Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Analysis of scheduling in a diagnostic imaging department: A simulation study, Brendan Eagen
Analysis, Modeling and Improvement of Patient Discharge Process in a Regional Hospital, Nancy Khurma
Joint Multi-item Storage Location Assignment Capacitated Lot Sizing Problem, Sarina Turner
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Maintenance Strategies Design and Assessment Using a Periodic Complexity Approach, Khaldon Taha Meselhy Ahmed
Modeling and analysis to improve the quality of healthcare services, Sharmin Shahriar Akhter
Reconfiguring process plans: A mathematical programming approach, Ahmed A. Azab Ismail
Open source solution approaches to a class of stochastic supply chain problems, Sicheng Chen
Evaluation of machining systems from a complexity and cost perspectives, Gabriel Gonzalez Gillis
Feature-based hybrid inspection planning for complex mechanical parts, Ahmed Mohamed Nabil Mohib
Worker scheduling with induced learning in a semi-on-line setting, Patrick Rodd
Supply planning for a closed loop system with uncertain demand and return, Sanjida Sharmin Rouf
Modeling of assembly system complexity in manufacturing, Samin Shokri
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
A risk assessment framework for the supplier of manufacturing services., Nasim Akbarzadeh Arbatan
Throughput enhancement with parallel redundancy in multi-product flow line system, Md. Anwarul Aziz
A framework for integration of sustainability issues into traditional product design process., Fouzia Baki
Dynamic analysis of agile manufacturing planning and control (MPC) systems using control theory, Ahmed Mahmoud Dief
Modeling and analysis of a closed-loop supply chain for aluminum engine manufacturing., Yi Duan
Robust design of collaborative information system in a prototype assembly facility, Bjorn Gunnar Franzon
Cell formation problem - A Lagrangean relaxation to mathematical programming approach and a linear performance measure, Talal Kattan
Lifecycle approach to economic and strategic justification of RMS investments, Onur Kuzgunkaya
Throughput analysis and improvement of paint shop in automobile industry., Guangming Qiu
Design of global supply chains under uncertainty, Behnaz Saboonchi
Process planning for reconfigurable manufacturing systems, Amr Ibrahim Mohamed Shabaka
An integrated cost model with possible reduction of rework/scrap costs, Aim Solaiman
Average Load Distance (ALD) radio communication model for wireless sensor networks, Md Nasir Uddin
Reconfigurable kinematics of General Stewart Platform and simulation interface., Anqi Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Modeling reliability considerations in the design and analysis of cellular manufacturing systems., Kanchan Kumar Das
Evaluation of the reliability of an ergonomic decision system., Derek Ian Dawson
Six Sigma methodology in automobile industry., Muhammad Hasib
New mathematical model for assessment of concurrent engineering., Guoli Jian
Human physiological limitations during prolonged multi-tasks: An aiding tool., Ali I. Mohamed
Quality prediction in manufacturing system design., Omayma Abdel Aziz Nada
SPPBRD: A decision framework for scalable product platform based robust design., Caiyun Wang
Optimal configuration selection for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems., Ayman Mohamed Ashraf Mohamed Youssef
Modeling and analysis of a reverse supply chain network for lead-acid battery manufacturing., Hailun (Helen) Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
A unified robotic kinematic simulation interface., Zhongqing Ding
Quality control and improvement of the aluminum alloy castings for the next generation of engine block cast components., Robin Francis
Decision making in complex collaborative engineering design., Jing Gao
Improving enterprise business processes with systems analysis and design methodologies and tools., Anas Radwan Kazaal
Effect of lead-time variations on the operations of supply chain networks., Niloofar Mahmoudi
Optimal acquisition policy for a supply network with discount schemes and uncertain demands., Liping Ma
A decision framework for product global outsourcing in small and medium-sized companies., Hui Meng
TRIZ theory and automotive safety systems development, Lu Wang
An innovative engineering design model by the aid of TRIZ methodology and CAE technology., Ning (Nathan) Yu
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Capacity scalability modeling and design framework for reconfigurable manufacturing systems., Ahmed Mahmoud Deif
Optimization and visualization of rapid prototyping process parameters., Ahmed M. El Shenawy
Integrated supply chain design using multi criteria mixed integer programming., Ramesh Majety
Supervisory control of machine tool feed drives., Rami Shahin
A multi-objective model of operation allocation and material handling system selection in FMS design., Sienny. Sujono
A class of multi-server queueing systems with unreliable servers: Models and application., Xiaolan Yang
A data exchange system in e-manufacturing., Xinhui Zhong
