2024 IE Final Year Project Titles 

 

Abdel Latif OMS (Omar) Improving inventory management at a shoe store by overcoming inventory challenges

Praise A (Abe) Understanding the Efficacy of Pattern Recognition in Machine Learning for Systems Behaviour Predication

Ajayi ATA (Akin) Optimising solar and rainwater harvesting systems to mitigate supply disruptions at Conax Machine Solutions

Akbar F (Faizah) Improving the outbound operations of a warehouse management system

Bakker JAE (Eduard) Vegetable pack store redesign using systematic layout planning and agent-based simulation modelling

Basi AM (Ayanda) Optimising the facility layout of a Moringa business 

Beukes KJ (Kiera) Improving the workflow and overall efficiency of Alien Sweets using lean manufacturing techniques

Bholat M (Mohamad) Streamlining and optimising how Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are used at a consulting firm

Bloem M (Marné) Improvement of procurement planning and inventory management 

Brett KA (Kai) Optimising vehicle asset management through effective data analysis and business process design

Brink T (Tiana) Improving inefficiencies in a South African insurance company

Burger E (Elzanne) Development of a metric system that measures morale in the workplace to improve productivity and work quality

Buthelezi K (Khanyisile) Improving workflow efficiency and reducing product damage through facility layout redesign

Buti F (Fezeka) Streamlining the month-end billing process for a consultancy firm

Chabalala SJ (Johannes) Enhancing inventory management efficiency in an automobile spare parts retail company

Charalambous V (Vasilis) Improving processes to minimise inventory loss at Ubunye Uniforms

Claassens M (Marco) Optimisation of material handling in the assembly line feeding process of a safety system manufacturer

Cokayne A (Adam) Strategic capacity planning for a small manufacturing business

du Preez M (Minette) Improving the production process of an apple packhouse

*Dunbar K (Keenu) Enhancing operational understanding to improve planning and throughput at Mine X

Erasmus L (Lara) Optimising operational efficiency in an abattoir's facility of the slaughter line

Faling A (Anneke) Risk visualisation of main transport roads in South Africa at DP World

Fivaz LF (Louis) Improving productivity and throughput in a mango packing facility to meet market demand

Fogwill ND (Nathan) Minimising material usage in the rubber production process

Gerber L (Lara) Optimisation of a small bakery through costing and workplace organisation

Goolam I (Imdaad) Optimisation and improvement of Timbuild Hardware's current inventory management systems

Goosen J (Jana) Improving the accuracy of the profit margins at Company X

Guerin SD (Shelby) Investigating noise disturbance reduction in Zuid Afrikaans Hospital towards the enhancement of patient experience

Hadebe MS (Minenhle) Identifying the root causes of queues and minimising waiting times for chronic disease patients in state-owned medical facilities

Heinemann MM (Mieke) Minimising short-dated and expired stock in pharmaceutical wholesale operations

Hobson MK (Marielle) Optimised storage allocation in a distribution centre for increased operational efficiency

Jordaan IS (Ignus) Efficiency enhancement of drone operations: developing best practices for error reduction

Joubert D (Doné) Developing a truck driver scheduling algorithm considering South African regulations

Kandoro EM (Elshammah) Optimising logistics management for competitive advantage through genetic algorithm modelling

Kelbrick HdV (Henry) Industrialisation of the Thula electric game viewer vehicle

Kleynhans NJ (Jacques) Workflow automation of the recruitment process of a mining company

Koen L (Laura) Optimising inventory to reduce stock imbalances at Chamberlain Hardware

Kruger GHJ (Gert) Improving the production quality of an industrial printing company

Kruger SJ (Stephan) Optimising the production line of a bus manufacturing facility

Lambrechts A (Annika) Facility planning and sizing of a manufacturing distribution centre

Lawrie AI (Anya) Improving the impact of educational interventions by a non-profit organisation through data management

Levin T (Tyrone) Dynamic inventory management tools for Signal Hill Products

Loots A (Anina) Information system design for a horse-riding facility

Louw RH (Ricardo) Development and implementation of an operations planning system for Sinvac Roto

Louw ZG (Zander) Layout and process redesign for Omnigo (Pty) Ltd, an electronics manufacturing company

