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Title: Design patterns and object oriented model of a biometric service system.
Creator: Blandon, Jatni., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim)
Abstract/Description: Continuous changes in the software development community require challenging conventional approaches resulting in techniques that allow for early decisions at the design level. This project is a demonstration of the use of design patterns as a common way to organize objects to make practical design decisions helping to generate flexible, manageable and agile software architectures. Due to the continuity and unpredictability of its requirements, the Biometric Industry is appropriate to...
Show moreContinuous changes in the software development community require challenging conventional approaches resulting in techniques that allow for early decisions at the design level. This project is a demonstration of the use of design patterns as a common way to organize objects to make practical design decisions helping to generate flexible, manageable and agile software architectures. Due to the continuity and unpredictability of its requirements, the Biometric Industry is appropriate to illustrate of the use of design patterns and object oriented analysis. First, the conceptual model of an Electronic Fingerprint Service establishes the vocabulary for discussing how a system is constructed. Since good design decisions eventually result in a good design model, this model is used to leverage the object reused when requirements change. The Electronic Biometric Services model demonstrates how by applying design patterns, the system can gain the flexibility and agility required to grow and change according to new requirements.
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Date Issued: 2006
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13351
Subject Headings: Computer software--Development, Software architecture, Object-oriented programming (Computer science), Biometric identification, Pattern recognition systems--Development
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Title: Object-oriented process planning system for printed circuit boards fabrication (OOPP).
Creator: Alif, Nidal M., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim)
Abstract/Description: An Object-Oriented Process Planning (OOPP) system that generates a particular process plan for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabrication is developed. The OOPP is an integrated system that access the manufacturing database, which includes the fabrication processes and the main parameters of Printed Circuit Boards. An Object-Oriented approach has several benefits which include a modular system structure that combine procedures (programs) with data values, improving the communication among...
Show moreAn Object-Oriented Process Planning (OOPP) system that generates a particular process plan for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabrication is developed. The OOPP is an integrated system that access the manufacturing database, which includes the fabrication processes and the main parameters of Printed Circuit Boards. An Object-Oriented approach has several benefits which include a modular system structure that combine procedures (programs) with data values, improving the communication among different manufacturing activities, and achieving less system maintenance and down stream errors. OOPP system based on Group Technology (GT) concept and PCB fabrication rules. Applying Group Technology within Object Oriented process planning structure is a new application in this field. This gives more flexibility to the system and presents a technique that intends future reuse.
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Date Issued: 1991
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14761
Subject Headings: Production planning--Data processing, Object-oriented programming (Computer science), Printed circuits
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Title: Object-oriented models for material requirements planning systems.
Creator: Jamnongpipatkul, Alisa., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim)
Abstract/Description: The Material Requirement Planning System (MRP) is a key module in the Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems. Finding better ways of developing systems leads to a robust MRP system and provides prototypes which can be expanded to other modules of the ERP systems. This thesis will provide an object-oriented model of a MRP system which was created and presented by using the Object Modeling Technique (OMT). The model consisted of three parts, the object model, dynamic model, and functional...
Show moreThe Material Requirement Planning System (MRP) is a key module in the Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems. Finding better ways of developing systems leads to a robust MRP system and provides prototypes which can be expanded to other modules of the ERP systems. This thesis will provide an object-oriented model of a MRP system which was created and presented by using the Object Modeling Technique (OMT). The model consisted of three parts, the object model, dynamic model, and functional model. An innovative way to handle the static bill of materials (BOM) data with a more flexible dynamic item class was developed. To demonstrate the flexibility, extendability, and reusability of the object-oriented MRP model, two major business change scenarios were applied to the model. Minor changes to the design were required to accommodate major changes on the functionality of the MRP system.
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Date Issued: 1999
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15653
Subject Headings: Object-oriented methods (Computer science), Material requirements planning
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Title: Simulation modeling for hospital emergency department resource analysis.