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Fundamentals and process modeling of supersonically induced mechanical alloy technology (SIMAT(TM)) for engine production., Evgeny. Leshchinsky
Formation of flexible manufacturing cells with human lifting consideration., Setiadi. Lesmana
A systems analysis and design approach for modelling of participatory manufacturing systems., Ruth Jill. Urbanic
Strategic design and tactical planning models for supply chain networks: A mixed integer programming approach., Navneet Kumar. Vidyarthi
An object-oriented analysis technique for developing object-oriented simulations in Silk., Lia. Zannier
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Modeling an integrated supply chain management system for an appliance company: A value of information approach., Hugo. Dominguez
Evaluating remanufacturing and demanufacturing for extended producer responsibility and sustainable product management., Michael Roger. Johnson
Performance evaluation of a flexible manufacturing cell using colored Petri Nets., Abani Bhusan. Mandal
Scheduling of jobs on parallel machines using genetic algorithms., Abdelmonem Mohamed. Murtadi
Integration and visualization of rapid prototyping and reverse engineering., Tingzhou. Wu
Computer-aided planning for laser scanning., Xiaoyong (Ted). Yang
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Modeling of flexible manufacturing tooling system with reliability considerations., Abdulfatah Ahmed. Altumi
A distributed system structure for modular product architecture development and variation., Shan. Bai
Integration of operation allocation and material handling in the design of flexible manufacturing systems., Ramanpreet. Boparai
Development of simulation and off-line programming software modules for 5-axis waterjet cutting gantry robot., Aleksandar Z. Boskovic
Automatic sampling for CMM inspection planning of free form surfaces., Diaa F. ElKott
Deadlock resolution in flexible manufacturing systems: A Petri nets based approach., Tarek Younis. ElMekkawy
Dynamic strategic planning and justification systems for advanced manufacturing technology acquisition., Yahong. Liang
Applying axiomatic design principles to the House of Quality., Noel G. Manchulenko
Development of a knowledge-based system for the control of 319-aluminum melt quality and prediction of casting characteristics., Graciela. Pelayo Chagoya
CAD model construction from CMM and laser scanning data for reverse engineering., Christopher Joseph. Rolls
Function modeling based on interactions of mass, energy and information., Bo. Yang
A comparative study on the manufacturing engineering education in Ontario universities., Zhiqi. Zhong
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Ergonomic modeling and evaluation of automobile seat comfort., Mike. Kolich
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Economical industrial workcell modeling: Simulation and layout design., Ana. Djuric
An adaptive system for enhancing vehicle bodies assembly using range sensing., Yasser Mohamed. Eldeeb
Implementation and testing the Pose Computation (POSCOM) system., Melinda. Harmos
Algorithms on determining the correlation laws between ultrasonic images and quality of spot welds., Hsu-Tung Lee
A green product design framework based on quality function deployment process., Chun-Yu Tung
Simultaneous tolerance synthesis for manufacturing and quality., Bing Ye
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Development of sensors for industrial sewing machines., Xiaobing. Gao
Automatic robot path generation for manufacturing on sculptured surfaces., Wenwei. Gong
Implementation of genetic algorithms in casting production systems., Dean C. Hsieh
A study on the dynamics of drilling and reaming., Venkatraman. Jaganathan
Study of needle heating in industrial sewing., Qingwen. Li
Theses/Dissertations from 1997
A study of the life cycle assessment of multilayer plastic fuel tank., Dan. Albu
Modelling the allocation of pallets in a flexible manufacturing cell., Balakrishnan. Baskar
Two-echelon logistics model for recoverable items with lateral supply in the Army., Kwanghui. Chai
The effect of elbow position and grip span on isometric grip strength and force distribution of fingers., Xuewei (Sue). Chen
A 0-1 integer programming model for the simultaneous allocation of operations of part types and grouping of machine-tool combinations., Franklin Samuel Jaiselvan. Foulger
Comparison of tactile probe CMM and laser scanning techniques for reverse engineering., Yan. Liu
A framework for implementing the ISO 14000 standards through business process improvement techniques., Rodrigo. Llerena
Smart Drilling: A computer-based system for planning drilling operations., Jia. Ma
Prediction models for the integration of new technology into the automotive manufacturing infrastructure., Leo Paul. Oriet
Scheduling in a dual resource constrained system using genetic algorithms., Vishvas. Patel
Parameterizing and capturing diagnostics information during design., Roozbeh. Rahimpour
Optimal automotive door-body fitting for body-in-white assembly., Essam. Shalash