Sixth IERC Program

• Session 1 - Saturday - 8:00 - 9:30
• Session 2 - Saturday - 10:00 - 11:30
• Session 3 - Saturday - 1:00 - 2:30
• Session 4 - Saturday - 3:00 - 4:30
• Session 5 - Sunday - 8:00 - 9:30
• Session 6 - Sunday - 10:00 - 11:30
• Session 7 - Sunday - 1:00 - 2:30
• Session 8 - Sunday - 3:00 - 4:30

Session 1 : SATURDAY 8:00 - 9:30

Reliability

• Time Series Modeling Of System Self-assessment Of Survival, Huitian Lu, Texas Tech University, William J. Kolarik, Texas Tech University.
• Two Empirical Procedures Of Reliability Estimation For Systems With Unknown Life Distribution, Guangming Chen, Morgan State University.
• An Inspection Model For Systems With A Delay Time Between Faults In Components And Actual System Failure, Dipak Chaudhuri, Kuwait Institute For Scientific Research, Otham Mohammad, Kuwait Institute For Scientific Research.
• A Heuristic For Best Weibull Fit Using Failure Rate And Hazard Function, Alamgir Alvi, Western Michigan University, Azim Houshyar, Western Michigan University.

OR Division-Simulation Special Interest Group: Simulation And Simulation Methodology

• Why I Do Not Like Confidence Intervals, Bruce W. Schmeiser, Purdue University.
• Simulation IE Methods For Military Operations, Keebom Kang, Naval Postgraduate School, Jane Feitler, Naval Postgraduate School.
• Production Yield Estimates By Metamodel Method With A Boundary Focused Experimental Design, Chinghsin Samuel Tu, Pennsylvania State University, Russell R. Barton, Pennsylvania State University.
• Selecting the Best Simulated System, David Goldsman, Georgia Institute Of Technology.

Advanced Shop Floor Control

• Highly Distributed Heterarchical Manufacturing Systems Control, Neil Duffie, University Of Wisconsin-Madison.
• Computational Markets For Distributed Control And Learning, Tad Hogg, Xerox Corporation.
• Towards a More Accurate Plant Model in the Supervisory Control Framework, Luz Pinzon, Rutgers University, Mohsen Jafari, Rutgers University.
• DAP's: A Class of Polynomially Computable Deadlock Avoidance Policies, Spyros Reveliotis, Georgia Institute Of Technology.
• Control Theoretic Approach for Multi-agent Manufacturing Scheduling System, Vittal Prabhu, Pennsylvania State University, Sanjay Joshi, Pennsylvania State University.

Session 2 : SATURDAY 10:00 - 11:30

Safety

• A Bayesian Approach To Aircraft Safety Diagnostics, Andrew Y. Cheng, Rutgers University, James Luxhoj, Rutgers University, Trefor P. Williams, Rutgers University.
• An Intelligent Decision Support System (IDSS) For Aviation Safety Analysis, James Luxhoj, Rutgers University.
• Behavioral Safety Index As An Indicator Of Occupational Safety, Paul S. Ray, The University Of Alabama, Austin Frey, The University Of Alabama.
• Time Dependent Multivariate Analysis for Aviation Safety Monitoring, Andrew Y. Cheng, Rutgers University, Regina Y. Liu, Rutgers University, James Luxhoj, Rutgers University.

Advances In Statistics For Quality Improvement

• Equal Probability (EP) Charts, Wei-Wang Chen, Everlight Chemical Co., Gary D. Herrin, University Of Michigan.
• Systematic Approach For Studying Variation In Auto Industry Using Multivariate Statistics, Kai Yang, Wayne State University.
• Graphical Representation Of Run Length Distribution, Darrell Radson, University Of Wisconsin-Milwauke.
• Monitoring Multivariate Process Variability, Ali Houshmand, University Of Cincinnati, Saeed Golnabi, University Of Cincinnati.

Quality Session 1

• Sensitivity Of A Cusum Chart For Dispersion To The Normality Assumption, Cesar A. Acosta-Mejia, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo De Mexico, Joseph J. Pignatiello, Texas A&M University.
• Classification Of Process Variability Using Backpropogation Neural Networks With A Bootstrap Sampling Scheme, Shing I. Chang, Kansas State University, Eng Shwe Ho, Kansas State University.
• Performance Of The Conventional And Probability-based P Chart Under Zone Control Chart Data, Su Ting Nee, Oklahoma State University, Kenneth E. Case, Oklahoma State University.
• Evaluation Of A Nonstationary Policy For Statistical Process Control, Richard L. Marcellus, Northern Illinois University.

Reliability Research Session 1

• Reliability Function Deployment: A System Approach, Kai Yang, Wayne State University.
• Allocation Of Effort For System Component Reliability Tests In Presence Of Imperfect Interfaces, Mainak Mazumdar, University Of Pittsburgh, Jayant Rajgopal, University Of Pittsburgh, Subba Rao V. Majety, University Of Pittsburgh.
• Bayesian Approach Of Maintenance Planning For Multi-unit System With Limited Historic Data, O. G. Okogbaa, University Of South Florida, Zhengyi Xu, University Of South Florida, Xia Peng, University Ofsouth Florida.
• Optimal (t,T) Opportunistic Maintenance of a k-out-of-n System, Hongzhou Wang, Rutgers University, Hoang Pham, Rutgers University.

Simulation

• Analysis Of Manufacturing System: A System Dynamic Approach, S. Goel, University Of Manitoba, D. Strong, University Of Manitoba, N. l. Richards, Bristol Aerospace Ltd., N. C. Goel, Bristol Aerospace Ltd..
• A Goal Decomposition Language For Multiple Level Manufacturing Systems, S. Cem Karacal, Southern Illinois University.
• Simulation Of Multiple-issue Two-party Negotiations Using Negotiate, Ayman M. Wasfy, Decision Focus Inc., Yasser A. Hosni, University Of Central Florida.
• Fitting A Mixture-based Response Surface Using Computer Simulation, Lotfi K. Gaafar, Kuwait University, Tariq A. Al-Dowaisan, Kuwait University.

Computer Supported Collaborative Work

• AI Enhancement For A GDSS For Manufacturing System Design, Leslie Monplaisir, Wayne State University.
• A GDSS For Natural Resource Management, Leslie Lahndt-Hearney, University Of North Texas.
• A GDSS For Locating Manufacturing Facilities, Sheng-Chai Chi, Kaohsiung Polytechnic Institute.
• A CSCW System For Risk Management On R&D Projects, Colin Benjamin, Florida A&M University.