Creator: Amodie, Jeffrey Scott., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim)
Abstract/Description: Hospital Emergency Departments are forced to operate under many unknown conditions. Therefore, determining the appropriate staffing requirements of an emergency department can be a difficult task. The objective herein is to develop a procedure for assembling a simulation model, to be used as a tool for determining adequate resource requirements for various situations encountered in an emergency department of a hospital. The model will consider variables such as patient arrival rates, types of...
Show moreHospital Emergency Departments are forced to operate under many unknown conditions. Therefore, determining the appropriate staffing requirements of an emergency department can be a difficult task. The objective herein is to develop a procedure for assembling a simulation model, to be used as a tool for determining adequate resource requirements for various situations encountered in an emergency department of a hospital. The model will consider variables such as patient arrival rates, types of injuries, duration of treatment for each specific injury, available resources, etc. It is expected that the use of such a model will help emergency department managers plan for adequate resources to meet the needs of the community being served.
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Date Issued: 1995
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15216
Subject Headings: Hospitals--Emergency service, Hospitals--Emergency service--Utilization--Simulation methods, Hospitals--Staff
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Title: Application of relational database to computer-aided process planning.
Creator: Tulpule, Rajiv S., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: The present trend in manufacturing technology indicates strong tendencies to integrate computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) to attain the computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) system. Computer aided process planning (CAPP) system serves as the key linkage that interfaces CAD and CAM. In this research, a CAPP system, namely, RD-CAPP was developed using the variant process planning approach. This system is used to generate process plans automatically. The RD-CAPP...
Show moreThe present trend in manufacturing technology indicates strong tendencies to integrate computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) to attain the computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) system. Computer aided process planning (CAPP) system serves as the key linkage that interfaces CAD and CAM. In this research, a CAPP system, namely, RD-CAPP was developed using the variant process planning approach. This system is used to generate process plans automatically. The RD-CAPP system developed during this research uses group technology (GT) concepts and a relational data model. The application of the relational database management system and GT provides various advantages such as ease of information management, ease of modification and updating of information stored, ease of interlinking of various databases, etc. The effectiveness of the system described has been verified through the use of industrial data. The results of the study along with the development of various modules and the computer programs are discussed in this thesis.
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Date Issued: 1989
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14550
Subject Headings: Computer-aided design, CAD/CAM systems, Engineering design--Data processing
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Title: Design of an ankle implant using design for assembly (DFA) principles.
Creator: Vo, Ha Van., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: Current ankle implant designs have shown significant improvements in last ten years. However, failure rates are still high and about 30% of patients ended up with fusion joint or lower leg amputation after ten years of first operations because of long term associated pain. A new ankle joint implant presenting in this study (Vo-ankle implant) was designed to base on the Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to optimize the device biomechanically. It overcomes most of problems shown in current...
Show moreCurrent ankle implant designs have shown significant improvements in last ten years. However, failure rates are still high and about 30% of patients ended up with fusion joint or lower leg amputation after ten years of first operations because of long term associated pain. A new ankle joint implant presenting in this study (Vo-ankle implant) was designed to base on the Design for Assembly (DFA) principles to optimize the device biomechanically. It overcomes most of problems shown in current ankle implants. The new ankle implant has four major advantages over the current models. First, the new ankle constructed to distribute loads evenly on the joint implant with variable axes of motion. Second, the implantation requires much less bone resection. Third, the new ankle design has a simpler and easier technique to implant. Lastly, the new ankle design employs one joint intact operation same as that of a true ankle joint.
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Date Issued: 2000
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12732
Subject Headings: Artificial joints, Ankle--Effect of implants on, Assembly-line methods
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Title: Modeling and analysis of global collaborative outsourcing manufacturing systems (GCOM) using Monte Carlo simulation.
Creator: Srinuwattiwong, Prapoj., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: Our research establishes the platform and modeling for the new trend in today's Global Supply Chain Management Systems (GCOM). The framework consists of various practical policies with respect to booking units, reserve-price, and the preservation of relationship between the outsourcing organization and their contract manufacturers. Mathematical models have been studied and reconciled to constitute the most suitable expression. Monte Carlo Simulation is chosen to describe the outsourcing's...
