of Technology Minna, Minna, Nigeria University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg 2006, South Africa

 ID: 164  Investigating the Intersection of Employee Voice and Resilient Healthcare Systems

Cayla Janse van Rensburg and Ilse Doyer, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Afric

ID: 165 A Comprehensive Analysis of the External and Internal Business Environment in the Construction Industry of South Africa: An Extensive Literature Review

Murendeni Liphadzi and Unarine Ronaldo Phuriwa, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

 ID: 166  Challenges of Budget Underspending on Infrastructure Development in the South African Built Environment

Tyrique Reddy, Murendeni Liphadzi and Unarine Ronaldo Phuriwa, Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

 ID: 167  Willingness to pay for second generation bioethanol: a contingent valuation approach

Vanessa Fiorella Alvarado Núñez, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Universidad de Lima, Perú Juan Andrés Santa Cruz Mogollón, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Universidad de Lima, Perú Jose Antonio Taquía Gutiérrez, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Universidad de Lima, Perú Juan Manuel Machuca De Pina, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Universidad de Lima, Perú

 ID: 168 Evaluation of Continuous Improvement Efforts in the South African Coal Mining Industry: The Case for The Theory of Constraints and Lean Thinking

Hilda Kundai Chikwanda and Marcantonio Rodrigues Jardim, Department of Engineering and Technology Management, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa

 ID: 169  Implementation of Machine Learning in the Forecasting of International Demand for Peruvian Organic Coffee

Fernando Walter Scaler Alcocer, Carrera de Ingeniería Industrial, Universidad de Lima, Lima, Peru

 ID: 170  A Blockchain-Based System Concept for Managing Payments in the Construction Supply Chain

Samer Haffar and Eren Özceylan, Industrial Engineering Department, Gaziantep University, Osmangazi, Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Turkey

 ID: 173 Becoming Market-Ready: Nurturing Exceptional Students Through Early Integration of Project Management Skills in Technical Curricula

E. Shirl Donaldson, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics, College of Information and Technology, University of Michigan – Flint, USA

Vincent Johns, Graduate Researcher, Department of Education, College of Arts, Sciences and Education, University of Michigan – Flint, USA

 ID: 174  Phases and Applications of High Entropy Alloys, an Advanced Material – A Review

Chika Oliver Ujah, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Johannesburg (UJ), Johannesburg, South Africa

Daramy Vandi Von Kallon, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Johannesburg (UJ), Johannesburg, South Africa

Victor Sunday Aigbodion, Professor, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria

 ID: 175 Processing Routes of HEAs, Prospects and Challenges: A Review

Chika Oliver Ujah, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Johannesburg (UJ), Johannesburg, South Africa

Daramy Vandi Von Kallon, Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Johannesburg (UJ), Johannesburg, South Africa

Victor Sunday Aigbodion, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria

 ID: 176 Optimizing Efficiency and Standardization: A Lean Six Sigma Approach in US Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing—A Case Study of Magnelab Inc.

Hossein Soltani, Department of Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 56001, USA

Kuldeep Agarwal, Department of Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 56001, USA

ID: 177  Ecotribology: A review of Eco-frictional Materials for Sustainable Engineering

Onu Peter, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, P. O. Box 524, Johannesburg, South Africa

Charles Mbohwa, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, University of South Africa, Florida, 1709, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

 ID: 178 Sustainable Production in 3D Printing: Understanding the interplay between surface roughness and tribology in Additive Manufacturing

Onu Peter, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, P. O. Box 524, Johannesburg, South Africa

Charles Mbohwa, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, University of South Africa, Florida, 1709, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

 ID: 179 Environmental Impact of Blended Cement Produced with Ground-Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Substitution in the South African Cement Industry

O.E. Ige, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

D Desai, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

D. V. V. Kallon, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

 ID: 180  Integrating Life Cycle Assessment and System Dynamics Modeling for Sustainable Practice: Review

O.E. Ige, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

D. V. V. Kallon, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

D Desai, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

 ID: 181 Implications of Informality on Acquisition of 4IR Technological Innovations in the Metal Fabrication Industry: A Literature Review

Onias Sanangura, Ph.D. Student, Graduate School of Business University of Zambia, Zambia

Bupe Getrude Mwanza, Graduate School of Business, University of Zambia, Zambia

 ID: 183  Textile And Apparel Sector Outlook In Peru.

