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2. Environmental Sustainability Metrics for Becton Dickinson

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Open Access
Author:
Ng, Benjamin
Title:
Environmental Sustainability Metrics for Becton Dickinson
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
logistics
supply chain
metrics
sustainability
environmental sustainability
Becton Dickinson
BD
File:
Download Ng_Benjamin_EnvironmentalSustainabilityMetrics.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

3. IMPROVING VEHICLE UTILIZATION THROUGH THE USE OF DATA MINING

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Open Access
Author:
Li, Heng
Title:
IMPROVING VEHICLE UTILIZATION THROUGH THE USE OF DATA MINING
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
explorative analyses
transportation
data warehouses
File:
Download Improving_Vehicle_Utilization_through_the_use_of_Data_Mining.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Anup Sen, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

4. AIRLINE MERGER WAVES IN THE UNITED STATES: IS A MERGER BETWEEN AMERICAN AIRLINES AND US AIRWAYS POSSIBLE?

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Open Access
Author:
Chao, Lap Chi Adriano
Title:
AIRLINE MERGER WAVES IN THE UNITED STATES: IS A MERGER BETWEEN AMERICAN AIRLINES AND US AIRWAYS POSSIBLE?
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
commercial airlines
merger
acquisition
alliance
motivation
American Airlines
US Airways
File:
Download Honors_Thesis_Lap_Chi_Adriano_Chao.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

5. USAGE OF ACCURATE FORECASTS FOR THE DEMAND OF CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES AND REPAIR PARTS FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

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Open Access
Author:
Capuano, Maegan Eileen
Title:
USAGE OF ACCURATE FORECASTS FOR THE DEMAND OF CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES AND REPAIR PARTS FOR THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
supply chain
forecasting
forecast accuracy
Department of Defense
Lockheed Martin
File:
Download Schreyer_Honors_Thesis_Maegan_Capuano.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

6. MANUFACTURING TRENDS IN THE GERMAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

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Open Access
Author:
Ayd, Jr., William
Title:
MANUFACTURING TRENDS IN THE GERMAN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
german automotive industry
car manufacturing
auto industry trends
File:
Download thesis_final_draft6.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Edward J Glantz, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. John C. Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

8. A Financial and Logistical Analysis of the Merger Between Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation

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Open Access
Author:
Salvaggio, Siena
Title:
A Financial and Logistical Analysis of the Merger Between Knight Transportation and Swift Transportation
Area of Honors:
Finance
Keywords:
merger
supply chain
Knight Swift
logistics
transportation
File:
Download Siena_Salvaggio_Thesis_2020.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Brian Spangler Davis, Thesis Honors Advisor

9. Uber Vs. Lyft: A Financial Analysis of the Future of Transportation and the Main Movers

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Open Access
Author:
Jones, Stephanie
Title:
Uber Vs. Lyft: A Financial Analysis of the Future of Transportation and the Main Movers
Area of Honors:
Finance
Keywords:
Uber
Lyft
logistical analysis
IPO
Autonomous Vehicles
Transportation
Market Analysis
Financial Analysis
File:
Download Stephanie_Jones_thesis_2020.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
Brian Spangler Davis, Thesis Honors Advisor

14. Amazon's Acquisition of Dollar General: A Strategic, Logistical, and Financial Analysis of the Proposal

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Open Access
Author:
Ator, Gabrielle Antonia
Title:
Amazon's Acquisition of Dollar General: A Strategic, Logistical, and Financial Analysis of the Proposal
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
Amazon
Dollar General
acquisition
strategy
Zappos
Whole Foods
Diapers.com
logistical
financial
in-store
online
retail
e-tail
market-share
File:
Download Ator_-_Final_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

15. How the Smeal College of Business Can Make the Management Information System Major a Top Ten Ranked Program

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Open Access
Author:
Speros, Demetrios James
Title:
How the Smeal College of Business Can Make the Management Information System Major a Top Ten Ranked Program
Area of Honors:
Management Information Systems
Keywords:
MIS
Smeal
Management Information Systems
File:
Download Demetrios_Speros_Thesis_MIS_Program_Reconstruction.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
John C Spychalski, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Honors Advisor

18. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Supply Chain Risk Management

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Open Access
Author:
Pan, Tina
Title:
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Supply Chain Risk Management
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
AI
ML
SCRM
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
Supply Chain Risk Management
AI in SCRM
Risks
Supply Chain
File:
Download Tina_Pan_Thesis_AL_MLinSCRM.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

