A Quantitative Model For Truck Parking Utilization With Hours Of Service Regulations,
2017
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
A Quantitative Model For Truck Parking Utilization With Hours Of Service Regulations, Alexis Christine Gaddy
Industrial Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses
Continual growth in traffic volume on U.S. Highways and insufficient parking for commercial trucking vehicles has led to significant safety concerns for truck drivers. Hours of Service (HOS) regulations dictate driving and rest periods of truck drivers. When a truck driver must stop as designated by the HOS regulations and the nearest parking location is at capacity, the trucker must either continue driving past the HOS limit or park in an undesignated and possibly illegal or unsafe spot such as an off-ramp. The combination of these two variables play an important role in the safety of truck drivers on a …
Performance Analysis Of Organizations As Complex Systems.,
2017
University of Louisville
Performance Analysis Of Organizations As Complex Systems., William C. Harrington Jr.
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This dissertation provides a method for evaluating the difference in performance after an organization makes a change while considering the stochastic nature in which it operates. A procedure that uses simulation to estimate outcomes by adjusting controllable parameters and leaving uncontrolled parameters unadjusted is proposed. As healthcare organizations are considered as highly complex systems, a case study involving a scheduling tactic change in the mother-baby service line of a hospital is used to demonstrate application of this procedure. The goal in the case study was to reduce delays in transitioning care of mother patients from the labor and delivery unit …
A Multi-Period Facility Location Model For Service Organizations Operating In A Competitive Environment.,
2017
University of Louisville
A Multi-Period Facility Location Model For Service Organizations Operating In A Competitive Environment., Sven W. Brose
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This thesis develops a multi-period, mathematical programming location model for facilities operating in a competitive environment. The objective is to maximize the profit in a variable demand environment. The solution of the problem can either be done in a robust or in a dynamic manner. A robust solution methodology forecasts the demand for all the periods in the planning horizon and provides a robust solution that may be suboptimal for any given period, but optimal when all the periods are taken into consideration. A problem with this approach is that it requires accurate forecast of demand for multiple periods into …
The Effect Of Role Assignment And Personality Subtypes In Simulation On Critical Thinking Development, Situation Awareness, And Perceived Self-Efficacy Of Nursing Baccalaureate Students.,
2017
University of Louisville
The Effect Of Role Assignment And Personality Subtypes In Simulation On Critical Thinking Development, Situation Awareness, And Perceived Self-Efficacy Of Nursing Baccalaureate Students., Dustin Travis Weiler
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Previous studies have evaluated the effectiveness of high fidelity patient simulators (HFPS) on nursing training. However, a gap exists on the effects of role assignment and student personality subtypes in simulation scenarios. This thesis explored the effects of role assignment and personality on critical thinking, situation awareness, and self-efficacy in baccalaureate-level nursing students. Using researcher-developed tools and altering previously validated tools to fit the simulation scenario, the effects of role assignment and personality were determined. Role assignment and personality were found to have a significant effect on critical thinking and self-efficacy, but not situation awareness. It was determined that roles …
Applying Kaizen To University Teaching Through Weekly Course Evaluation,
2017
South Westphalia University of Applied Science
Applying Kaizen To University Teaching Through Weekly Course Evaluation, Ingo Kregel
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
Current evaluation standards in German higher education institutions (HEIs) most often do not lead to measurable quality improvement. The purpose of this paper is to critically evaluate whether Kaizen can be a useful methodology to improve the quality of teaching on course level and intensify the exchange and discussion between lecturers and learners.
From The Head To The Heart: A Case Study Of The Start-Up Year For Lean Six Sigma In University College Dublin,
2017
University College Dublin
From The Head To The Heart: A Case Study Of The Start-Up Year For Lean Six Sigma In University College Dublin, Michael Sinnott
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
The purpose of this paper is to reflect back on the first year of running a Lean Six Sigma programme in University College Dublin. This year begins after the decision to run a process enhancement and culture change project using Lean Six Sigma has been taken, a high level implementation plan signed off, and the UCD Agile support unit created.
Stakeholder Theory: Implications For Total Quality Management In Higher Education,
2017
Purdue University
Stakeholder Theory: Implications For Total Quality Management In Higher Education, Louis Hickman, Mesut Akdere
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
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Preface,
2017
Purdue University
Preface, Chad Laux, Jiju Antony, Elizabeth Cudney
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
Preface for the Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education.
Leadership’S Guide For Achieving Sustainable Lean Six Sigma Program Change In Higher Educational Institutions,
2017
University of Dayton
Leadership’S Guide For Achieving Sustainable Lean Six Sigma Program Change In Higher Educational Institutions, Sandra Furterer
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
This paper will highlight the current research, practices and an innovative framework for enhancing Lean Six Sigma leadership engagement, and program success in higher educational institutions.
The Elimination Of Waste In Higher Education: Prescriptions For Doing The Right Things The Right Way,
2017
Indiana State University
The Elimination Of Waste In Higher Education: Prescriptions For Doing The Right Things The Right Way, Michael Hayden, Randy Peters
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
The authors defined waste in higher education and describe proven strategies to reduce waste, from and engineering and technical background, informed by HE administrative perspectives. It is important to categorize waste and then prioritize it because effort should be spent on eliminating the waste that has the greatest potential to improve the efficiency of the entire system. Waste can only be dealt with by someone with the span of control over that waste.
