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  • Integration of Systems Thinking, Viable System Model, and System Dynamics toward Systemic Sustainability Assessment Methodology

    Creator:
    Tong, Anh B.
    Abstract:
    The developmental milestones of Sustainability are consistent with the post-normal versus traditional science, where transdisciplinary and policy/action research are among the important approaches to be added to traditional analysis. This shift requires a new perspective to look at the problem at hand: we are no longer considering a group of...
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    Dissertation
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    : ______________________________________________________ Javier Calvo-Amodio Karl R. Haapala The developmental milestones of Sustainability are

  • A Hybrid-Dynamic Transition Phase for High Mix Low Volume Small-and-Medium Manufacturers

    Creator:
    Girod, Olivia J.
    Abstract:
    SMEs with high-mix and low-volume (HMLV) operations face special challenges when implementing lean manufacturing practices due to scarcity of resources and ever changing market conditions. This is especially critical for manufacturers that need to deliver orders to a high variety of customers with varying time response requirements. The objective of...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: Javier Calvo Karl Haapala SMEs with high-mix and low-volume (HMLV

  • A framework for integrating systems thinking into sustainable manufacturing

    Creator:
    Zhang, Hao
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    Improving the understanding the relations of sustainability behaviors in manufacturing systems and actively engaging with manufacturers (especially SMEs) in sustainability efforts is key to the long-term success of U.S. industry and the natural environment. This study addresses this urgent need by establishing a systemic approach for the design of costing...
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    Dissertation
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    Javier Calvo-Amodio Improving the understanding the relations of sustainability behaviors in