Eng. Mugwindiri, K

Qualifications:

BSc (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering (UZ),MSc. Manufacturing Systems Engineering Management (UK)

Academic Appointments:

Research Interests:

Faculty: Engineering And The Built Environment

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Research Category: Energy and Power

Biography:

Email:

Phone: +263 776 825 588

Publications:

Mugwindiri K., Chikuku T., Implementation of Total Productive Maintenance: A Case of Developing Countries, International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2013. pp. 2082-2085,ISSN: 2248-9622.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., Mayahle L., - Application of online intelligent remote condition monitoring management in thermal power plant maintenance: A case study of Thermal Power Plant in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 12-25. ISSN 2319-7064.
Mutombozana T., Mugwindiri K., Chikuku T., - The use of work study techniques in optimizing manufacturing plant maintenance processes. An investigation into a fertilizer manufacturing company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp.98-103, ISSN 2319-7064.
Msipha A., Hove T., and Mugwindiri K., Electrical Energy intensity as a Cleaner Production measure for resource usage optimisation: An investigation into a tobacco manufacturing company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 46- 52. ISSN 2319-4847.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., and Ndhlovu B., Cause assessment base analysis with a view to enhancing Eco-Efficiencies using a Cleaner Production approach: An investigation into a beverages manufacturing company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Volume, Issue, February 2013, pp.118-132, ISSN 2277-8616.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., Manufacturing capacity building baseline survey on Small to Medium Enterprises (SME’s): A case study of Hire Engineering Co. in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Engineering and Computer Science, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 330-346. ISSN 2319-7242.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Masara V., Energy Management Options at a Fertiliser Company in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Engineering and Computer Science, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 347-373. ISSN 2319-7242.
Msonza, B., Mugwindiri K., Sithole K.,Chipadza J., and Stoyanov I., Investigating the possibility of Converting the Chain-Grate Stoker to Fluidised Bed as a Modern Waste Management System at Bulawayo Power Station, Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology, ZIE, Vol 1, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 52-57, ISSN-2306-5893.
Mugwindiri K.., Mashamba A., and Chinembiri E T., Design and development of a computerised hotel reservation system for better efficiency and competitiveness, Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology, ZIE, Vol 1, Issue 1, January 2013, pp 80-86, ISSN-2306-5893.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Masiiwa T., Design of a Cleaner Production Framework for Engineering Company: DrinkCo Beverages, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp1-17,. ISSN 2319-7064.
Mugwindiri K., Chinguwa S., and Chikuku T., Cellular Manufacturing Implementation: An Exploration of the Implementation Benefits, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp429-439,. ISSN 2319-7064.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., and Mhlanga L., Enhancing Plant Availability through Maintenance Technology Tools for Dairy Industry: A case study, International Journal of Engineering Sciences & Research Technology, Volume 2, Issue 2, February 2013, pp 977-1002, ISSN 2277-8866.
Mugwindiri K., and Mbohwa C., Availability performance improvement by using Autonomous Maintenance – the case of a developing country, Zimbabwe, World Congress on Engineering, July 2013, England.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Mukoki T., A Total Productive Maintenance implementation framework for a total or holistic Maintenance Management program in a company on the path to World Class Manufacturing, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2, February 2013, pp115-123, ISSN 2320-5547.
Mugwindiri K., Madanhire I., and Mhlanga G., Enhancing Maintenance at a Casting Foundry Manufacturing Company: Case Study, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Research, Volume 1, Issue 2, February 2013, pp 142-154, ISSN 2320-5547.
Mugwindiri K., Mbohwa C., and Ndlovu B., The use of eco-efficiencies within a Cleaner Production framework in assessing the overall greenness of a company – A developing country (Zimbabwean) perspective concentrating on food manufacturing companies. Planetary Scientific Research Centre Conferences 2013-Round-III, April 15-16, 2013 Johannesburg (South Africa).
Mavengere J., Mugwindiri K., ChikukuT., Evaluation of Cleaner Production Options in the Zimbabwean Metal Fabrication Sector, International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management, Volume 1, Issue 3, November 2012, pp 13-20. ISSN 2319-4847.
Chipandambira N., Mugwindiri K., ChikukuT., Total Quality Management: An Investigation of Performance Indices in the Food Processing Industry in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Advanced Technology & Engineering Research, Volume 2, Issue 6, November 2012, pp 1-4. ISSN 2250-3536.
Mushiri T., Chirinda N., Mugwindiri K., Chamisa N., A study into the role of fuzzy logic systems in condition based maintenance for control of the pneumatic valve of bottle washer in beverage companies, 5th Robotics and Mechatronics Conference of South Africa (ROBMECH), 26-27 th November 2012, pp 92-96. Pretoria, South Africa.
Madanhire I., Mugwindiri K., - Assessment and Implementation of Cleaner Production practices in Petroleum Lubricants Industry Value Chain in Zimbabwe, International Journal of Science and Research, Volume 1, Issue 3, December 2012, pp 95-103. ISSN 2319-7064.
Dandira V., Mugwindiri K., Chikuku T., A cleaner production exercise of a leather manufacturing company: A Zimbabwean experience, International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Volume 1, Issue 11, December 2012, pp. 97- 101, ISSN 2277-8616.
Chinguwa S., Karidza C., Mugwindiri K., Application of Quality Assurance in Continuous Improvement at a Botswana Contracting Company, International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management, Volume 1, Issue 4, December 2012, pp. 125-133, ISSN 2319-4847.
Mugwindiri K., The Use of Cellular Manufacturing for gaining World Class Manufacturing Competitive advantage”, presented at International Conference of Production Research (ICPR), Prague, June 2001.
Mugwindiri K., and Mbohwa C., 1999, Triangle Sugar Limited Cleaner Production Assessment Manual, Danida Cleaner Production Capacity Building Project, 41 pages, University of Zimbabwe, Harare.
Mugwindiri K., To use Cellular Manufacturing (Cm) or not. A 1994 survey of the U.K. Furniture Industry, Technology Monitor. SIRDC, Zimbabwe, 1997.
Mugwindiri K., and Muzvondiwa M., Effects of Environmental issues on Business Decision Making, The Zimbabwe Engineer, Vol. 61, Number 11, 1996.
Mugwindiri K., Groves G., Kay J.,, A survey of Cellular Manufacturing Users in the UK Furniture Industry- Proceedings of the Twelfth Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, IMC12 , Dublin 6-8TH September 1995.
Mugwindiri K., and Mbohwa C.T., Flexible Manufacturing Systems - Technology Monitor, SIRDC, Zimbabwe, Vol. 4, Issue. 4, 1994.
Research patents, consultancy reports in lieu of refereed papers

