Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

Works Published in 2011

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2011 journal article

Experimental investigation on the operating variables of a near-field electrospinning process via response surface methodology

Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 13(2), 104–112.

By: T. Padmanabhan*, V. Kamaraj*, L. Magwood* & B. Starly*

Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: September 15, 2019

2011 journal article

A design for the additive manufacture of functionally graded porous structures with tailored mechanical properties for biomedical applications

Journal of Manufacturing Processes, 13(2), 160–170.

By: J. Parthasarathy*, B. Starly* & S. Raman*

TL;DR: This article discusses a design process for creating periodic cellular structures specifically targeted for biomedical applications and shows the compatibility and matched functional performance characteristics of highly porous parts at a safety factor of 5 and an effective reduction in weight. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: September 15, 2019

2011 journal article

Alginate based 3D hydrogels as an in vitro co-culture model platform for the toxicity screening of new chemical entities

Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 256(1), 62–72.

By: S. Lan* & B. Starly*

author keywords: Cell encapsulation; Alginate; 3D culture; HepG2; MCF-7; Co-culture
MeSH headings : Alginates / chemistry; Cell Line, Tumor; Cell Survival / drug effects; Cell Survival / physiology; Cells, Cultured; Coculture Techniques / methods; Drug Evaluation, Preclinical / methods; Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions / metabolism; Hep G2 Cells; Humans; Hydrogels / chemistry; Liver / drug effects; Liver / metabolism; Toxicity Tests / methods
TL;DR: An in vitro 3D co-culture platform provides a scalable and flexible approach to test multiple-cell types in a hybrid setting within standard cell culture plates which may open up novel 3D in vitro culture techniques to screen new chemical entity compounds. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: September 15, 2019

2011 entry reference

Operations Research to Improve Disaster Supply Chain Management

By: O. Ergun*, G. Karakus*, P. Keskinocak*, J. Swann* & M. Villarreal*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: September 13, 2019

2011 journal article

Introduction to the Special Issue on Humanitarian Applications: Doing Good with Good OR

Interfaces, 41(3), 215–222.

author keywords: humanitarian; disaster preparedness; societal impact; public sector
TL;DR: Humanitarian applications include research that is primarily directed toward promoting human welfare, and research focused on planning and responding to disasters can have an immediate impact on reducing loss of life, easing suffering, and advancing human dignity. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: September 13, 2019

2011 chapter

Facilitating Demand Risk-Sharing with the Percent Deviation Contract

In Supply Chain Coordination under Uncertainty (pp. 131–163).

author keywords: Supply chain coordination; Contracting; Newsvendor; Model; Risk-sharing
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: September 13, 2019

2011 conference paper

Contributions of TRIZ and axiomatic design to leanness in design: An investigation

Procedia Engineering, 9, 730–735.

By: R. Shirwaiker* & G. Okudan*

Contributors: R. Shirwaiker* & G. Okudan*

Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2019

2011 conference paper

Optimization of manufacturing operations using a new interactive computer-aided process planning program

61st Annual IIE Conference and Expo Proceedings. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84900313847&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: Z. Yang, R. Shirwaiker & R. Wysk

Contributors: Z. Yang, R. Shirwaiker & R. Wysk

Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2019

2011 conference paper

Effects of critical design parameters on antibacterial efficacy of a silver ions-based antibacterial surface system

61st Annual IIE Conference and Expo Proceedings. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84900320661&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: R. Shirwaiker, R. Voigt & R. Wysk

Contributors: R. Shirwaiker, R. Voigt & R. Wysk

Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2019

2011 journal article

Customer rebates and retailer incentives in the presence of competition and price discrimination

European Journal of Operational Research, 215(1), 268–280.