Piero Fabrizio Arditto Xavier, Industrial Engineering Career, Universidad de Lima, Peru

 ID: 185  Application of a proactive workplace risk management strategy.

Crisantia Nyaka and Ngaka Mosia, Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Sciences Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa

 ID: 186  Design of the Zimbabwe National Sports Stadium Solar District Water Heating System

Tauyanashe Chikuku, Senior Lecturer, Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering Department, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Nelson Shati, Ignatio Madanhire, Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering Department, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Emmanuel Mashonjowa, Department of Space Science and Applied Physics, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

 ID: 187 Development of the Corncob Biomass District Water Heating System for the Rainham Government Flats in Harare, Zimbabwe

Nelson Shati, PhD in Mechanical Engineering Candidate, Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering Department, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Tauyanashe Chikuku and Ignatious Madanhire, Senior Lecturers, Industrial and Mechatronics, Engineering Department, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Emmanuel Mashonjowa, Department of Physics, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

 ID: 188  Towards a Conceptual Lean Communication Protocol to Guide Decision Making

Mia Küsel, School of Industrial Engineering, North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom, South Africa Rojanette Coetzee, School of Industrial Engineering, North-West University (NWU), Potchefstroom, South Africa

 ID: 189  Improvement in a Flexible Packaging Company Through Standardization and Preventive Maintenance

Arenas Mayerli and Murillo Esthefani, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Lima, Lima, Surco 15023, Peru

 ID: 197  Simulation Modeling of Bus Ticket Sales Operations- A Case of Community Bus Service Company

Asser Letsatsi Tau, Emmanuel Innocents Edoun, Charles Mbohwa and Anup Pradhan, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, School of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering and Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, 55 Beit St, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa

 ID: 202  Design of Smart Control HVAC System for a Computer Laboratory

Siphokuhle Bambeni, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Daramy Vandi Von Kallon, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Mpho Podile, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

 ID: 203 Lean Warehousing, 7S and SLP tools to improve productivity in the inspection and storage process in a Spare Parts Warehouse of an Automotive Retail Company.

Ysrael Arturo Añazco-Alavedra, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Universidad de Lima, Perú

Juan Carlos Quiroz-Flores, Research Professor, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Universidad de Lima, Perú

 ID: 204  Exploring Machine Learning on Geochemistry Data For Estimating Metal Concentrations In Copper Deposits

Lydia Joel and Richard Maliwatu, Faculty of Computing and Informatics, Department of Informatics, Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Windhoek, Namibia

ID: 208 The Evolution of Electrocardiogram (ECG) Monitoring Systems in Home Based Cardiac Care: A Literature Survey.

Farahd H. Amos, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Mt Pleasant, 630 Churchill Avenue, Zimbabwe

Tawanda Mushiri, Senior Research Fellow Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technology (BEAHT) Research Centre and UJ Olympic Studies Centre (UJ- OSC), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O Box APB 524, South Africa

Charles Mbohwa, Visiting Professor, Dept of Quality and Operations, University of Johannesburg, P.O Box APB524 Bunting Road Campus, Johannesburg, South Africa

ID: 209 Advancements in Orthopedic Surgery Planning: A Comprehensive Review of 3D Reconstruction from 2D X-rays

Lindelwe Ncube, Biomedical Informatics and Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences, Harare, Zimbabwe

Tawanda Mushiri, Senior Research Fellow (affiliated with BEAHT Research Centre and UJ-OSC, University of Johannesburg)