Scheduling Session 1

• Minimizing Total Weighted Tardiness On Uniform Parallel Machines With Sequence Dependent Setup Times, Sameh A. Tamimi, Wichita State University, Venkat N. Rajan, Wichita State University.
• A Heuristic Method To Alleviate The Bottleneck Stage And Minimize The Makespan Of A Hybrid Flowshop, Penny Adams, Lousiana Tech University, Dileep Sule, Louisiana Tech University.
• Two-machine Flowshop Scheduling Problem With An Availability Constraint: Nonresumable Case, Chung-Yee Lee, Texas A&M University.

Cellular Manufacturing

• Machine-part Cell Formation And Layout Design: A Multi-criteria Approach, Behnam Malakooti, Case Western Reserve University, Ziyong Yang, Case Western Reserve University.
• A Simulated Annealing Approach to Machine Grouping Problem Considering Processing Times And Machine Capabilities, S. Zolfahari, University Of Ottawa, M. Liang, University Of Ottawa.
• Dedicated Cell Loading For Manufacturing Cells, Anand Iyer, I2 Technologies Inc., Ronald G. Askin, University Of Arizona.
• Worker Assignment In Implementing Manufacturing Cells, Rona C. Warner, University Of Pittsburgh, Kim Lascola Needy, University Of Pittsburgh, Bopaya Bidanda, University Of Pittsburgh.

Electromagnetic Compatibility Between Wireless Phones and Medical Devices

• The Role Of Industry In The Wireless EMC Center, Elizabeth Maxfield, Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association.
• Establishing A Successful Industry University Cooperative Research Program, Hank Grant, University Of Oklahoma.
• Wireless EMC Issues And Research Needs, Barry Kratz, Ericsson Inc.
• Interaction Between Wireless Phones And Medical Devices, Robert E. Schlegel, University Of Oklahoma, Shivakumar Raman, University Of Oklahoma.

Tolerancing And Metrology

• An Integrated Approach To Process Selection And Least Cost Tolerancing, P. Simin Pulat, University Of Oklahoma, Shivakumar Raman, University Of Oklahoma, Moiz Nagarwala, University Of Oklahoma.
• Accurate Evaluation Of Circularity Using Selective Data Partition, Sam Anand, University Of Cincinnati, Karthik Rajagopal, University Of Cincinnati.
• Representation And Interpretation Of Geometric Tolerances For Polyhedral Objects, Utpal Roy, Syracuse University, Bing Li, Syracuse University.
• Efficient Methods For Statistical Tolerance Analysis Of Assemblies, Naga Krothapalli, FAMU-FSU, Abhijit Deshmukh, Florida State University, Chuck Zhang, FAMU-FSU.

Tutorial: Reinforcement Learning Approach To Large Scale Markov Decision Problems

Session 3 : SATURDAY 1:00 - 2:30

Alleviating Repetitive Traumas

• Effects Of Complex Wrist Posture On Wrist Range Of Motion, Matthew M. Marshall, Rochester Institute Of Technology, Jacqueline Reynolds Mozrall, Rochester Institute Of Technology, Jasper Shealy, Rochester Institute Of Technology.
• Genetic Algorithms Applied To Problems In Job Rotation, Brian J. Carnahan, The University Of Pittsburgh, Mark S. Redfern, The University Of Pittsburgh.
• Use Of Rapid Prototyping In An Ergonomic Assessment Ofthe Relationship Between Hand Anthropometry And Mouse Size, Sandra Holt, North Carolina State University, Carolyn Sommerich, North Carolina State University.
• An Investigation Of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome In The Field Of Cosmetology, Kari Babski, Mississippi State University, Lesia L. Crumpton, Mississippi State University.

Quality Assurance

• An Improved Objective Function For Parameter Design Optimization, O. G. Okogbaa, University Of South Florida, Regina Nuzzo, University Of South Florida.
• Monitoring Time Dependent Data, John R. English, University Of Arkansas.
• Quality Management In Service Systems, Vincent Omachonu, University Of Florida.
• Analysis Of Large Industrial Data Sets, Richard J. Gerth, Ohio University.

Quality Session 2

• Intelli-control: An Intelligent Process And Quality Control Application Prototype, Sanjukta Patro, Texas Tech University, William J. Kolarik, Texas Tech University.
• Statistical Monitoring For The PID Controlled Processes, Fugee Tsung, University Of Michigan.
• The Development And Analysis Of A GLRT For Autocorrelated Processes, Dan Apley, University Of Michigan, Jianjun Shi, University Of Michigan.
• Process Control In The Presence Of Autocorrelation, Charles T. Standard, .

Reliability Research Session 2

• Reliability Estimation Of LEDS Using Accelerated Life Testing Procedures, E. A. Elsayed, Rutgers University, James Luxhoj, Rutgers University, Huan-Jyh Shyur, Rutgers University.
• Incomplete Field Data: The Effect Of Component Reliability Estimation, John S. Usher, University Of Louisville, Randall L. Walker, Naval Surface Warfare Center.
• Reliability Importance In The Design Of Optimal Allocation, Way Kuo, Texas A&M University, Fen-Hui Lin, Texas A&M University.
• Optimal Design Of Networks Considering All-terminal Reliability, Berna Dengiz, Gazi University, Fulya Altiparmak, Gazi University, Alice Smith, University Of Pittsburgh.

Simulation And Optimization

• Some Aspects Of Optimization For A PAC Controlled Manufacturing System, Krystyna Bielunska, Technical University Of Nova Scotia, Eldon Gunn, Technical University Of Nova Scotia.
• An Optimization Library Module For An Automated Discrete-Event Simulation System, Zeynep A. Karacal, Electronics Data Systems, S. Cem Karacal, Southern Illinois University.
• A Test Bed For Comparing Response Surface Methodologies, Bruce Ankenman, Northwestern University, Bill McDaniel, Northwestern University.
• Simulation Optimization By Direct Search: A Comparative Study, John D. Hall, Mississippi State University, Royce Bowden, Mississippi State University.

Distributed Computing Applications In Industrial Engineering I

• A Games Theoretic Approach To Real Time Distributed Shop Floor Control, Manoj Chopra, Kansas State University, David Ben-Arieh, Kansas State University.
• Performance Of Nonlinear Arrival Time Controllers In Heterarchial Manufacturing Systems, Vittal Prabhu, Pennsylvania State University.
• A Games Theoretic Approach To Reconfiguration Decisions By Heterarchical Machine Controllers, Patrick McDonnel, Pennsylvania State University, Sanjay Joshi, Pennsylvania State University.

