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Home» Proceedings » Bali2014

Bali2014

Proceedings – Fourth International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Bali, Indonesia, January 7 -9, 2014

ISSN: 2169-8767 (U.S. Library of Congress)            ISBN: 978-0-9855497-1-8

ID 004:  To What Degree Is Sustainability Practiced In South African Paper Manufacturing Companies?

Johannes Mapokgole, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

ID 007:  An Algorithm for Solving Lot Sizing and Cutting Stock Problem within Aluminum Fabrication Industry

Saad Suliman, University of Bahrain

ID 008:  The Effects of the Project Management Office on Companies Performance – A Case Study on a Project- Oriented Company

Shakib Zohrevandi, Payam Noor University of Tehran, Iran

ID 009:  A Facility Layout Selection Model using MACBETH Method

Prasad Karande, Government Polytechnic, Mumbai, India

ID 010:  Practices and Problems – Fixing Loose Ends of Shared Services Governance

Simon Maabe, and Charles Mbohwa, University of Johannesburg, South Africa Paulin Mbecke, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, South Africa

ID 013:  A TOC-OEE Based Scheme to Improve Productivity

Bernardo Villarreal, and Nancy López, Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico

ID 015:  Application of Lean Six Sigma in Entertainment Industry by Integration of Risk management

Tariq Aziz and Mohammed Sharaf Fathe, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

ID 016:  A Comparative Analysis between Small and Medium Scale Manufacturing Company through Total Quality Management Techniques

Mohammad Israr, Balaji Engineering College, Junagadh, Gujarat, India Anshul Gangele, Institute of Technology & Management, Gwalior, India

ID 017:  Priority of Reduction Ways for Heating Systems in Yazd greenhouse

Alimohammad Rezai, Yazd Gas Co, Iran

Hasan Hkademi Zare, Mohammadhosien Abooei, and Ali Mostafaeipour, Yazd Universit, Iran Fatemah Hakimi, NIOPDC, Iran

ID 020:  Use of Physical and Numerical Models in Engineering Design Education

Saidani, Messaoud and Abdussalam Shibani, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Coventry University, UK

ID 021:  Structural Analysis: Challenges and Opportunities

Messaoud Saidani and Abdussalam Shibani, Coventry University, UK

ID 023:  Seismic Image Analysis and Pattern Recognition to Identify Fault Diagnosis for Roller Bearing

Madhavendra Saxena, Singhania University, Rajasthan, India

R.P. Rajoria, and Manoj Gupta, Poornima University, India

ID 024:  Assessing Service Quality in Higher Education using SERVQUAL Tool

Grace Kanakana, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

ID 025:  Optimization of ED Machining of SiC Parameters

Ramezan Ali Mahdavinejad, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

ID 026:  Optimization of Cutting Speed in Steel Turning

Ramezan Ali Mahdavinejad, University of Tehran, Iran

ID 028:  Abrupt Organizational Transformational Process Hinders Collaborative Innovation Initiatives!

S. Asiya Z. Kazmi, and Marja Naaranoja, University of Vaasa, Finland

ID 029:  Creating `Optimal Teams` through `Transformational Leadership´!

S. Asiya Z. Kazmi, Josu takala, and Marja Naaranoja, University of Vaasa, Finland

ID 030:  Challenges Associated with Cool Chain Management System!

S. Asiya Z. Kazmi, and Marja Naaranoja, University of Vaasa, Finland

ID 031:  Simulating King Khalid University Outpatient Hospital Pharmacy Queuing System

Tariq Aziz, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

ID 032:  Determination of Insulation Active Component of an Insulated Neutral Electrical Supply Network

Abderrezzak Hocine, Department of Electromechanical, Badji Mokhtar University, Annaba, Algeria

ID 034:  Dashboard User Interface for Measuring Performance Metrics: Concept from Virtual Factory Approach

Ahm Shamsuzzoha, Yuqiuge Hao and Petri Helo, Department of Production, University of Vaasa, Finland

MMR Khan Khadem, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

ID 037:  Statistical Models for Hospital Readmission Prediction with Application to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients

Li Zeng, Smriti Neogi, and Jamie Rogers, The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, USA

Susan Seidensticker, Carlos Clark, Lindsey Sonstein, Rick Trevino, and Gulshan Sharma, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA

ID 038:  Impacts of E-learning systems vis-à-vis Online Education Systems are – Boon or Bane for the Learners?

Aftab Alam and Meraj Salim, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia

ID 039:  Recent Developments in the Field of Magnetic Refrigeration

Bakhodirzhon Siddikov, Ferris State University, Michigan, USA

ID 040:  Stimulate Active Participation and Managing Change

Mohan Khond, College of Engineering, Pune, India

ID 041:  Determining the Slack Capacity of Testers thru Model Simulation

Herwina Richelle C. Andres, Operations Research – Test Equipment Engineering, Analog Devices, Inc., Cavite, Philippines

ID 042:  Systematic Development of a Multifunctional Passenger Safety Bar Based on a Reference Project Frame for Student Design Projects

Karl Hain, Christoph Rappl and Josef Süß, DIT – Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Deggendorf, Bavaria, Germany

Walter Steininger, Max Streicher GmbH & Co., Deggendorf, Germany

ID 043:  A Structural Equation Model for Identifying Critical Success Factors of Implementing ERP in Iranian, Kalleh Food Products Company

Reza Farrokhian and Faezeh Soleimani, Industrial Management Institute – North Branch, Amol, Iran

Yousef Gholipour-Kanani, Department of Management, Islamic Azad University – Qaemshahr Branch, Qaemshahr, Iran

Seyed Mehrdad Moghaddam Ziabari, Department of Management, Industrial Management Institute – North Branch, Amol, Iran

ID 044:  Magnetic Field Assisted Machining

Farhad Najarian, M.Y. Noordin and D. Kurniawan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Malaysia

ID 046:  Design of Operational Risk Measurement in Consumer Finance Companies with Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) and Analytic Network Process (ANP) Methods

Armin Darmawan, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia

Farizal and Dendi Prajadhiana, University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia

ID 047:  Calculating the Amount of Annual Financial Saving for Steam Boilers based on its Most Effecting Factors: A Case Study

Rajab Abduallah, Tripoli University, Libya

Nabil Muhaisen, High Institute for Training, Libya

ID 048:  Corrosion Management in Gas Treating Plants: Comparison between Contamination Build Up and Corrosion Rate of DEA and MDEA

Reza Mesgarian National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC), Tehran, Iran

ID 049:  Vulnerability as a Relevant Supply Chain Attribute for SCOR

Olufemi Adetunji, University of Pretoria, South Africa

ID 050:  A Real-Time Planning and Scheduling Model in RFID-enabled Manufacturing

Ray Y. Zhong, and George. Q. Huang, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

Q. Y. Dai, School of Information Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China

T. Zhang, T.Y. Luo and D.P. Lin, Huaiji Dengyun Auto Parts (Holding) Co., Ltd. Zhaoqing, China

ID 051:  Policy implications on industrial energy consumption: a DEA Sensitivity approach

