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51. Recruiting and Retaining Truck Drivers amidst Driver and Equipment Capacity Issues

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Open Access
Author:
Adams, Katherine
Title:
Recruiting and Retaining Truck Drivers amidst Driver and Equipment Capacity Issues
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
truck driver
over-the-road
pay structure
freight market
File:
Download Adams_Katherine_Recruiting_and_Retaining_Truck_Drivers_amidst_Driver_and_Equipment_Capacity_Issues.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

52. The Semiconductor Chip Shortage: Exploring the Effects of Globalization and the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Automobile Industry.

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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 Chain
Globalization
Trade Theories
COVID-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 Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

54. Best Practices of Inventory Management Under Uncertain Demand for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

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Open Access
Author:
Luo, Jiaqi
Title:
Best Practices of Inventory Management Under Uncertain Demand for Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
Fast Moving Consumer Goods
FMCG
inventory management
uncertain demand
volatile demand
best practices
supply chain management
File:
Download thesis_Jiaqi_Luo_pdf.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

55. The Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War on Key Global Commodities

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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 Chain
Russia-Ukraine War
Commodities
International Relations
Hydrocarbons
Agriculture
Metals and Minerals
File:
Download The_Impact_of_the_Russia-Ukraine_War_on_Key_Global_Commodities.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

57. Modelling the Carbon Footprint of Non-Optimal Ecommerce Last Mile Distribution

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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 Chain
Sustainability
Ecommerce
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Supply Chain Management
Last Mile Distribution
Network Optimization
Environmental Impact
File:
Download Reilly_Thesis_Approved_.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Saurabh Bansal, Thesis Honors Advisor

58. The War in Ukraine: Its Impact on Global Commodities and Lessons for Future Conflicts

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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 Chain
Supply Chain Disruptions
Commodities
International Trade
Exports
Russia-Ukraine War
File:
Download The_War_in_Ukraine.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Saurabh Bansal, Thesis Honors Advisor

61. Analyzing BHP Industries S.A.’s Opportunity for Multifaceted Growth Through Vertical Integration

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Author:
Excellent, Patrick
Title:
Analyzing BHP Industries S.A.’s Opportunity for Multifaceted Growth Through Vertical Integration
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
vertical integration
manufacturing
flexographic prnting
label printing
international expansion
expansion
File:
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Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

63. The 2021 West Coast Port Congestion, and Vulnerabilities in Global Shipping Strategy

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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 Chain
Port Congestion
Global Shipping
File:
Download The_2021_West_Coast_Port_Congestion_and_Vulnerabilities_in_Global_Shipping_Strategies__2_.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Saurabh Bansal, Thesis Honors Advisor

65. Supply Chain Transparency in the Pharmaceutical Returns Industry: Optimizing Company X Compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)

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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 Chain
Pharmaceutical
Serialization
Drug Supply Chain Security Act
File:
Download Yankanich_Honors_Thesis_Redacted.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Saurabh Bansal, Thesis Honors Advisor

66. Developing a Methodology to Create a Supplier Minimum Order Quantity Model for a Food Service Company

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Open Access
Author:
Semmer, Julia
Title:
Developing a Methodology to Create a Supplier Minimum Order Quantity Model for a Food Service Company
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
Minimum Order Quantity
Economic Order Quantity
File:
Download Julia_Semmer_Thesis_Final_Version.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

68. Replacing Pharmacy Benefit Managers: Exploring Reconstructing The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

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Open Access
Author:
Merola, Megan
Title:
Replacing Pharmacy Benefit Managers: Exploring Reconstructing The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
PBM
Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Vertical Integration
Rebate
Spread Pricing
File:
Download Megan_Merola_Thesis_2025.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Kevin Linderman, Thesis Honors Advisor

69. An Examination of the Strategic, Financial, and Regulatory Dimensions of the Capital One–Discover Acquisition

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Open Access
Author:
Chin, Elizabeth
Title:
An Examination of the Strategic, Financial, and Regulatory Dimensions of the Capital One–Discover Acquisition
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
Mergers and Acquisitions
Financial Services
Antitrust Regulation
Market Concentration
Financial Analysis
Payment Networks
File:
Download Chin_Thesis_2025.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Kevin Linderman, Thesis Honors Advisor