OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of South African Journal of Industrial Engineering is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-12-01 to 2025-12-01.)

Article	Citations
USING ACTION RESEARCH TO DETERMINE THE SYSTEMATIC APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL BEST PRACTICE METHODS AND STANDARDS IN MANAGING RISK IN EVENT MANAGEMENT	16
LEAN SIX SIGMA METHODOLOGY TO REDUCE EXCESS WASTAGE IN A BRICKYARD: A CASE STUDY	12
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Enhance the Use of the Knowledge Repository: An Engineering Consulting View	8
A Practical Method for Joint Inventory Replenishment under Supplier Constraints	6
MODELLING BATTERY SWAPPING INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY TO SUPPORT NET ZERO EMISSIONS TRANSITION	4
PARTICIPATIVE MANAGEMENT FOR TEAM EFFECTIVENESS AND INNOVATION	4
TOWARDS STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF DRONE APPLICATION PROCESS AND REGULATION IN SOUTH AFRICA	4
FUTURE APPLICATION OF MULTISENSORY MIXED REALITY IN THE HUMAN CYBER—PHYSICAL SYSTEM	3
THE INFLUENCE OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT MATURITY ON PERCEIVED PROJECT SUCCESS: A CASE STUDY OF THE LESOTHO WATER SECTOR	3
An Economic Order Quantity Model for Imperfect and Deteriorating Items with Freshness and Inventory-Level-Dependent Demand	3
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS AND IMPLEMENTATIONS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW	3
A FRAMEWORK FOR ASSET TRANSFERS	3
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS IN ENGINEERING ORGANISATIONS	3
SELECTING A PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR SOUTH AFRICA: AN APPLICATION OF THE AHP METHOD	3
IMPLEMENTATION OF HYBRID ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK AND MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION MODEL FOR THE RANKING OF CRITERIA THAT AFFECT PRODUCTIVITY – A CASE STUDY.	2
NAVIGATING THE WAVES OF CHANGE AND RIPPLES OF CHALLENGES IN THE WATER SUPPLY CHAIN SECTOR	2
GAME ON! SERIOUS GAMES IN OPERATIONS RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES APPLIED TO HEALTHCARE: A SYSTEMISED LITERATURE REVIEW	2
SHORT-TERM IMPACTS OF MOBILE TOUCH-SCREEN DEVICE USE ON MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: RISK ASSESSMENT MODELLING AND VERIFICATION	2
HETEROGENEOUS TRADING STRATEGY ENSEMBLING FOR INTRADAY TRADING ALGORITHMS	2
FACTORS INFLUENCING THE LATE DELIVERY OF PROJECTS IN STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES: THE CASE OF ESKOM	2
STRATEGY TO IDENTIFY AND MITIGATE HAZARDS IN DEEP-LEVEL MINE VENTILATION SYSTEMS USING A CALIBRATED DIGITAL TWIN	2
A Practical Framework for Integrating Advances in Ergonomics to Improve Productivity in South African Small and Medium Enterprises	2
IMPROVING ENERGY USAGE IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS USING SIX SIGMA DMAIC	2
A CIRCULAR ECONOMY INVESTIGATION INTO TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES AVAILABLE FOR THE DISPOSAL OF SLAUGHTERHOUSE DERIVATIVES	2
Development of Sensor Monitoring for Loss Reduction Analysis in Palm Oil Extraction Process	2

