Author:Oosthuizen, RudolphDate:Sep 2021Management of Technology (MoT) has evolved since its inception in the 1980s and definitions from the 1990s. However, the field's definition may not be keeping up with the ever-increasing changes in our world. This paper implements bibliometrics, ...Read more
Author:Steynberg, L; Erasmus, Louwrence D; Pretorius, LDate:Aug 2022There are opportunities for disruptive applications of blockchain technology in outbound logistics management, especially with peer-to-peer networking support to keep records of verified transactions in distributed ledgers without control by ...Read more
Author:Akpakwu, GA; Hancke, GP; Abu-Mahfouz, Adnan MIDate:Feb 2020With the emerging applications of the Internet of Things (IoT), a congestion control mechanism becomes a critical phenomenon for efficient communication in networks of constrained devices. The Internet Engineering Task Force developed the ...Read more
Author:Gonçalves, Duarte PDDate:Sep 2021INCOSE has expressed its vision for transdisciplinary approach for systems engineering to address complex societal problems. While the concept of ‘system’ has been dealt with at length, the purpose of this article is to surface assumptions ...Read more
Author:Gonçalves, Duarte PDDate:Sep 2021INCOSE has expressed its vision for transdisciplinary approach for systems engineering to address complex societal problems. While the concept of ‘system’ has been dealt with at length, the purpose of this article is to surface assumptions ...Read more
Author:Meissner, R; Gonçalves, Duarte PDDate:Jan 2022Actors’ worldviews are critical when developing strategies; not every actor holds the same problem perception and solution. This is the case with wildlife trafficking. Not only does the state have an interest in safeguarding South Africa’s ...Read more
Author:Ramazhamba, Pardon T; Venter, HSDate:Sep 2022The South African Local Government uses the tendering system to deliver some of the basic services to the surrounding communities to promote social and industrial or environmental policies. However, this process still relies heavily on a ...Read more
Author:Chauke, Mapoo D; Mphadzha, Fhumulani RDate:Feb 2022Proper functioning of a nation's economy and society requires that its critical infrastructure is safe and secure. The protection of critical infrastructure is becoming a growing concern to national governments, infrastructure managers and ...Read more
Author:Heera, J; Pretorius, HC; Erasmus, Louwrence DDate:Oct 2023The South African Local Government is currently experiencing a backlog in providing basic services to its citizens due to financial constraints, lack of planning, poor project management and integration between sector departments. The South ...Read more
Author:Oosthuizen, Rudolph; Grobbelaar, SDate:Oct 2021This paper aims to inform the course curriculum development for a master's degree in Engineering Management. Implementing a bibliometric analysis with topic modelling performed on relevant publications in the field ...Read more
Author:Rapiya, XL; Malik, Humna H; Pretorius, JHCDate:Sep 2020In the product development process, needs analysis is the first stage of the process and without the need analysis, you are risking your product to fail. The needs analysis involves a process of understating the market broadly. Understanding ...Read more
Author:Chauke, Mapoo D; Gama, G; Sebetoa, Matlapane R; Marimuthu, Luveshan; Mavhona, TshifhiwaDate:Jul 2023Supply Chain Management (SCM) has evolved over the years, from mechanisation in the 1920s to intelligentisation in the 2000s. Major changes in supply chain are due to challenges in the environment, such as the fragmentation of SCM activities ...Read more
Author:Madiba, L; Erasmus, Louwrence DDate:Oct 2023The South African Local Government is currently experiencing a backlog in providing basic services to its citizens due to financial constraints, lack of planning, poor project management and integration between sector departments. The South ...Read more
Author:Mbele, CM; Malik, Humma H; Pretorius, JHCDate:Jun 2022Pipeline structural integrity challenges highlight the need for pipeline operators to prioritise inline inspection technologies as part of risk-based condition assessment. This initiative is motivated by increased regulatory and economic ...Read more
Author:Erasmus, Louwrence DDate:Aug 2023Digital Transformation in Achieving Defence Information Excellence in the Journey to Greatness with Editor: Dr Louwrence Erasmus Pr. Eng. Introduction: The Command and Management Information Systems (CMIS) Division strives towards Information ...Read more
Author:Mashigo, K; Erasmus, Louwrence D; Ayomoh, MKDate:Oct 2023One of the key contributing factors leading to road crashes in South Africa is associated with vehicle instability caused by wheel misalignment. Research conducted over the past 10 years shows that most vehicle accidents occur due to vehicle ...Read more
Author:Gonçalves, Duarte PD; Auret, MariusDate:Sep 2021The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) was requested by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) to develop a Master Information Systems and Security Technology Plan (MISSTP). The MISSTP was developed as a “roadmap” ...Read more
Author:Roodt, JH; Koen, HildegardeDate:Jul 2020The world is experiencing the fourth industrial revolution, and developing countries are experiencing it differently than developed countries. Developed countries have an advantage over developing countries in that they adopted industrialisation ...Read more
Author:Venter, Jacobus PDate:Aug 2023Designing a communication system that can provide persistent communication in a variety of scenarios cannot be achieved through the implementation of a single technology. This paper discusses the process used to design a system-of-systems ...Read more
Author:Goncalves, Duarte PDDate:Nov 2023South Africa's infrastructure faces a barrage of security attacks that has led to the promulgation of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act (CIPA) No. 8 of 2019. Residual risk (i.e. after the threats have been mitigated) must be assessed ...Read more