CELDi Research Project Titles
CELDi offers members-only access to research reports from more than 200 completed projects in logistics and distribution and related fields.
Selected Current and Completed Project List
Facility Logistics
Assessing and Improving Safety Logistics
Distribution Center Space and Dock Door Configuration
Inventory Implications on Warehousing Operational Costs
Pallet Loading Tool for Multimodal Transportation
Patient Discharge Process Improvement Project
Intelligent Systems
24/7 Remote Monitoring of Work Zones and Intelligent Decision Support System for the Safety of Motorists and Highway Construction Workers
Assessment of RFID Implementation
Cognitive Modeling of Group Decision Behaviors in Multi-Cultural Context
Demilitarization Knowledge Management Application for Transitioning the Ammunition Stockpile
Drawing Management
Economic and Technical Feasibilities of Implementing Robotics in an Automotive Repair Environment
Evaluation of RFID Technology and Fielded Ground Radar Systems
Human-centric Mobile Information Technology
LSS Dashboard for Monitoring & Measurement Research: Analysis and Recommendations
Multi-Item Load Building Tool for Containers
Strategic Value of AITs (e.g, RFID) in Depot Environments
Technological and Economic Evaluation of Competitive RFID and other Automatic Identification Technologies for Asset Tracking
Truck Weight Enforcement using Advanced Weigh-in-Motion Systems
Unique Identification of Tooling and Equipment
Web-based Information Management for Demilitarization of Munitions Technology Trees
Weight Estimator Database Driven 3D Modeler
Inventory
Advanced MRO Multi-Echelon Planning and Scheduling
Allocation of Bulk Tanks to Customer Sites
Development of Key Performance Metrics for Aircraft Maintenance Process Control
Identifying Materials Management Improvements for Aircraft Logistics Centers
Item File Analysis for Decision Making
Optimization of Dynamic Trip Planning Problem
Optimizing Inventory Service Levels
Scorecards for Lean Inventory Systems
Simulation Methods for Ensuring Target Service Levels in Inventory Systems
Supply Chain Design for Energy Conservation
Logistics and Distribution
A Decision Support System for Transportation Infrastructure and Supply Chain System Planning
An Efficient Inventory Replenishment Strategy Using International Shipment Consolidation
Data Reduction by Generalized Graph Domination
Estimating P2C Conversion Costs
Implementation of a Logistics Platform for Fresh Produce Distribution from Mexico in the U.S.
Lead Time Reduction via Logistics Streamlining – Customer Proposal Analysis Phase
Logistics of Using Underground Pipelines for Freight Transportation
Modeling a Coal Car Cooperative Transportation Network: Phase 2
Transportation Network Modeling
Logistics Systems Analysis and Design
Ports to Plain Corridor: Commercial Development of a Regional Logistics Center in Mexico
A Human Factors Analysis in Mining Accidents
A Scientific Approach to Crew Rest and Duty Restrictions in Commercial Space Flight
A State Supply Chain and Logistics Survey
Activity Based Costing in Repair/Rework Activities for Legacy Systems
Adaptive Logistics and Inventory Control
Adaptive Logistics Network Design and Optimization
Algorithms For Optimizing Yard Operations
Applying Lean Concepts to Grenade Line Maintenance
Automated Forecasting of Replacement Part Requisitions
Cellar Tank Piping Network Analysis
Cognitive Decision Support in a Sense and Respond Environment
Commercial Practices as Applied to Total Asset Visibility (TAV)
Comprehensive Selective Maintenance Decision-Making in an Autonomous Environment
Container Roll-In /Out Platform (CROP) Ammunition Restraint Enhancements for Effective Transport
Decision Support for Logistics Response to Chemical, Biological, or Radiological Attacks
Design and Structural Analysis of the Modular Pallet System Developed for Container Roll-in/out Platform
Distribution Center Configuration Models
Distribution Security
Economic Assessment of Production Downtime
Engineering Economic Analysis of a Cottonseed Oil Bio-diesel Operation
Equipment Scheduling and Optimization Phase 2
FFM: Containerized Freight Flow
FFM: Simulation and Optimization Studies on Berth Allocation with Inspection Operations
Fixture Design Criteria
Fleet Optimization to Support Barge Operations
Fleet-Level Selective Maintenance and Aircraft Scheduling
Forecast and Capacity Planning for Local Ports of Entry
Freight Flow Models for Containerized Freight Security
Freight Movement Model Development
Grenade Line Reliability and Maintainability Performance
Human Factors Analysis of Wind Turbine Unsafe Events
Hybrid Simulation/Analytic Models for Supply Chain Performance Analysis
Identifying Logistics Educational Needs
Improvements in Inventory and Forecasting Analysis
Improving Inventory Record Accuracy within Retail Store Operations
Improving Multi-Client Layout
Improving Planning under Uncertainty
Improving Quality-of-Service in Para Transit Operations
Integration of Supply Chain Warehousing and Transportation Functions
Large-Scale Workforce Training Schedule for Logistics Skills
Lean 6-Sigma Approach to Field Service Logistics
Logistics Analysis of a Port Facility in the Supply Chain of Regional Companies
Logistics Improvements at a Large Manufacturer
Logistics Network Design
Maintenance Decision-Making under Prognostic and Diagnostic Uncertainty