Oludolapo A. Olanrewaju, Department of Industrial Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa Adisa A. Jimoh, Department of Electrical Engineering Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa

Pulek A. Kholopane, Department of Industrial Engineering University of Johannesburg, South Africa

ID 053:  Decision support system for Van-der-Waals forces actuated micro-material handling operations

Stephen Matope, and A.F. Van der Merwe, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

ID 054:  A Product-Mix Optimization of Commercial Chicken Feeds in a Feed Milling Company Using Linear Programming (LP) Model

Ronald Mariano, Colegio De San Juan De Letran, Philippines

ID 055:  Optimal Ordering Policies for Inventory Problems in Supermarkets under Stochastic Demand: A Case Study of Milk Powder Product

Kizito Mubiru, Makerere University, Uganda

ID 057:  Challenges and Uncertainties in Collaborative Forecasting

Madhavendra Saxena, Poornima University, India Chinmoyee S.Despande, USA

ID 059:  The Survey of Role of Freight Forwarders in the Coordination Supply Chain

Ehsan Jamshidi Meyabadi and School of Business, Payam Noor University, Branch of Karaj, Iran Razieh Maleki, School of Business, Islamic Azad University, Branch of Kermanshah, Iran

ID 060:  Use of Systems Engineering Tools and Concepts to Improve Chronic Disease Management

Gulshan Sharma, Carlos Clark and Lindsay Sonstein, Department of Internal Medicine, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA

Rick Trevino, Department of Clinical Data Management, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA Laura Grady, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA

Susan Seidensticker, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA

ID 061:  Understanding Physician’s Decision Making in Trauma Centers

Policarpos deMattos, Eui Park, and Daniel Miller, North Carolina A&T State University, USA

ID 062:  Development of a Graphical User Interface as Data Collection Tool for Cognitive Performance

Eui Park, North Carolina A&T State University, USA

ID 064:  Study of Performance Measurement Practices in Supply Chain Management

Hamid Kazemkhanlou, and Hamid Reza Ahadi, Iran University of Science & Technology, Tehran, Iran

ID 065:  A Framework for Evaluation of Renewable Energy Policies

Michael Mutingi, University of Botswana, Botswana Charles Mbohwa, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

ID 066:  Alternative Fuels for Cement Industry: A Review

Rajendra Patil, Universal College of Engineering and Research Pune, India

ID 067:  Home Healthcare Staff Scheduling: A Clustering Particle Swarm Optimization Approach

Michael Mutingi, University of Botswana

ID 068:  Healthcare Staff Scheduling in a Fuzzy Environment: A Fuzzy Genetic Algorithm Approach

Michael Mutingi, University of Botswana

ID 069:  System Reliability Optimization: A Fuzzy Genetic Algorithm Approach

Michael Mutingi, University of Botswana

ID 070:  Application of Delphi Method and Quality Function Deployment on Requirements for Website Development – A Survey of Website Developers in Taiwan

Gary Y. Chen, and Zhong-Han Yu, Chung Yuan Christian University, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Chung Li, Taiwan Jamie Rogers, University of Texas – Arlington, Industrial & Mfg. Systems Engineering, Arlington, TX, USA

ID 071:  Kronecker Models Versus Scheffé’s Mixture Models

Javier Cruz-Salgado, Sergio Alonso, and Roberto Zitzumbo, CIATEC, A.C., Guanajuato, México

ID 073:  Applying an Alternative Heuristic Algorithm to Gupta Method for Sequencing Lean Software Processes

Eldon Caldwell, University of Costa Rica

Oscar Gamboa, Technological Institute of Costa Rica

ID 075:  Intermittent Demand Forecast: Robustness Assessment for Group Method of Data Handling

Prerna Mishra and Guangbin Huang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Xue-Ming Yuan, and Truong Ton Hien Duc, Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), Singapore

ID 076:  The Art of Managing Production Disruptions in Pump Industry through Visual Management

Johannes Mapokgole, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

ID 077:  Evaluating Performance of Production Scheduling from an Economic Perspective

Johannes Mapokgole, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

ID 079:  The Wafer Breakages Reduction using Kaizen Approach

Abdul Talib Bon, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

ID 081:  A Modified Failure Mode and Effect Analysis

Shahryar Sorooshian, Ahmad Nazif Bin Noor Kamar, and Ali Asghar Jomah Adham, University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

ID 082:  An Evaluation Model for Tourism-Sport Dealer Selection

Shahryar Sorooshian, Ahmad Nazif Bin Noor Kamar, and Ali Asghar Jomah Adham, University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

ID 083:  Supply Chain Security with IT Application

Shahryar Sorooshian, and Ahmad Nazif Bin Noor Kamar, Faculty of Technology, University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia

ID 084:  Quality of Work Life and Organizational Commitment

Nushin Kamali Sajjad and Badri Abbasi, Islamic Azad University, Astara, Iran

ID 085:  Manufacturing and Fractional Cell Formation Using the New Binary Digit Grouping Algorithm

Mroue Hassan and Dao Thiên-My, École de Technologie Supérieure (University of Quebec), Montreal, Quebec Canada

ID 086:  Implementing the Lean Six Sigma Framework in a Small Medium Enterprise (SME) – A Case Study in a Printing Company

Joshua Chan Ren Jie, Shahrul Kamaruddin, and Ishak Abd Azid, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

ID 087:  Nonlinear Mixed-Effects Models for Multiple Repairable Systems

Byeong Min Mun, and Suk Joo Bae, Hanyang University, South Korea

ID 088:  Optimization of Box Type Girder of Overhead Crane for Different Spans with Fixed Capacity

Muhammad Abid and Shahbaz M. Khan, GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology, Topi, Swabi, Pakistan

ID 089:  Customer Attrition in Retailing: An Application of Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines

Vera Miguéis, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Portugal

ID 091:  Two Step Approach of Structural Equation Modeling in Supply Chain Practices (Case Study: Indonesian Small Medium Enterprises)

James C. Chen, National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan

Imam Baihaqi, Institute of Technology Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia Nadia Aulia Arifin, National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan

ID 092:  Improving Agility in Distribution Operations

Bernardo Villarreal, Javier Arriaga, Ciro Cardenas, Juan Pablo Rivera, and Humberto Campos, Universidad de Monterrey, Mexico

ID 094:  Critical Quality Factors and Financial Performance of the Libyan Construction Firms

Nawal Gharbal, Amrit Sagoo and Abdussalam Shibani, Coventry University, UK

ID 095:  Project Management Performance Measures on Construction Project in Libya

Nawal Gherbal, and Amrit Sagoo, Coventry University, UK

ID 096:  The Improvements of Positive Quality Planning and Application upon a Live Construction Project

Abdussalam Shibani, Coventry University, UK

ID 097:  Application of Toyota’s Production System to Reduce Traffic Accidents in Abha’s Region (Case Study)

Abdelhakim Abdelhadi, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

ID 098:  A New Program for Incorporative Research between Research Centers and Oil and Gas industry in I.R. of IRAN, Involving Scientific Centers of Excellence – Case Study in NIGC

