Workshop Session: Unleashing the power of systemic thinking in problem framing Suja Joseph-Malherbe•Rudolph Oosthuizen
Summary of Workshop:
In the engineering context, a question we need to often ask is, “Are we solving the right problem?”. We need to know this as the definition of the problem is the focal point of all our problem-solving efforts. In other words, the quality of the solutions (fit for purpose) we come up with is directly linked to the description of the problem. One need to be aware of cognitive biases that lead to jumping to solutions before the underlying problem is discovered. Also framing a problem instead of attempting to define it in a complex context may be a more resilient approach. This workshop will explore how problem framing has an influence on how we approach solving the problem through hands-on activities and facilitated small group and plenary activities.
Benefits of attending the Workshop:
- New perspective on approaching problems (engineering and wicked and messy problems) - Getting out of your comfort zone (beyond the engineering zone) - Creating awareness - Opportunity to suspend judgement - Complements your current knowledge - Take-aways - Think differently of their system and systems around them - When solving problem – identifying the problem - What is the real problem? - Uncovering the “real” problem vs the “perceived” or “reported” problem - Thinking is difficult and so we judge (with our own mental model and biases)
Suja Joseph-Malherbe
Senior Systems Engineer | Director of Letter27
Rudolph Oosthuizen
Associate Professor at GSTM at University of Pretoria
Tea Break
Workshop Session: Unleashing the power of systemic thinking in problem framing (continue) Suja Joseph-Malherbe•Rudolph Oosthuizen
Suja Joseph-Malherbe
Senior Systems Engineer | Director of Letter27
Rudolph Oosthuizen
Associate Professor at GSTM at University of Pretoria
Lunch
Welcome and Chair's Address
Keynote Address Edwin (Eddie) Andrews
Edwin (Eddie) Andrews
Deputy Mayor at City of Cape Town
Parallel Session 1 • Track 1
Tea Break
Parallel Session 2 • Track 1
Cocktail Function
Registration & Networking
Parallel Session 3 • Track 1
Poster Session
Tea Break
Industry Showcase
Parallel Session 4 • Track 1
Lunch
Keynote Address Janet Sawari
Janet Sawari
Entrepreneur/Innovation Strategist/Researcher at TAIR Labs
Workshop Session: Applied System Dynamics Methodolgy Nalini Sooknanan Pillay•Rudolph Oosthuizen
Summary of Workshop:
Step by step process in using a system dynamics methodology in developing a simulation.
Benefits of attending this Workshop:
Will ensure a structured approach to developing a robust and rigorous simulation model to enhance understanding of the system problem and boundary conditions.
Nalini Sooknanan Pillay
Corporate Specialist- System Dynamics at Eskom SOC
Rudolph Oosthuizen
Associate Professor at GSTM at University of Pretoria
Corporate Specialist- System Dynamics at Eskom SOC
Rudolph Oosthuizen
Associate Professor at GSTM at University of Pretoria
Social Activity
Registration & Networking
Poster Session
Workshop Session: Plan a business simulation game Trevor Shihundla
Summary of Workshop:
This is a simulation game that gives a playful experience of the operating worlds of the future and therefore the opportunities and risks of conversion. The goal is to initiate a method of dialogue regarding our concepts of future work in addition to development of the game within the African context, as a result of the operating world is at the beginning of any elementary transformation. Together, we discuss topics like industry 4.0, Digitization, cyber-physical systems and production. In light of this circumstances, the players formulate fascinating futures, within the dynamic work processes, while not losing sight of the downsides of the transformations. Thus, potentialities for fulfilment are tested, relations mentioned and opportunities and risks known.
Benefits of attending this Workshop:
• Plan A possible to reflect and simulate diverse visions for the future of work for all of us • The solutions are not fabricated but solid fundament for discussion • The cooperation between inter-disciplines is improved within various departments • Offers an overview of possible strategies of implementation within a department • Using a neural network and software to calculate impact of implemented strategies on key performance indicators(KPI) and resources
Trevor Shihundla
Lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria
Tea Break
Workshop Session: Plan a business simulation game (continue) Trevor Shihundla
Trevor Shihundla
Lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria
Lunch
Parallel Session 5 • Track 1
Keynote Address Ian Moll
AI and the ‘4IR’ - Industrial revolution, technological revolution or revolutionary technologies?
Entrepreneur/Innovation Strategist/Researcher at TAIR Labs
Ian Moll
Research Fellow at University of Witwatersrand
Jacomine Grobler
Associate Professor at Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University
Ajit Gopalakrishnan
Head of Odin Education Division at Jendamark
Closing Address
Conference Gala Dinner
Workshop Session: Shaping the future: How to benefit from an engineering management career advantage Calie Pistorius•Taryn Bond-Barnard
Summary of Workshop content:
This workshop addresses the question how a structured approach to gaining engineering management knowledge, skills and experience can enhance the career of the of the practicing engineer - be it early to mid-career or senior engineer – and her/his professional contribution. The aim is to facilitate a discussion around expectations, current realities and future prospects of a formal engineering management qualification can help to future-proof a career by opening career opportunities and mitigate career risks.
