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Industrial Engineering Publications 2008

2008 Research Publications

The faculty of the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas published 3 books, contributed 8 chapters, published 20 refereed journal articles, 32 other refereed publications, made 32 contributions to unrefereed publications and proceedings, offered 26 invited lectures and 46 other lectures, papers, and oral presentations. The deparment authors are indicated in bold face type.

Textbooks

Cassady, C.R., and J.A. Nachlas.  Probability Models in Operations Research. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2008.

Konz, S., and S.L. Johnson.  Work Design: Occupational Ergonomics.  7th ed.  Scottsdale, AZ:  Holcomb-Hathaway, 2008.

Johnson, S.L.  Work Design: Occupational Ergonomics - Instructors Manual (web based).  7th ed.  Scottsdale, AZ:  Holcomb-Hathaway, 2008.

Chapters in Textbooks or Handbooks

Cassady, C.R., E.A. Pohl, and T. Yeung. “Maintainability and Supportability in Logistics.”  In Logistics Engineering Handbook, edited by Don Taylor.  Boca Raton, FL:  CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 2008.

Johnson, S.L., and S.N. Roscoe.  “What Moves the Airplane or the World?”  In Thirty Classic Contributions to Human Factors/Ergonomics Science and Engineering.  Santa Monica, CA:  Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, 2008.

Taylor, G. D., R.D. Meller, and M.K. Ogle.  “The Internet of Things:  The Present and the Future.”  In Progress on Material Handling Research: 2008,  Charlotte, NC,  2008.

Meller, R.D., and J. A. Pazour.  “An Analytical Model for Assignment and Allocation in an A-Frame System.”  In Progress on Material Handling Research: 2008.  Charlotte, NC, 2008.

Gue, K. R., G. Ivanovic, and R.D. Meller.  “Improving a Unit-Load Warehouse that has Multiple Pickup and Deposit Points.”  In Progress on Material Handling Research: 2008.  Charlotte, NC, 2008.

Ellis, Kimberly P., R.D. Meller, J. H. Wilck IV, P. J. Parikh, and F. Marchand.  “Effective Material Flow for Assembly Operations.”  In Progress on Material Handling Research:  2008.  Charlotte, NC, 2008.

Pohl, E.A. “Chapter 7, System Effectiveness.” Decision Making in Systems Engineering and Management, Gregory Parnell, Patrick Driscoll, and Dale Henderson, Editors, John Wiley & Sons, Series in Systems Engineering and Management, Hoboken, New Jersey, 2008.

Pohl, E.A., H. Nachtmann. “Chapter 5, Life Cycle Costing.” Decision Making in Systems Engineering and Management, Gregory Parnell, Patrick Driscoll, and Dale Henderson, Editors, John Wiley & Sons, Series in Systems Engineering and Management, Hoboken, New Jersey, 2008.

Refereed Journal Articles

Buyurgan, N., A. Mendoza.  “Creating a Learning Environment for RFID Education.”  Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education 6, No. 2, 257-261, 2008.

Yeung, T.G., C.R. Cassady, K. Schneider. “Simultaneous Optimization of   Control Charts and Age-Based Preventive Maintenance Policies Under an Economic Objective.” IIE Transactions. Vol. 40, No. 2 (2008): 147-159.

Maillart, L.M., C.R. Cassady, and J. Honeycutt. “A Binomial Approximation of Lot Yield Under Markov Modulated Bernoulli Item Yield.” IIE Transactions. Vol. 40, No. 4 (2008): 459-467.

Chimka, J.R., and K. J. Oden.  “Statistical Quality Control for DNA Microarray Data.”  Quality Engineering 20, No.4 426-434, October-December 2008.

Chimka, J.R., and L.H. Lowe. “Interaction and Survival Analysis of Graduation Data.” Educational Research and Reviews, Vol. 3, No. 1, 29-32, 2008.

Pfund, M.E., H. Balasubramanian, J.W. Fowler, S.J. Mason, and O. Rose. “A Multi-Criteria Approach for Scheduling Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Facilities.” Journal of Scheduling, Vol. 11, No. 1, 29-40, 2008.

Erramilli, V., and S.J. Mason. “Multiple Orders Per Job Batch Scheduling with Incompatible Jobs.” Annals of Operations Research, Vol. 1, No. 1, 245-260, 2008.

Jampani, J., and S.J. Mason. “Column Generation Heuristics for Multiple Machine, Multiple Orders per Job Scheduling Problems.” Annals of Operations Research, Vol. 159, No. 1, 261-273, 2008.

Kurz, M.B., and S.J. Mason. “Minimizing Total Weighted Tardiness on a Batch-Processing Machine with Incompatible Job Families and Job Ready Times.” International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 46, No. 1, 131-151, 2008.

Cherbaka, N. S., and R.D. Meller. “Single Plant Sourcing Decisions with a Multidimensional Knapsack Model.”  Journal of Manufacturing Systems 27, No. 1, 7-18, 2008.

Parikh, P. J., and R.D. Meller. “Selecting Between Batch and Zone Order Picking Strategies in a Distribution Center.”  Transportation Research Part E:  Logistics and Transportation Review 44E, No. 5, 689-719, 2008.

Cherbaka, N. S., and R.D. Meller.  “Modeling Multiple Plant Sourcing Decisions Journal.”  International Journal of Production Research 46, No. 18, 5165-5190, 2008.

Nam, C.S., J. Shu, and D. Chung. “The Roles of Sensory Modalities in Collaborative Virtual Environments (CVEs).” Computers in Human Behavior, Vol. 24, No. 4, 1404-1417, 2008.

Seong, Y., and C.S. Nam. “Capturing Judgment Policy on Customer’s Creditworthiness: A Lens Model and SDT Approach.” International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 38, 596-600, 2008.

Miman, M., and E.A. Pohl.  “Modeling and Analysis of Risk and Reliability for Contingency Logistics Supply Chain.” Journal of Risk and Reliability 222, No. 4 463-476, 2008. 

Muthuraman, K., T. Aouam, and R.L. Rardin.  “Regulation of Natural Gas Distribution Using Policy Benchmarks.”  Operations Research 56, 1131-1145, 2008.

Root, S.E., and A. Cohn.  “A Novel Modeling Approach for Express Package Carrier Planning.”  Naval Research Logistics 55, No. 7, 670-683, 2008.

Rossetti, M.D., M. Miman, and V. Varghese. “An Object-Oriented Framework for Simulating Supply Systems.” Journal of Simulations, Vol. 2, No. 2, 103-116, 2008.

Gumrukcu, S., M.D. Rossetti, and N. Buyurgan.  “Quantifying the Costs of Cycle Counting in a Two-Echelon Supply Chain With Multiple Items.”  International Journal of Production Economics 116, No. 2, 263-274, 2008.

Rossetti, M.D.  “JSL: An Open-Source Object-Oriented Framework for Discrete-Event Simulation in Java.”  International Journal of Simulation and Process Modeling 4, No. 1, 69-87, 2008.

Refereed Conference Proceedings and other Refereed Publications

Lehlou, N., N. Buyurgan, and J.R. Chimka.  “An ‘EIA’ Approach to Support Laboratory Learning Environments.”  Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, 2008.

Buyurgan, N., J.R. Chimka, and N. Lehlou.  “Integrated Auto ID Tech for Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Studies.”  Proceedings of the 2008 Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, Pittsburgh, PA, 2008.

Yu, P., J.J. Song, and C.R. Cassady. “Bayesian Reliability and Maintainability Parameter Estimation for a Repairable System Under Imperfect Maintenance.” Proceedings of the Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, January 2008.

Cassady, C.R., and L.M. Maillart. “Introduction to Repairable Systems Modeling.” Tutorial Notes of the 2008 Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, January 2008.

Xiang, Y., C.R. Cassady, and L.M. Maillart. “A Production System with Random Yield and Equipment Deterioration: Single Period.” Proceedings of the 2008 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, BC, CA, May 2008.

Ferguson, J.A., and S.J. Mason. “Analysis of a Circuit Routing Strategy for Forced Transfer Busing, Industrial Engineering Research Conference.” Proceedings of the 2008 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, 1556-1561, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, May 2008.

Medal, H., D. Gade, S.J. Mason, R.D. Meller, and E.A. Pohl. “Pickup and Delivery of Poultry in Rural Networks.” Proceedings of the 2008 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, May 2008.

Ingalls, R.G., B. Hunsaker, S.J. Mason, K.L. Needy, B.A. Norman, M. Cornejo, C. Methapatara, P. Sittivijan, E. Claypool, N.M. Gokhan. “Integrating design for supply chain research into a graduate supply chain modeling course – a collaborative approach.” 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Pittsburgh, PA, 2008.

Needy, K.L., R.G. Ingalls, S.J. Mason, B. Hunsaker, B.A. Norman, N.M. Gokhan, and M. Cornejo. “Design for Supply Chain – A Collaborative Research Project Between Institutions and Between Centers.” Proceedings of the 2008 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, 396-401, May 2008.

Saka, B., and S.J. Mason. “Tractor and Trailer Routing in a Less than Truckload Network.” Proceedings of the 2008 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, 703-703, May 2008.

Saka, B., D. Mettenburg, and S.J. Mason. “Effective Freight Touring in Truckload Transportation.” Proceedings of the 2008 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, 709-714, May 2008.

