Browsing by Author "Harris, Gregory"

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Comprehensive Methodology for the Design Configuration and Operational Control of Shuttle-based Storage and Retrieval Systems

Li, Donghuang (2022-04-20)

During recent years, Autonomous Vehicle Storage and Retrieval Systems (AVS/RS) have been widely applied in distribution centers and production sites to meet the increasing demand for rapid and flexible large-scale warehousing ...

Data and Information Flow Improvements in Manufacturing Systems

Yarbrough, Ashley (2022-11-27)

The fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0, is making its mark with a wave of efforts to digitize and digitalize data and information in manufacturing systems. Global efforts are being made to accelerate the adoption ...

A Data Element Mapping and Analysis (DEMA) Approach for Implementing a Complete Digital Thread

Ledford, Allison (2023-08-04)

In the age of digitalization and the fourth industrial revolution, the concept of the Digital Thread and the Model-Based Enterprise has captured both the attention and resources of countless establishments. However, despite ...

Design and Manufacture of Surface Topography with Additive Manufacturing: Properties and Applications

Khoshkhoo, Ali (2018-05-31)

The first study investigates the impact of surface texture parameters of natural surface specimens on the attachment of algae communities. The primary objective of this effort is to show feasibility in the approach of ...

The Effects of Lean Manufacturing on Occupational Safety and Ergonomics

Brawner, Joel (2022-11-29)

The association between Lean Manufacturing (LM) and occupational safety and ergonomics (S/E) is a widely disputed topic in scientific literature. This study attempts to add clarity to this controversial relationship through ...

Reliability Modeling of Microelectronic Interconnections in Long-term Applications

Al Athamneh, Raed (2019-10-17)

Solder alloy materials are used to form mechanical and electrical connections between printed circuit boards and electronic components. Enhancing the reliability of electronic assemblies is mostly dependent on the reliability ...

Simulation and Digital Twin: Contrasting the Capabilities and Bridging the Gap

Wooley, Ana (2023-08-02)

Driven by the advancements related to Industry 4.0, Digital Twin (DT), usually described as a virtual representation of a physical product or system connected with bi-directional data, has been a topic of increasing interest ...

A Simulation Study to Improve Customer Waiting Time in Concessions at Jordan-Hare Stadium

Chen, Mengdie (2019-11-13)

Attendance of college football, as well as other live events, has been dwindling for years. To enhance the fan experience, many stadiums have been investing on renovations such as installing larger screens, and building ...

Statistical and Visual Analysis of Solder Joint Reliability in extreme Environments

Gordon, Seth (2019-04-26)

Over the last several decades, surface mount technology has advanced and become the most profitable industry worldwide. Cell phones or some type of hand held technology have become prominent throughout multiple age groups. ...

Study of the Use of Employee Perception to Assess Lean Adoption Based on the Toyota Production System and Toyota Way Model in the Chinese Automobile Industry

Huang, Zhengyin (2019-12-09)

In the 1980’s, the world began to notice the Toyota Motor Corporation as a leader in the automotive manufacturing industry. The Toyota Production System has been researched and emulated for its business success in cost ...

Technology Acceptance in the Manufacturing Environment

Haynes, Kristen (2022-11-29)

Employee technology acceptance is an important consideration for any manufacturing organization interested in implementing new technology in the workplace. Industry 4.0 introduces new technologies that can significantly ...