1. Humanitarian Aid, Disaster Relief, and the Supply Chain Open Access Author: Branigan, Tara Elizabeth Title: Humanitarian Aid, Disaster Relief, and the Supply Chain Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainLogisitcsHumanitarian AidDisaster Relief File: Download Branigan_Tara_humanitarianaiddisasterrelief.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
2. Supply Chain as a Sword and a Shield: Lessons From Apple Open Access Author: Stern, Lauren Elizabeth Title: Supply Chain as a Sword and a Shield: Lessons From Apple Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: AppleSupply ChainPricingContractsSuppliersQualityProducts File: Download APPLE_THESIS_FINAL__1_.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Felisa Del Carmen Preciado, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
3. Best Practices in Services Procurement Open Access Author: Davis, Leah Simone Title: Best Practices in Services Procurement Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Services ProcurementServices SectorPurchasingSourcingSupply Chain File: Download Davis_Leah_BestPracticesinServicesProcurement.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
4. An Analysis of Risk Associated with Sourcing Scandals Open Access Author: Swank, Jesse Robins Title: An Analysis of Risk Associated with Sourcing Scandals Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: SourcingScandalSupply Chain File: Download Jesse_Swank_Thesis_v11.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Saurabh Bansal, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
5. Leveraging Social Media And Emerging Technologies In Domestic Disaster Response Supply Chains And Logistics Open Access Author: Dickinson, Markea Cherie Title: Leveraging Social Media And Emerging Technologies In Domestic Disaster Response Supply Chains And Logistics Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainHumanitarian ReliefSocial MediaEmerging Technologies File: Download MD_Thesis_Final.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors AdvisorAndrea H Tapia, Faculty Reader
6. understanding the challenges of supplier development in organic grain production and offering model based solutions Open Access Author: Ruta, Gino Francis Title: understanding the challenges of supplier development in organic grain production and offering model based solutions Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainOrganicFood Retail File: Download THESIS_FINAL_DRAFT4-13.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Charles Frederick Nicholson, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
7. Transportation Cost Savings Identified Through Post Hoc Bid Analysis Open Access Author: Waschenko, Emily Ann Title: Transportation Cost Savings Identified Through Post Hoc Bid Analysis Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainTransportationNetwork OptimizationCarrier SelectionIntermodal Utilization File: Download Emily_Ann_Waschenko_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
8. Manufacturing Product Flow Path Optimization for Company D Open Access Author: Hogan, Darby Leigh Title: Manufacturing Product Flow Path Optimization for Company D Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainSupply Chain VisibilitySupply Chain Network DesignSupply Chain OptimizationManufacturing Optimization File: Download Darby_Hogan_Thesis_Final_V2.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
9. GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND WORKFORCE CHARACTERISTIS: THE GROWTH OF SINGAPORE’S ECONOMY Open Access Author: Kapoor, Dhiren Title: GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND WORKFORCE CHARACTERISTIS: THE GROWTH OF SINGAPORE’S ECONOMY Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: SingaporeEconomySupply ChainLaborLabourAsiaSoutheast AsiaSouth AsiaPoliciesGovernmentWorkfoceGrowthSingapore'sHistorySupplyChainCompaniesCorporations File: Download Dhiren_Kapoor_thesis_final.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
10. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): Implementation and Best Practices Open Access Author: Smith, Cassandra Marie Title: Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA): Implementation and Best Practices Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Food Safety Modernization ActFSMASupply ChainFood SafetyChipotleBest Practices File: Download Food_Safety_Modernization_Act__FSMA__-_Implementation_and_Best_Practices_b.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
11. Best Practices In Recycling Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Packaging Materials Open Access Author: Murphy, Andrew Title: Best Practices In Recycling Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Packaging Materials Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainExpanded PolystyreneEPSPackagingSustainabilityRecyclingEnvironment File: Download Andrew_Murphy_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
12. BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIALLY AND ETHICALLY RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAINS: AN APPLICATION IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY Open Access Author: Hornibrook, Mackenzie Lynn Title: BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIALLY AND ETHICALLY RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAINS: AN APPLICATION IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Social ResponsibilityCorporate Social ResponsibilityFood IndustrySupply ChainBest Pratices File: Download Mackenzie_Hornibrook_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
13. FROM BRICK TO CLICK & CLICK TO BRICK: THE RETAIL E-VOLUTION Open Access Author: Gimuriman, Rachel Fay Title: FROM BRICK TO CLICK & CLICK TO BRICK: THE RETAIL E-VOLUTION Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: E-CommerceRetailAmazonWalmartOnline RetailingSupply ChainE-TailingTechnologyDeliveryJeff BezosRetail OperationsLogisticsRetail RevolutionWhole FoodsCostcoWholesaleBoxed WholesaleCosmeticsSame Day DeliveryToys R Us File: Download FROM_BRICK_TO_CLICK___CLICK_TO_BRICK_-_GIMURIMAN_THESIS.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