Ali Massaeli, National Iranian Gas Company, Iran

ID 099:  Why Shortage Cost is More Suitable for Computing “Pull” Systems While Backorder Cost is Preferred in “Push”

Alvin Ang, Systems and Engineering Management (SEM), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore

ID 100:  Application of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) in Electrical Power Plant

Hadi Abou-Chakra and Ramzi Fayad, Department of Industrial Engineering – Beirut Arab University, Lebanon

ID 101:  Robust Power Supply Model for Hybrid Renewable Energy System under Parameter Uncertainty

Yi-Ling Tsai and Kuo-Hao Chang, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

ID 102:  A New Variables Sampling System Based on Exact Sampling Distribution

Jhih-Jia Lin and Shih-Wen Liu, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Chien-Wei Wu, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

ID 103:  Constructing Variables Resubmitted Sampling Plan for Lot Sentencing Based on the Process Yield Index

Shih-Wen Liu, and Shi-Woei Lin, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan Chien-Wei Wu, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan

ID 104:  Integration of Multivariate Statistical Process Control and Engineering Process Control

Mohammed A. Rahim, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, Canada

Yasir A. Siddiqui and Moustafa Elshafei, King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

ID 105:  Potential Saving for Steam Boilers Based on the Impact of Most Affecting Factors: A Case Study

Rajab Abduallah Hokoma, Tripoli University, Libya

ID 106:  Optimal Sampling Strategy of Incoming Quality Control in In-Mold Decoration Manufacturing

Kataoka Hirohiko and Kuo-Hao Chang, Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

ID 107:  Green Supply Chain Design with Multi-Objective Optimization

Kartina Puji Nurjanni, Postgraduate Program of Industrial Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Algoritmi Research Center, Department of Production and System, Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Maria S. Carvalho and Lino A.A.F da Costa, Department of Production and System, Universidade do Minho, Portugal Fauzun, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

ID 108:  Quantile-Based Stochastic Optimization Using Modified Stochastic Nelder-Mead Simplex Method

Hou-Kuen Lu and Kuo-Hao Chang, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

ID 109:  Deriving Failure and Effect Data of New Machinery for Preventive Maintenance (PM) Planning – A Case Study

Ernnie Illyani Basri, Universiti Sains Malaysia

ID 110:  A Bi-Objective Model for Locating and Sizing Emergency Medical Service Stations

Nasrin Ramshe and Elahe Amiri, Department of Industrial Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

ID 111:  The Effects of System Failures in a Robotic Assembly Line- Simulation Modeling and DOE Analysis

Annamalai Pandian, University of Wisconsin – Stout, USA

ID 112:  The Strategy Making Process in Petroleum Reservoir Management in Iranian National Oil Company (NIOC): The Case of Soroosh Field

Amirnaser Akhavan, Petroleum Dept, AmirKabir University of Technology, Iran Nooshin Jabbari, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpour, Malaysia

M. Hamdi, Advanced Manufacturing and Material Processing (AMMP) Centre, University of Malaya, and Department of Engineering Design & Manufacture, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya

ID 113:  Optimal Sampling Policy in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Ci-An Rong and Kuo-Hao Chang, Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

ID 115:  Establishments of Predictive Maintenance Control Limits

Omar M Elmabrouk and Mariam Azraga, University of Benghazi, Faculty of Engg. Industrial and Manufacturing System Engineering Department, Benghazi Libya

ID 116:  E-Development – Place of Citizen Rights

Md. Abdullah Al Noman, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Gazipur, Bangladesh Khan Manjur Morshed, Director, Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), Khulna, Bangladesh

ID 117:  A Comparative Study of Investor-Financial Advisor Perspectives on Wealth Management Services: An AHP Approach

Jui-Chu Chen, Hsiu-I Ting, National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Vincent F. Yu, Department of Industrial Management, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan

ID 118:  A Reference Model for Development of Production Scheduling Systems

Shigeru Fujimura, Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems, Waseda University, Fukuoka, Japan

ID 119:  Development and Evaluation of an Industrial Prototype for Supporting Real-Time Train Dispatching Decisions

D’Ariano Andrea, D’Ariano Paolo, Samà Marcella, and Pacciarelli Dario, Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Rome, Italy

ID 120:  Assessment of Applying Chaos Theory for Daily Traffic Estimation

Abbas Mahmoudabadi, Payam-e-Noor University, Tehran, Iran

Saeed Andalibi, High Institute of Education and Research in Planning and Management, Tehran, Iran

ID 121:  EFQM Constructive or Destructive the Business Excellent

Mohammad Eslamipour, Mapna Generator Co., Iran

ID 122:  Material and Structural Investigation into a Novel Material

Messaoud Saidani, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Coventry University, United Kingdom Abdussalam Shibani, Department of Civil Engineering, Coventry University, United Kingdom Sam George, Architecture and Building, Coventry University, United Kingdom

ID 123:  Supply Chain Networks Reliability by Considering Dependencies between Elements of the Chain

Mohsen Babashahi, Iran University of Science and Technology, Iran

ID 124:  Materialized Views Maintenance in the Mobile Environment

Sebaa Abderrazak, LIMED, Algeria Tari A/Kamel, Algeria

ID 125:  ASEAN Industrial Engineering and Work Measurement Practices Phenomenon

Sze Yee Thong, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Perlis, Malaysia

ID 127:  Designing a New Particle Swarm Optimization for Make-with-Buy Inventory Model

Saeed Poormoaied, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA Mahsa Yavari, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

ID 128:  Early Warning System in Preventive Maintenance as a Solution to Reduce Maintenance Cost

Tiena Gustina Amran, and Leonardus Sujarto, Industrial Engineering Department, University of Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia

ID 129:  Automatic Evaluations of the Results of Segmentation

Soraya Tighidet, University of Bejaia, Algeria

Aloui Abdelouhab, University A/Mira, Bejaia, Algeria

ID 132:  Energy Source from Hydrogen Production via Methane Dry Reforming

Anis H. Fakeeha, Ahmed A. Ibrahim, Muhammad Awais Naeem and Ahmed S. Al–Fatesh, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

ID 133:  Auto Manufacturers and Applying Green Practices in the Presence of Rivals (The Case of End of Life Vehicles)

Samira Keivanpour, Universite Laval, Canada

Christian Mascle, École Polytechnique de Montréal, Canada Daoud Ait Kadi, Université Laval, Canada

ID 135:  Characteristics of Automotive Supply Chains-An Exploratory Study

Sanjay Jharkharia, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, India

ID 136:  Multi-Objective Path Search Problem Based on an Extended Network Model

Yoichi Shimakawa, Salesian Polytechnic, Japan

Hiroki Osuna, Advanced Course in Production Systems Engineering, Salesian Polytechnic, Machida, Tokyo, Japan Yoichi Shimakawa, Department of Computer Science and Technology, Salesian Polytechnic, Machida, Tokyo, Japan Hiroyuki Goto, Department of Industrial & System Engineering, Hosei University, Koganei, Tokyo, Japan

ID 137:  A Generic Model for Integrated Sales, Product, and Production Configuration

Linda L. Zhang, IESEG School of Management, France

ID 138:  Step-Stress Accelerated Life Testing Plans against Model Misspecification for the Weibull Distribution

Cheng-Hung Hu, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Yuan Ze University, Chung-Li, Taiwan

ID 139:  Reducibility of Some Multi-criteria Scheduling Problems to Bi-criteria Scheduling Problems

Saheed Akande, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. Nigeria Ayodeji. E. Oluleye, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

E.O. Oyetunji, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria

ID 141:  Experimental Analysis of the Applicability of a Multi-Item Constrained EOQ Calculation Algorithm

Salvatore Miranda, M. Fera, R. Iannone, and S. Riemma, University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy

ID 142:  The Joint Contract to Coordinate Price Changing Apparel Supply Chain

Qi Xu and Wenjie Wang, Donghua University, China

ID 143:  Proactive R&D Project Scheduling with a Bi-Objective Genetic Algorithm

Gündüz Ulusoy, and Canan Capa, Sabanci University, Turkey

ID 144:  The Application of Queuing Theory in Multi-Stage Production Line

Muhammad Marsudi, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia Hani Shafeek, Suez Canal University, Egypt

ID 146:  A Methodology to Optimize Value in Discrete Event Simulation for Production Planning and Control Studies

NurAmalina Muhammad, and Chin JengFeng, University Sains Malaysia

ID 148:  An Improvement on the Handling Time for Unsymmetrical Product during Visual Inspection: A Case Study

Nur Syazwani Abd Suki, and Shahrul Kamaruddin, School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia Elmi Abu Bakar, School of Aerospace Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

ID 150:  Investigating the Role of Incentives in Improving Efficiency of Healthcare Systems

Abhijit Deshmukh and Brandon Pope, Purdue University, USA

ID 151:  A Framework for the Development of Halal Food Products in Malaysia

Norizah Mohamad, Univesiti Sains Malaysia

ID 152:  Market Adaptive Supply Chain Model of Global Automotive Players

Gwang Seok Kim, Dong Uk Jeon, Sun Hoon Kim, and Young Hoon Lee, Yonsei University, South Korea

ID 153:  Case Study of Management System Improvement for Plant Construction – User Needs Identification through Field Observation

Eizaburo Takegami and Takafumi Kawasaki, User Experience Research Department, Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Hisako Okada, Global Innovation Project Management Department, Power Systems Company, Hitachi, Ltd., Ibaraki, Japan Masatoshi Takada, Nuclear Plant Department, Hitachi Works, Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd., Ibaraki, Japan

Kazuaki Yamagata, Power Plant Project Management Center, Hitachi ICC Co., Ibaraki, Japan

ID 154:  Application of ELECTRE Method for Sub-Contractor Selection using Interval-Valued Fuzzy Sets – Case Study

Hassan Hadipour, Azad University, Qazvin, Iran

Roozbeh Azizmohammadi and Abbas Mahmoudabadi, Payam-e-Noor University, Tehran, Iran Mohammad Khoshnoud, Farabi Institue of Higher Education, Karaj, Iran

ID 155:  An Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System based Algorithm for Long Term Demand Forecasting of Natural Gas Consumption

Ferdous Sarwar, Md. Mamunur Rashid, and Debasish Ghosh, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

ID 156:  Self-restrain or Discrimination: Participation of Women Engineers in India

Seema Singh, Department of Economics, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India

ID 157:  An Automated Workflow System Geared Towards Consumer Goods and Services Companies

Javier D. Fernandez, Department of Industrial Engineering, University Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

ID 158:  Silhouette Image-based Technique for Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) Models for Automated Visual Inspection.

Nurul Aida Harun, Universiti Sains Malaysia

ID 160:  Application of Memetic Algorithm to Solve Truck and Trailer Routing Problems

Seyedmehdi Mirmohammadsadeghi and Shamsuddin Ahmed, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ID 161:  Variables Multiple Dependent State Sampling Plans Based on Process Performance Index

Chien-Wei Wu, and Yen-Wen Chen, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

ID 163:  Spanning Tree of Residual Energy Based on Data Aggregation for Maximizing the Lifetime of Wireless Multimedia Sensor Networks

Pu-Tai Yang, Department of Business Administration, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan Seokcheon Lee, School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA

ID 165:  Benchmarking hospital services: an application of the Data Envelopment Analysis technique

Ana S. Camanho, and Isabel M. Horta, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Portugal Maria C. Portela, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal

ID 166:  Inventory Management in Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing Companies and Its Main Dilemmas

Denisa Ferenčíková, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Czech Republic

ID 167:  Modular Design And Production: An Investigation on Practices in an Assembler and Two First-Tier Suppliers

Edilson Alves Rodrigues, University of São Paulo – USP, Brazil

José Antonio Carnevalli, Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas – PUCCAMP, Brazil Paulo Augusto Cauchick Miguel, Federal University of Santa Catarina – UFSC, Brazil

ID 168:  Quality Management and Supply Chain Management Integration: A Conceptual Model Proposal

Ana Cristina Fernandes, Paulo Sampaio, Maria do Sameiro Carvalho, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal

ID 169:  Comparison of Service Quality of Two Commercial Banks in Upper East Region of Ghana

E. O. Oyetunji, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Lagos State University, Nigeria

B. B. Baguri and A. E. Otis, Department of Computer Science University for Development Studies, Ghana

ID 170:  Improving Operating Methods in a South African Foundry Company: A Case Study

Zanele Mpanza and Didier Nyembwe, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

ID 171:  An Investigation of the Effects of Noise on Cognitive tasks

Farag Elfeituri, University of Benghazi, Libya

ID 174:  The Using Of Elements of Lean Production to Increase Efficiency and Competitiveness of Organizations in the Engineering Industry

Jana Petru, Tomas Zlamal, Robert Cep, and Marek Pavlica, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic

ID 175:  A Study of Incentives and its Policies for Sustainability in Supply Chain

James C. Chen, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Tien-Chi Shen, Chia-Ping Fun and Jason Wen-Hsien Chang, Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan Tien-Yang Chang, Zih-Sian Lin and Yi-Jhen Lin, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

ID 176:  The Marketing Mix Strategy in Influence to the Competitive Advantage

Endang Chumaidiyah, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Institut Teknologi Telkom, Bandung, Indonesia

ID 177:  Factors Influencing the Sustainability of Results Following Lean Projects in Healthcare Environments

Stéphanie Desmeules and Denis Lagacé, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada

ID 178:  Optimal Lot Sizing and Setup Cost Reduction for Deteriorating Production System

Kuo-Lung Hou, Overseas Chinese University, Taichung, Taiwan

Li-Chiao Lin, National Chinyi University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan

ID 178:  Optimal Lot Sizing and Setup Cost Reduction for Deteriorating Production System

Kuo-Lung Hou, Overseas Chinese University, Taichung, Taiwan

Li-Chiao Lin, National Chinyi University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan

ID 179:  Selecting a Material for an Electroplating Process Using AHP and VIKOR Multi Attribute Decision Making Method

Md. Masud Kaoser, Md. Mamunur Rashid and Sharif Ahmed, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

ID 180:  Analysis of Delivery and Assembly Operations in a Furniture Company Using Discrete Event Simulation

Mehmet Savsar, Ameen Nadoom, Dalal Al-Muraished, Reem Ibrahim, and Meshari Al-Debasi, Kuwait University, Kuwait

ID 181:  Industrial Maintenance Management – A Practical Approach

Hani Shafeek, Department of Industrial Engineering, King Abdulaziz University, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia

ID 182:  Factory Master Planning at John Deere

Andrew Kiekhaefer, John Deere, USA

ID 183:  Stochastic Optimization for Procurement of International Shipping Services

Sang Hwa Song, Graduate School of Logistics, Incheon National University, South Korea

Taesu Cheong, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore Byungjun Song, KTNET, South Korea

ID 185:  Inventory Reduction by Applying Inventory Management Tools of a Selected Tannery FactoryMohammad Iqbal and Shibbir Ahmad, Shah Jalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh. AHM Shamsuzzoha, University of Vaasa, Finland

M. Roomi, Maxin Ercon Limited, Dhaka, Bangladesh

ID 186:  Development and Evaluation of a Collision Avoidance Display for Supporting Pilots’ Decision Making in a Free Flight Environment

Yakubu Ibrahim, Peter Higgins and Peter Bruce, Swinburne University of Technology (SUT), Melbourne, Australia

ID 188:  Some Comments on Discrete Sequential Search with Group Activities

Kris Coolen, Fabrice Talla Nobibon, and Roel Leus, KU Leuven, Belgium

ID 189:  Design of Operational Risk Measurement in Consumer Finance Companies with Risk Breakdown Structure (RBS) and Analytic Network Process (ANP) Methods

Armin Darmawan, Department of Industrial Engineering, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia

Farizal and Dendi Prajadhiana, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia

ID 191:  Expanding Knowledge of Students of Engineering Using E-Learning Support in Education

Markéta Gregušová, Ivana Šajdlerová, Martin Zuskáč, Jan Kedroň, and Jana Petrů, VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic

ID 192:  A Portfolio Comparison of a Kelly Criterion with Markowitz Model: A Case Study with KOSPI 200

Gyutai Kim and Suhee Jung, Chosun University, Kwangju, South Korea

ID 193:  Developing a Total Quality Management Framework for the Healthcare Organizations

Abdulsattar Al-Ali, Department of Management, The World Islamic University for Sciences & Education, Amman, Jordan

ID 194:  Centralizing Slow-Moving Items in a Retail Network – A Case Study

Shao Hung Goh and Boon Lian Lim, School of Business, Singapore Institute of Management (SIM) University, Singapore

ID 196:  Submerged Geotextile Breakwater Construction Modeling

Amarjit Singh and Jerre Hansbrough, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA

ID 197:  Improve the Health Care Service and Patients Flow at Ophthalmology Clinic at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital using Six Sigma

Nasr Al Hinai, Mohammad Khadem, and Mahmoud Al Kindi, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

ID 201:  An Integrated Structural Model for Supply Chain Management Practices (SCMP), Supply Chain Performance Measurement (SCPM) and its impact on Supply Chain Profitability (SCP)

Shradha Gawankar, National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), India

ID 202:  Identification, Evaluation and Classification of Time Delay Risks of Construction Project in Iran

Amir Hossein Alavifar, BSTech Engineering Co. Yavari St., Resalat SQ, Tehran Iran Shadab Motamedi, UPM University, Serdang, Malaysia

ID 204:  Facility Location in a Three-Echelon Supply Chain with Stochastic Demand – A Discrete-Event Simulation Approach

Hasan Hosseini Nasab and Morteza Elahi, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Yazd University, Iran Hamed Elahi, Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Sadjad Institute, Iran

ID 205:  An Approach for Project Scheduling Using PERT/CPM and Petri Nets (PNs) Tools

Amer A. Boushaala, Dept. of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Benghazi, Libya

ID 206:  E-shopping Success Dimensions – An Empirical Study in Kuwait

Kamel Rouibah, College of Business Administration, Kuwait

ID 208:  Practical ABC intelligence solution for Quadratic Assignment

Golnar Behzadi and Balan Sundarakani, Faculty of Business and Management, University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE

ID 209:  On the Airport Check-In Counter Allocation Problem – A Stochastic Dynamic Programing Approach Supported By Empirical Data

Mahmut Parlar, McMaster University, Canada

Brian Rodrigues, and Sharafali Moosa, Singapore Management University, Singapore

ID 214:  Housing Demands & Spatial Preferences of Young Potential First Time Residential Property Buyer in Kuching

Doh Shu Ing, Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Malaysia

ID 215:  Maintenance Policy for Repairable Systems Using Minimal Repair and Replacement under Warranty

Minjae Park, College of Business Administration, Hongik University, Seoul, South Korea

Ki Mun Jung, Department of Informational Statistics, Kyungsung University, Busan, South Korea Dong Ho Park, Department of Information and Statistics, Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea

ID 218:  Modeling of Radiative Heat Transfer of a real Gas in 2D Enclosure

Mohammed Cherifi, Siham Laouar-Meftah, and Abderrahmane Benbrik, University M’Hamed Bougara, Boumerdes, Algeria

ID 219:  Time Interval for Collaborating Multi-Organizational Workflows

Bambang Jokonowo, and Riyanarto Sarno, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia

ID 221:  A Framework on the Administrative Decision Model for Resource Loading

Rene Estember, Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines

ID 222:  Transforming Healthcare Using Systems Engineering in an Academic Health System

Victoria Jordan, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA

ID 223:  The Effects of Coping Mechanism, Gender and Shift to Stress Risk Level of Inbound Call Centers

Rene Estember, Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines

ID 224:  The Effect of Inserted Idle Time on the Performance of Dispatching Rules in a Flow Shop

Ahmed El-Bouri, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

ID 226:  Sustainable Food Supply Networks in the Chinese Supermarket Sector

Christopher Backhouse and Chong Xu, Loughborough University, UK Norizah Mohamad, Univesiti Sains Malaysia

Reshpal Plaha, Crystal Quality UK Ltd, UK

ID 229:  Productivity Analysis of a Flexible Manufacturing Cell

Mehmet Savsar, and Majid Aldaihani, Kuwait University, Kuwait

ID 231:  Application of Simulated Annealing Algorithm in Advanced Planning and Scheduling System for TFT-LCD Color Filter Fab

James C. Chen, National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan

Chih-Cheng Chen, Yu-Yao Wei, Chin-Ping Liu, Chunghwa Picture Tubes Ltds, Taiwan Jim Z. Lin, National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan

ID 232:  Planning of Oil Distribution Network with Artificial Intelligence Techniques

