Partnerships for Innovative Logistics Solutions. 
June 15, 2015
The objective of this project is to apply Agile Business Networks (ABN) in a process
June 15, 2015
This project identifies the schedule that minimizes the time to complete a specific number of jobs which go thorugh a sequence of operations.
June 15, 2015
This project formulates a scorecard to identify performance measures to investigate scheduling activites and evaluate perspectives.
June 15, 2015
This project develops enhanced surveillance systems to better monitor and control current issues
June 15, 2015
Sponsor: F.L. Smidth Research Team: Gregory Tonkay Universities Involved: Lehigh University Start Date: NA End Date: NA Summary:
June 15, 2015
The best warehouse design is dependent on how operations are organized, the shape of the facility, and the dock-door configuration, among other factors. We developed a decision-support tool to aid in determining the best warehouse design for a set of given data.
June 15, 2015
Many organizations use U-shaped picking modules to increase the productivity of warehouse workers. Analytical models can be useful in evaluating such picking modules (for example, is the picking module performing well or not). This project developed statistical models to compare picking modules with each other as well as general models to establish a productivity goal for Medline's operations.
June 15, 2015
This project evaluates vertical chain if production and inventory stocking policy, and makes recommendations on how to improve organization performance
June 15, 2015
The purpose of this project is to develop and describe an activity-based costing (ABC) MS Excel based software tool for a more responsive manufacturing environment.
June 15, 2015
Use of a less costly tracking system using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology.
June 15, 2015
This project examines the feasibility of utilizing hybrid simulation/analytic techniques within logistical performance analysis in order to speed up the execution of logistical planning while maintaining the accuracy and precision of the performance predictions
June 15, 2015
This project investigates different materials for product restraints and designs and analyses a new system of pallets and an alternative for stabilizing loads from shifting during transport
June 15, 2015
A visual, interactive tool developed to provide industrial education.
June 15, 2015
The objectove of this project is to determine the potential for improving supply support throughout a process. The research will focus on integrating wholesale and retail inventory models to achieve readiness based customer wait time (CWT) goals.
June 15, 2015
The objective of this project is to evaluate IBM Rational Tool Suite as a tool for organizing tests and tracking defects in software considered for a specific application
June 15, 2015
Sponsor: American Air Liquide Research Team: Kimberly Ellis Universities Involved: Virginia Tech Start Date: NA End Date: NA Summary: The purpose of this project is to evaluate the preferred size of tanks to allocate to customer sites (and also at production facilities and intermediate distribution centers) with the objective of […]
June 15, 2015
Sponsor: Lockheed Martin Aircraft & Logistics Research Team: Kevin Taaffe Universities Involved: Clemson University Start Date: NA End Date: NA Summary: Investigation into Key Factors Contributing to Maintenance and Delivery Issues and develop a “Dashboard” of key metrics that Lockheed Martin management can use to make good decisions based on […]
June 15, 2015
This project develops a manufacturing strategy and a production/inventory model that could help organizations with volatile and cyclical demand perform in a better and efficient manner.
June 15, 2015
Thiis project evaluates shape and costs of exiting and new facilitie to make the most efficient use of sorage locations.
June 15, 2015
This project develops a training system for new users to master tools effectively and in less time.
June 15, 2015
Sponsor: Innovative Scheduling Research Team: Yasemin Merzifonluoglu Universities Involved: Virginia Tech Start Date: 11/15/08 End Date: 11/14/09 Summary: The focus of this project is dynamically determining routes of shipments for tactical level decision support for railroads. The objective is to determine an approach to effectively route shipments on trains such […]
June 15, 2015
This project investigates the commercial best practices of supply management for supply chain systems and efficient tracking systems such as RFID.
June 15, 2015
The objective of this project is to implement safety culture in a plant to operate as a high reliability organization.
June 15, 2015
Sponsor: National Science Foundation Research Team: Maria E. Mayorga Universities Involved: Clemson University Start Date: 05/15/08 End Date: 05/31/09 Summary: Through Clemson University, one teacher will learn about engineering logistics and production planning and its applicability to the Gateway to Technology program; an advanced science and “pre-engineering” curriculum for 6th […]
June 15, 2015
This project redevelops a mathematical modeling methodology to accurately adresses process issues, identifies policies for making cost-effective decisions and analyses policy impact on management of supply chain
October 20, 2017
Variation Identification System for Operational Risks in Inventory Systems – CDP13-VISOR – Phase III
The main goal of this research is to review methods and software to deal with less than perfect information in the supply chain and to develop a software tool to enable analysts to better understand how data uncertainty can lead to risk in the supply chain.
October 20, 2017
The Red River Army Depot has identified their Fabrication Division as a candidate for logistics improvement and re-engineering activities that can improve work planning, material supply, and production capabilities.
October 20, 2017
The main goal of this research is to model the effect of lead-time variability on the DLA’s logistics system and to develop methods to incorporate this information into inventory policy setting and planning.