23. Optimizing Inventory: A Process Improvement Case Study In Orthopedic Medical Devices

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Open Access
Author:
Lombardo, Hannah
Title:
Optimizing Inventory: A Process Improvement Case Study In Orthopedic Medical Devices
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
supply chain management
healthcare
six sigma
inventory management
medical devices
process improvements
File:
Download Hannah_Lombardo_Honors_Thesis_FA20.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

24. Analyzing Success Case Studies in Pivoting Manufacturing Strategies to Benefit Frontline Healthcare Responders in the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Open Access
Author:
Weiland, Elizabeth
Title:
Analyzing Success Case Studies in Pivoting Manufacturing Strategies to Benefit Frontline Healthcare Responders in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
supply chain
covid-19
pandemic
supply chain disruption
manufacturing capabilities
adaptability
supply chain resilience
flexibility
File:
Download Elizabeth_Weiland_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

26. Analyzing the Ways Companies Can Incentivize Consumers to Initiate the Returns Process Within Closed Loop Supply Chains

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Open Access
Author:
Rego, Gabrielle
Title:
Analyzing the Ways Companies Can Incentivize Consumers to Initiate the Returns Process Within Closed Loop Supply Chains
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
Closed Loop Supply Chain
Reverse Logistics
Returnables
supply chain
File:
Download Thesis_GabrielleRego.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

27. Greening the Refugee Crisis: Identifying the Intersection Between Humanitarian Logistics and Sustainable Supply Chains

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Open Access
Author:
Gongaware, Faith
Title:
Greening the Refugee Crisis: Identifying the Intersection Between Humanitarian Logistics and Sustainable Supply Chains
Area of Honors:
Interdisciplinary in Global and International Studies and Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
Refugee
Refugee Camp
Sustainability
Supply Chain
Refugee Supply Chains
Sustainable Supply Chains
Humanitarian Logistics
Humanitarian
File:
Download Faith_Gongaware_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor
Jonathan Eran Abel, Thesis Honors Advisor

29. An Analysis of the United States’ Response to Securing Personal Protective Equipment Amidst COVID-19

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Open Access
Author:
Strobel, Jacqueline
Title:
An Analysis of the United States’ Response to Securing Personal Protective Equipment Amidst COVID-19
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
COVID-19
supply chain
personal protective equipment
File:
Download An_Analysis_of_the_United_States__Response_to_Securing_Personal_Protective_Equipment_Amidst_COVID-19.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

30. Dealing With Complications In Supply Lines For The Distribution Of Jet Fuel Among Department Of The Navy Assets In The South China Sea

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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 Chain
Fuel Distribution
Military Supply Lines
File:
Download Daniel_Vandiver_Final_Draft__Revised_.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

31. Best Practices for Contingency Planning after COVID-19: An Application in the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Industry

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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 Practices
Supply Chain
PPE Industry
Stockpiling
COVID-19
Contingency 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 Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

36. An Analysis of the Effects of Unplanned Media Content on Demand Planning and Product Supply Chains

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Open Access
Author:
Scaliti, Cara
Title:
An Analysis of the Effects of Unplanned Media Content on Demand Planning and Product Supply Chains
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
media
social media
media product exposure
forecasting
demand planning
TikTok
news media
entertainment media
media studies
media effects
File:
Download An_Analysis_of_the_Effects_of_Unplanned_Media_Content__on_Demand_Planning_and_Product_Supply_Chains_by_Cara_Scaliti.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

37. Fast Fashion is a Slow Death: How retail companies impact the environment and the global supply chain

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Open Access
Author:
Meszaros, Nicole
Title:
Fast Fashion is a Slow Death: How retail companies impact the environment and the global supply chain
Area of Honors:
Supply Chain and Information Systems
Keywords:
Fast Fashion
Shein
Zara
Fast Fashion and the environment
Fast Fashion and child labor
Fast Fashion and smart factories
File:
Download Nicole_Meszaros_FINAL_THESIS.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Alexander Novack, Thesis Supervisor
John C Spychalski, Thesis Honors Advisor

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

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Open Access
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

41. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Making Practical Use of a Growing Technology

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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 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

44. 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

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Open Access
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

46. Inventory Benchmarking: A Practical Application of Textbook Inventory Models

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Open Access
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

47. Focusing on Process: Leveraging Inventory Governance Practices to Improve Supply Chain Functionality

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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:
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

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

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Open Access
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

50. Applying Lessons Learned From The COVID-19 Vaccine

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Open Access
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

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