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A Mixed Integer Programming Model For Solving Loading, Tool Configuration And Batching Problems In Flexible Manufacturing Systems, Shih-Ken Chen, Jeanette S. Biermann

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Production management refers to the functions production planning and factory/shop floor control. There are a number of production management problems that are amenable to operations research techniques. The most popular of these are assembly line balancing, inventory control, and scheduling. This paper deals with some of the shop floor control problems which occur in a flexible manufacturing system for automated metal removal.

1986-10-20, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Biorhythms And Industrial Injuries, James Vincent Detitta

Theses

The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not a relationship exists between the time of an industrial injury and a specific position on the biorhythm scale known as a critical day.

Ninety-six employees who worked at the E. I. du Pont de Nemours Plant in Parlin, New Jersey served as a test group during 1980. In order to determine if a relationship did exist, the subjects' biorhythmic cycles for 1980 were charted and then their injury performance was monitored during that year to see if the injury date corresponded with a critical day. An additional test was …

Economic Design Of Attribute Control Charts In An M/G/1 Job Shop Queue, Lie-Fern Hsu, Charles S. Tapiero

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This paper addresses the integration of quality control techniques within queueing-based job shop models, specifically the M/G/1 queue framework. While previous research has extensively explored job shop models and flexible manufacturing systems, the incorporation of quality management has been limited. This study introduces an economic design for attribute control charts that monitor the quality of outputs in an M/G/1 queue, accounting for situations when the production process is in or out of control. Utilizing renewal-reward theory, we optimize quality control parameters and establish a joint objective for balancing quality and quantity in production. The methodology includes a sampling technique inspired …

Proceedings : A Forest Based Economy - Carrying A Tradition Into The Future, Blaine House Conference On Forestry (December 6-7, 1984)

Maine Collection

Proceedings : A Forest Based Economy - Carrying A Tradition Into the Future

Blaine House Conference on Forestry (December 6-7, 1984)

Department of Conservation, State House Station 22, Augusta, Maine 04333, August 1986.

Contents: Table of Contents / Letter of Transmittal / The Forest 2020--Visions Of A Sustainable Forest / Forestry Resurvey: What Does It Say? How Can We Use It? / Can We Improve Maine's Timber Supply? / Atmospheric Deposition And Forests Of The Northeast / A National Perspective: What Is Maine's Competitive Niche? / The Future of Hardwood Markets / The Future of Softwood Markets / The State …

A Comparison Of The Classification Accuracy Of Linear And Quadratic Statistical Discriminant Models Versus Linear And Quadratic Programming Discriminant Models, Jerry William Ferry

Graduate Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to compare the classification accuracy of two mathematical programming models versus traditional statistical discriminant analysis. Monte Carlo techniques were used to compute population 1, population 2, and average misclassification rates for the linear discriminant function (LDF), the quadratic discriminant function (QDF), a linear programming discriminant model (LPDM), and a quadratic programming discriminant model (QPDM) for specific values of several parameters which affect discriminant analysis. This study was restricted to the two group, two variable discriminant problem.

Scheduling To A Common Due Date On Parallel Uniform Processors, Hamilton Emmons

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

We consider scheduling a set of jobs on parallel processors, when all jobs have a common due date and earliness and lateness are penalized at different cost rates. For identical processors, the secondary criteria of minimizing makespan and machine occupancy are addressed. The extension to different, uniform processors is also solved.

1986-07-18, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

European Manufacturing: A Comparative Study (1985), Arnoud De Meyer

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

One of the striking events of the eighties in the field of management is the increase in attention paid to the role of manufacturing and technology in the determination of a firm’s competitive position. Traditionally, corporate policy and strategic decisions were defined on the basis of a financial and marketing analysis of the company’s strengths, weaknesses and competitive environment. The contribution of the technology function and more in particular the production and operations function was often limited to implementation and a marginal adaptation of a course set by financial and marketing considerations. Some of the world’s excellent competitors have, however, …

1986-06-13, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

Resource Requirements For Scheduling With Different Processor Sizes - Part I, Venkateswara Reddy Dondeti, Hamilton Emmons

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

Given a start time sj, duration pj, and the minimal processor capacity required rj, for each of n jobs (j=1,...,n), we wish to find the optimal mix of processors, available in two different sizes, required to complete all jobs on schedule. A job with a smaller size requirement can be done by a bigger processor, but not vice versa. We present algorithms for solving this problem under two different objectives: (a) Minimize the total number of processors, and, given that, minimize the number of bigger processors: (b) Minimize the total costs of the processors.

The Design Of An Order Processing System, Michael Montrose

Theses

The writer of this thesis was once involved in the order processing function with the company studied and recognized that there is a need for a better method of processing customer orders that could be applicable to other companies.