Scheduling Session 2

• Dynamic Scheduling And Control Of IC Packaging Testing Operations, Claribel Castillo, Texas A&M University, Cesar O. Malave, Texas A&M University, V. Jorge Leon, Texas A&M University.
• An Optimization Approach For Scheduling Of Jobs On Lines Of Press Machines, Erdal Emel, Uludag University, H. B. Emre Tasci, Uludag University.
• Necessary And Sufficient Conditions For Resource-Feasibility In The Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem (RCPSP), Rick S. Burghli, Wichita State University, Venkat N. Rajan, Wichita State University, Don E. Malzahn, Wichita State University.
• Scheduling Of A Packaging Line For Potato Chip Manufacturing, Jeffrey Smith, Texas A&M University, Laura Tjondrowandojo, Texas A&M Universtiy.

Flexible Manufacturing

• Joint Scheduling Of The Optimal Tool Replacement Times And Optimal Operation Sequencing In A Flexible Manufacturing System, Patrick H. Liu, University Of Toronto, Viliam Makis, University Of Toronto, Andrew K.S. Jardine, University Of Toronto.
• Integrated Lot Sizing And Tool Management In Automated Manufacturing Systems, M. Selim Akturk, Bilkent University, Siraceddin Onen, Bilkent University.
• Technology Choice In The Design Of Flexible Networks Of Manufacturing Facilities, Sharon A. Johnson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Lanny Tjandra, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Marilyn J. Maddox, Ford Motor Company.
• Integrated Manufacturing System For Precision Punches And Dies, Sunil Chaturvedi, University Of Missouri-Rolla, Venkata Allada, University Of Missouri-Rolla.

Advances In Product Development - I

• Integrated Approach To Product Development Process, Praveen Goel, Wayne State University, Nanua Singh, Wayne State University.
• A CSCW System For Engineering Design Teams Using World Wide Web Platform, Leslie Monplaisir, Wayne State University.
• Multi-objective Robust Design Through Axiomatic Design, Agus Sudjianto, Ford Motor Company.

Manufacturing Tolerancing

• Clamping Strategies With Geometric Tolerance For Process Planning, Jueng-Shing Hwang, University Of South Florida, William A. Miller, University Of South Florida.
• Dimension Normalization And Representation In CAD Systems For Integrated Automated Computer Aided Assembly Tolerance Analysis, Balaji Ramani, Wichita State University, Janet M. Twomey, Wichita State University, S. H. Cheraghi, Wichita State University.
• Solving Tolerancing, Tool Adjustment And Machining Parameter Selection Problems For Multi-pass Turning Operations, M. Liang, University Of Ottawa, M. Mgwatu, University Of Ottawa.
• An Algebraic Reasoning Based Optimization Scheme For Relative Positioning Of Parts In Assembly, Utpal Roy, Syracuse University, Bing Li, Syracuse University.

Project Management

• A Dynamic Mean Valued Solution To The Stochastic Resource Constrained Project Scheduling Problem, Abel Fernandez, Old Dominion University, Robert Armacost, University Of Central Florida, Julia Pet-Edwards, University Of Central Florida.
• Using A Project Management Approach For Large-scale Organizational Change, Tim Kotnour, University Of Central Flordia.
• Time To Market: The Challenge For Project-based Management, Steven M. Price, Automatic Data Processing.
• Computationally Efficient Determination Of Stochastically Most Dominated Paths In Project Man. Netks, Fredrick Lawrence, Arizona State University, Jeffery Cochran, Arizonia State University.

Session 4 : SATURDAY 3:00 - 4:30

Work Place Design And Evaluation

• An Overview:A Model To Predict The Degree Of Accomodation Needed By Disabled Persons In The Workplace, Tzer-Nam Soh, Mississippi State University, Lesia L. Crumpton, Mississippi State University, Pamela McCauley-Bell, University Of Central Florida.
• A Comparison Of The Work Ability Of Older And Younger Workers In Similar Occupations, Sabrina N. Williams, Mississippi State University, Chad Robison, Mississippi State University, Jeff Phillips, Mississippi State University, Lesia L. Crumpton, Mississippi State University.
• A Classification System For Ergonomics Surviellance Methodologies, J. Murray Gibson, Auburn Engineers Inc., David Alexander, Auburn Engineers Inc, M. Tim Thurman, Auburn Engineers.
• The Path Towards Developing A Practical Ergonomic Risk Analyzer, Ash Genaidy, University Of Cincinnati, Richard Shell, Universty Of cincinnati, Lin Guo, Xavier University, Doran Christensen, University Of Cincinnati.

Nonparametric Quality Control

• Some Nonparametric Control Charts For Monitoring Process Variability, Raid W. Amin, The University Of West Florida.
• SPC Based On An Empirical Reference Distribution, George C. Runger, Arizona State University, Thomas R. Willemain, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
• Recent Advances In Nonparametric Multivariate Quality Control Procedures, Tony Hayter, Georgia Institute Of Technology.
• Nonparametric Mutlivariate Control Charts For Process Location And Scale, Zachry G. Stoumbos, Rutgers University, Regina Y. Liu, Rutgers University.
• A Nonparametric Control Chart For Multivariate Processes, Carolos D. Paternina, University Of South Florida, Eduardo Lerin, University Of South Florida, Tapas K. Das, University Of South Florida.

Quality Session 3

• One Dimensional Overlapping Systematic Search With Finite Length Defect, Abdulkadir Sarac, University Of New York, Rajan Batta, University Of New York, Colin G. Drury, University Of New York.
• The Effects Of Multitasking On Quality Inspection In Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Jose A. Pesante, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, Robert C. Williges, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, Jeffrey C. Woldstad, Texas Tech University.
• Expert System For Sampling Plan Selections, Anwar-Ul Islam, Wichita State University, Ming C. Liu, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group.
• A Central Limit Theorem Based Approach To Single Sampling Plan Parameter Selection, C. Richard Cassady, Mississippi State University, Lisa M. Maillart, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, Joel A. Nachlas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University.

Reliability Research Session 3

• Adaptive Penalty Function For Evolutionary Algorithms With An Application, Subba Rao V. Majety, University Of Pittsburgh, Jayant Rajgopal, University Of Pittsburgh.
• System Reliability Optimization Using Empirical Estimates Of Component Reliability, David Coit, Rutgers University.
• Coherent Systems For Multi-state, Continuous, And Mixed Models, Russell Brunelle, University Of Washington, Kailash Kapur, University Of Washington.
• Weighted Threshold Voting Systems-modeling And Computional Aspects, Lars Nordmann, Rutgers University, Hoang Pham, Rutgers University.

Applications Of Math Programming In Manufacturing

• Employee Training And Assignment For Facility Reconfiguration, Ronald G. Askin, University Of Arizona, Yuanshu Huang, University Of Arizona.
• Guided Problem Space Search Algorithms For Scheduling With Non-regular Performance Measures, Robert H. Storer, Lehigh University, Selcuk Avci, Lehigh University.
• Production Time Minimization In A Process And Assembly Job Shop, Dion H. Cummings McKoy, Infinity Group, Pius J. Egbelu, Iowa State University.
• A Branch And Bound Approach To Tolerance Allocation In Sequential Tolerance, David L. Wheeler, Pennsylvania State University, Tom M. Cavalier, Pennsylvania State University, E. Amine Lehtihet, Pennsylvania State University.