Show moreOur research establishes the platform and modeling for the new trend in today's Global Supply Chain Management Systems (GCOM). The framework consists of various practical policies with respect to booking units, reserve-price, and the preservation of relationship between the outsourcing organization and their contract manufacturers. Mathematical models have been studied and reconciled to constitute the most suitable expression. Monte Carlo Simulation is chosen to describe the outsourcing's phenomena under our given conditions. The study path may be useful for both SCM's analyst and any global organization looking for the offshore outsourcing in order to establish the optimal point in reserving the production's capacity with the cognition in today's fluctuated global demand and currency exchange rate.
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Date Issued: 2002
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12018
Subject Headings: Offshore assembly industry, Monte Carlo method, Business logistics, Physical distribution of goods--Management
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Title: Multiple-period supply chain contract modeling with dynamic stochastic and price-elastic demand.
Creator: Gu, Qian-nong., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: In this study we developed a supply chain contract model for multiple scheduling period with dynamic demand patterns of stochastic nature, and with elastic price structures. The model presented here combined and enhanced several supply chain contract models developed previously. It is unique in that it considered multiple periods, dynamic, stochastic and price-elastic demand patterns, and flexible order quantities. Using a linear demand price-elastic relation and normal distribution pattern,...
Show moreIn this study we developed a supply chain contract model for multiple scheduling period with dynamic demand patterns of stochastic nature, and with elastic price structures. The model presented here combined and enhanced several supply chain contract models developed previously. It is unique in that it considered multiple periods, dynamic, stochastic and price-elastic demand patterns, and flexible order quantities. Using a linear demand price-elastic relation and normal distribution pattern, optimal solutions for minimum cost, maximum profit, price structure, and order policies for the entire supply chain were derived. Sensitivity analyses performed in this study gave a better understanding of relative importance of various system variables.
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Date Issued: 2001
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11964
Subject Headings: Stochastic processes, Elasticity (Economics), Business logistics
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Title: Modeling strategic resource allocation in probabilistic global supply chain system with genetic algorithm.
Creator: Damrongwongsiri, Montri., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Abstract/Description: Effective and efficient supply chain management is essential for domestic and global organizations to compete successfully in the international market. Superior inventory control policies and product distribution strategies along with advanced information technology enable an organization to collaborate distribution and allocation of inventory to gain a competitive advantage in the world market. Our research establishes the strategic resource allocation model to capture and encapsulate the...
Show moreEffective and efficient supply chain management is essential for domestic and global organizations to compete successfully in the international market. Superior inventory control policies and product distribution strategies along with advanced information technology enable an organization to collaborate distribution and allocation of inventory to gain a competitive advantage in the world market. Our research establishes the strategic resource allocation model to capture and encapsulate the complexity of the modern global supply chain management problem. A mathematical model was constructed to depict the stochastic, multiple-period, two-echelon inventory with the many-to-many demand-supplier network problem. The model simultaneously constitutes the uncertainties of inventory control and transportation parameters as well as the varying price factors. A genetic algorithm (GA) was applied to derive optimal solutions through a two-stage optimization process. Practical examples and solutions from three sourcing strategies (single sourcing, multiple sourcing, and dedicated system) were included to illustrate the GA based solution procedure. Our model can be utilized as a collaborative supply chain strategic planning tool to efficiently determine the appropriate inventory allocation and a dynamic decision making process to effectively manage the distribution plan.
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Date Issued: 2003
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12056
Subject Headings: Business logistics--Mathematical models, Physical distribution of goods--Management, Inventory control--Mathematical models, Genetic algorithms
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Title: Evolutionary algorithms for design and control of material handling and manufacturing systems.
Creator: Kanwar, Pankaj., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: The crucial goal of enhancing industrial productivity has led researchers to look for robust and efficient solutions to problems in production systems. Evolving technologies has also, led to an immediate demand for algorithms which can exploit these developments. During the last three decades there has been a growing interest in algorithms which rely on analogies to natural processes. The best known algorithms in this class include evolutionary programming, genetic algorithms, evolution...