Management of Performance Based Logistics
Modeling and Analysis of Center Point Distribution Network
Modeling and Simulation Based Framework for Sense and Respond Logistics Concepts
Modeling Sortie Generation, Maintenance, and Inventory Interactions for Unit Level Logistics Planners
Multi-Mission Selective Maintenance Decisions
Multi-State Selective Maintenance Decisions
NAS Stock/Process Vulnerabilities – Phase II
Next-Generation Distribution System
Phase II: A Scientific Approach to Crew Rest and Duty Restrictions in Commercial Space Flight
Process Control Analysis for Improved Supply Chain Reliability
Production Scheduling in a Lean Remanufacturing Environment
Quantification of Logistics Capabilities
Quantifying the Impact of Aircraft Cannibalization
Quantifying the Impacts of Improvements to Prognostic and Diagnostic Capabilities
RDC Scheduled Delivery
Results of Experimentation with a Decision Support System for Workforce Planning
Retail Staffing Study and Simulation Modeling
Safety Training System for Driver Service Providers
Simulation Technology Improvements for Maintenance Excellence (TIME)
Stochastic Model for Supplier Selection and Order Allocation: The Portfolio Approach
Syndromic Surveillance Systems
Tank Selection Optimization
Technical Support Facility Layout
Technology Insertion Lifecycle Execution (TILE) Pilot
The Modular Pallet System
The Use of Decision Models in the Development of a Collaborative Integrated Solutions System
Material Flow Design & Improvement
Analysis of Material Processing Center Operations
Analytical Layout and Design of a Technological Repair Facility
Assessing Change Indicators in Activity, Equipment and Inventory for Automated Storage Facility
Automated Assessment of a Critical Food Processing Variable
Cotton Gin Waste Research
Development of Resource Planning Algorithm
Engineering Development of Automated Temperature System
Examination of 'Next Generation' Material Handling Solutions in P& DCs
Information Based Reengineering of Tooling Operations
Inventory Modeling of Complex Production and Distribution Environments
Large Part Material Handling
Material Handling and Distribution Study - Phase II
Material Handling, Storage, Transportation and Identification Study – Phase I
Performance and Uptime Analysis for Production Lines
Performance Testing for PBSY and RBD Cottonseed Oils Blended with Biodiesel Methyl-esters
Photocatalytic Degradation of Trinitrotoluene
Porphyrin-Mediated Destruction of Nytro-Entergetics
Productivity Improvements to Direct Mail Operations
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Productivity Improvements in Military Logistics and Distribution
Research and Development of a Cylindrical Drum Recycling System
Seeking Cost Effective Solutions for Flat Mail Preparation
Software for Estimating Key Performance Measures in Manufacturing and Distribution Systems
Warehouse Floor Layout Optimization
Production Systems
Customized Installation Logistics and Training for a Personal Mobility System
Load Building Tool – Phase II
Pallet Loading Tool for Multimodal Transportation
Robot Kitting of Rubber Products
Robotic Vehicle Sanding Work Cell Development
Supply Chain Modeling
Agile Business Networks, Development and Pilot Project
Analysis and Improvement of Stock Inventory Management
Assessment of Vendor Contract Impacts on Retail Logistics
Bin Locating System
Data Integrity and Enterprise Resource Planning
Distribution and Installation Networks Utilizing Advanced Training and Logistics Support Techniques
Equipment Scheduling and Optimization
Evaluation of Segmentation Techniques for Spare Parts Inventory Management
Fleet Optimization for Oilfield Production Enhancement Services
Forecasting Transformer Usage During Energy Delivery
Improved Retail Logistics Inventory through an Examination of Merchandise Flow and Space Planning
Interfirm Demand Integration Supply Chain Case Study
Inventory Models for Intermittent Highly Variable Demand and Safety Stock Adjustments to Meet Desired Service Level Requirements
Inventory, Distribution and Value-Added Activities Analysis
Labor Planning Model for Uncertain Demand
Linking Internal Performance Metrics with Customer Value Indices
Logistics Charting Using Time Series, Balanced Score Card
Managing Short Life-Cycle Technology Products
Manufacturing and Distribution Strategies for Volatile and Cyclical Customer Demand
Modeling the Value Proposition of the Marketplace vs. Direct Connection in the Petroleum Industry
Modeling, Analysis and Solution of the Manufacturing and Distribution Activities
Performance Evaluation of Intermittent Demand Forecasting Techniques
Process Control Analysis for Improved Supply Chain Reliability Ph. II
Quantifying The Costs and Benefits of Product Variety on Key Performance Measures
Quantifying the Effect of Commercial Transportation Practices in Military Supply Chains
Readiness Based Customer Wait-Time Sparing within Commercial Advanced Planning System
Stock Positioning for Personal Equipment and Spare Parts Inventory in Military Logistical Systems
Success Factors in eProcurement and eTrading in the Petroleum Industry
Supply-Chain Analysis in the Railroad Industry
The Manufacture/Outsource Decision in Electronics Manufacturing
Weapon System Stockage Policy Analysis
Education
A Value-Based Approach for Quantifying Problem Solving
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