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Challenges and Barriers Affecting the Success of Total Quality Management
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
This thesis is a compilation of two papers. The first provides an overview of TQM from its beginnings through today's business climate. The fundamental principles of TQM are explored and the benefits identified. A review ...
Study and Analysis of Automated Order Picking Systems
(North Dakota State University, 2012)
Order picking is an essential part of order processing in warehousing and distribution operations and can be performed using manual, automated, or semi-automated systems.
This thesis analyzes two automated systems, which ...
Modeling and Optimization of Biofuel Supply Chain Considering Uncertainties, Hedging Strategies, and Sustainability Concepts
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
Due to energy crisis and environmental concerns, alternative energy has attracted a lot of attention in both industry and academia. Biofuel is one type of renewable energy that can reduce the reliance on fossil fuel, and ...
Electrical Performance Analysis of a Novel Embedded Chip Technology
(North Dakota State University, 2012)
Recently ultra-thin embedded die technology gained much attention for their reduced footprint, light weight, conformality and three-dimensional assembly capabilities. The traditional flexible circuit fabrication process ...
Development of an Algorithm for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
Childhood obesity has become a national epidemic and children are diagnosed with co-morbidities once only associated with adults. Despite current interventions, children continue to exude poor diet and physical activity ...
Skin Cancer Prevention in North Dakota Farmers and Ranchers
(North Dakota State University, 2013)
It is widely known that skin cancer is a significant health concern. Studies show that farmers and ranchers are at increased risk of skin cancer, presumed to be secondary to the increased time they spend outdoors and their ...
Success Through Transition: A Transition Planning Checklist for Diabetes Care Transition
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Adolescence is one the most challenging stages for a person with Type 1diabetes. Despite the significant importance of tailoring healthcare services to adolescents’ unique needs including their rapid psychosocial growth ...
Essential Oil Education for Healthcare Providers
(North Dakota State University, 2016)
Patient use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been increasing in the United States for a variety of reasons. Many patients perceive CAM as easier to understand, natural, and safer than conventional medicine. ...
Implementing Clinical Practice Guidelines in Family Practice: Caring for Children with ADHD
(North Dakota State University, 2014)
The purpose of this Practice Improvement Project was to promote evidence-based
practice in caring for children ages 4-18 with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
in the family practice setting. The American ...
Stochastic Scheduling Optimization for Solving Patient No-show and Appointment Cancellation Problems
(North Dakota State University, 2015)
Patient non-attendance is the major challenge that reduces practice efficiency, resource utilization, and clinic accessibility, and leads to increased cost and diminished quality of care, while the clinic scheduling system ...