Show moreThe crucial goal of enhancing industrial productivity has led researchers to look for robust and efficient solutions to problems in production systems. Evolving technologies has also, led to an immediate demand for algorithms which can exploit these developments. During the last three decades there has been a growing interest in algorithms which rely on analogies to natural processes. The best known algorithms in this class include evolutionary programming, genetic algorithms, evolution strategies and neural networks. The emergence of massively parallel systems has made these inherently parallel algorithms of high practical interest. The advantages offered by these algorithms over other classical techniques has resulted in their wide acceptance. These algorithms have been applied for solving a large class of interesting problems, for which no efficient or reasonably fast algorithm exists. This thesis extends their usage to the domain of production research. Problems of high practical interest in the domain of production research are solved using a subclass of these algorithms i.e. those based on the principle of evolution. The problems include: the flowpath design of AGV systems and vehicle routing in a transportation system. Furthermore, a Genetic Based Machine Learning (GBML) system has been developed for optimal scheduling and control of a job shop.
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Date Issued: 1994
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15025
Subject Headings: Industrial productivity--Data processing, Algorithms, Genetic algorithms, Motor vehicles--Automatic location systems, Materials handling--Computer simulation, Manufacturing processes--Computer simulation
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Title: Object recognition by genetic algorithm.
Creator: Li, Jianhua., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), Zhuang, Hanqi, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: Vision systems have been widely used for parts inspection in electronics assembly lines. In order to improve the overall performance of a visual inspection system, it is important to employ an efficient object recognition algorithm. In this thesis work, a genetic algorithm based correlation algorithm is designed for the task of visual electronic parts inspection. The proposed procedure is composed of two stages. In the first stage, a genetic algorithm is devised to find a sufficient number of...
Show moreVision systems have been widely used for parts inspection in electronics assembly lines. In order to improve the overall performance of a visual inspection system, it is important to employ an efficient object recognition algorithm. In this thesis work, a genetic algorithm based correlation algorithm is designed for the task of visual electronic parts inspection. The proposed procedure is composed of two stages. In the first stage, a genetic algorithm is devised to find a sufficient number of candidate image windows. For each candidate window, the correlation is performed between the sampled template and the image pattern inside the window. In the second stage, local searches are conducted in the neighborhood of these candidate windows. Among all the searched locations, the one that has a highest correlation value with the given template is selected as the best matched location. To apply the genetic algorithm technique, a number of important issues, such as selection of a fitness function, design of a coding scheme, and tuning of genetic parameters are addressed in the thesis. Experimental studies have confirmed that the proposed GA-based correlation method is much more effective in terms of accuracy and speed in locating the desired object, compared with the existing Monte-Carlo random search method.
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Date Issued: 1995
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15225
Subject Headings: Genetic algorithms, Robots--Control systems, Computer vision, Quality control--Optical methods
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Title: Quantitative methodology and applications in measuring supply chain complexity.
Creator: Morgan, Courtney Luke, Sr., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: The study of this paper on entropy-based methodology for measuring and analyzing the material and information complexity across organizational interfaces within a logistical framework material and Information flows within the supply chain are often complex. The complexity analysis described in this paper can be used to highlight several issues that are critical to effective supply chain management, and for internal control. My methodology is based on the understanding that the level of...
Show moreThe study of this paper on entropy-based methodology for measuring and analyzing the material and information complexity across organizational interfaces within a logistical framework material and Information flows within the supply chain are often complex. The complexity analysis described in this paper can be used to highlight several issues that are critical to effective supply chain management, and for internal control. My methodology is based on the understanding that the level of control and predictability, as well as the dynamic characteristics and static of the flows contribute to the overall level of complexity within the supply chain. This study demonstrated that supply chain complexity is realistically understood, carefully and accurately assessed it can be used to monitor and effectively control the performance of the entire supply chain and delivery system. At the supply chain interface, the methodology can provide quantitative insights into the transfer of complexity along the supply chain.
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Date Issued: 2002
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12938
Subject Headings: Business logistics, Entropy (Information theory)
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Title: A computer aided process planning application using data management software.
Creator: Linn, Patrick Michael., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: The future of manufacturing industry is extending from the high profile systems like CAD and CAM, to a system that provides real time knowledge towards the manufacturing process. Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) is such a system. The computer provides the CAPP system a means to store and search previously developed process plans to find a similar process for a current part. In this research a CAPP application was developed using dBase IV, to provide a link between manufacturing process...
Show moreThe future of manufacturing industry is extending from the high profile systems like CAD and CAM, to a system that provides real time knowledge towards the manufacturing process. Computer Aided Process Planning (CAPP) is such a system. The computer provides the CAPP system a means to store and search previously developed process plans to find a similar process for a current part. In this research a CAPP application was developed using dBase IV, to provide a link between manufacturing process plans and engineering data. The relational database used provides an effective way to manage and manipulate manufacturing process information. The application uses engineering and manufacturing data from Curt G. Joa, Inc., to verify its operation. The development of the application, its corresponding computer programs, and literature survey are discussed in this thesis.
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Date Issued: 1992
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14882
Subject Headings: Production planning--Data processing, Manufacturing processes--Automation
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Title: An evaluation on two plastic materials for Vo's ankle implant.
Creator: Paul, Jetro., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: The purpose of this study is to evaluate two plastic materials, PMMA and UHMWPE, by using a material testing device "Robotic arch cycle motor" to imitate a normal body weight of 150 lbs. on Vo's artificial ankle implant. In this experiment, there are 82 sets of a three hours for UHMWPE, and 34 sets for PMMA have been applied to these materials with maintaining of 165 lbs. or 110% of a normal body weight person. In addition, timer, saline solution 0.5%, and thermometer are employed to set up a...
Show moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate two plastic materials, PMMA and UHMWPE, by using a material testing device "Robotic arch cycle motor" to imitate a normal body weight of 150 lbs. on Vo's artificial ankle implant. In this experiment, there are 82 sets of a three hours for UHMWPE, and 34 sets for PMMA have been applied to these materials with maintaining of 165 lbs. or 110% of a normal body weight person. In addition, timer, saline solution 0.5%, and thermometer are employed to set up a vivo human environment to maxim the accuracy dada collection. Number of cycles is recorded by computer and to be converted to the lifetime of Vo's ankle implant. The result shows that UHMWPE has a greater performance of 0.0176in in Vo's artificial ankle implant than PMMA.
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Date Issued: 2001
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12853
Subject Headings: Ankle--Effect of implants on, Artificial joints, Polymethylmethacrylate
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Title: An object-oriented model for a manufacturing resource planning system.
Creator: Kastritis, Karen Mary., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), Fernandez, Eduardo B., College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: Manufacturing Resource Planning systems are functionally complex systems. In providing effective resource management tools, they support the integration of a wide variety of complex functions. These systems also undergo frequent changes as business needs change. For these reasons, analysis techniques which provide methods to create clear, flexible systems must be sought. Object oriented analysis is such a technique. This thesis presents the development of an object oriented model for a...
Show moreManufacturing Resource Planning systems are functionally complex systems. In providing effective resource management tools, they support the integration of a wide variety of complex functions. These systems also undergo frequent changes as business needs change. For these reasons, analysis techniques which provide methods to create clear, flexible systems must be sought. Object oriented analysis is such a technique. This thesis presents the development of an object oriented model for a Manufacturing Resource Planning system (MRPII). It will be shown that the use of objects and object oriented techniques to model complex systems such as MRPII results in system models which are more easily understood and more flexible to change than other more conventional representations. Future research may include the formal design and implementation of the model. The flexibility of the implemented system could then be compared to the level of flexibility of a non-object based system.
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Date Issued: 1996
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15288
Subject Headings: Manufacturing processes, Manufacturing resource planning, Production management--Data processing, Object-oriented programming (Computer science)
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Title: Managing the conversion to a reusable container program and capturing the total cost with simulation.
