Contributions in statistical process control for high quality products

Ph.DDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPH

Development and implementation of computer integrated production planning system for job shop company

Since the introduction of the computer in the manufacturing floor, the competitiveness of the manufcturing industry has increased tremendously. Manufacturers have implemented many software packages in order to cope with the ever-challenging production world. Industries claimed difficulties in implementing the general-purpose computerized production planning system, such as MRP-II. aThis is due to too many parameters that have to be defined in the system [5, 7]. Thus, the main objective of using computerized system in production planning could not be achieved. The aim of this study is to help the job shop company in improving the effectiveness of the production plan and specifically to develop a computerized production planning system for a metal stamping company. After the weaknesses and main problems of the current production planning system have been identified, a computer system will be developed in order to improve the feasibility and effectiveness of the production plan

Maritime Interdiction Operations in Logistically Barren Environments

Includes supplementary materialThis report contains analysis that shows that existing technology exists to improve Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) by approximately 30%. Furthermore, analysis contained herein will aid MIO planning for future operations. Since MIOs are an inherently dangerous, but necessary activity with far reaching implications to theater political and economic dynamics, this improvement is of great interest. MIO is a Naval solution to the problems of smuggling weapons, explosives, people and narcotics. MIO, when employed correctly has the potential to save lives and limit economic/political damage.N

Large-Scale Whole-Genome Sequencing of Three Diverse Asian Populations in Singapore

Because of Singapore's unique history of immigration, whole-genome sequence analysis of 4,810 Singaporeans provides a snapshot of the genetic diversity across East, Southeast, and South Asia.</p