Benefits of attending this Workshop:
The workshop will be conducted in an interactive discussion mode, where participants will learn from one another’s experience, views and preferences. It will commence with introductory comments to set the scene, including brief review of the nature of typical engineering undergraduate and postgraduate education and then moving on to the demands of the real-world job of the engineer (JoE). The focus will be on discussion future scenarios for the JoE, the related skills and knowledge requirements and how these can be met. Engineering students, graduates and engineering professionals will be given the opportunity to reflect on their career journey to date by sharing insights with the attendees in terms of how they bridge his/her formal training with his/her current and future world of work. The discussion will be informed by exploring global thrusts in engineering management. Participants will be encouraged to map foreseen future career goals, learning demands and paths of career growth with current and engineering management trends.
Calie Pistorius
Professor Extra-Ordinary at University of Stellenbosch
Taryn Bond-Barnard
Associate Professor at Engineering Management Program at Stellenbosch University
Tea Break
Workshop Session: Shaping the future: How to benefit from an engineering management career advantage (continue) Calie Pistorius•Taryn Bond-Barnard
Calie Pistorius
Professor Extra-Ordinary at University of Stellenbosch
Taryn Bond-Barnard
Associate Professor at Engineering Management Program at Stellenbosch University
Lunch
Parallel Session 1 • Track 2
Tea Break
Parallel Session 2 • Track 2
Parallel Session 3 • Track 2
Parallel Session 4 • Track 2
Workshop Session: The Simulation Game Handré Dreyer
Summary of Workshop:
This workshop is not a traditional workshop but rather an interactive experience where Industrial Engineers will play a game using a simulation model that represents a basic system of an actual production operation. The intention is to have teams that combine their skills to optimise system operations and performance. The experience will show precisely how a simulation model is able to provide a confidence level for achieving the targets with the initial production plan and configuration. In addition, and more importantly, we will investigate the ability to optimise the system using the simulation model by altering any combination of set production and/or set service strategies.
Benefits of attending this Workshop:
The Simulation Game uses simulation and IE skills to evaluate the impact of variation on the operations of an existing system. It focuses on problem-solving, strategising, scenario-based experiments, process optimisation and leveraging inputs from a diverse team (teamwork)!In this workshop, we look to answer four questions with simulation: what are we trying to achieve, what do we need to achieve it, how much will it cost, and lastly, can we achieve it? Lastly, it will be FUN!
Handré Dreyer
Solutions Specialist at 4Sight Asset Simulation
Tea Break
Workshop Session: The Simulation Game (continue) Handré Dreyer
Handré Dreyer
Solutions Specialist at 4Sight Asset Simulation
Workshop Session: Workflow Mapping Ecosystems Hugo Pienaar
Summary of Workshop:
Multiple people mapping a business and the effect there off. The pros and the cons.
Benefits of attending the Workshop:
Understand the power of having a business mapped on paper and how to leverage this as a business.
Hugo Pienaar
Business Process Engineer/Data Scientist at Praelexis
Tea Break
Workshop Session: Workshop Mapping Ecosystems (continue) Hugo Pienaar
Hugo Pienaar
Business Process Engineer/Data Scientist at Praelexis
Parallel Session 5 • Track 2
Parallel Session 6 • Track 2
Workshop Session: Introduction to multi-objective, stochastic simulation-optimisation James Bekker
Summary of the Workshop:
We learn the principles of 1) metaheuristics, 2) multi-objective optimisation, and 3) simulation-optimisation. The three puzzle pieces will be fitted together as one, and the application of the theory will be demonstrated using discrete-event, stochastic simulation models. Metaheuristics will be used to find reasonable solutions to a complex, practical model with many possible solutions. The simulation models serve as an evaluator of two or more conflicting objective functions. There will be a strong focus on the theory of doing sufficient simulation replications to provide confidence in the stochastic output and, eventually, the selected best solution to a problem.
Benefits of attending this Workshop:
Multi-objective, stochastic simulation-optimisation is one of the most powerful tools the industrial engineer can possess. This tutorial will enhance the capability of the attendee to improve real, complex systems.
James Bekker
Associate Professor at Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University
Tea Break
Workshop Session: Introduction to multi-objective, stochastic simulation-optimisation (continue) James Bekker
James Bekker
Associate Professor at Department of Industrial Engineering, Stellenbosch University
Lunch
Parallel Session 1 • Track 3
Tea Break
Parallel Session 2 • Track 3
Parallel Session 3 • Track 3
Parallel Session 4 • Track 3
Parallel Session 5 • Track 3
Parallel Session 6 • Track 3
Parallel Session 1: Track 4
Tea Break
Parallel Session 2: Track 4
Parallel Session 3: Track 4
Parallel Session 4: Track 4
Parallel Session 5: Track 4
Parallel Session 6: Track 4
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