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Author:

Lazear, Toby

Title:

The Impact of Viral TikTok Trends on Today’s Supply Chains

Area of Honors:

Supply Chain and Information Systems

Keywords:

supply chain
tiktok
social media
bullwhip effect
social commerce

File:

Download Lazear_Toby_ViralTikTokTrendsonSupplyChains.pdf

Thesis Supervisors:

Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

Author:

Horan, Katie

Title:

Vertically Integrated Operations: A Look into goPuff's State College MFC and Company-Wide Supply Chain and Business Functionality

Area of Honors:

Supply Chain and Information Systems

Keywords:

Supply chain
On-demand delivery
Gig economy
Instant needs
goPuff
Vertical integration
Micro-fulfillment

File:

Download Katherine_Horan_Final_Thesis.pdf

Thesis Supervisors:

Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

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 Intelligence
Machine Learning
Supply Chain
Optimization
Forecasting
Inventory

File:

Download Thesis_Final_Draft.pdf

Thesis Supervisors:

Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

Author:

Karamanos, Maria

Title:

Insourcing and Outsourcing in Manufacturing as a Strategic Decision

Area of Honors:

Supply Chain and Information Systems

Keywords:

Manufacturing
Supply Chain
Insourcing
Outsourcing
Network Integration
Grocery

File:

Download KARAMANOS_THESIS_FINAL.pdf

Thesis Supervisors:

Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

Author:

Shao, Kellen

Title:

Completing the Closed Loop For Comsumer Electronics Supply Chains: An Analysis of Device End of Life Extensions by Corporations, Recyclers, Governments and Second-hand Marketplaces

Area of Honors:

Supply Chain and Information Systems

Keywords:

supply chain
sustainability
closed loop
reverse logistics
consumer electronics
apple
microsoft
sony
nintendo
amd
recyclers
secondhand marketplaces
circularity

File:

Download Kellen_Shao_Honors_Thesis_Final_Submission.pdf

Thesis Supervisors:

Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

Author:

Hazenstab, Caden

Title:

Inventory Benchmarking: A Practical Application of Textbook Inventory Models

Area of Honors:

Supply Chain and Information Systems

Keywords:

inventory
supply chain
reorder point
economic order quantity
simulation
continuous improvement

File:

Download Hazenstab_Caden_Thesis.pdf

Thesis Supervisors:

Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

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:

Inventory
Inventory Management
Inventory Governance
Governance
Key Performance Indicators
Best Practices
Supply Chain
Process Improvement

File:

Download Cunningham_Final_Thesis.pdf

Thesis Supervisors:

Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

Author:

Chie, Chun Ngai

Title:

Evaluating Supply Chain Efficiency: A Multiple Cases Study of Expedited and Intermodal Shipping Performance

Area of Honors:

Supply Chain and Information Systems

Keywords:

Supply chain management
Transportation decision-making
Multiple Case Study methodology
Logistics optimization
Performance analysis
On-time delivery (OTD)

File:

Download CHUN_NGAI_CHIEThesis_Paper_Final_Version.pdf

Thesis Supervisors:

Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

Author:

Jackson, Griffin

Title:

Quality Produce, Quality Slotting

Area of Honors:

Supply Chain and Information Systems

Keywords:

Produce
Grocery
Distribution Center
Product Velocity
Pick to Store

File:

Download Griffin_Jackson_Thesis_2023.pdf

Thesis Supervisors:

Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

Author:

Huang, Peiqi

Title:

Applying Lessons Learned From The COVID-19 Vaccine

Area of Honors:

Supply Chain and Information Systems

Keywords:

Vaccine Supply Chain
Influenza Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine Distribution

File:

Download Applying_Lessons_Learned_From_The_COVID-19_Vaccine_Distribution_To_Future_Public_Health_Emergencies.pdf

Thesis Supervisors:

Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor