Dr. Frank W. Ciarallo, Associate Professor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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MS Thesis Advised

Masters Students Directed as Major Advisor 

Logistics & Supply Chain Management MS Students at Air Force Institute of Technology (in progress) 

 

Logistics & Supply Chain Management M.S. Graduates at AFIT 

  1. Capt Eric Draudt, “Advanced Intermediate Manufacturing (Aim) Supply Chain Concepts Leading to Reduced Lead Times and Improved Responsiveness”, (Thesis), March 2024 

  1. Maj (SA) Muath Almaiman, “Forecasting Stock Prices Using Arima Models and Technical Analysis”, (Thesis), March 2024 

  1. Capt Christian Graves, “Emergency Logistics Stochastic Network Optimization with Prepositioning and Distribution Center Support”, (Thesis) March 2022 

  1. TSgt Alexander Price, “Applying Models of Circadian Stimulus to Explore Ideal Lighting Conditions”, (Thesis) March 2022, (co-advisor with M. Miller) 

  1. Maj Francis Rupert, “Applicability of Supply Chain Concepts for Manpower Management”, (Graduate Research Project), March 2021 

  1. Capt Scott Carr, “Predicting F-16 Cause Code H Micap Hours Using JMP Regression Analysis”, (Thesis) March 2021 

Masters Students Directed as Major Advisor (continued) 

Operations Management M.S. Graduates at AFIT 

  1. Maj Michael Meek, “Survival of the Fittest: CJADC2+ on Mobility Aircraft”, (Graduate Research Project), June 2024 

  1. Maj Jonathan Klenk, “The Cost of Rapid Mobility: The Mitigation of Risk in a Contingency Military Logistical Operation through a Mix of Modal Transport”, (Graduate Research Project), June 2023 

  1. Maj Kris Fernandez, “Decision Analysis with the Analytic Hierarchy Process as a Methodology to Develop a Model of Space Mobility Utility”, (Graduate Research Project), June 2022 

  1. Maj Joseph Mercurio, “Resilient Sustainment: The Supply Chain Risk Exposure and Analysis Model”, (Graduate Research Project), June 2021 

 

Engineering M.S. Graduates at Wright State 

  1. Jad Mubaslat, “Demonstrating the Functionality and Efficacy of Blockchain-based Systems in Healthcare using Simulation Tools”, (Thesis), May 2018 

  1. Kerry Ward, “A Framework for Centralizing Inventory in Pharmaceutical Supply Chains”, (Thesis), May 2017 

  1. Greg Noble, “Application of Modern Principles to Demand Forecasting for Electronics, Domestic Appliances and Accessories” (Thesis), April 2009 

  1. Tiffany Harper, “Implementation of Simulation for Network Service Delivery Point Capacity Analysis” (Thesis), December 2008 

  1. Nicholas Brown, “An (R,S)-Inventory Policy for Winter Maintenance Materials for the State of Ohio” (Thesis), December 2006 

  1. Praneeth Vutukuru, “Evaluating the Impact of Retailer Gaming and Supplier Capacity Allocation on Supply Chain Costs” (Thesis), September 2006 

  1. Rupa Celamkoti, “Enhancing the Supply Chain Analytics by Estimating Cycle Time as a Function of Uncertainty (Thesis),  September 2006 

  1. Lakshmi Yenumula, “Derivative Control of Traffic Intersections: Implementation and Comparisons” (Thesis), November 2005 

  1. Vishnu Kesaraju, “A Micro-simulation Test of  Two-Level Optimization-Based Ramp Metering Controls” (Thesis), September, 2005 

  1. Suman Niranjan, “Properties of Optimal Order-Up-To Levels for the Newsvendor Problem with Random Capacity: Special Cases of Demand” (Thesis), September 2005 

  1. Vinu Panicker, “Intelligent A Hybrid Architecture Combining Artificial Neural Networks and Rule Based Systems For Diagnosis of The Mobility Aircraft Availability Forecasting Model” (Thesis), June 2005 

Logistics & Supply Chain Management M.S. Graduates (Business) at Wright State 

  1. Dennis DeRenzo, “Improvement in Productivity and Reduction of Waste using Lean Principles at Johnson and Johnson, Health Care Systems”, (Project, RSCOB/ISOM), January 2009 

  1. Peter Savard, Judy Stickel, James Glynn, William McCabe (Co-Advisor with A. Sengupta), “Modular Emergency Medical System:  Can RFID Be Integrated Into the Current Supply Chain Management Process?”, (Project, RSCOB/ISOM), January 2009 

  1. Dan Davidson, Kirk Pearson, “Network Rationalization at Nash Finch Co.” (Project, RSCOB/ISOM), January 2007 

Masters Students Directed as Major Advisor (continued) 

  1. John Bowler , “Xyz Corp. Transitioning From “Push” To “Pull” Inventory Management” (Project, RSCOB/ISOM), January 2007  

  1. Christian Keller, “Analysis and Recommendation to Improve the Supply Sales Forecast to Maintenance: Maintenance & Supply Requirements Collaboration in the Air Force” (Project, RSCOB/ISOM), January 2006 

Engineering Students at Arizona 

  1. Sridhar Sundaram, "Multiple Item Production Systems with Random Machine Failures" (Thesis), May 2001 

  1. Dean Reyniers, “Analysis, Amalgamation and Implementation of Quality and Software Engineering Concepts” (Project), November 2000 

  1. Amy Lynne Ruhle/Randy Burgess, "Analysis of Final Assembly and Check-out Operations at Raytheon Missile Systems" (Project), August 2000 

  1. Sandrine Buyschaart, “Simulation of Intermodal Transfer Facilities at BNSF” (Project), August 2000 

  1. Veritas Bennett, "Analysis of Guidance Section Production at Raytheon Missile Systems” (Project), August 2000 

  1. Jennifer Horne, "Transitioning from Research and Development to Production" (Project), November 1999 

  1. Karnum Shashidar, “A Computational Study of Heuristics for Production Planning of Semiconductor Sets” (Thesis), August 1999 

  1. Bharathram Sundaraman, “ARENA Based Simulation of a Perturbation Analysis Approach to Traffic Signal Optimization” (Thesis), July 1999 

  1. Kris Nabours, "Simulation and Analysis of Target Detection Device Production Methods" (Project), November 1998 

  1. Peter Heath/Kevin Matthies, (Co-Advisor with Jeff Goldberg), "Distributed Processing Performance Predictor" (Project), March 1998 

  1. David Schmutz, "Integrated Test Equipment Metric System for Software" (Project), April 1998 

  1. Bob Futch, "Simulation and Analysis of Dual Model Production for Rolling Airframe Missile" (Project), April 1998 

  1. Jim Entwistle, (Co-Advisor with Pitu Mirchandani), "Communication Planning and Optimization (Project)", April 1998 

  1. Kevin Crosby, (Co-Advisor with Michael Marefat), "Visual Inspection Planning with Error Reduction (VIPER)" (Thesis), June 1997 

 

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