B.S.M Borukgama, U.S.S. Dharmapriya and A.P. Senasinghe, University of Moratuwa, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

A.K. Kulathunga, Department of Production Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

ID 233:  Response Surface Models for Optimization of Wheat Straw-Polypropylene Composite Formulations

Rois Fatoni, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

Ali ElKamel, and Leonardo Simon, University of Waterloo, Canada

ID 234:  Advertisement about the Activities of Our Company

Azeez Adeniyi Olateju, Otaland Nig Ltd, Nigeria

ID 235:  What can we learn from Swedish Quality Award? An empirical investigation of the causal relationships

Hendry Raharjo and Henrik Eriksson, Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden

ID 236:  Managing Upstream Supply Chain Complexity based on Purchasing Competencies: A Framework

Alhasan Y. Hakami, School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia Linda L. Zhang, Department of Management, IESEG School Management, Lille, France

Arun Kumar, School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

ID 237:  A Single Manufacturer – A Single Buyer Partnership with Vendor Managed Inventory and Consignment

Docki Saraswati, Trisakti University, Indonesia

Andi Cakravastia, Bermawi P. Iskandar, and Abdul Hakim Halim, Bandung Institut Teknologi, Indonesia

ID 239:  Recovery and Remanufacturing Targets versus Taxation\Subsidy Policies for Product Reuse

Sam Aflaki and Shumail Mazahir, HEC Paris, France

ID 240:  Towards a Conceptual Model of Team-Based Innovation: Enablers and Obstacles of Innovation ProductivityTheresa-M. Myskovszky von Myrow, Susanne Mütze-Niewöhner and Sönke Duckwitz, Institute of Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics, RWTH Aachen University, Germany

ID 241:  Techno-Economic Study for Lignocellulosic Biomass Processing and Ethanol Fermentation Refinery Design

Rois Fatoni, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

A. Elkamel, G. DeSouza, M. Ortiz, H. Park, and D. Wang, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

ID 242:  Inventory Analysis for a Manufacturing/Remanufacturing System under Product Substitution

Fethullah Gocer, and S. Sebnem Ahiska, Galatasaray University, Ortakoy, Istanbul, Turkey

ID 243:  Modeling Biomass Gasification in a Fluidized Bed Reactor

R. Fatoni, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia

S. Gajjar, S. Gupta, S. Handa, and A. Elkamel, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

ID 245:  Designing the Milk Collection Network using Integrated Location Routing Approach

Mohammad Mumtaz, Naiman Jalil and Kamran Ali Chatha, LUMS, Pakistan

Mohammad Kamran Mumtaz, Center for Entrepreneurial Development, Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, Pakistan & Suleman Dawood School of Business, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), DHA, Lahore, Pakistan

Muhammad Naiman Jalil and Kamran Ali Chatha, Suleman Dawood School of Business, Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), DHA, Lahore, Pakistan

ID 246:  A Technical Note on the Single-Vendor Multi-Buyer Integrated Inventory Supply Chain Problem

Md Abdul Hoque, University Brunei Darussalam

ID 247:  Comparing the Median Run Length (MRL) Performances of the Max-EWMA and Max-DEWMA Control Charts for Skewed Distributions

Teh Sin Yin, Michael Boon Chong Khoo, and Ker Hsin Ong, Universiti Sains Malaysia Wei Lin Teoh, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Perak, Malaysia

ID 248:  Experimenting Maintenance Strategies using Discrete Event Simulation to Improve Customer Waiting Time at Vehicle Inspection Centre

Khibtiyah Ilyas, Azurah A.Samah, and Hairudin Abdul Majid, University Technology Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia

ID 249:  Simulation Modeling and Analysis for Stitching Line of Footwear Industry

James C. Chen, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Aryka Pradhana Putra and Nikita Anggono, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Jeff. Chen, IET, Pou Chen International Group, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Yung-Sheng Su, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

ID 252:  Using Simulation to Examine the Respond Time Taken by Medical Responder during Radiological and Nuclear Emergency

Lau Kee Wah, Azurah A Samah, and Hairudin Abdul Majid, University of Technology Malaysia

ID 253:  Optimization Model for the Integration of Biomass into a Conventional Oil Refinery

I. Alhajri, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait

E. Alper and G.Is, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

J. Fung, J. Lo, K. Yanez, and Ali Elkamel, University of Waterloo, Canada Ibrahim Alhajri, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait

I. Z. Al-Syed, A. Jetly, J. Tordiff, and A. Elkamel, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

ID 254:  Optimization Model for the Integration of Nuclear Energy in Oil Sand Operations

M. Elsholkami, A. Elkamel, I. Al-Syed, A. Jetly, and J. Tordiff, University of Waterloo, Canada

I. Alhajri, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait

ID 255:  Electricity Generation under Multiple Pollutant Consideration

I. Alhajri, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait

M. Elsholkami, S. Giovinazzo, R. D’Souza, E. Kim, and A. Elkamel, University of Waterloo, Canada

ID 256:  A Hybrid Heuristic for Inventory Routing Problem with Stochastic Demand

Anak Agung Ngurah Perwira Redi, Meilinda F.N. Maghfiroh and Vincent F. Yu, Department of Industrial Management, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan

ID 257:  Development of Steam Management Technologies for the Oil Sands Industry

M. Elsholkami, S. Shankar, M. Walawalkar, M. Mehta, A. Merchant, and A. Elkamel, University of Waterloo, Canada

I. Alhajri, College of Technological Studies, Kuwait

ID 258:  An Efficient Heuristic Approach for Solving the Transportation Problem

Mohamed Silmi Juman Zeinul Abdeen, University Brunei Darussalam, Brunei

ID 260:  Integrating a Cogeneration System in Food Process Manufacturing

Wongphaka Wongrat, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Thailand

O. Yuksel Orhan and E. Alper, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

J. Massicotte, D. Meyer, Y. Sung, and A. Elkamel, University of Waterloo, West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada

ID 261:  Modeling Fouling Mitigation Options for Cellulosic Ethanol Distillation

Wongphaka Wongrat, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Thailand

M. Northey, K. Ali, A. Garusinghe, and A. Elkamel, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

ID 262:  Genetic Algorithm Approach for Multi-objective Green Supply Chain Design

Li-Chih Wang1,2, Ming-Chung Tan1, I-Fan Chiang1, Yin-Yann Chen3, Sheng-Chieh Lin1, and Shuo-Tsung Chen1 1 Department of Industrial Engineering and Enterprise information Tunghai University Taichung, Taiwan, ROC

2Tunghai Green Energy development and management Institute (TGEI) Tunghai University Taichung, Taiwan, ROC

3 Department of Industrial Management National Formosa University Yunlin County, 632, Taiwan, ROC.

ID 263:  Parameter-based Preemptive Objective Optimization for Solar Cell Manufacturing

Li-Chih Wang 1,3 Yu-Jie Wong1,Tzu-Li Chen2, Shuo-Tsung Chen3, Cheng-Mei Li1

1Department of Industrial Engineering and Enterprise information, Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan

2Department of Information Management, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan

3Tunghai Green Energy Development and Management Institute (TGEI), Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan

ID 264:  Implementation of Safety Instrumented Systems by Fuzzy Risk Graph

Nouara Ouazraoui, Bilal Rabah, Rachid Nait-Said, and Mouloud Bourareche, Laboratory of Research in Industrial Prevention (LRIP), Health and Occupational Safety Institute, University of Batna, Algeria

ID 265:  Simulation Modeling and Analysis of Line Length and Batch Size in Footwear Factory

James C. Chen, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

Nikita Anggono and Aryka Pradhana Putra, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan River Chou, IET, Pou Chen International Group, Taoyuan, Taiwan

Erik S. Chang, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

ID 266:  The Performance of Eggshell as Filler in Concrete Mixtures

Doh Shu Ing, Faculty of Engineering and Green Technology, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Kampar, Malaysia

ID 267:  Implementation of Computerized Maintenance Management System in National Iranian Gas Company and Sub-Companies

Saeed Salimi Beni, National Iranian Gas Company, Tehran, Iran

ID 268:  Excess and Obsolete Raw Materials Depletion through Reworks: A Case Study in Wastes Minimization

James C. Chen, National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan Ana M. Chiu, National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan

ID 269:  Benefits of using Unit Production System (UPS) Line over Conventional Line in the Sewing Section of a Garment Industry

Md. Atikul Islam, Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET), Bangladesh

ID 270:  Case Study: Innovative Implementation of Several Lean Principles in a Flat Steel Plant

Sameh M. Fahmi, Tamer M. Abdelwahab, Yaseen Amin, Mohamed S. Emam, Haytham Youssef and Ahmed Ragab, Al Ezz Dekheila Steel Co. (EZDK), Alexandria, Egypt

ID 271:  Cellular Manufacturing through Composite Part Formation: A Genetic Algorithm Approach

Nirjhar Roy and V.R. Komma, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad (U.P.), India

ID 272:  Understanding Dynamics of Green House Gases Impacts on Jakarta’s Urban Development Using Model- Based Policy Simulator to Support Policy Making

Akhmad Hidayatno, Irvanu Rahman, and Ricki Muliadi, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

ID 273:  Assembly Line Balancing Problem of Sewing Lines in Garment Industry

James C. Chen, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan

Chun-Chieh Chen, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung Li, Taiwan

Yi-Jhen Lin, Chun-Ju Lin, and Tiffany Y. Chen, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan

ID 274:  Facing Ramp-Up Challenges in the RoboCup Logistics League

Sebastian Reuter, Daniel Ewert, and Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University, Dennewartstraße, Aachen, Germany

ID 275:  Batch Scheduling for a Single Deteriorating Machine to Minimize Total Actual Flow Time

Rinto Yusriski, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia

ID 277:  Improving Decision Making within Production Control

Christina Thomas, Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) of RWTH Aachen University, Germany

ID 278:  The Supply Chain Design in Japan’s Auto Industry

Yong Yin, Yamagata University, Kojirakawa-machi, Yamagata-shi, Japan

ChenGuang Liu, Institute for Manufacturing, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom Ikou Kaku, Faculty of Environmental and Information studies, Tokyo City University, Japan

ID 279:  Designing a Variables Two-Plan Sampling System with Process Loss Consideration

Nani Kurniati, Department of Industrial Management, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan

Chien-Wei Wu, Dept. of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan

Ruey-Huei Yeh, Department of Industrial Management, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan

ID 281:  Implementation of Process Conformance to COPC Standards in a Global BPO Company: A Case Study

Sunil Sharma and Anuradha R Chetiya, University of Delhi, India

ID 283:  Electricity Generation Schemes in Java-Bali Power System with Co2 Reduction Considerations

Farizal and Wenty Eka Septia, University of Indonesia, Depok, West Java, Indonesia

ID 285:  Supply Chain Network Design with Preferential Tariff under Economic Partnership Agreement

Kenichi Funaki, and Junko Hosoda, Yokohama Research Laboratory, Hitachi Ltd., Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

ID 286:  Possibilities of using Computer Simulation in Production Process

Michal Pivnička and Denisa Ferenčíková, Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Zlín, Czech Republic

ID 287:  Profit Maximization by Integrating Production Planning, Maintenance Scheduling, Quality Aspects and Sales Decisions

Hossein Beheshti Fakher, Laval University Quebec Canada Mustapha Nourelfath, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait Michel Gendreau, École Polytechnique of Montreal, Canada

ID 288:  MIP-based Models vs. Heuristics Algorithms for Solving Dynamic Network Flow Problems

Mojahid Saeed Osman, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia Bala Ram, North Carolina A&T State University, USA

Mohamed Ismail Wahab, Ryerson University, Canada

ID 289:  The Resource-Constrained Project Scheduling Problem with Stochastic Activity Durations

Stefan Creemers, IESEG School of Management, Lille, France

ID 290:  Risk-Averse Newsboy Problem with Incomplete Demand Information

Bibhas Giri, Department of Mathematics, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

ID 291:  A Heuristic Approach to Solve Production Planning Problem with Machine Failure in a Series Parallel Multi- State System

Mustapha Nourelfath, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait Yuvraj Gajpal, University of Manitoba, Canada

ID 292:  A Conceptual Model for Full-Blown Implementation of Lean Manufacturing System in Malaysian Automotive Industry

Eida Nadirah Roslin, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ID 293:  Development of Simulation Game for Teaching Strategic and Operational Aspect of Production System

Akhmad Hidayatno, Armand Omar Moeis, and Rama Raditya, University of Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia

ID 294:  A Comparative Analysis of Methanol Production Routes: Synthesis Gas versus Co2 Hydrogenation

Camila Ribeiro, UFRJ – Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

ID 295:  Benchmarking C2C Performance Approach for Supply Chains: A Colombian Case Study

Juan Pablo Escorcia, Department of Industrial Engineering, Universidad Autonoma Del Caribe, Barranquilla, Colombia Rene A. Amaya, Department of Industrial Engineering, Universidad Del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia

ID 296:  A Kinetikk Study: Understanding Hand and Finger Motion Whilst Squeezing Bottles

Seri Rahayu Kamat, Department of Manufacturing Management, University Technical Malaysia Malacca Alaster Yoxall, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom

ID 297:  Monopoly Sponsored Entry in the Face of Demand Uncertainty and Constrained Capacity

Farooq Sheikh, State University of New York (SUNY), Geneseo, USA

ID 298:  Hybrid Differential Evolution and Bottleneck Heuristic Algorithm to Solve Bi-Objective Hybrid Flow Shop Scheduling Unrelated Parallel Machines Problem

Riza Auliya Rahman, Budi Santosa, and Stefanus Eko Wiratno, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Surabaya, Indonesia

ID 300:  The Development of Simulated Annealing Algorithm for Hybrid Flow Shop Scheduling Problem to Minimize Makespan and Total Tardiness

