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  • A Quantitative Analysis of Simultaneous Supply and Demand Disruptions on a Multi-Echelon Supply Chain

    Creator:
    Kost, Austin R.
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    Modern supply chains have grown to be far more complex than their predecessors, as global trade and accessibility have opened avenues of trade that were previously impossible. As such, the inherent risk of internal and/or external disruptions impacting the performance of a supply chain has also grown due to the...
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    Porter Hector Vergara Modern supply chains have grown to be far more complex than their

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

    Creator:
    Bluett, Andrew H.
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    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...
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    Satisfaction Abstract Approved: Hector A. Vergara J. David Porter After a mobile communication

  • A Comprehensive Methodology for Measuring the Performance of Transit Networks

    Creator:
    Rahanjam, Mehrdad
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    The performance of transit networks must be measured on a regular basis to understand how well these complex systems fulfill their intended purpose and to identify potential opportunities for improvement. Measuring transit network performance is only achievable by defining a specific set of transit network performance indicators (TNPIs). Different schemes...
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    like to thank Dr. Charlotte Wickham, Dr. Hector A. Vergara, and Dr. Gerd Bobe for their willingness

  • A Metaheuristic Approach for Facilities Location with Balanced Allocation of Customers

    Creator:
    Nippaya, Dheeraporn
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    Organizations are constantly looking for innovative strategies to face more stringent competitive environments and the ever increasing market globalization. An alternative these organizations can pursue to respond to these challenges is to optimize their supply chain network (SCN). Important considerations when optimizing a SCN involve determining locations for plants and...
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    without him. Also, I would like to thank Dr. Hector A. Vergara, Dr. Javier Calvo-Amodio, Dr. Karl

  • Keyboard design deficiencies of mobile bar code scanners

    Creator:
    Long, Myra D.
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    The use of mobile bar code scanners is expanding to markets beyond popular manufacturing uses, such as healthcare, environmental testing and professional services. The successful interaction of users with mobile bar code scanners is of great importance from a business and technology perspective as well as from the user standpoint....
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    making me your 'daughter' in all senses of the word. Dan and Hector, you helped make our basement a home