By: O. Demirag*, P. Keskinocak* & J. Swann*

author keywords: Retailer incentives; Customer rebates; Competition; Automotive industry; First-degree price discrimination
TL;DR: The performance of customer rebate and retailer incentive promotions under competition is analyzed and it is found that retailer incentives can be used by manufacturers to simultaneously improve each of their profits but can potentially lead to lower retailer profits. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 5, 2019

2011 journal article

Case Article: Keeping Logistics Under Wraps

INFORMS Transactions on Education, 11(2), 57–62.

By: M. Drake, P. Griffin & J. Swann*

Source: ORCID
Added: September 5, 2019

2011 journal article

Teaching Note: Keeping Logistics Under Wraps

Julie Swann

TL;DR: Case Teaching Note: Interested Instructors please see the Instructor Materials page for access to the restricted materials. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 5, 2019

2011 journal article

Case: Keeping Logistics Under Wraps

INFORMS Transactions on Education, 11(2), 63–67.

TL;DR: Stationery Demand is a national distributor of customized paper goods and office supplies located in Blawnox, Pennsylvania that converted its sales force into a network of independent distributors to provide extra sales incentives and reduce his company’s benefit obligations. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 5, 2019

2011 journal article

Case Article: Keeping Logistics Under Wraps

Julie Swann

TL;DR: This paper describes a teaching case that integrates logistics network design with an ethical decision-making process and provides some recommendations for using the case successfully in a logistics or optimization course. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 5, 2019

2011 journal article

Case: Keeping Logistics Under Wraps

INFORMS Transactions on Education, 11(2), 63–67.

By: M. Drake, P. Griffin & J. Swann*

Source: ORCID
Added: September 5, 2019

2011 journal article

Keeping Logistics Under Wraps

INFORMS Transactions on Education, 11(2), 57–67.

By: M. Drake, P. Griffin & J. Swann*

TL;DR: A teaching case that integrates logistics network design with an ethical decision-making process and discusses its pedagogical goals and provides some recommendations for using the case successfully in a logistics or optimization course. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 5, 2019

2011 conference paper

Integrating Computing into Thermodynamics: Lessons Learned

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 22–901. Vancouver, Canada.

By: M. Pasquinelli & J. Joines

Event: American Society for Engineering Education International Conference

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 2, 2018

2011 journal article

Optimizing the Societal Benefits of the Annual Influenza Vaccine: A Stochastic Programming Approach

OPERATIONS RESEARCH, 59(5), 1131–1143.

TL;DR: This work quantifies the trade-offs involved through a multistage stochastic mixed-integer program that determines the optimal flu shot composition and its timing in a Stochastic and dynamic environment and incorporates risk sensitivity through mean-risk models. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

The Validity and Interrater Reliability of Video-Based Posture Observation During Asymmetric Lifting Tasks

HUMAN FACTORS, 53(4), 371–382.

By: X. Xu*, C. Chang*, G. Faber*, I. Kingma & J. Dennerlein*

author keywords: posture observation; asymmetric lifting tasks; side-view video; body segment angles
MeSH headings : Adult; Biomechanical Phenomena; Humans; Lifting; Male; Middle Aged; Observation; Observer Variation; Posture; Reproducibility of Results; Videotape Recording
TL;DR: The proposed observational method was able to provide a robust estimation of major segment angles for asymmetric lifting tasks based on side-view video clips and was consistent among raters, which supports developing a video-based rapid joint loading estimation method. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Estimation of low back moments from video analysis: A validation study

JOURNAL OF BIOMECHANICS, 44(13), 2369–2375.

By: P. Coenen*, I. Kingma*, C. Boot*, G. Faber*, X. Xu*, P. Bongers, J. Dieen*

author keywords: Low back loading; Lifting; Low back pain; Video analysis; Posture matching
MeSH headings : Analysis of Variance; Back / physiology; Biomechanical Phenomena; Humans; Lifting; Methods; Motion; Videotape Recording / methods; Videotape Recording / standards
TL;DR: It is concluded that, when a sufficient number of measurements can be taken, the video analysis method provides valid estimates of low back moments in ergonomic practice and epidemiological studies for lifts up to a moderate level of asymmetry. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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