Charles Mbohwa, Visiting Professor, Dept of Quality and Operations, University of Johannesburg, Bunting Road, Johannesburg, South Africa

ID: 210  Automation and Robotics for Digital Economy: A Survey

Onu Peter, Anup Pradhan and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, P. O. Box 524, Johannesburg, South Africa

Charles Mbohwa, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, University of South Africa, Florida, 1709, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

 ID: 211  Smart Mechatronics: Innovating Sustainable Solutions for the Future

Onu Peter, Anup Pradhan and Charles Mbohwa, Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, P. O. Box 524, Johannesburg, South Africa

Charles Mbohwa, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, University of South Africa, Florida, 1709, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

 ID: 212 Analysis of Filipino Consumer Perception on Shopping Using Credit Cards in the Philippines: A Multi Regression Approach

Yoshiki B. Kurata, Department of Industrial Engineering, Research for Social Sciences and Education, University of Santo Tomas (UST), Espana Blvd., Manila, 1015 Metro Manila, Philippines

Trisha Maye C. Almendares, Ma. Camille Beatrice M. Concepcion, Andrea Marie A. Nolido, and Wayne Nicole T. Salvador, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Santo Tomas (UST), Espana Blvd., Manila, 1015 Metro Manila, Philippines

ID: 213  Literature Review on Airborne Pathogen Detection Systems at Airports

Linda Ziso, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Mt Pleasant, 630 Churchill Avenue, Zimbabwe

Tawanda Mushiri, Senior Research Fellow Biomedical Engineering and Healthcare Technology (BEAHT) Research Centre and UJ Olympic Studies Centre (UJ- OSC), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, P.O Box APB 524, South Africa

Charles Mbohwa, Distinguished Professor, University of South Africa, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, 28 Pioneer Ave, Florida Park, Roodepoort, South Africa

 ID: 214  A literature review for intelligent glucose monitoring systems for geriatric patients.

Sheila Mushati, Department of Biomedical Informatics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Mt Pleasant, 630 Churchill Avenue, Zimbabwe

Tawanda Mushiri, Biomedical Informatics and Biomedical, Engineering Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe

Charles Mbohwa, Distinguished Professor, University of South Africa, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, 28 Pioneer Ave, Florida Park, Roodepoort, South Africa

ID: 215 Improving Inventory Management in Peruvian Supermarkets through the Implementation of FEFO, SARIMA, and EOQ Tools to Reduce Non-Conforming Product Index

Gianella Ivonne Mendoza-Villajuan, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Perú Carolina

Mirella Hidalgo-Vargas, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Perú

Juan Carlos Quiroz-Flores, Research Professor, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Lima, Perú

ID: 216  Techno-economic Analysis of Methanol and Power Generation from Waste Tyres

Athi-enkosi Mavukwana, Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), Roodepoort, South Africa

Nhlanhla Nkosi, NGap Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Durban University of Technology (DUT), Durban, South Africa

Celestin Sempuga, Associate Professor, Institute for Catalysis and Energy Solutions, College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, University of South Africa (UNISA), Roodepoort, South Africa

ID: 217 Power Station Fly Ash Production System and Beneficiation Material Balance: A Case Study for Cement Industry and the Need for Green Energy Production

Asser Letsatsi Tau, Emmanuel Innocents Edoun, Charles Mbohwa and Anup Pradhan, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, School of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, 55 Beit St, Doornfontein, Johannesburg, 2028, South Africa

ID: 222 Enhancement Study on Lumen Depreciation & Thermal Management System in Commercial LEDs Bulb from a Product Lifecycle Perspective

Fakir Sheik Zihad, Graduate Student, Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA

Mrinmoy Sen, Engineer, BSc. In Mechanical Engineering, Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology, Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Fardin Sabahat Khan, Engineer, Master’s in Business Analytics and Information Management, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA

Md Siam Taluckder, Engineer, Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA

Fozlur Rayhan, Engineer, Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA

Sohel Rana, Engineer, Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA

Nur Mohammad Ali, Graduate Student, Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, USA

ID 223 An Investigation into Appropriate Maintenance Strategy Between Preventive and Predictive for Buildings in South Africa

Maphutha Letsau Khutso, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg. RSA

Morena William Nkomo and Stephan Molusiwa Ramabodu, Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg. RSA

ID: 225 Environmental constraint amongst the higher learning institution: Policy emendation with critical areas and society emerging.