14. Reverse Logistics Analysis of Carbon Emissions In the Supply Chain Open Access Author: Rizzotti, Amanda Lauren Title: Reverse Logistics Analysis of Carbon Emissions In the Supply Chain Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: SustainabilityCarbon EmissionsReverse logisticsSupply ChainGreenhouse Gas File: Download Thesis_Final_Draft_Amanda_Rizzotti.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
15. MODELING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN Open Access Author: Lucchi, Maria Title: MODELING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: SustainabilitySupply ChainCarbon FootprintGreenhouse Gas EmissionsTransportation File: Download Maria_Lucchi_Thesis__1_.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
16. Redesign of the Fragile Item Department S.O.P. for an Off-Price Department Store Retailer Open Access Author: Nardi, Kara Title: Redesign of the Fragile Item Department S.O.P. for an Off-Price Department Store Retailer Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: SOPStandard Operating ProcedureRetailDistribution CenterSupply ChainRedesign File: Download FINAL_THESIS_PDF.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
17. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING: APPLICATIONS IN ARMY LOGISTICS Open Access Author: Wonderling, Benjamin Jordan Title: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING: APPLICATIONS IN ARMY LOGISTICS Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Artificial IntelligenceAIMachine LearningLogisticsSupply ChainInternet of ThingsIndustry 4.0Army LogisticsMilitary LogisticsChange Management File: Download Wonderling_Thesis_Final_Submission__2019-_ARTIFICIAL_INTELLIGENCE_AND_MACHINE_LEARNING__APPLICATIONS_IN_ARMY_LOGISTICS_1_.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
18. Meeting Ever-Changing Customer Demand: Could “Ride Sharing” Disrupt Traditional Shipment of Consumer Items Across the U.S. Open Access Author: Lahlou, Karim Title: Meeting Ever-Changing Customer Demand: Could “Ride Sharing” Disrupt Traditional Shipment of Consumer Items Across the U.S. Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainSame-day deliveryCrowdsourced Shipping File: Download Karim_Lahlou_Final_Thesis_11.11.19.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorDr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
19. Inbound Transportation Cost Savings When Node Added to Distribution Network Identified Through Post Hoc Bid Analysis Open Access Author: Whitman, Joseph Title: Inbound Transportation Cost Savings When Node Added to Distribution Network Identified Through Post Hoc Bid Analysis Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: InboundTransportationSupply ChainNetwork DesignValue ChainInbound Transportation File: Download WhitmanThesisFinal.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
20. The Choice of Choice: The Perceived Importance of Selection in a Modern Supply Chain Open Access Author: Dincher, Ryan Carl Title: The Choice of Choice: The Perceived Importance of Selection in a Modern Supply Chain Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainInformation SystemsChoiceAutomation File: Download The_Choice_of_Choice.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
21. S&OP Design and Implementation in the Fitness Industry Open Access Author: Oblon, Allison Taylor Title: S&OP Design and Implementation in the Fitness Industry Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainSales and Operations PlanningS&OPFitnessOrangetheory Fitness File: Download Oblon_Allison_Final_4.30.20.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
22. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Supply Chain Risk Management Open Access Author: Pan, Tina Title: Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Supply Chain Risk Management Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: AIMLSCRMArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningSupply Chain Risk ManagementAI in SCRMRisksSupply Chain File: Download Tina_Pan_Thesis_AL_MLinSCRM.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
23. How Disruptions Affect Global Supply Chains Open Access Author: Buckel, Zachary Title: How Disruptions Affect Global Supply Chains Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainSupply Chain DisruptionsAdaptabilityCOVID-19Supply Chain Resilience File: Download Buckel_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
24. Dealing With Complications In Supply Lines For The Distribution Of Jet Fuel Among Department Of The Navy Assets In The South China Sea Open Access Author: Vandiver, Daniel Title: Dealing With Complications In Supply Lines For The Distribution Of Jet Fuel Among Department Of The Navy Assets In The South China Sea Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainFuel DistributionMilitary Supply Lines File: Download Daniel_Vandiver_Final_Draft__Revised_.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
25. Best Practices for Contingency Planning after COVID-19: An Application in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Industry Open Access Author: Ackerman, Jeffrey Title: Best Practices for Contingency Planning after COVID-19: An Application in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Industry Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Best PracticesSupply ChainPPE IndustryStockpilingCOVID-19Contingency Planning File: Download Ackerman_Jeffrey_Best_Practices_for_Contingency_Planning_after_COVID-19_An_Application_in_the_Personal_Protective_Equipment_PPE_Industry.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
26. An Analysis of The West Coast Port Congestion Post-Pandemic Open Access Author: Zheng, Ke Title: An Analysis of The West Coast Port Congestion Post-Pandemic Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainTransportationCOVID-19Congestion File: Download Ke_Zheng_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
