Browsing Engineering by Subject "Benchmarking"
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Applying a benchmark method to identify utility cost-saving opportunities on a platinum mine
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)South Africa’s energy and water demands are more significant than the supply thereof. This higher demand means Eskom cannot deliver enough power to South Africa. Furthermore, South Africa is a water-scarce country and water ... -
Development of a local benchmarking strategy to identify inefficient compressed air usage in deep-level mines
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)South African mines can be up to four kilometres deep, and they are continually extending to keep up with production targets as mining resources get depleted. High electricity costs and additional resources required to ... -
Energy management for improved profitability of small manufacturing enterprises
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Approximately 75% of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) created in South Africa (SA) fail in the first year. This is a serious socio-economic problem as SMMEs in South Africa employ over 60% of the workforce and ... -
Human Capital Evaluation : determining both the cost and value of a firm's human
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2021)Many times, the phrase “our people are our most important asset” is used by company CEO’s. Yet personnel are not included on the balance sheet of any company. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that ... -
Novel method for benchmarking the energy performance of industrial refrigeration facilities
(North-West University, 2018)An alternative "bottom-up" approach is proposed as a novel and sustainable method for benchmarking the energetic performance of industrial refrigeration facilities. The limitations of conventional benchmarking are highlighted ...