The company studied is considered a "high tech" company, meaning that it is engaged in the design; manufacture, and sale of the latest state of the art products that employ modern computer technology. It is ironic that this company, on the leading edge in its field; is in great need of reform in the office methods used to order its products. …

Emergency Stop Devices And The Human Factors Of Response, Robert Paul Guinter

Theses

The manual emergency stop Was recognized as an im- portant aspect of machine control very early during the history of powered mechanical systems. The purpose, of course, was to allow machinery to be quickly stepped during emergencies to minimize equipment damage and/or personal injury. Today, however, the emphasis of control is being shifted more and more toward totally automatic systems. Often, the importance of manual emergency stopping and override of these systems is lost in the zeal to perfect automatic controls. The problem that evolves is how and when to provide an efficient human-machine interface to allow a manual emergency …

A Research Study To Determine The Characteristics And Attitudes Shared By Entrepreneurs And Intrapreneurs And The Similarities And Differences Between Them, Miguel A. Vargas

Theses

The United States of America has been the mecca of many ventures for people with vision, goals and perseverance. The prosperity of our nation has been paved by individuals with great ambition, determination and insight, who have dared to take on a risk in owning a business enterprise.

This research study was conducted to determine the characteristics and attitudes of both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, as well as the similarities and differences between them.

For this study, a survey of entrepreneurs.was conducted through the use of questionnaires distributed to business owners located in the counties of Essex, Passaic and Hudson, in …

Applications And Evaluation Criteria For Robotic Systems, Brijan Shirish Badshah

Theses

The robot industry is one of the fastest growing industries. In almost every area of manufacturing, robots are being considered for one or more tasks, but the success of any commercial industrial undertaking has to be measured in terms of financial performance.

To help practitioners in the manufacturing area, an economic analysis and investment appraisal technique for robotic systems is developed, especially to assist managers in making the crucial decision about utilizing an industrial robot. An interactive microcomputer program is developed which performs the economic analysis for cost justification and helps managers to decide whether the implementation of a robot …

Comparison Of Several Manufacturing Techniques Used To Produce A Sterile Antibiotic Powder, Antonio Joseph Barberio

Theses

There are several manufacturing processes (crystallization, spray drying, freeze drying, and closed crystallization) that are used to produce a sterile antibiotic powder. A pharmaceutical manufacturer is faced with the problem of deciding which process is best suited for their operations. The purpose of this thesis is to propose a comparison technique that might aid in a solution to this problem. In the first step of the comparison technique, a fixed rating is assigned to a number of different categories (i.e. initial cost of equipment, product purity, etc.) for each process. The fixed ratings were established from an industrial survey, and …

The Effects Of Different Administrative Parameters On Learning In A Management Simulation, Stephen Christopher Betts

Theses

This research puts forth a set of conclusions regarding the relationship between how a full scale interactive and competative management simulation is organized and executed and how effective the experience seems to participants. One hundred sixty students who participated in management simulations in five different schools were questionaired about how effective the simulation was in teaching ten different subject areas. Their instructors and other game administators were interviewed to Find out how and why the simulation was organized and executed the way that it was in their school. The simulation used in all five samples was the Tempomatic IV. The …

Cybernetic Theory Applied In Production Control, Ding-Hsin Fang

Theses

There are many theories for the control of production. Also. there are many successful cases for each of the different theories.

Cybernetic theory is quickly evolving as a design basis for management control systems. Cybernetics is the science of self-regulation and its basic tenents are control, or the ability to direct action toward a predetermined goal, and communication, or the ability to send and receive information.

The objective of this thesis is to identify and discuss this theory applied to the management techniques of production control for a Far Eastern textile firm and to investigate the extent that the firm …

Technology Transfer Between Developed And Developing Countries, Tenny Oghogho Ogbomo

Theses

The problems arising from technology transfer, in general, are not new. The problems of the East-West technology transfer, for example, are based on the risk that such transfers will enhance the military capability, or at least the military potential, of the trading partner. In the case of United States trade with the Soviet Union, it can be said that any accretion in the Soviet military capacity weighs against the United States in an overall world-wide balance of power. The restrictions and/or prohibition of such transfer of technology are problems themselves.

The North-South technology transfer, in other words, the technology transfer …

Human Factors In The Design Of Computer Application Software, Curtis Springstead

Theses

The use of computers in business has expanded tremendously over the past two decades. This expansion has been possible due to increasing economies within the computer industry, and in spite of the lack of consideration shown for the users of such data processing systems. The popularity of computers has compelled users to expand their list of requirements from a computer system so that it includes ease of use.