Distributed Computing Applications In Industrial Engineering II

• Production Planning Under a Distributed Manufacturing Environment, Chih-Hang Wu, Kansas State University.
• A New Manufacturing Information Infrastructure Using Distributed Objects, Chih-Hang Wu, Kansas State University, David Ben-Arieh, Kansas State University.
• Distributed Clustering Of Parts Families, Ravi Srinivasan, Kansas State University, David Ben-Arieh, Kansas State University.

Scheduling Session 3

• A Hybrid Approach To Solve Real Make-to-Order Job Shop Scheduling Problems, Marco A. Candido, Federal University Of Santa Catarina, Suresh K. Khator, University Of South Florida, Ricado M. Barcia, Federal University Of Santa Catarina, Fernado O. Gauthier, Federal University Of Santa Catarina.
• Learning Bias Selection For The Development Of Dynamic Scheduling Systems, Chun-Chung Chen, Purdue University, Yuehwern Yih, Purdue University.
• Minimization Of Mean Flow Time In Cellular Manufacturing Systems: Pertri Net Approach, Santanu K. Rath, Regional Engineerng College, Sadananda Sahu, Indian Institute Of Technology.
• Integrated Conflict Free Routing Of AGVS And Workcenter Scheduling In A Just-in-Time Production Environment, Muhammad F. Anwar, University Of New York, Rakesh Nagi, University Of New York.
• Parallel Machine Scheduling For Minimizing The Makespan And The Average Flow-time, Alex J. Ruiz-Torres, Pennsylvania State University, E. Emory Enscore, Pennsylvania State University, Russell R. Barton, Pennsylvania State University.

Flexible Assembly

• Scheduling And Planning Problems In High-volume Flexible Electronic Assembly Systems, Yi Ping Chen, Texas A&M University, Jeffrey Smith, Texas A&M University.
• Models To Assist In The Development Of Electro-mechanical Assemblies At Company X, Mike Boer, Oregon State University, Rasaratnam Logendran, Oregon State University.
• Formulation Of A General Component Allocation Model For Printed Circuit Card Assembly Systems, Gail W. Depuy, University Of Louisville, Jane C. Ammons, Georgia Institute Of Technology, Leon F. McGinnis, Georgia Institute Of Technology.
• Real-time Assembly Instructions In A Flexible Production Line, Michelle Vazquez, Florida International University, Marc L. Resnick, Florida International University.

Advances In Product Development - II

• CAE System For Design Of Automated Equipments, Elsayed Orady, The University Of Michigan, Tarek Osman, The University Of Michigan.
• University Research In Additive Farbrication Processes, Behrokh Khoshnevis, University Of Southern California.
• Optimizing Multiple Part Placement In Rapid Prototyping, Yung-Nien Yang, University Of Louisville, Adriano Nyaluke, University Of Louisville, Herman Leep, University Of Louisville, Hamid Parsaei, University Of Louisville.
• Modular Design Methodology For Complex Parts, Ali Kamrani, The University Of Michigan.

Integrated Process Monitoring And Diagnosis - II

• Examination Of Tool-chip Friction Using Fractals, Shivakumar Raman, University Of Oklahoma, D. Guha, University Of Oklahoma.
• Intelligient Tool Condition Monitoring In Milling Operations Through Neural Networks, Reza Langari, Texas A&M University, Manuel Sanchez, Texas A&M University.
• Performance Reliability Monitoring Of Physical Systems Using Artificial Neural Networks, Ratna Chinnam, North Dakota State University.
• Process Monitoring Of Abrasive Flow Machining Using A Neural Network Predictive Model, Alice Smith, University Of Pittsburgh, Sarah Lam, University Of Pittsburgh.

Tutorial: Commerical Systems, Research Prototypes, And Future Trends In Solid Free-Form Fabrication (Rapid Prototyping)

Session 5 : SUNDAY 8:00 - 9:30

Ergonomic Issues In Non-manufacturing Environments

• A Biomechanical Comparison Of Moving Large Plastic And Metal Waste Containers, Khaled Al-Eisawi, Texas A&M University, Carter J. Kerk, Texas A&M University, Jerome J. Congleton, Texas A&M University, Alfred A. Amendola, Texas A&M University.
• Strategies For Ensuring That Vendors And Customers Comply With Ergonomic Considerations, Susan Fasnacht, Browning Ferris Industries.
• Designing the Optimal Loading/Unloading Stand to Reduce the Effects of Lifting, Steven Thompson, United Parcel Service, Heather Nerhood, United Parcel Service.
• The Biomechanics Of Slip And Fall Accidents In The Elderly, Thurmon Lockhart, Texas Tech University, Jeffrey C. Woldstad, Texas Tech University.

Integration Of Production & Quality Activities In Electronics Assembly

• Integration Of Quality And Process Planning Activities In Smd Assembly, Adan Verduzco, University Of Texas At El Paso, J. Rene Villalobos, University Of Texas At El Paso, V. Jorge Leon, Texas A&M University.
• Applying An Automated Disassembly Framework To Electronic Products, Michael Bailey-Van Kuren, University Of Texas At El Paso.
• Effect Of Manipulator Interference On PCB Assembly, V. Jorge Leon, Texas A&M University, William Hernandez, University Of Puerto Rico.
• Similarity Measures For PC Board Grouping, Rene Aredondo, University Of Texas At El Paso, Luis Zepeda, University Of Texas At El Paso, Jesus Jimenez, University Of Texas At El Paso, Rolando Quintana, University Of Texas At El Paso.

Quality Session 4

• Modeling Of Quality Loss Functions Using A Fourier Analysis Approach, Michael D. Phillips, Clemson University, Kumar S. Madduri, Clemson University, Byung-Rae Cho, Clemson University.
• Development Of The Optimum Process Target For A Production Process Under Different Environments, Kumar S. Madduri, Clemson University, Michael D. Phillips, Clemson University, Byung-Rae Cho, Clemson University.
• Optimization In Dual Response Systems, Kwang-Jae Kim, Pennsylvania State University, Dennis Lin, The Pennsylvania State University.
• Inventory And Lead Time: The Opportunity Cost Of Poor Quality, Chang-Xue (Jack) Feng, Penn State - Berks Campus, Jin Wang, Valdosta State University.

