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Evaluating the effectiveness of spare parts replenishment methods for warranty service satisfaction

Creator:: Bluett, Andrew H.
Abstract:: After a mobile communication device (MCD), such as a smartphone or tablet, has been sold to the public, the customer may find that there is a defect. Each MCD is sold with a warranty that covers the repair of manufacturing defects and is supported by the MCD manufacturer. A third...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Your guidance was invaluable and will always be remembered. Thank you to Dr. Javier Calvo and Dr

Exploring the relationship between engineering design project characteristics and risk indicators

Creator:: Yim, Rachel L.
Abstract:: Engineering design projects are implemented to accomplish a variety of goals in organizations. As the complexity of each project grows, the risk and uncertainty accompanying each project increases as well. As a result project managers must identify potential risks to projects and create plans to avoid realized risks leading to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

A Text-based Simulation Framework for the Automated Simulation and Analysis of Manufacturing Assembly Systems

Creator:: Fields, Benjamin G.
Abstract:: The rapid advancement of manufacturing has led to the creation of a myriad of technologies that facilitate the analysis and simulation of manufacturing processes. These technologies have become a pivotal component in maintaining and improving processes in today’s complex manufacturing environments. Discrete Event Simulation (DES) is one such technology that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

Interactions among PMBoK Knowledge Areas in the Context of Project Management Challenges

Creator:: Khimsaria, Parth N.
Abstract:: Projects and Project Management (PM) are increasingly becoming an integral part of how businesses operate and create value. Project-oriented industries such as IT and software development, construction, health care, public sector, and universities, are expected to contribute up to $20.2 trillion USD to the Global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: research work. I would also like to thank Dr. Calvo-Amodio for serving on the committee. I would like to

A Proposed Social Return on Investment Reporting Tool for Oregon Nonprofit Organizations Supporting Anti-Poverty Welfare Programs

Creator:: Martin, Molly Anne
Abstract:: Nonprofit organizations are feeling increased pressure to demonstrate their service’s impacts to their investors. Social return on investment is a tool that measures the social efficiency, or social return, of services by calculating a social return ratio. While social return on investment has seen increasing use by nonprofit organizations, a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: would not be the same without her. Dr. Javier Calvo-Amodio, PhD for teaching me to view the world

A Unit Manufacturing Process Characterization Methodology and Supporting Terminology for Sustainable Manufacturing Assessment

Creator:: Garretson, Ian C.
Abstract:: Manufacturing industry drives economic activity and growth around the world, but manufacturing activities consume large amounts of material, energy, and labor resources. Therefore, the impacts of manufacturing need to be accounted for and reduced. Direct benefits of manufacturing are products and income, which, in turn, influence the lives of people...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: research. I thank my committee members, Brian Paul, Javier Calvo-Amodio, and Karl Schilke. I thank Karl

Modeling and analyzing processes with infrequent failures : implications for process monitoring policies

Creator:: Darabi, Shooka
Abstract:: Continues improvement of industrial systems require constant measuring process variation and eliminating extraneous variation whenever possible to push the target measures as close to the ideal value as possible. Statistical Processes Control (SPC) technique is a very efficient statistical technique for monitoring and controlling processes variation. In recent years an...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Sarah Emerson and Dr. Javier Calvo-Amodio. Without their support and assistance this thesis wouldn’t

Integrated Manufacturing Process and System Analysis to Assist Sustainable Product Design

Creator:: Raoufi, Kamyar
Abstract:: Product development in the 21st century requires integrating sustainability performance evaluation with product design and manufacturing activities. A variety of factors, including climate change, public awareness, and increasingly strict regulations have compelled companies to design and manufacture more sustainable products. While the design phase typically accounts for only 5-7% of...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: goes to my Ph.D. program committee members Professor Javier Calvo-Amodio, Professor Bryony DuPont

Estimating the Value of Water for Irrigation in Deschutes County, Oregon Utilizing a Hedonic Pricing Model

Creator:: Zimmerman, Grant J.
Abstract:: This thesis uses a hedonic price model to estimate the value of water for irrigation in Deschutes County, Oregon. The analysis uses a dataset comprising information on 2,274 agricultural parcels across the County. Uniquely, the analysis successfully utilizes assessor-determined real market values in the place of actual land sales. A...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Dr. William Jaeger, Dr. Steven Dundas and Dr. Javier Calvo-Amodio. In particular I would like to

Performance Evaluation of Air Shocks Implemented in a Formula Student Vehicle

Creator:: Fritz, Tim
Abstract:: The Formula Student Team Global Formula Racing from Oregon State University implemented an air suspension system in their 2017 combustion powered vehicle, mainly to save weight. This thesis covers the performance evaluation of such system by comparison to conventional coil over shocks. Utilizing two different Formula Student style courses, three...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

ScholarsArchive@OSU

Evaluating the effectiveness of spare parts replenishment methods for warranty service satisfaction

Exploring the relationship between engineering design project characteristics and risk indicators

A Text-based Simulation Framework for the Automated Simulation and Analysis of Manufacturing Assembly Systems

Interactions among PMBoK Knowledge Areas in the Context of Project Management Challenges

A Proposed Social Return on Investment Reporting Tool for Oregon Nonprofit Organizations Supporting Anti-Poverty Welfare Programs

A Unit Manufacturing Process Characterization Methodology and Supporting Terminology for Sustainable Manufacturing Assessment

Modeling and analyzing processes with infrequent failures : implications for process monitoring policies

Integrated Manufacturing Process and System Analysis to Assist Sustainable Product Design

Estimating the Value of Water for Irrigation in Deschutes County, Oregon Utilizing a Hedonic Pricing Model

Performance Evaluation of Air Shocks Implemented in a Formula Student Vehicle

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