Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering electronic theses and dissertations (MU): Recent submissions
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Integrated procurement and distribution of perishable products in a multi-echelon supply chain system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This paper presents solutions to the grocery industry's perishable inventory problem. To meet their customers' increasing desire for various kinds of ... -
Modified Tabu search to solve complex, continuous-variable problems through gradient analysis and contour jumps
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)This paper introduces a method of solving np-hard problems with continuous random variables by using a modified Tabu search algorithm. Traditionally, Tabu search is a metaheuristic that deals with binary or integer variable ... -
A labor allocation model for zone order picking systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The rise in e-commerce retail is contributing to complications in distribution center order picking processes such as SKU proliferation, an increased ... -
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 ... -
Economic justification of coordinated care program for the University of Missouri health care system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Due to financial and political pressure, the atmosphere of healthcare is radically changing. In order to adapt to these changes, many healthcare systems are seeking to employ coordinated care programs to increase the ... -
Fortification of a transportation network against disruptions through maintenance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this thesis, a methodology to fortify a transportation network by allocating resources for maintenance of critical structures (e.g., bridges and ... -
Identifying relationship between patient acuity indicators and nurse workload
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Patient classification systems are commonly used in nursing units to assess how many nursing care hours are needed to care for patients. In current practice, these systems utilize several patient acuity indicators to produce ... -
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 ... -
Shipment consolidation and distribution models in the international supply chain
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)With the increasing competition in global trade, buying and transporting items effectively in the international network are critical and challenging problems for many companies. The objective of this study is to design a ... -
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 ... -
Location problem for manufacturing scrappedwaste materials recycling centers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Recycling has been being an important topic for a long time and more and more people have started to realize the necessity. In despite of different social environments, governments encourage people to care about daily life ... -
Multi-objective optimization models for surgical services planning
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Surgical services constitute a major portion of overall expenses in a hospital including staff salaries, operating rooms, beds, etc. Surgery is also a ... -
Fiber-based absorbent configuration in evaporative cooling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] For the purpose of food quality and safety during short-term transportation and storage in developing or rural areas, low energy consumption and ... -
Measuring the relationship between individual and cultural traits (ICT) and safety perceptions in manufacturing : development of a conceptual model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Employee safety has always been one of the most important priorities in 'high-risk' industries such as manufacturing. Recent investigations into some of the major industrial accidents have redirected the focus of safety ... -
Prioritization of hospital orders considering cancellation probabilities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)In a hospital laboratory premature cancellations of the test orders are driving up the laboratory running cost as they result in wasted resources and time. A test order that is cancelled during its processing results in ... -
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 ... -
Extension of EOQ model with emergency orders and explicit energy cost considerations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Given the rising cost of energy, this research studies the effect of energy cost on logistics decisions by analyzing the effect on inventory ordering policies for production systems with constant production rates but small, ... -
A systematic study of medication errors and their dynamics in hospital medication service processes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Medication errors are serious threats to patient safety in acute care settings. In past studies, medication errors have not been studied from a system ... -
A distribution network design model based on network splitting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In today's market place, logistics have become more important than ever. How to devise an efficient delivery network with low cost has attracted a ... -
Quantification of risk factors for occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
(1993-12)Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common type of neuropathy in which the median nerve is compressed within the carpal tunnel at the wrist. The incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome in the work place is called occupational ...