Unlu, Y., and S.J. Mason. “Comparison of Formulations for Non-Preemptive Parallel Machine Scheduling Problems.” Proceedings of the 2008 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, 1550-1555, May 2008.

Zimmerman, J., L. Moench, S.J. Mason, and J. W. Fowler.  “Determining an Appropriate Number of FOUPs in Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication Facilities.”  Proceedings of the 2008 Winter Simulation Conference, 2164-2170, 2008.

Meller, R.D., Z. Kirkizoglu, and W. Chen. “A New Formulation for a Bottom-Up Approach to the Facility Layout Problem.” Proceedings of the 2008 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Knoxville, TN, January 2008.

Gue, K.R., and R.D. Meller. “New Designs for Unit-Load Warehouses.” Proceedings for the 2008 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Knoxville, TN, January 2008.

Pohl, L.M., R.D. Meller, and K.R. Gue. “Travel Models for Warehouses with Task Interleaving.” Proceedings of the 2008 Industrial Engineering Research Conference*, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, May 2008.

Meller, R.D., and J. Pazour. “ A Heuristic for SKU Assignment and Allocation in an A-Frame System.” Proceedings of the 2008 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, May 2008.

Smith, B.K., H. Nachtmann, and E.A. Pohl.  “Quality Measures for the Healthcare Supply Chain.”  Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) Annual Conference, West Point, New York, November 2008.

Nachtmann, H., K.L. Needy, J. Lavelle, and T. Eschenbach.  “How do Engineering Managers teach Engineering Economy?”  Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) Annual Conference, West Point, New York, November 2008.

Nam, C.S., S. Johnson, and Y. Li. “Environmental Noise and P300-Based Brain-Computer Interface (BCI).” Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society’s 52nd Annual Meeting, Human Factors Society, New York, NY, 2008.

Kim, H.N., C.S. Nam, and T.L. Smith-Jackson. “User Interface Design Guidelines of Haptic-Thermal System for Visually Impaired Students in Obtaining Scientific Information.” The 4th International Conference on Social and Organizational Informatics and Cybernetics (SOIC 2008).” Orlando, FL, June 2008.

Larimer, C., M. Tabone, M. Mehalik, and K.L. Needy. “An International Undergraduate Research Experience in Sustainable Engineering.” 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings. Pittsburgh, PA, 2008.

Bursic, K. M., and K.L. Needy. “Implementing International Requirements in Undergraduate Industrial Engineering Programs.”  2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings. Pittsburgh, PA, 2008.

Gokhan, N. M., K.L. Needy, B. A. Norman, and B. Hunsaker.  “Benefits of Incorporating Supply Chain Decisions into the Product Design via Design for Supply Chain.”  Industrial Engineering Research Conference Proceedings. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2008.

Needy, K.L., N. M. Gokhan, M. M. Bilec, R. Ries, M. J. Horman, A. F. Phelps, and E. Enache-Pommer. “The Use of Process Mapping to Compare Green Children’s Hospital Designs.” Industrial Engineering Research Conference Proceedings. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2008.

Turan, F. K., N. M. Scala, A. Kamrani, and  K.L. Needy. “Organizational Sustainability: A New Project Portfolio Management Approach that Integrates Financial and Non-financial Performance Measures.” Industrial Engineering Research Conference Proceedings. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2008.

Gotham, D., K. Muthuraman, P. Prickel, R.L. Rardin, and S. Ruangpattana. “Applying Load Factors to the Mean-Variance Analysis for Fuel Diversification.” Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems, University of Puerto Rico, May 2008.

Pinder-Grover, T., S.E. Root, and E. Cagin. “Preparing Graduate Students to be Successful as Teaching Mentors and Future Professionals.” American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2008.

Varghese, V., and M.D. Rossetti. “A Parametric Bootstrapping Approach to Forecast Intermittent Demand.” Industrial Engineering Research Conference Proceedings, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, May 2008.

Varghese, V., and M.D.  Rossetti. “A Classification Approach for Forecasting Intermittent Demand.” Industrial Engineering Research Conference Proceedings, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, May 2008.

Miman, M., M.D.  Rossetti, V. Varghese, and E.A. Pohl. “An Object-Oriented Framework for Analyzing VARIMETRIC Systems.” Industrial Engineering Research Conference Proceedings*, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, May 2008.

Rossetti, M.D., V. Varghese, M. Miman, and E.A. Pohl. “Simulating Inventory Systems with Forecast Based Policy Updating.”  Edited by S.J. Mason, R. Hill, L. Moench, and O. Rose.  Proceedings of the 2008 Winter Simulation Conference, Miami FL, December 2008.