A Continuous Improvement Journey In The Higher Education Sector: A Case Study Of A University In Ireland,
2017
University College Cork
A Continuous Improvement Journey In The Higher Education Sector: A Case Study Of A University In Ireland, Seamus O’Reilly, Joe Healy, Tom Murphy, Ronan O’Dubhghaill
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
The paper’s purpose is to contribute to a developing literature in relation to Continuous Improvement (CI), incorporating Lean Six Sigma (LSS) in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This paper follows on from a previous study which focused on the initial steps taken by an Irish university on its CI journey by discussing the next steps, detailing the findings from these.
Utilizing Six Sigma Methodology For Training Undergraduate Student For Conducting Global Field Research,
2017
Iowa State University
Utilizing Six Sigma Methodology For Training Undergraduate Student For Conducting Global Field Research, Kritika Chopra, Shweta Chopra, Chad Laux
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
With the increase in demand for the global research, scholars in engineering and technology discipline do not hesitate in taking up global opportunity for conducting research. Training the next generation for such international research opportunity is key and involving undergraduate students’ beyond study abroad is important.
A Value-Stream Mapping Success Story: Mba Recruiting Process Improvements,
2017
University of North Alabama
A Value-Stream Mapping Success Story: Mba Recruiting Process Improvements, Paulette S. Alexander, Janyce Brennan Fadden
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
The benefits of Value Stream Mapping (VSM) in higher education are highlighted through this case study which demonstrates that by using the practices of VSM, the graduate recruiting process can be successfully improved by engaging faculty and staff in change events and with rigorous follow up.
Learning Lean Six Sigma: A Student Reflective Study,
2017
Purdue University
Learning Lean Six Sigma: A Student Reflective Study, Chad Laux, Ludmila Nunes
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma has become a worldwide effort at continuous improvement. As it becomes more prevalent, the teaching and learning of LSS has not caught up with current trends. The purpose of this paper is to understand how students learn Lean Six Sigma in a classroom environment.
How To Use Lean Six Sigma To Improve Service Processes In Higher Education: A Case Study,
2017
Purdue University
How To Use Lean Six Sigma To Improve Service Processes In Higher Education: A Case Study, Na Li, Susan Ely, Chad Laux
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
The purpose of this paper is to explore how to use Six Sigma to improve the service process in higher education.
Investigation Of Influential Factors On Selecting An Engineering Major.,
2017
University of Louisville
Investigation Of Influential Factors On Selecting An Engineering Major., Paige A. Miller
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This thesis evaluates the factors that freshman engineering students at the University of Louisville are taking into consideration when deciding on their major within engineering. The outcome of the research is expected to help to shape the syllabus of the ENGR 110 course, which is a mandatory class for all freshman engineering students. ENGR 110 is comprised of course lectures, department presentations, and company presentations. Currently, both the department and company presentations are held outside of course times. The influential factors identified by this research may help shape the course so that these factors are discussed thoroughly about each major …
Integrated Literature Review Of Information Technology Leadership In Higher Education: Implications For Total Quality Management,
2017
Purdue University
Integrated Literature Review Of Information Technology Leadership In Higher Education: Implications For Total Quality Management, Louis Hickman, Mesut Akdere
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
The current shortage of highly skilled employees across the country continues to be a concern for our higher education (HE) institutions. Information technology (IT) is used in a variety of ways to expand the reach of education, from distance education, simulation technology, Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs), and more. Additionally, public HE institutions face flat and decreasing funding. IT departments are responsible for identifying transformational change opportunities, implementing technologies that expand the reach of our universities, and operating efficiently with flat funding. Therefore, identifying effective IT leadership practices to enable change and reduce costs is vital to success for modern …
Resolving Stakeholder Challenges In The Higher Education System,
2017
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
Resolving Stakeholder Challenges In The Higher Education System, Godson A. Tetteh
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
The purpose of this paper is to study how to resolve conflicts among major the stakeholders using the Kano et al. (1984) model so as to improve the quality of higher education (HE).
A Lean Six Sigma Approach For Improving Utilization Of Walk-In Tutors,
2017
University of Dayton
A Lean Six Sigma Approach For Improving Utilization Of Walk-In Tutors, Sandra Furterer, Kellie Schneider, Michael Key, Yusheng "Johnny” Zhang
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
The purpose of this study is to improve the utilization of walk-in tutors at the University of Dayton.
Lean Six Sigma In Academic Institutions—Uk Vs. Rest Of The World,
2017
Heriot-Watt University
Lean Six Sigma In Academic Institutions—Uk Vs. Rest Of The World, Stephen Anthony, Jiju Antony
International Conference on Lean Six Sigma
The main purpose of this paper is to illustrate examples of the current maturity of universities both in the UK and abroad when implementing a continuous improvement programme or change agenda using techniques such as Lean Six Sigma.
