Browsing Engineering by Subject "Continuous improvement"
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Critical evaluation of the theory of constraints lean six sigma continuous improvement management approach
(North-West University, 2011)Three methodologies are associated with production optimisation, namely, Theory of Constraints (TOC), Lean and Six Sigma – and each boasts with a number of success stories. This dissertation addresses the possibility of ... -
Measuring the prevailing lean culture at a South African aviation organisation
(North-West University, 2016)In recent times, the aviation industry has needed continuous improvement to raise customers’ satisfaction levels and Lean philosophy is one of the managerial procedures that an organisation can use to achieve continuous ... -
Measuring the prevailing lean culture at a South African aviation organisation
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)In recent times, the aviation industry has needed continuous improvement to raise customers’ satisfaction levels and Lean philosophy is one of the managerial procedures that an organisation can use to achieve continuous ... -
Quality management system to improve conveyor system performance : Lethabo Power Station as case study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Eskom Lethabo Power Station experienced a number of ash plant conveyor failures that resulted in production loss and plant damages. This study was aimed at determining the root causes of the failures (technical, management ...