Lymar AM (Alex) Improving a storage facility through the use of product slotting

Lötter JS (Janco) Implementation plan for Industry 4.0 to optimise work-in-process traceability at Bühler Johannesburg

Maguire AJ (Adam) Optimal facility location-allocation model for a feedstock logistics system

Maharaj A (Avaan) Improving the efficiency of the A-Sorter

Anonymous Designing and evaluating a sensor-based flavour detection system

Maponyane MP (Maisha) A DMAIC-driven approach to improving patient waiting time in a healthcare facility

Masengane M (Mosa) Implementing lean six sigma methodologies to reduce reject rolls on the converting machines

Menzies K (Keegan) Developing an adaptable multi-industry inventory ordering model

Mohlouwa KG (Kopano) Understanding and evaluating the competitiveness of the South African public healthcare sector

Mojela PM (Phetolo) Occupancy-based energy management system for a lodge facility

Mojela T (Tebogo) Improving the queuing system of a store

Mokhonoane M (Moipone) Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the load-out and dispatch process in a coal mine

Mokoena T (Thato) Improving waste management at a research institute

Moller J (Juan-Jacques) Vehicle fleet optimisation and automated data analysis

Anonymous Improving quality and efficiency in serviette production using lean six sigma

Mwamuka CT (Charmaine) Optimising the scheduling of extrusion machines to enhance efficiency and minimise scrap in plastic manufacturing

Naidoo S (Saisha) Analysing and minimising hospital care management failure for patients in public health

Nangy D (Dylan) Project resource levelling and overall optimisation of resource allocation at a complex product development environment

Nengwenda AE (Adivhaho) Streamlining school facility layout for efficient class changes and maximised learning time

Nyamutenha KSP (Sean) Optimising predictive maintenance for Eskom’s power transformers using AI

Anonymous Layout and process flow of waste across Universal Paper & Plastics

Pattison WR (Wesley) The optimisation of order dispatching using the Google OR-Tools algorithm

Pienaar RP (Ruben) Developing an optimised facility layout for Jizni CZ Accessories 

Pieterse N (Nadine) Achieving operational efficiency through innovation and process improvement

Potgieter CC (Corlius) Optimising inventory management at Jizni Performance

Ramoshaba T (Tebatso) Optimising workshop efficiency through 5S, SLP and flowcharts: An approach to organisational cleanness

Rolle JR (James) Optimising Mobile Macs: Enhancing operations and maintenance of South Africa’s leading motorbike rental and servicing company through enterprise engineering

Sarkady C (Cara) Optimisation of logistical cost by modelling a decision-making tool for the transportation of products

Snyman J (Juani) Improved operations management and inventory management for Babylontsoren through effective data capturing

Sparks L (Lexi) Optimising Mutual Safes Manufacturing's operations by selecting an integrated information system for efficient communication improvement

*Stapelberg MC (Maritz) Throughput improvements in a light experimental aircraft kit manufacturing company

Stringer RW (Ryan) Identifying and solving causes of excessive waste in the pre-production process of the toilet paper line at UPP

Strümpher JM (Hanneke) Order and inventory management system analysis and design for a small South African bakery

Swart E (Estian) A trade-off analysis of traditional vs. ventilation on demand-based ventilation systems at Mine X: A simulation and cost-benefit study

Theunissen KP (Kobus) Optimising workflow efficiency in a citrus packhouse at Komati Fruit

Tlamama M (Mohau) Optimising CHEP pallet management at Universal Paper & Plastics

Ukpe DI (Daniel) Facilities layout redesign for a warehouse delivery system

van der Merwe H (Hanlé) Streamlining script collection and dispensing efficiency in a private hospital

van der Merwe W (Weán) Increasing the efficiency of raw material usage in pipe manufacturing

van der Merwe WT (Warren) Improving the final line throughput at Company A

van der Vyver GJ (Gideon) Optimising the supplier selection and order allocation of a warehouse utilising mathematical programming

van Eeden D (Delmari) Designing a slotting model for Robertson Winery

van Jaarsveld JS (Jeanette) Improvement of the distribution system for delivering PVC pipes

*Viljoen CH (Christian) Forecasting demand through machine learning for a fast-moving goods retail industry

Ward ROD (Ross) Data pipeline for asset life-cycle management

Weston MA (Monique) Optimising the hydraulic oil temperature in Precision Valve SA’s injection moulding machines