Simphiwe Nicolas Ngcobo, Laboratory Technologist, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, Florida campus, Johannesburg, South Africa

Bantubenzani Nelson Mdlolo, Lecturer, Dept. of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, Florida campus, Johannesburg, South Africa

ID: 227  The Integration of Material Recycling & Green Building Principles for Advance Sustainable Materials Management

Abul Kashem Mohammad Yahia, Department of Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX,77710, USA

Fakir Sheik Zihad, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX,77710, USA

Md. Enamul Kabir, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX,77710, USA

Mohammad Shahjalal, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX, USA

Md. Al-Arafat, Department of Engineering Management, Lamar University, Beaumont, TX,77710, USA

ID: 232  Experts’ Consensus on Critical Success Factors for Contract Manufacturing Companies.

Trust Taziva Mahove and Stephen Matope, Industrial Engineering Department, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa

ID: 235 Establishing Strategic Regional Value Chains and Infrastructure in Africa For Sustainble Indutrialisation – Advancement of Africa Free Trade Agreement and Brics

Thakaramahlaha Lehohla and Pule Kholopane, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

ID: 236 Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis of Biomimetic Supercritical Airfoils Inspired by Sharks: A Bionic Performance Optimization Approach for Industrial Applications

Nicholas Xavier and P. Naidoo, Department of Mechanical Engineering Science, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

ID: 238  Parcel Lockers as a Logistic Concept: A Systematic Review of Implementation Strategies and Outcomes

Maximilian Dissauer, Berenike Einspieler, Nikolas Krauser, Stefan Schartner and Manuel Woschank, Research Group SAFdL, Chair of Industrial Logistics, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria

ID: 239  RFID-Technologies in Warehousing: State of the Art and Future Prospectives

Ang Lou, Nikolaus Schiemer, Markus Schmücker, Philipp Schöttl, Darius Vinzenz Zaki and Manuel Woschank, Research Group SAFdL, Chair of Industrial Logistics, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria

ID: 240 Autonomous Transportation Systems in Manufacturing Enterprises: A Comprehensive Analysis of the State of the Art in Driverless Transport Systems

Franz Ferdinand Anders, Alexander Mewes, Serkan Özmen, Julia Teppan and Manuel Woschank, Research Group SAFdL, Chair of Industrial Logistics, Montanuniversität Leoben, Leoben, Austria

ID: 242  Measures and Challenges of Cost Control in Fast Casual Restaurants: Case of Johannesburg, South Africa

Matildah Gumbo, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa

Prof Nita Sukdeo, Department of Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

ID: 244  Operational Management Model to Increase the Performance of an SME in the Coffee Shop Sector: Puku Puku Case

Marco Aurelio Gaviño Del Valle, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Universidad de Lima, Lima, Perú Nicolás Muñiz Tori, Facultad de Ingeniería y Arquitectura, Universidad de Lima, Lima, Perú

Rafael Chávez Ugaz, Associate Professor, Universidad de Lima, Lima, Perú

ID: 245  Design of An Improved Project Schedule and Procedure in The Construction of A Solar Energy Plant

Akingbola Akinbowale, Department of Engineering Management, University of Johannessburg, Johannessburg, South Africa

Jan-Harm Christiaan Pretorius, Postgraduate School of Engineering Management, University of Johannessburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

Oliver Dzobo, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, University of Johannessburg, Johannessburg, South Africa