Engineering Economics Analysis Of Quality

• Implementing Continuous Improvement And TQM Over A Product's Entire Life Cycle With PDM, Bill Bambrick, Sherpa Corporation.
• Development Of Cost-based Control Chart For Defects Using Fuzzy Sets, Mustafa Shraim, Independant Quality Consultant, Majid Jaraiedi, West Virginia University.
• An Analysis Of The Relationship Between Financial Performance And Total Quality Management Implementation, Steve Dusseau, Indiana Institute Of Technology, Susan Murray, University of Missouri - Rolla, Henry Wiebe, Universty Of Missouri-Rolla.

Optimization

• GIDEN: A Graphical Environment For Network Optimization, Jonathan H. Owen, Northwestern University, Collette Coullard, Northwestern University, David S. Dilworth, University Of Michigan.
• The Application Of Optimization In Paper Production, Michael P. Deisenroth, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, V. J. Perianayagam, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, O. Cetiner, Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
• Location Of Locally Objectionable Facilities: Subsidized Housing, Michale D. Johnson, Northwestern University, Arthur Hurter, Northwestern University.
• The Expected Distance Between Two Random Points And The Shortest Path Problem, Trevor S. Hale, The University Of Southern Colorado, Donald R. Smith, Texas A&M Universty.

Design Information Systems

• The Design Of A Strategic Information System, Mary E. Johnson, The University Of Texas At Arlington, R. Leigh Reid, Northrop Grumman Commercial Aircraft Division.
• An Integrated Model For Manufacturing Information Exchange, David Koonce, Ohio University, Dinesh Dhimija, Ohio University, Robert Judd, Ohio Universty.
• Information Systems For Engineering Design, T. Govindaraj, Georgia Institute Of Technology.
• Information Management For Product Development Using WWW-based Tools, Utpal Roy, Syracuse University, Salil Kodkani, Syracuse University, Balaji Bharadwaj, Syracuse University.

MRP

• Effective Use Of MRP-type Computer Systems To Support Manufacturing, Patty W. Cheng, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, C. Patrick Koelling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University.
• Analytical Modeling In Manufacturing Environment: Effect Of Concurrent Processing On The MRP II, Hyun-Joon Kim, University Of Central Florida, Yasser A. Hosni, University Of Central Florida.
• The Integration Of Material Flow Issues In A MRP Environment, Soodong Choi, Universty Of Missouri-Columbia, James S. Noble, Universty Of Missouri-Columbia.

Concurrent Engineering And Team Structuring

• Object-oriented Modeling For Enterprise-level Concurrent Engineering, William D. Barnett, Northwestern State University, Adrien Presley, University Of Texas At Arlington, K. Jamie Rogers, The University Of Texas At Arlington.
• A Cluster Analysis Approach To Support Team Structuring In Concurrent Engineering, Paul J. Componation, The University Of Alabama In Huntsville, Dawn Utley, The University Of Alabama In Huntsville, Jim Swain, The University Of Alabama In Huntsville.
• The Use Of Within And Between Analysis To Study Cross-functional Teams, Eileen M. Van Aken, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University.
• The Future Of Managing Change, Joe Costa, Arnold Engineering Development Center.

Discrete Control

• An Open System Controller For CNC Machine, F. Azadivar, Kansas State University, K. Wang, Kansas State University, G. Yang, Kansas State University, D. Xu, Kansas State University.
• YNet: A New Technique For Modeling Discrete Control In Industrial Systems, Yuval Cohen, University Of Pittsburgh, Bopaya Bidanda, University Of Pittsburgh.
• Finite Element Static Analysis Of A Linear Motor Drive, George Abdou, New Jersey Institute Of Technology, William Tereshkovich, New Jersey Institute Of Technology.
• A Methodology For Improving The Likelihood Of A Successful Outcome In Automation Projects, William R. Peterson, Western Michigan University.

Integrated Process Monitoring And Diagnosis - I

• Analysis Of Acoustic Emission Signals In Machining, Satish Bukkapatnam, Pennsylvania State Universty, Soundar Kumara, Pennsylvania State University, Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Pennsylvania State University.
• Process Monitoring And Diagnosis Through The Analysis Of Non-stationary Signals, Tesham Gor, University Of Louisville, Suraj Alexander, University Of Louisville.
• Detection Of Prefailure Phase In Micro-End-Milling Operations, Ibrahim Tansel, Flordia International University, M. Trujillo, Florida International University, W. Y. Bao, Florida International University, T. T. Arkan, Florida International University.
• A Sensor-assisted Method For On-line Flank Wear Estimation In Turning Processes, Sagar Kamarthi, Northeastern University, Soundar Kumara, Pennsylvania State University, Paul Cohen, Pennsylvania State University.

Enterprise Analysis

• A Living Enterprise Model, L. E. Whitman, The University Of Texas At Arlington.
• Investigating Enterprise Engineering Practices In Small Manufacturers: A Pilot Study, D. Ryan Underdown, The University Of Texas At Arlington, K. Jamie Rogers, The University Of Texas At Arlington.
• A Multi-view Enterprise Modeling Scheme, Adrien Presley, University Of Texas At Arlington.
• A Multicriteria Methodology For Selecting Core Business Processes, Laura M. Meade, The University Of Texas AT Arlington.

Session 6 : SUNDAY 10:00 - 11:30

Panel: Ergonomic Work Design: What Are The Changing Roles

Development Of In-process Quality Improvement Methodologies Session 1

• In-process Quality Improvement Methodologies: Concept And Implementations, Jianjun Shi, University Of Michigan.
• Process And Yield Improvement In Integrated Circuit Fabrication, Vijay Nair, The University Of Michigan, Mark Hansen, Bell Labs.
• Using SPC With An Out-of-Control Action Plan To Schedule Preventive Maintenance And Make Machine Adjustments, Bert Keats, Arizona State University, William S. Messina, Chrysler Corporation.
• Visual Animation Of Multivariate Statistical Analysis For Improving Dimensional Quality For Automotive Assembly Process, Weimin Xie, Wayne State University, Yuanzhan He, Wayne State University, Kai Yang, Wayne State University, Yinzhong Jiang, Wayne State University.

TQM

• Exploration Of The Relationship Between Utility, Quality, And Productivity, Wen Ruey Lee, Texas Tech University, Mario G. Beruvides, Texas Tech University, Jim L. Smith, Texas Tech University.
• A Taxonomy Of Industrial Research Methods: Applications And Examples, Tracy S. Tillman, Eastern Michigan Universty.
• The Quality And Excellence Framework: A Management System For The New Air Force, Marek Wakulczyk, Air Command Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg, Josiane Yergeau, Air Command Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg.