27. When to Onshore? A Framework for the Manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Open Access Author: Irvin, Emily Title: When to Onshore? A Framework for the Manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Active Pharmaceutical IngredientsAPIsSupply ChainShortageOnshoring File: Download Irvin_Final_Honors_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
28. Framework for Evaluating ESG Risk in Supply Chain Open Access Author: Eyer, Jonathan Title: Framework for Evaluating ESG Risk in Supply Chain Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainFrameworkRiskESG File: Download Framework_for_Evaluating_ESG_Risk_in_Supply_Chains.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
29. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Making Practical Use of a Growing Technology Open Access Author: Wackerman, Benjamin Title: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Making Practical Use of a Growing Technology Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningSupply ChainOptimizationForecastingInventory File: Download Thesis_Final_Draft.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
30. Insourcing and Outsourcing in Manufacturing as a Strategic Decision Open Access Author: Karamanos, Maria Title: Insourcing and Outsourcing in Manufacturing as a Strategic Decision Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: ManufacturingSupply ChainInsourcingOutsourcingNetwork IntegrationGrocery File: Download KARAMANOS_THESIS_FINAL.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
31. Focusing on Process: Leveraging Inventory Governance Practices to Improve Supply Chain Functionality Open Access Author: Cunningham, Kyra Title: Focusing on Process: Leveraging Inventory Governance Practices to Improve Supply Chain Functionality Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: InventoryInventory ManagementInventory GovernanceGovernanceKey Performance IndicatorsBest PracticesSupply ChainProcess Improvement File: Download Cunningham_Final_Thesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
32. The Semiconductor Chip Shortage: Exploring the Effects of Globalization and the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Automobile Industry. Open Access Author: Mitchell, Lauren Title: The Semiconductor Chip Shortage: Exploring the Effects of Globalization and the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Automobile Industry. Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainGlobalizationTrade TheoriesCOVID-19 File: Download The_Semiconductor_Chip_Shortage-_Exploring_the_Effects_of_Globalization_and_the_COVID-19_Pandemic_on_the_Automobile_Industry..pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
33. The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Key Global Commodities Open Access Author: Di Piazza, Benjamin Title: The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Key Global Commodities Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainRussia-Ukraine WarCommoditiesInternational RelationsHydrocarbonsAgricultureMetals and Minerals File: Download The_Impact_of_the_Russia-Ukraine_War_on_Key_Global_Commodities.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
34. Modelling the Carbon Footprint of Non-Optimal Ecommerce Last Mile Distribution Open Access Author: Mc Carthy, Reilly Title: Modelling the Carbon Footprint of Non-Optimal Ecommerce Last Mile Distribution Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainSustainabilityEcommerceCarbon Footprint CalculatorSupply Chain ManagementLast Mile DistributionNetwork OptimizationEnvironmental Impact File: Download Reilly_Thesis_Approved_.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorSaurabh Bansal, Thesis Honors Advisor
35. The War in Ukraine: Its Impact on Global Commodities and Lessons for Future Conflicts Open Access Author: Bodek, Simon Title: The War in Ukraine: Its Impact on Global Commodities and Lessons for Future Conflicts Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainSupply Chain DisruptionsCommoditiesInternational TradeExportsRussia-Ukraine War File: Download The_War_in_Ukraine.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorSaurabh Bansal, Thesis Honors Advisor
36. Structuring a Telecommunications Company’s Supply Chain to Accommodate Future Ecommerce Trends Restricted (Penn State Only) Author: Suchar, Jacob Title: Structuring a Telecommunications Company’s Supply Chain to Accommodate Future Ecommerce Trends Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainE-CommerceAutomation File: Login to Download Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorJohn C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
37. Strategic Framework for Supply Chain Manufacturing Relocations Open Access Author: Callenberger, Garrett Title: Strategic Framework for Supply Chain Manufacturing Relocations Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainManufacturingManufacturing RelocationOffshoringReshoringSupply Chain Framework File: Download GarrettCallenberger_SHCThesis2024.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorSaurabh Bansal, Thesis Honors Advisor
38. The 2021 West Coast Port Congestion, and Vulnerabilities in Global Shipping Strategy Open Access Author: Cote, Charles Title: The 2021 West Coast Port Congestion, and Vulnerabilities in Global Shipping Strategy Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainPort CongestionGlobal Shipping File: Download The_2021_West_Coast_Port_Congestion_and_Vulnerabilities_in_Global_Shipping_Strategies__2_.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorSaurabh Bansal, Thesis Honors Advisor
39. Supply Chain Transparency in the Pharmaceutical Returns Industry: Optimizing Company X Compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Open Access Author: Yankanich, Anna Title: Supply Chain Transparency in the Pharmaceutical Returns Industry: Optimizing Company X Compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Area of Honors: Supply Chain and Information Systems Keywords: Supply ChainPharmaceuticalSerializationDrug Supply Chain Security Act File: Download Yankanich_Honors_Thesis_Redacted.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis SupervisorSaurabh Bansal, Thesis Honors Advisor