Browsing by Thesis Department "Industrial and manufacturing systems engineering (MU)"
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Achieving energy efficiency in manufacturing : organization, procedures and implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The industrial sector has one of the highest levels of energy consumption and therefore greatly impacts sustainable development around the world. Transitioning to renewable energysources and becoming energy efficient are ... -
After sales services for repairable parts with service level agreements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)In this study, inventory systems for repairable-parts with service level consideration are studied. The first study develops a multi-parts inventory system and transportation decisions. A failed part might be repairable ... -
Alternative methods for calculating optimal safety stock levels
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)This work considers the problem of safety stock levels for the production of multiple items, each with random demand, across multiple facilities. The traditional methodology for calculating safety stock is discussed and ... -
Analysis of pupil dilation using fractal dimension and eye-head integrated tracking system in a multitasking environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In this study, a laboratory experiment was designed to investigate the relationship between the pupil dilation and multitasking performance by using ... -
Applying optimization techniques to identify multistate collaborations for improving biopower energy policy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule that aims to reduce carbon emissions from US coal-fired power plants. The proposed "Clean Power Plan" specifies state-specific rate-based goals to achieve a total ... -
Assessing costs and environmental impacts of municipal food waste treatment options in Columbia, Missouri : a decision support tool integrating life cycle analysis and robust optimization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Many municipal governments currently have goals in place to align with global efforts and policy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions and take advantage of waste as a resource for renewable energy and nutrients. To ... -
Assessing the quality of care in nursing homes through Bayesian belief networks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)The need to properly assess, and thus, improve the quality of care in nursing homes is a growing concern. This research proposes Bayesian belief networks (BBNs) as a modeling tool to perform such assessments. Variables ... -
Association rule mining in cooperative research
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)This study applies the data mining methods in economics research. Association rule mining and clustering techniques are used in the cooperative (United Producers, Inc) survey study, in order to find interesting patterns ... -
A Bayesian approach to demand forecasting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Demand forecasting is a fundamental aspect of inventory management. Forecasts are crucial in determining inventory stock levels, and accurately estimating future demand for spare part's has been an ongoing challenge, ... -
A comparative study of rapid prototyping systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)A general comparative study of the literature sources across different Rapid Prototyping systems and performance in different build orientations has shown that the publications are few in number. This research aims to ... -
Comparing pointing performance of mouse and eye-gaze input system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study is to compare the pointing performance of mouse and eye-gaze input system to find the characteristics of the eye-gaze input ... -
Cooling system for micro scale food transport process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)For the purpose of food safety during food transport in micro scale businesses with non-refrigerated trucks, coolers are one of the main containers that can be used to meet food safety regulations. In this research, a ... -
Data mining extension for economics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This research extends the fuzzy association rule mining technique capable of processing quantitative data and implements it to study the relationships ... -
Design and testing of a prototype solar sanitizer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)According to the World Health Organization (WHO), many people die of preventable diseases like diarrhea, cholera, pneumonia, and hepatitis A each year. A lack of appropriate water treatment infrastructure, improper waste ... -
Design of distribution channel: direct sale vs. mixed sale
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)The design of the distribution channel is one of main decisions for manufacturers and should be determined in the early stage of the production. In this paper, two types of channel distributions are suggested for single ... -
Design of global sustainable supply chains
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)Increasing concern about the sustainability of supply chain operations is motivating companies and organizations to pursue strategies to reduce their contribution to global environmental and social negative impacts. While ... -
Designing a robust supply chain network against disruptions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Supply chains are vulnerable to disruptions at any stage of the distribution system. These disruptions can be caused by natural disasters, production problems, or labor defects. The consequences of these disruptions may ... -
Determining a heuristic for pick location design in an end user warehouse
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Picking is the number one cost center for most warehouses, representing up to 65% of their total expenditures. Travel time is the largest component of the picking cost which makes travel distance an extremely important ... -
Determining optimal inventory levels for items nearing the end of a production run
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Optimal inventory policies determined for items in steady state production are no longer optimal when reaching the end of production. This is due to the obvious fact that during this time, production is no longer in steady ... -
The development and adaptation of the computer aided environment to facilitate industrial energy audits
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Industrial Energy Audits became more significant in the last several decades in response to increasing rates of energy cost and sustainable awareness. The Industrial Assessment Center supported by the U.S. Department of ...