Creator: Marron, Alex., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: One compelling reason for converting to reusable containers is the conservation of natural resources. Other than the attractiveness of a potential cost savings, it could provide the firm with a good public relations image worth even more. Many firms are working toward being ISO (international Standards Organization) 14001 certified. ISO 14001 includes in its guidelines the need to reduce pollution. With this in mind, there is a need for better tools to predict cost when converting from...
Show moreOne compelling reason for converting to reusable containers is the conservation of natural resources. Other than the attractiveness of a potential cost savings, it could provide the firm with a good public relations image worth even more. Many firms are working toward being ISO (international Standards Organization) 14001 certified. ISO 14001 includes in its guidelines the need to reduce pollution. With this in mind, there is a need for better tools to predict cost when converting from disposable to reusable containers. This study provides a tool to estimate conversion cost based on a mathematical model that captures the important elements of cost. It is also based on inventory control methods, design of experiments and a simulation model with animation that captures these cost elements as well. Some guidelines that will help sell a reusable container project to upper management, together with a discussion on implementation logistics, is presented as well.
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Date Issued: 1999
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15713
Subject Headings: Container industry--Environmental aspects, Containers--Recycling, Container industry--Costs
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Title: The microprocessor design team assignment problem with a new multistage stochastic/Brownian motion model.
Creator: O'Grady, Thomas James., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: The Microprocessor Design Team Assignment Problem models the microprocessor design efforts of Intel Corporation over a 29-year period from 1972 until 2001. The basic model is a Erlang queuing system based probability model of the individual programming-design team daily operations. After extensive research the Erlang Loss/Delay Blocked Multiserver Model is utilized throughout the dissertation The Erlang loss-delay model takes into account the Key Man Constraint for team leaders and...
Show moreThe Microprocessor Design Team Assignment Problem models the microprocessor design efforts of Intel Corporation over a 29-year period from 1972 until 2001. The basic model is a Erlang queuing system based probability model of the individual programming-design team daily operations. After extensive research the Erlang Loss/Delay Blocked Multiserver Model is utilized throughout the dissertation The Erlang loss-delay model takes into account the Key Man Constraint for team leaders and programming team personnel. The Microprocessor Design Team Assignment Problem Case Study and massive research effort, into Intel Corporations design efforts, is complicated by modeling a major programming-design team operation without any current data or assistance from Intel Corporation. However much of the lack of assistance and data was obtained by utilizing a critical managerial design team decomposition which answered most major questions about Intels lack of adequate personnel and overutilization of team leaders and asst. team leaders throughout the 48 months of most major design projects. The study-dissertation concludes that Intels and Hewlett Packards current positions in the computer industry are relatively secure because of extremely high entry level costs exceeding $850,000,000.00 million dollars. Many individual issues about programming-design team operations are analyzed in a great amount of detail. This is the first time that much of this design-programming team material and information is being made public for future research and continuing improvement upon large scale project managerial methods and techniques. The basic design-programming team effort is also modeled with Erlang probability models and stochastic Riccati differential equations. This modeling effort is discussed in great detail in chapter 5 and Appendix Alpha. It is believed that this fundamental research leads the way for more advanced efforts in manufacturing systems and possibly mechatronics for further models utilizing strong Markov properties. This research effort substantially advances the basic research and knowledge of Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes and Strong Brownian Motion with the basic unit being strong Markov properties.
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Date Issued: 2001
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11962
Subject Headings: Brownian motion processes, Stochastic analysis, Microprocessors
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Title: A method for the optimization of product development resource allocation.
Creator: Worp, Nicholas Jacob., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: This thesis presents a model designed to optimize the allocation of corporate resources required for the success of a product in the marketplace. The product development resources used in the model are: market research, applied research, product design, cost reduction and advertising. The key goals of this thesis are to provide industry with a usable tool: (1) Implement strategic plans through effective budgeting; (2) Optimize both short and long term profits; (3) Evaluate the impact of...
