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    • Development of a lean leadership maturity model 

      Huyser, A.J. (North-West University (South Africa), 2021)
      The lean philosophy is often utilised to improve business performance. However, the success rate of lean implementation remains low as organisations fail to recognise the crucial role that leadership plays in this continuous ...
    • Development of a lean optimisation plan for a wire manufacturing process 

      Shongwe, M. (North-West University (South Africa), 2019)
      The growing demand for maximum operational efficiency has driven organisations towards implementing lean manufacturing as a management philosophy. However, a gap still exists between the available information on lean ...
    • Development of a standardised lean design process for purpose-built machine tools 

      Mac Pherson, Jacqueline (North-West University (South Africa)., 2021)
      In the modern world, innovation and the incorporation of lean design processes are an effective way to develop automated machines that can contribute to increased profit margins. The unreliability and low skill level of ...
    • Development of an Industry 4.0 competency maturity model 

      Maisiri, Whisper (North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)
      Coined as Germany’s high-tech strategy, Industry 4.0 (I4.0) is being adopted globally and is happening exponentially. Furthermore, I4.0 impacts manufacturing processes, technology, and systems and extends to employees' ...
    • Development of the Respect for People model for lean implementation in the South African context 

      Coetzee, Rojanette (North-West University (South Africa), 2019)
      This thesis is premised on the understanding that production management includes both technological and human elements. The advent of the Toyota Production System during the 1970’s constituted a landmark event in the ...