Optimization of a real time web enabled mixed model stochastic assembly line to reduce production time

RB Kuriakose, HJ Vermaak - … , ICAICR 2019, Shimla, India, June 15–16 …, 2019 - Springer
The role of assembly lines has never been more critical as it is now with the world entering
the 4th Industrial Revolution, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0. If the focus of the …

The impact of collaborative decision-making in a smart manufacturing environment: case study using an automated water bottling plant

J Coetzer, RB Kuriakose, HJ Vermaak… - Proceedings of Seventh …, 2022 - Springer
With the dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), following three previous
industrial revolutions, many disruptive technologies such as cloud computing, the Internet of …

Analyzing the performance of a digital shadow for a mixed-model stochastic system

P Tshabalala, RB Kuriakose - Communication and Intelligent Systems …, 2022 - Springer
The industry 4.0 era has brought about many trend breaking strategies in the manufacturing
structure. These new approaches have resulted in ensuring the production process being …

Devising a novel means of introducing collaborative decision-making to an automated water bottling plant to study the impact of positive drift

J Coetzer, RB Kuriakose, HJ Vermaak - ICT Analysis and Applications …, 2020 - Springer
Cycle time refers to the amount of time allotted to accomplish a certain process in an
assembly process. The deviation from the optimal cycle time is technically referred to as drift …

A review of robotics research in South Africa

E Boje, RL Christopher, J Fernandes, JH Hepworth… - R&D Journal, 2019 - scielo.org.za
Robots are increasingly being used in the industry. Businesses that use robots can produce
products and provide services at lower costs and with higher quality. Some industries, like …

A Performance Comparison Between a Digital Shadow and a Digital Twin in a Mixed Model Stochastic System

P Tshabalala, RB Kuriakose - International Congress on Information and …, 2024 - Springer
The competition in the current global market has highlighted the importance of having a
virtual system that can monitor the entire manufacturing process. Industries face challenges …

Using the OEE Score to Enable Collaborative Decision-Making for Human–Machine Interaction in an Industry 5.0 Setting

J Coetzer, RB Kuriakose, HJ Vermaak - World Conference on Information …, 2023 - Springer
Industry 5.0 characterizes a paradigm shift in which the main goal is no longer the need to
boost economic benefits brought about by the unending increase in production processes in …

Designing an Experimental Setup for Introducing Industry 5.0 in a Smart Manufacturing Environment

J Coetzer, RB Kuriakose, H Vermaak - Proceedings of the Future …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Industry 5.0, the latest revolution in the industrial sector, requires a close
collaboration between humans and machines. The main aim of Industry 5.0 is to improve …

A Communication Architecture Approach for Mitigating Complexities in Smart Manufacturing Units by Means of Information Appropriateness

GA Gericke, RB Kuriakose, HJ Vermaak - World Conference on Information …, 2023 - Springer
Industry 4.0 is a hailed inclusion in the manufacturing scene. The breath of new technology
gives insight to industry pioneers on the possibilities of flexible manufacturing with …

Integrating IoT Sensors to Setup a Digital Twin of a Mixed Model Stochastic System for Real-Time Monitoring

P Tshabalala, RB Kuriakose - International Congress on Information and …, 2023 - Springer
The ongoing digital revolution, commonly referred to as Industry 4.0 has underpinned the
importance of real-time monitoring in the manufacturing industry. Real-time monitoring …