Show moreThis thesis presents a model designed to optimize the allocation of corporate resources required for the success of a product in the marketplace. The product development resources used in the model are: market research, applied research, product design, cost reduction and advertising. The key goals of this thesis are to provide industry with a usable tool: (1) Implement strategic plans through effective budgeting; (2) Optimize both short and long term profits; (3) Evaluate the impact of resource inter-dependencies; (4) Enable accountability that leads to goal achievement and checks unnecessary growth; (5) Remove much of the negative political and emotional variability; (6) Easily adapt to internal and external changes; (7) Output a specific allocation for each resource as a percentage of sales; (8) Output an estimate of future profitability. Genetic Algorithms are particularly well suited for this application because an exact optima is not required and the search space can be extremely large, complex, and non-linear.
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Date Issued: 1997
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/15519
Subject Headings: Genetic algorithms, Resource allocation, Strategic planning, Business planning
Format: Document (PDF)

Title: A three-dimensional finite element model for the biomechanical analysis of total ankle replacement.
Creator: Vo, Ha Van., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: The artificial ankle joint implant has been developed since 1970 after the relatively successful total hip and knee arthroplasty. The main goal of ankle replacement is to eliminate pain and preserve joint motion. Unfortunately, total ankle replacement (TAR) has not been effective as implant of other joints. Recently, published studies of early series showed that the newer second-generation ankle prosthesis have been improved with time. However, only one of the three current ankle designs is...
Show moreThe artificial ankle joint implant has been developed since 1970 after the relatively successful total hip and knee arthroplasty. The main goal of ankle replacement is to eliminate pain and preserve joint motion. Unfortunately, total ankle replacement (TAR) has not been effective as implant of other joints. Recently, published studies of early series showed that the newer second-generation ankle prosthesis have been improved with time. However, only one of the three current ankle designs is allowed by FDA to be used widely in the U.S. This study provides a new ankle design with an advanced approach in designs, biomechanical rationale, and implantation using finite element method (FEM). The new ankle prosthesis in designed to be optimal in terms of ultimate stress, implant parameter that correlating with minimal bone removal using finite element model created from CT scan. In addition, its implantation is less invasive and traumatic compared to the current TAR with longer expecting service life time. Case study showed that the thickness meniscus of the new ankle design obtained from FEM is well within the recommendation ranges by the expert in the ankle joint implantation field.
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Date Issued: 2003
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/12052
Subject Headings: Ankle--Effect of implants on, Artificial joints, Ankle--Mechanical properties, Finite element method
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Title: Sensitivity analysis for machine cell formation using mathematical model and computer simulation.
Creator: Yelamanchi, Ravi., Florida Atlantic University, Han, Chingping (Jim), College of Engineering and Computer Science, Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering
Abstract/Description: This thesis presents a mathematical model for the sensitivity analysis of machine cell formation. Computer programs in C were developed. A statistical simulation model is developed to test and verify the mathematical model. The data for machine cell formation in cellular manufacturing is organized in a machine component chart representing the machining requirements of parts in the product mix. The existing machine cell formation models treat the product mix as deterministic. To study the...
Show moreThis thesis presents a mathematical model for the sensitivity analysis of machine cell formation. Computer programs in C were developed. A statistical simulation model is developed to test and verify the mathematical model. The data for machine cell formation in cellular manufacturing is organized in a machine component chart representing the machining requirements of parts in the product mix. The existing machine cell formation models treat the product mix as deterministic. To study the probabilistic nature of the cellular manufacturing, a sensitivity analysis model is presented. The model optimizes the formation of intercellular material handling cost for the machine cell within the constrains of the probability of the product mixture. The results of the mathematical model is compared with the results of the simulation model. It shows that the probabilistic product mix has a influence on the efficiency of the machine cell and the associated total cost.
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Date Issued: 1992
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/14848
Subject Headings: Group technology--Simulation methods, Manufacturing processes--Data processing
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Ankle--Effect of implants on (3)	+ -
Artificial joints (3)	+ -
Business logistics (3)	+ -
Object-oriented programming (Computer science) (3)	+ -

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