ID: 251  Blockchain-based Patient Portal for Mental Health Management

Panashe Jhamba, Belinda Ndlovu and Sibusisiwe Dube, Department of Informatics and Analytics, National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Martin Muduva, Department of Information and Marketing Science, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe

Fungai Jacqueline, ICT and Electronics Department, School of Engineering Science and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe

Kudakwashe Maguraushe, Dept. of Information and Communication Technology, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

ID: 252  Predictive Model for Hospital Readmission of Diabetic Patients

Luyanda Mpofu, Belinda Ndlovu and Sibusisiwe Dube, Department of Informatics and Analytics, National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Martin Muduva, Department of Information and Marketing Science, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe

Fungai Jacqueline, ICT and Electronics Department, School of Engineering Science and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe

Kudakwashe Maguraushe, Department of Information and Communication Technology, Mangosuthu University of Technology, Durban, South Africa

ID: 253  Investigation into lime optimisation and control in gold recovery

Kemlall Ramdass and Simon Phuluwa, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of South Africa, Johannesburg, Florida, South Africa

ID: 256  A Brewing Solution: Utilizing Spent Coffee Grounds as an Alternative Biomass Fuel

Gerald M. Araco, Francis Miguel C. Flores, Andre Louis C. Ollica, Ralph Daniel C. Paglinawan, and Damirson A. Co, MSIE, PIE, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, España Blvd., Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines

ID: 257 Determining Environmental Factors Affecting Academic Performance of 4th Year Industrial Engineering Students: An Experimental Student

Lloyd D. Atienza, Scheneil Mae A. Belmonte, Carl Joaquin Campos, and Jose Jhudiel M. Canlas, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008, Philippines

Engr. Jesselyn B. Alcain, MS, Faculty, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Santo Tomas, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008, Philippines

ID: 258  Lab-Tested: How Laboratory Design Affects The Performance of UST Chemical Engineering Students

Renzo Miguel M. Lanip, Therese Adrianne M. Macawile, Czarina Danielle B. Mendoza and Damirson A. Co, PIE, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008, Philippines

 ID: 259 A Comparative Study Between an Alternative Whiteboard Marker Ink Made of Pulverized Chicken Bones and Industrial Whiteboard Marker Ink

Lander Cabuay, Nikko Carlo Caneda, Rcrizthian Lao and Jerard Angelo Pilipiña, Faculty, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Santo Tomas, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines

Engr. Jesselyn B. Alcain, MS, Faculty, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Santo Tomas, Sampaloc, Manila, 1008, Philippines

ID: 263 Development of Factory Maintenance Services Provider’s Evaluation Criteria,

Case Study In Indonesian Fertilizer Company

Muhammad Nur and Senator Nur Bahagia, Master’s Program of Logistics, Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia

ID: 264  E-Church: A Web and Mobile-based Church Management System for Holy Rosary Parish Church

Carlitos S. Bernardino, Miguel Carl D. Basilio and Marcus Mathew B. Calaguas, The College of Computer Studies, Angeles University Foundation, Philippines

ID: 266 Perceived Adoption Behavior of Filipinos to the Utilization of Online Banking and E-Wallet Payment Transactions

Jesselyn B. Alcain, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Santo Tomas (UST), Manila, Philippines

Mary Angela P. Aquino, Gillian Hailey E. Dave, Eloiza Jane C. Fadri and Avienne A. Halabaso, 4th Year Industrial Engineering Students, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Santo Tomas (UST), Manila, Philippines

ID: 269 Analysing Green Logistics in Small and Medium Logistics Service Providers in Johannesburg

Nandipha Bheqezi, Hulisani Makushu, Lerato Legabi, Gugulethu Baloyi and Sebonkile C. Thaba, Department of Transportation and Logistics, College of Business and Economics, College of Economic and Management Sciences, University of Johannesburg

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