Applications Of Engineering Economics

• A New Electronics Packaging Process: Justification Via Cost Estimation And Animated Simulation, Selva Paramasivan, Binghamton University, D. I. Santos, Binghamton University, Michael Snyder, Universal Instruments Corp., Charles Woychik, IBM Microelectronics.
• Advanced Composites Manufacturing Cost Estmation, Mark A. Eaglesham, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Michael P. Deisenroth, Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
• An Activity Based Approach To Environmental Remediation Budgeting, Michael Helbling, University Of Pittsburgh, Kim Lascola Needy, University Of Pittsburgh.

Inventory Management For Large Supply Networks

• An Asset Management Tool For Large Supply Networks, Markus Ettl, IBM, Grace Lin, IBM.
• Inventory Analysis For The Materials Management Organization, Markus Ettl, IBM, Grace Lin, IBM, Bret Naccarato, IBM.
• A Clustering Methodology For Strategic Analysis Of Supply Chain Networks, Mukundan Srinivasan, Syracuse University, Young Moon, Syracuse University.
• A Model For Capacity Expansion Planning In Warehouse, Gilles Cormier, Universite De Moncton, Eldon Gunn, Technical University Of Nova Scotia.

Information Systems Applications

• An Object Hierarchy Scheme For Complex Assemblies To Aid Information Retrieval And Work Process Database Integration, Vishwanath Ramabhatta, University Of New York, Li Lin, University Of New York, Rakesh Nagi, University Of New York.
• Tutorial: Reinforcement Learning Approach to Large Scale Markov Decision Problems, Tapas K. Das, University Of South Florida.
• IGES To Step Translation And Visualization, Mangesh P. Bhandarkar, University Of New York, Blair Downie, University Of New York, Martin Hardwick, University Of New York, Rakesh Nagi, University Of New York.
• A Methodology For Mapping And Analyzing Community Social Services As A System, Jerome P. Lavelle, Kansas State University, Shad M. Brouillette, Kansas State University.
• Analysis Of An Emergency Medical Center's Information System, Bahador Ghahramani, University Of Missouri - Rolla.

Production Systems

• Batching And Scheduling In A Multi-stage Kanban System, Bhaba R. Sarker, Louisiana State University, Chidambaram V. Balan, United Airlines Inc..
• A CONWIP Control Policy For A Job Shop, Sarah M. Ryan, University Of Nebraska Lincoln, Bruno Baynat, Universite Pierre Et Marie Curie, Fred Choobineh, University Of Nebraska Lincoln.
• Effects Of Buffer Unreliability On The Distribution Of WIP In A Serial Transfer Line, Robert P. Van Til, Oakland University, Robert Lipset, Ohio University, Sankar Sengupta, Oakland University.
• Optimization Of Filling Lines, John S. Usher, University Of Louisville, Suraj Alexander, University Of Louisville.

Tutorial: What, Why And How Of Concurrent Engineering

Shop Floor Layout Designs & Factory Configurations

• Genetic Algorithms For An Agile Manufacturing Layout Design, J. S. Kochhar, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, S. S. Heragu, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
• Design And Configuration Of Agile Manufacturing Facilities, Brett Peters, Texas A&M University, M. Rajasekharan, Texas A&M University.
• Organizing Factories As Responsibility Networks, Benoit Montreuil, Universite Laval, Sainte-Foy.
• Directed Graph Primitives For Layout Design Of A Semiconductor Fab, Shahrukh Irani, Ohio State University.

Vision And Sensor

• A Sensitive Sensor Mounting Method For Tool Breakage Detection In Milling Operations, Wei-Liang Chen, Iowa State University, Joseph C. Chen, Iowa State University, Douglas D. Gemmill, Iowa State University.
• A Multi-sensor Reverse Engineering System, Saeid Motavalli, Northern Illinois University, Jorge Valenzuala, University of Pittsburgh.
• An Investigation On Artwork Image Mis-alignment In The Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing, Leung Wing Fai, Mica-Ava Industrial Ltd., Richard J. Linn, The Hong Kong Universty Of Science And Technology.
• Performance Comparisons Of Hand-held Scanning Technologies Using PDF417, Richard Billo, University Of Pittsburgh, Marty Adickes, University Of Pittsburgh.

Analysis Of The Organization

• Conceptual Framework To Examine Time Allotment In Manufacturing Supervision, N. Delia Grenville, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, Brian M. Kleiner, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University.
• An Approach To Reliability Modeling Ofa Complex Work Organization: A Field Study, Celestine Ntuen, Texas A&M University.
• Technology Audits As An Effective Tool To Improve Competitiveness In The Modern Corporation, Javier Garcia-aArreola, University Of Miami.
• Comparative Evaluation: A Method For Measuring And Evaluating Qualitative Feedback, Garry D. Coleman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, C. Patrick Koelling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University.

Session 7 : SUNDAY 1:00 - 2:30

Ergonomics

• An Evaluation Of The Urgency Similarity, And Identification Of Aural Alerts With Implications For Flight Deck Use, Jennifer L. Burt, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, John G. Casali, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University.
• Industrial Noise Effects On Muscle Activation And Spinal Loading, Joseph Davis, North Carolina State University, Gary Mirka, North Carolina State University, Richard Pearson, North Carolina State University.
• Issues In Functional Capacity Assessment Of Injured Workers, Tarek M. Khalil, University Of Miami, Elsayed Abdel-Moty, University Of Miami, Renee Steele-Rosomoff, University Of Miami, Hubert Rosomoff, University Of Miami.
• An Empirical Model Of Assembly Process Times For Design For Assembly And Operational Scheduling, Marc L. Resnick, Florida International University, Ilia Kaplan, Florida International University.

Development Of In-process Quality Improvement Methodologies Session 2

• Perspective On Manufacturing Effectiveness And Proactive Maintenance, Jay Lee, National Science Foundation.
• Robust Parameter Design Studies With Dynamic Characteristics, Winson Taam, Oakland University.
• An Overview On Determining The Burn-in Times For Microelectroncs Products, Way Kuo, Texas A&M University.
• Assembly Fixture Failure Detection And Diagnosis Using Multiple Correlation Mapping, Jeff Wu, The University Of Michigan, Jianjun Shi, University Of Michigan.

Design Session 1

• A Constrained Evolution Approach To Design For Assembly: The Remote Constrained Genetic Algorithm, W. Y. Liang, University Of Iowa, Peter O'Grady, University Of Iowa.
• Modularity In Design Of Products, Andrew Kusiak, The University Of Iowa, Chun-Che Huang, The University Of Iowa.
• The Relationship Between Axiomatic Design And Robust Design, Basem El-haik, Wayne State University, Kai Yang, Wayne State University.
• Object-oriented Approach For Serviceability Analysis And Evaluation, Jiangping Wang, University Of Missouri-Rolla, Venkata Allada, University Of Missouri-Rolla.

