• Genetic algorithm for batch sequencing 

    Indapurkar, Gunjan Chandrakant (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
    [ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Batch sequencing is an elementary function in production control in a manufacturing facility due to increased customer expectations and fierce global ...
  • The mechanics of fiber-based absorbent evaporative cooling (fbaEC) for transport 

    Guo, Xiaoyu (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
    For the purpose of food quality and safety during short-term transport and storage in developing or rural areas, low-energy consumption and environmental-friendly methods are needed for use in cooling systems and related ...
  • NGOMSL simulation model in an emergency department 

    Parameshwara, Nithin (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
    [ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The aim of this thesis is to develop and calculate workload using a natural goal operator method and selection rules language (NGOMSL) model to evaluate ...
  • Optimizing production and inventory decisions at all-you-care-to-eat facilities 

    Birisci, Esma (University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
    Food service, feeding people outside of their home, is one of the largest industries in the world (Hartel and Klawitter, 2008). Restaurants, hospitals, military services, schools and universities are among those organizations ...