SAJIE 34 Vol 4	2
THE FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING QUALITY ETHICALLY	2
EXPLORING RELATIONSHIP POWER IN SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES: A CASE STUDY OF A SOUTH AFRICAN HOSPITAL GROUP	2
A MACHINE-LEARNING APPROACH TOWARDS SOLVING THE INVOICE PAYMENT PREDICTION PROBLEM	2
LEAPFROGGING PATHWAY FOR FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION: A CASE OF PROCESS INNOVATION WITHIN AN AUTOMOTIVE SUBSIDIARY FIRM	2
ASSESSING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES IN THE MANUFACTURE OF TRANSPORT EQUIPMENT, BASED ON FUZZY GREY RELATIONAL ANALYSIS	2
USING ZERO-WASTE BASELINES TO IDENTIFY COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM INEFFICIENCIES IN DEEP-LEVEL MINES	2
South African Sawmill Industry Clusters and Benchmarking Practices	2
A NEW FLOW-BASED MODEL OF END-TO-END INTEGRATION IN PREMIUM PRODUCT SUPPLY CHAINS	2
USABILITY OF VIRTUAL TOOLS FOR PARTICIPATORY ENTERPRISE MODELLING	2
A VARIABLE SAMPLE SIZE SYNTHETIC CHART FOR THE COEFFICIENT OF VARIATION	1
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR	1
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING ADOPTION IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES	1
APPLICATION OF LEAN SIX SIGMA TO A SMALL ENTERPRISE IN THE GAUTENG PROVINCE: A CASE STUDY	1
Note from the Editor	1
The State of Lean and Quality Improvement Methodologies in the South African Healthcare Sector: A Systematic Literature Review	1
APPLICATION OF TOTAL PRODUCTIVE MAINTENANCE IN A MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF CARDBOARD BOXES UNDER LEAN SIX SIGMA DMAIC METHODOLOGY	1
ILLUMINATING A NOVEL ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING METHOD MAKING ARCHITECTURE PRACTICAL – PART TWO	1
APPLYING SIX SIGMA TO IMPROVE THE DEFECT RATE OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS: A SIX SIGMA CASE STUDY	1
Note from the Guest Editor	1
CAPTURING THE REALITY OF INDUSTRY 4.0 READINESS DIMENSIONS AND INDICATORS IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY: AN ANALYSIS OF APPLYING I4.0 IN INDONESIA	1
Note from the Editor	1
LATENT FACTORS OF HUMAN CAPITAL AND BUSINESS PROCESSES OPTIMISATION AS A MEANS OF VALUE CREATION IN BRAZILIAN ORGANISATIONS	1
DIE SHEET HYDROFORMING OF A COMPLEX-SHAPED AA2024-W AIRCRAFT SKIN PANEL — FROM CONCEPT TO FINAL COMPONENT	1
DEVELOPMENT OF A HOLISTIC DIESEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO REDUCE WASTAGE IN OPEN-CAST GOLD MINING	1
PLANT MAINTENANCE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS SHORTFALLS	1
FUTURE MINES’ COMPRESSED AIR PLANNING USING DIGITAL TWIN SIMULATIONS	1
TOWARDS SMART CITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA: EVOLUTION, DEFINITIONS, AND FUTURE CITIES	1
The Interplay between Sustainability Initiatives and Capital Structure Dynamics using Machine Learning and Shap Analysis: Are we there yet?	1
WELDING OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURED ALSI10MG: USING LASER WELDING IN A VACUUM FOR HIGH QUALITY WELD SEAMS — A NEW APPROACH TO WELDING LPBF MANUFACTURED ALSI10MG	1
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SELECTION: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE TRENDS AND METHODS	1
ADOPTION OF SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE: A FUZZY APPROACH TO RANKING THE DETERMINANTS	1
FACTOR INFLUENCING DECISION MAKING MODEL FOR THE ESTIMATION OF COMPETITIVE EFFECTIVENESS AMONG THIRD‐PARTY LOGISTICS PROVIDER	1
THE ROLE OF PROJECT MANAGER COMPETENCE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT SUCCESS: THE CASE OF A UTILITY COMPANY	1
DEPLOYMENT OF THE ANALYTIC HIERARCHICAL PROCESS FOR COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE MANUFACTURE OF INJECTION MOULDS	1
THE INFLUENCE OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ON SERVICE DELIVERY: THE CASE OF A SOUTH AFRICAN MUNICIPALITY	1
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PMO SUPPORT FUNCTIONS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT MATURITY LEVELS A CASE STUDY OF A SOUTH AFRICAN PETROCHEMICAL COMPANY	1
NOTE FROM THE EDITOR	1
EXPLORATORY ANALYSIS OF TRANSACTIONAL DATA TO AID IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGN OF A FOOD BANKING NETWORK A CASE STUDY	1
AN APPROACH TO ATTAINING SUSTAINABILITY BY ENHANCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THAT AFFECT THE QUALITY OF URBAN LIFE	1
IMPROVING SERVICE LEVEL PERFORMANCE BY IMPLEMENTING LEAN SIX SIGMA IN SMES OF THE GAMING PERIPHERALS INDUSTRY IN PERU: A CASE STUDY	1
DESIGN OF CUBIC Ni-BASED ALLOYS FOR USE AS COATING IN PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY – A FIRST PRINCIPLES APPROACH	1
USING TOPOLOGY OPTIMISATION TO INFLUENCE THE INFILL PLACEMENT OF FUSED DEPOSITION MODELLED PARTS	1
Improving Organisational Learning in Project-Based Organisations Through the Translation of Project Lessons Learnt into Project Risks	1
A TAXONOMY OF UNIVARIATE ANOMALY DETECTION ALGORITHMS FOR PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE	1
A MACHINE LEARNING FRAMEWORK FOR DATA-DRIVEN DEFECT DETECTION IN MULTISTAGE MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS	1
THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTION PRIORITY MATRIX AND TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF DATA-DRIVEN AND MACHINE-LEARNING-BASED PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAY INDUSTRY	1
Strategies for Gaining a Competitive Edge: A Look into the South African Sawmilling Industry	1
Development of a Random Loading Test Bench for UD E-Glass/Resin Rotating Shafts with Integrated Monitoring of Failure Prediction	1
VARIATION ORDERS DURING EXECUTION OF CONSTRUCTION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS: CASE STUDY OF AN ELECTRICITY COMPANY	1

SOCIO-TECHNICAL SYSTEMS: USING ACTOR-NETWORK THEORY TO MAKE THE SOCIAL MORE TANGIBLE IN A TECHNICAL SPACE	1
A LITERATURE REVIEW ON MITIGATION STRATEGIES FOR ELECTRICAL COMPONENT OBSOLESCENCE IN MILITARY-BASED SYSTEMS	1
THE ROLE OF DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION IN START-UPS AND TRANSFORMING SMALL BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN THE DIGITAL ERA	1
DIAGNOSIS PREDICTION USING KNOWLEDGE GRAPHS	1
Inventory Management using Reinforcement Learning	1
A VARIABLE SAMPLE SIZE SYNTHETIC CHART FOR THE COEFFICIENT OF VARIATION	1
Guest Editorial	1
OPTIMISATION OF PROMOTIONS IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRY	1