Decision Models In Engineering Economics

• An Empirical Loss Function Framework For Economic Design Product Specifications, Kumar S. Madduri, Clemson University, Michael D. Phillips, Clemson University, Byung-Rae Cho, Clemson University.
• Inventory And Pricing Policies For A Duopoly Of Complement Products, Toshitsugu Otake, Iowa State University, K. Jo Min, Iowa State University.
• Modeling Economics Of Scale In Parallel Replacement Analysis, Joseph C. Hartman, Lehigh University.

Inventory

• Analytical Models Of Multi-stage Make-to-stock Systems, Shankar Sivaramakrishnan, Oklahoma State University, Manjunath Kamath, Oklahoma State University.
• Scheduling A Single Machine To Multiple Products: A Reinforcement Learning Approach, Abhijit Gosavi, University Of South Florida, Tapas K. Das, University Of South Florida.
• A Case Study In Platelet Inventory Management, Susan M. Hesse, Northwestern University, Collette Coullard, Northwestern University, Mark S. Daskin, Northwestern University, Arthur Hurter, Northwestern University.
• Ordering Policy Under Allowable Shortage And Permissible Delay Of Payment, A. M. M. Jamal, Southeastern Louisiana University, Bhaba R. Sarker, Louisiana State University.

Knowledge Based Systems

• Collaborative Product Modeling Using Web Technology, Utpal Roy, Syracuse University, Salil Kodkani, Syracuse University.
• Product Conceptualization In A Shared Environment, Utpal Roy, Syracuse University, Salil Kodkani, Syracuse University.
• Development of a Knowledge Based System to Measure Manufacturing Improvement, Berman Kayis, University Of New South Wales, Akkapoj Peungchai, University Of New South Wales.
• A Methodology For Development Of Fuzzy Generic Agents In Simulated Environments, Pamela McCauley-Bell, University Of Central Florida, Rhonda Freeman, University Of Central Florida, Ebony T. Grimsley, University Of Central Florida, John Dockery, Defense Information Systems Agency.

Production Control

• Production Rate Control And Design Problem In A Failure Prone Manufacturing System, A. Gharbi, Ecole De Technologies Superieure, J. P. Keene, Ecole Polytechnique De Montreal and the GERAD.
• Real Time Production Control Of An FMS Using Machine Learning Methods, Lior Iaroslavitz, Tel-Aviv University, Arzi Yohanan, Tel-Aviv University.
• Some Computational Results On Optimal Policies For Machine Queue Service Policies, Eldon Gunn, Technical University Of Nova Scotia, Wanda Hatko, Nortel Ottawa.
• Enabling Multi-use, Multi-toll Models Of Manufacturing Systems Through An Experimental Fram Expert S, Dursun Delen, Oklahoma State University, David B. Pratt, Oklahoma State University, Manjunath Kamath, Oklahoma State University.

Industrial Engineering In Semiconductor Manufacturing I

• Integrated Material Handling System Design Into Facility Layout Decisions In Semiconductor Manufacturing, Brett Peters, Texas A&M University, Taho Yang, Texas A&M University.
• Toward Understanding The Capacity Of Wafer Fabs And Other Re-entrant Manufacturing Systems, Jim Dai, Georgia Institute Of Technology, John Hasenbein, Georgia Institute Of Technology, Ravi Srinivasan, Kansas State University.
• Deadlock Analysis Of Cluster Tools, Douglas Bodner, Georgia Institute Of Technology, Leon F. McGinnis, Georgia Institute Of Technology.
• A Prototype Intelligent Scheduler For Semiconductor Manufacturing, Jeffrey Smith, Texas A&M University, Brett Peters, Texas A&M University.

Material Handling And Facilities Design

• Minimizing Maximum Material Flow Congestion On Conveyor Networks, P. Banerjee, University Of Illinois, A. Banerjee, University Of Illinois, R. Tesic, University Of Illinois.
• A New Facility Layout Algorithm: A Creative Use Of Dummy Departments, Russell Meller, Auburn University, Kai-Yen Gau, Auburn University.
• Considering Risk Trade-offs In Unequal Area Block Layout Design, Bryan Norman, University Of Pittsburgh, Alice Smith, University Of Pittsburgh.
• A Unifying Data Framework For Facilities Design Algorithms, Marc Goetschalackx, Georgia Institute Of Technology.

Machining Process & Rapid Prototypes

• A Voronoi Diagram Based Algorithm For Pocket Machining, R. M. Meenakshi Sundaram, Tennessee Technological University, Deepak Banahatti, Tennessee Technological University.
• Five-axis CNC Complex Surface Machining And Surface Error Analysis For CAD/CAM Systems, Yuan-Shin Lee, North Carolina State University.
• Investment Casting Using Sterolithography: Case Of Complex Objects, Yasser A. Hosni, University Of Central Florida, Jamal Nayfeh, University Of Central Florida, Ravindran Sundaram, University Of Central Florida.
• A New Adaptive Slicing Method For Rapid Prototyping, Kwan H. Lee, Kwangju Institute Of Science And Technology, Il-Sang Yoo, Kwangju Institute Of Science And Technology.

Capability Analysis: Industrial Applications

• Overview Of Industrial Applications Of Capability Analysis, Carolyn Heising, Iowa State University.
• Capability Analysis Applied To Coal Fired Plant Boiler Predictive Maintenance, Minoj Mirpuri, MidAmerican Energy Company, Carolyn Heising, Iowa State University.
• Capability Analysis Applied To Reactor Coolant Pump Predictive Maintenance, Bimal Patel, Omaha Public Power District, Carolyn Heising, Iowa State University.
• Capability Analysis Applied To High Speed Hole Drilling, Kim Mertz, Mertz Engineering Company, Carolyn Heising, Iowa State University.

Session 8 : SUNDAY 3:00 - 4:30

IIE Transactions 1996 Best Papers Awards

• Focused Issue On Design And Manufacturing: The Segmented Bidirectional Single-Loop Topology for Material Flow Systems, David Sinriech, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, J. M. A. Tanchoco, Purdue University, Yale T. Herer, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
• Focused Issue On Quality And Reliability: Variability-Sampling-Interval Control Charts for Sampling at Fixed Times, Marion R. Reynolds, Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University.
• Focused Issue On Scheduling And Logistics: The Warehouse Scheduling Problem: Formulation and Algorithms, Moncer A. Hariga, King Saud University, Peter Jackson, Cornell University.
• Focused Issue On Operations Engineering: Using Univariate Bezier Distributions to Model Simulation Input Processes, Mary Ann Flanigan Wagner, Boeing Information Services, James R. Wilson, North Carolina State University.

