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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

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

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