Mugwindiri K., 2008, Modern Proactive Maintenance (MPM) for Zimbabwe Fertilizer Company – Manual for use by Management, Supervisors, Technicians and Artisans, 48 pages, Aspindale, Harare.
Mugwindiri K., 2007, Value Chain & Supply Chain metrics for Nissan Clover Leaf, 63 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Mugwindiri K., 2005, BP Zimbabwe Dagenham Plant Total Productive Maintenance Strategic Plan 2006-2007, 25 pages, Harare.
Mugwindiri K., 2002, Manufacturing Audit Report on Elligo Plastics, 37 pages, Workington, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Mugwindiri K., Banda H., Chinyama M., Chipofya V., Mambwere F., Mkandawire T., 2002, Cleaner Production (CP) concept and practice for senior managers, Santren – Danida funded project, 44 pages, Blantyre, Malawi.
Mugwindiri K., Nyatando R., Saurombe B., 2002, Report on Capacity Building Baseline survey on S.M.E.s Working with Intermediate Technology Manufacturing on behalf of Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG) Southern Africa, 37 pages, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Madungwe G., Mhlanga L., Mugwindiri K., 2000, A Fully fledged Expert System in Cleaner Production (CPES ) with a Web Interface, – A fully functional CPES on the WWW. Ref. Electrical Engineering Department, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, and Research patented.Mugwindiri K., 2001, Project Management manual prepared for the Catholic University in Zimbabwe, 72 pages, Harare.

Refereed books

“Maintenance Engineering & Management”, Kumbi Mugwindiri & Ndabe Velempini, University of Zimbabwe Publications. Harare, Zimbabwe. 97 pages book. November 2011. ISBN 978-1-77920-047-1. Published.Wrote 4 of the 6 chapters alone, and co-authored the other two.

The following Book Manuscript has been refereed and corrections effected, and accepted by the referees.

“Cleaner Production: Theory and Application”, Compiled by “Kumbi Mugwindiri, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zimbabwe. 2012. University of Zimbabwe Publications. 99 pages, Harare. Wrote 2 of the 7 chapters alone, and co-authored the other 5.

Patented Work:

A Fully fledged Expert System in Cleaner Production (CPES ) with a Web Interface, developed by Dr. G. Madungwe, Dr Liberty Mhlanga and Kumbi Mugwindiri – A fully functional CPES on the WWW. Ref. Electrical Engineering University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2000.

Reliability Centred Maintenance Software Application Package by B. Ncube and Kumbi Mugwindiri, Mechanical Engineering University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, Accepted by Coopers and Lybrand, contact Zvomunoda Chizura, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1999.