Panel: Statistical Methods For Quality Improvement: Theory Vs Practice, Industrial Vs Academia

Design Session 2

• Manufacturing Design Advisory System For Machined Components, Venkata Allada, University Of Missouri-Rolla, Adil B. Poyraz, Universty Of Missouri-Rolla.
• An Integrated DFM Model To Assist Design, Lihong Qiao, Beijing University Of Aero & Astro.
• Manufacturing Process And Material Selection During Conceptual Design, Ronald E. Giachetti, National Institute Of Standards And Technology.
• Design For Manufacturability Of The Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinder, B. Gopalakrishnan, West Virginia University, R. Pericherla, West Virginia University.

Cost And Quality

• On Estimation Of Composite Product Complexity, Po-Kang Dean, Florida State University, Abhijit Deshmukh, Florida State University.
• Design Decomposition In Quality Function Deployment, Jong-Seok Shin, Pennsylvania State University, Kwang-Jae Kim, Pennsylvania State University, Herbert Moskowitz, Purdue University.
• Effects Of Workpiece Surface Finish Of EDM Electrode Grain Size, W. l. Scheller, GMI Engineering & Management Institute, Irawan Kanadi, University Of Toledo.
• Reengineering The Delivery Of Patient Care: The Mercy Hospital Story, Nina Decario, Mercy Hospital.

Customer-Supplier Interactions

• Joint Action And Shared Results: New Measurement Dimensions Of Customer-Supplier Partnerships, Seungho Jung, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University, Eileen M. Van Aken, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University.
• A Conceptual Model Of Supply Chain Communication Complexity, Kimball E. Bullington, Micro Motion, Inc., Stanley F. Bullington, Mississippi State University.
• Enabling Decision Technologies For Agile Customer-Supplier Interaction In Electronic (Internet-Aided) Commerce, Raj Veeramani, University Of Wisconsin-Madison, Pawan Joshi, Universty Of Wisconsin-Madison.
• Enterprise Architectural Framework For Supply-chain Integration, Charu Chandra, Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Visualization And Virtual Reality

• Applying Visualization Techniques In Industrial Engineering, C. Patrick Koelling, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University.
• A Virtual Factory For Manufacturing Education, Diane E. Bailey, University Of Southern California, Sushil K. Verma, University Of Southern California, Maged M. Dessouky, University Of Southern California, Sadashiv Adiga, University Of Southern California.
• Harnessing The Power Of Virtual Reality In The Classroom, Edward L. Harden, Mississippi State University, Lesia L. Crumpton, Mississippi State University.
• Using Virtual Reality To Design For Persons With Disabilities: Past And Future Applications, Jacqueline A. Chestnut, Mississippi State University, Lesia L. Crumpton, Mississippi State University.

Process Planning

• An Intelligent Process Planning Technique Utilizing Feature Recognition In A CAD/CAM/CAE System, Leon D. Cox, New Mexico State University, David Culler, MCS.
• A Hybrid Feature Sequencing Approach To Process Planning For Prismatic Parts, Jueng-Shing Hwang, University Of South Florida, William A. Miller, University Of South Florida.
• An Object-oriented Implementation Of Tool Selection For Dynamic Process Planning, John M. Usher, Mississippi State University, Kiran Jude Fernandes, Mississippi State University, Sunil Dhage, Oz-Gedney Ltd, Girijeshwar Sharma, Cherry Corporation.
• Machine And Tool Constraint Specification For Integrated Process Planning System, Dusan N. Sormaz, Ohio University, Behrokh Khoshnevis, University Of Southern California, Wei Tan, Tyecin Systems Inc.

Industrial Engineering In Semiconductor Manufacturing II

• Reliability Of Automated Material Handling In Semiconductor Fabs, Paul Griffin, Georgia Institute Of Technology, Leon F. McGinnis, Georgia Institute Of Technology.
• Using The Queueing Cost Of Ownership Model (QCOM) To Design Wafer Fabs, Mark Spearman, Georgia Institute Of Technology.
• Facility Sizing And Equiptment Selection For New Wafer Fabs, Sergio Chayet, Northwestern University, Wallace Hopp, Northwestern University.
• WIP Management: A Case Study of Modeling and Implementation in IC Manufacturing, David Bowen, Tefen R&D, Doron Meyersdorf, Foster City, CA, John Fowler, Arizona State Universtiy.

Materials Handling And Layout

• Distributed Route Planning And Control Of Material Handling Vehicles In A Computer-integrated Manufacturing System, Raj Veeramani, University Of Wisconsin-Madison, Norbert Rupp, University Of Wisconsin-Madison.
• Material Transfer Locations For The Tandem Automated Guided Vehicle System Under Bi-directional Movements, Chikong Huang, National Yunlin Institute Of Technology.
• Integrated Material Flow And Layout In Facilities Design, Matthew Kane, SUNY At Buffalo, Rakesh Nagi, University Of New York.
• Single Facility Layout With Existing Machines As Barriers, Selcuk Savas, University Of New York, Rajan Batta, University Of New York, Rakesh Nagi, University Of New York.
• The Nested Facility Layout Problem, Alan R. Mckendall, University Of Missouri-Columbia, James S. Noble, Universty Of Missouri-Columbia, Cerry M. Klein, University Of Missouri-Columbia.

Machining/Tool Path Planning

• Prediction Of Thrust And Torque For Multifacet Drills Using Artificial Neural Network, Anwar-Ul Islam, Wichita State University, Ming C. Liu, Boeing Commercial Airplane Group.
• Process Selection And Machining Allowance Allocation For Rotational Surfaces, Ming Zhou, Indiana State University.
• Forces, Surface Error And Path Length In Tool Path Selection, Kok-Wah Ng, University Of Oklahoma, Shivakumar Raman, University Of Oklahoma.
• Experimental Investigation Of Goedesic Tool Path Development, R. M. Meenakshi Sundaram, Tennessee Technological University, Prasena K. Gudaloor, Tennessee Technology University.

Agility

• A Method For Analyzing Agility Alternatives For Business Processes, Laura M. Meade, The University Of Texas AT Arlington, K. Jamie Rogers, The University Of Texas At Arlington.
• Design Of A Study To Test The Statistical Significance Of Five Enablers Of Agile Manufacturing Organizations, James Hoyt, The University Of Texas At Arlington, Faizul Huq, The University Of Texas At Arlington, D. H. Liles, The University Of Texas At Arlington.
• A Market-like Coordination For Mass Customization Manufacturing, Mitchell M. Tseng, The Hong Kong University Of Science And Technology, Ming Lei, The Hong Kong University Of Science And Technology, Chuan-Jun Su, The Hong Kong University Of Science And Technology.
• Revitalizing Small Town Manufacturing Industry: Ideas From Germany's Puppen And Baren Industrie, John H. Manley, University Of Pittsburgh.