This thesis attempts to bring together many widely dispersed studies and principles that can affect the ease of use of interactive computer systems. The material has been organized according to five components …

An Inventory Model For The Specialty Chemical Industry, Paul Murchison

Theses

The specialty chemical industry is a unique segment of the chemical industry. This industry produces chemical intermediate products for the pharmaceutical, agricultural, cosmetics, and other chemically related industries. Most of the products that are produced are covered by patents or involve proprietary know—how. The specialty chemical products are a minor part of a total formulation but contribute unique properties to the end product. This feature of specialty chemicals gives the manufacturer unusual pricing power compared to producers of commodity chemicals. This industry has proven to be very competitive, profitable and in the forefront of the present automation revolution over the …

A Comparison Of Anova With Marginal Chi-Square In Testing Multidimensional Categorical Data, Wanchai Tosuwan

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

In this thesis we present ANOVA of multidimensional data in 2 contingency table, Marginal Chi-square and the Mantel-Haenszel tests. The results of each method show which one of the three is most suitable for the 2 contingency tables.

A Decision Support Software For Manufacturing Resources Planning Of Flexible Manufacturing Systems : A Practical Application Of A Closed Queueing-Network Model, Mark Friedman

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

In this thesis, a closed queueing-network model is embedded in an interactive computer model for resolving the manufacturing resources planning problem in designing flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). In addition to being a resources planning system for an FMS, this thesis also provides a partial solution and approach to the total integration of the facility design issues.

New Tools For Detecting Influential Data In Multiple Linear Regression, Chiao-Pin Bao

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

In multiple regression analysis, one occasionally finds that a small subset of data has a disproportionate influence on the values of regression coefficients. The techniques for detecting such influential data points consist of a combination of numerical and graphical methods. Detecting influential data sets is a very difficult and time-consuming task, especially in large data sets. Simple and computationally efficient techniques for detecting influential data points are given in the thesis. The main contributions of the thesis are: 1) New formulas for detecting influential data which are masked by one or more data points. 2) Efficient computational procedures for BCOVRATIO …

1986-05-16, Morehead State Board Of Regents

Morehead State Board of Regents Agenda Books and Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.

How To Organize A New Bank In The State Of Virginia, Andrew J. Callahan

Master's Theses

The purpos'E of comprehensive, this paper is to provide the user with a step-by-step procedures manual for the organization and opening of a state-chartered, Federal Reserve member community bank in the Commonwealth of Virginia 1 • This paper is written under the assumption that the organizers of a new bank have limited experience in the processes of organizing an effective Board of Directors, assembling a management team, selling stock in a new venture, gaining regulatory approval and opening the doors of a new commercial bank. This manual will attempt to address the strategic issues such as market analysis and financial …

Minimal Resources For Fixed Job Schedules With Defferent Processor Size Requirements And A Hierarchical Structure, Venkateswara Reddy Dondeti

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

In resource allocation and scheduling problems, we frequently come across situations wherein the tasks, although similar in nature, require resources of different capacities. An example is the assignment of airplanes to different flights. In this case, the basic task is the same, but depending on the expected load of a flight, we would assign a plane of larger or smaller capacity to that flight. The essential feature of this type of problem is that not only the tasks require resources of different capacities, but also a resource with a higher capacity can, if necessary, undertake a task which requires a …

A Strategic Approach Towards Evaluating Health Care Market Attractiveness, Richard Kwei

Research Reports from the Department of Operations

This paper proposes a strategic approach to geographic market expansion for the health care industry, utilizing a structured and quantifiable model. The methodology involves a workflow designed to identify and evaluate optimal geographic areas for expansion and to develop plans for effective market entry and development. Key aspects of the model address market feasibility through the analysis of factors such as market potential, competition, health care resources, market receptiveness, and market share modeling. By providing measurable results, the approach aims to guide decision-making processes for market growth in the health care sector.

Urban Economic Development And Small Business In Virginia, Muriel Johnson Murray

Master's Theses

This study explores, by a survey of available published materials, the role of city economies in the national economy, the role of entrepreneurial small business in the economy of the city in which it is located, and the means available for promotion of small business in urban economic development initiatives undertaken by government and private sector organizations. In addition to a survey of the literature, investigation included interviews with key personnel concerning efforts being made, both in the past and in the present, in the private sector and by various local, state, and federal government instrumentalities to foster the development …

User-Friendly Financial Statements: A Proposed Model, Kenneth Yale Rosenzweig, Andrew A. Fioriti

Accounting Faculty Publications

In contrast to early bookkeeping systems whose only role was to assist the resident owners, financial reporting today serves to protect various nonresident parties with interests in the enterprise, such as absentee shareholders. It provides them with information useful for monitoring the operations of the enterprise and for making decisions concerning it.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) formalized this concept of usefulness when it stated:

• Financial reporting should provide information that is useful to present and potential investors and creditors and other users in making rational investment, credit, and similar decisions. The information should be comprehensible to those who …