Search Constraints

Start Over
Filtering by: Advisor Burch, David S. Remove constraint Advisor: Burch, David S. Degree Field Industrial Engineering Remove constraint Degree Field: Industrial Engineering

Search Results

  • Utilizing smart manufacturing information in a job shop to support job selection and processing speed decisions

    Creator:
    Houck, Christopher
    Abstract:
    Creating schedules for the job shop manufacturing system is an extremely difficult task. Although researchers have devoted a lot of attention to generating optimal solutions, these solutions are static, thus they do not update as random events occur that disrupt the system. As smart manufacturing has grown, researchers have been...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    : ______________________________________________________ David S. Kim Creating schedules for the job shop manufacturing system is an extremely

  • Selecting Probability Distributions for Use in Complex Discrete Event Simulation Models

    Creator:
    Moria, Eyad A.
    Abstract:
    In discrete event simulation, probability distributions are used as models of various unpredictable system components. The times between equipment failures and job processing times are examples of such random system components. The commonly recommended and taught practice for selecting a probability distribution to represent a random component is a multistep...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    approved: ______________________________________________________ David S. Kim In discrete event

  • Analysis and Comparison of Fixed-Size Lot and Fixed-Time Lot Batch Production Systems

    Creator:
    Tiwari, Prashant
    Abstract:
    In high volume automated discrete item batch production systems, the batches or lots are typically fixed quantity (i.e., size), with setups incurred between the different production lots. Processing times for the fixed-size lots are relatively constant when the workstation is operating however, random workstation disruptions cause variability in the lot...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
    Full Text:
    approved: _____________________________________________________ David S. Kim In high volume

  • Measuring Instrument Precision Estimation in Destructive Testing

    Creator:
    Sunil Raj, Sayooj
    Abstract:
    The variability introduced into measurements by a measuring instrument is referred to as measurement instrument precision. Experimental procedures and analysis methods exist when measurements are repeatable and can be repeated on the same item. However, when the measurements are destructive and repeated measurements are not possible, estimating measuring instrument precision...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    : ______________________________________________________ David S Kim Variability introduced into measurements by a measuring instrument is

  • Work Overloads Approximation on a Moving Assembly Line Workstation using Markov Chain

    Creator:
    Khandke, Shardul
    Abstract:
    Moving mixed-model assembly lines are used by many companies to assemble multiple model types of a particular product. A moving assembly line consists of a material movement system that moves jobs at a constant velocity across a series of workstations. The variation in the work content of jobs at workstations...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    express my sincere gratitude to my advisor Dr. David S. Kim for giving me the opportunity to work with

  • The Impact of Material Handling on Manufacturing Process Plan Selection

    Creator:
    Sargent, Ian E.
    Abstract:
    The total manufacturing cost for a part is determined by its process plan, and the total cost includes both processing and material handling costs. This research examines the cost impact of assuming an arbitrary layout when evaluating alternative process plans for production in a new facility. A designed experiment was...
    Resource Type:
    Honors College Thesis
    Full Text:
    : _____________________________________________________________________ David S. Kim, Mentor, representing School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing

  • Rank and linear correlation differences in simulation and other applications

    Creator:
    Agahi, Maryam
    Abstract:
    Monte Carlo simulation is used to quantify and characterize uncertainty in a variety of applications such as financial/engineering economic analysis, and project management. The dependence or correlation between the random variables modeled can also be simulated to add more accuracy to simulations. However, there exists a difference between how correlation...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Correlation Differences in Simulation and other Applications Abstract approved: David

  • Linking equations for the analysis of a serial automated workstation system

    Creator:
    Nagarajan, Raghavendran D.
    Abstract:
    In this research, an analytical model for analyzing a production line consisting of a series of automated workstations with infinite buffers is developed. Automated workstations are assumed to have deterministic processing times, and independent exponentially distributed operating time between failures and repair times. The analytical model starts with existing results...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Equations for the Analysis of a Serial Automated Workstation System. Abstract David S. Kim In this

  • Multi-mode resource-constrained project scheduling problem with resource vacations and task splitting

    Creator:
    Buddhakulsomsiri, Jirachai
    Abstract:
    The research presented in this dissertation addresses the Multi-Mode Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (MMRCPSP) in the presence of resource unavailability. This research is motivated by the scheduling of engineering design tasks in automotive product development to minimize the project completion time, but addresses a general scheduling situation that is applicable...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
    Full Text:
    . - Abstract approved: David S The research presented in this dissertation addresses the Multi-Mode Resource

  • Effectiveness of using two and three-parameter distributions in place of "best-fit distributions" in discrete event simulation models of production lines

    Creator:
    Sharma, Akash
    Abstract:
    This study presents the results of using common two or three-parameter "default" distributions in place of "best fit distributions" in simulations of serial production lines with finite buffers and blocking. The default distributions used instead of the best-fit distribution are chosen such that they are non-negative, unbounded, and can match...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
    Full Text:
    Event Simulation Models of Production Lines. Abstract approved: David S. Kim This study presents the