Budi Santosa and Ainur Rofiq, Surabaya Institute of Technology, Indonesia

ID 301:  The Development of Hybrid Cross Entropy-Genetic Algorithm for Multi-Product Inventory Ship Routing Problem with Heterogeneous Fleet

Budi Santosa and Rita Damayanti, Surabaya Institute of Technology, Indonesia

ID 302:  A Study on Push-Pull Analysis Associated with Awkward Posture among Workers in Aerospace Industry

Seri Rahayu K., Norhidayah Hashim and Shahrizan M.O., Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia, Melaka, Malaysia

ID 303:  The Prevalence of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Workers Performing Industrial Repetitive Tasks in the Automotive Manufacturing Companies

Nurhayati Mohd Nur, Siti Zawiah Md Dawal and Mahidzal Dahari, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ID 306:  An Exact Solution for a Class of Green Vehicle Routing Problem

Mandy Taha, M. Nashat Fors, and Amin Ahmed Shoukry, University of Alexandria, Egypt

ID 307:  Investigating Supply Chain Risk Factors: An Empirical Assessment Approach

Lhoussaine Ouabouch, Ibnou Zohr University, Morocco

ID 309:  Achieving Efficient Remanufacturing through Product-Service Systems

Erik Sundin, Linköping University, Sweden

ID 310:  Modeling an Ergonomic Driving for In-Car Interaction: A Propose Framework

Nurulhuda Ahmad, Seri Rahayu Kamat, Mohamad Minhat, and Ahmad Yusairi Bani Hashim dan Isa Halim, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Malaysia

ID 312:  Mixed Integer Linear Programming Approaches to Aggregate Production Planning in Tangerine Supply Chain

Chaimongkol Limpianchob, and Kamphaeng Saen, Kasetsart University, Nakhonpathom, Thailand

ID 314:  Gasification of Oil Refinery Waste for Power and Hydrogen Production

O. Yuksel Orhan, and E. Alper, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

K. McApline, S. Daly, M. Sycz, and A. Elkamel, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

ID 315:  Optimal Design of T2 Multivariate Statistical Chart for Process Monitoring

M. A. Bin Shams, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Bahrain, , Isa Town, Kingdom of Bahrain

O. Yuksel Orhan and E. Alper, Chemical Engineering Department, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

K. Moorthy, J. Rafinejad, A. Saxena, and A. Elkamel, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

ID 316:  Integrating ICT for Improving Training Methodology of a Training Academy: Bangladesh Perspective

S.M. Tofayel Ahmad, Bangladesh Bank, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Md. Abdur Rashid and Md. Kamrul Hasan, National Academy for Planning and Development (NAPD), Dhaka, Bangladesh

ID 317:  Preparing the Readiness of Tourism Activities for Destinations along the Mekong River to Become the ASEAN Community: A Case Study in Chiang Khan at Loei Province, Thailand

Patthira Phon-ngam, Loei Rajabhat University, Thailand

ID 318:  Prediction Model for Speedy Customer’s Category at Pt Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk.

Judi Alhilman and Mochamad Rian M., Telkom University, Bandung, Indonesia

ID 320:  Aramco Riyadh Refinery Lean Six Sigma Projects, Case Study

Abdullah Dhafer, Aramco, Saudi Arabia

ID 322:  Analysis Characteristics of Premix Injector Involve (Diesel, Water and Air) in Burner System using ANSYS CFX

M. Farid Sies, M. Faris Sies, Hanis Zakaria, Norrizal Mustaffa, B. Manshoor, and N. Asmuin, Centre for Energy and Industrial Environment Studies (CEIES), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia

ID 323:  Reviewing the Validation of the MBNQA Model

Hongyi Sun, Department of Systems Engineering and Engineering Management, City University of Hong Kong, China

ID 325:  Enhancing the Performance of Quota Managed Fisheries Using Seasonality Information: The Case of the Portuguese Artisanal Dredge Fleet

Ana S. Camanho, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Manuela M. Oliveira, and Miguel B. Gaspar, Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera I.P., Portugal

ID 326:  A Method to Improve the Accessibility and Quality of a Brazilian Public Emergency Hospital Service

Francisco Santos Sabbadini, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Mário Jorge Ferreira de Oliveira, Department of Production Engineering, University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Antonio Augusto Gonçalves, Business School, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Antonio H. A. Junior, José G. M. Barros Ali and Rosinei Batista, University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

ID 327:  Improving Productivity under Cost Constraints: A Discrete Simulation Case Study Improving Productivity under Cost Constraints: A Discrete Simulation Case Study

Raed EL-Khalil, School of Business, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon

ID 328:  Logistics and Supply Chain Management Approach to SMEs in Noodle Factory Industry: Lean and Six Sigma Tool

Parinya Pattanawasanporn, Kamphaeng Saen Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Thailand

ID 329:  Project Timor: A study to the industrial development of East Timor

Mário Cabral, Universidade Nacional de Timor Lorosa’e, Timor-Leste, East Timor Filipa Vieira, University of Minho/CGIT, Portugal

Cristina S. Rodrigues, University of Minho/ Centre Algoritmi, Portugal

ID 330:  Project Empreede TIMOR. How to promote entrepreneurship among students?

Tomas Xavier, National University of East Timor Filipa Vieira, University of Minho/CGIT, Portugal

Cristina S. Rodrigues, University of Minho/ Centre Algoritmi, Portugal

ID 332:  Novel Framework for Sustainability Based On Hybrid Architecture-Green Management

Shahryar Sorooshian and Ahmad Nazif Bin Noor Kamar, Faculty of Technology, University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia Siavash Rashidi Sharif Abad, Department of Art and Architecture, Islamic Azad University, Rafsanjan, Iran

ID 335:  Data Mining on Return Items in a Reverse Supply Chain

Lida Mohammadi, Iraj Mahdavi, and Ali Tajdin, Mazandaran University of Science and Technology, Babol, Iran

Hamed Fazlollahtabar, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran / Niroogostar Energy Optimization Research Group, Tehran, Iran

ID 336:  A Mathematical Model for Waste Management in Reverse Supply Chain

Zahra Hosseini and Iraj Mahdavi, Mazandaran University of Science and Technology, Babol, Iran

Hamed Fazlollahtabar, Iran University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran, Niroogostar Energy Optimization Research Group, Tehran, Iran

ID 337:  The impact of SCM on Business Performance: A Case Study in Tehran Stock Exchange Market

Ali Tajdin, Saba Shabaninikoo, Raj Mahdavi, and IHamed Fazlollahtabar, Mazandaran University of Science and Tech., Iran

ID 339:  Abondoned Development as a Brownfield Site: Case Study Kemayan City, Johor Bahru

Nurlaila Ali, Land Administration and Development, Malaysia Khadijah Hussin, and Ismail Ashmat, University Technology Malaysia Kamalludin Bilal, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

ID 340:  A Review on Criteria for Green Infrastructure to be adopted by Local Authorities

Kamalludin Bilal, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

Hishammudin Mohd Ali, and Ibrahim Atan Sipan, University Technology Malaysia Nurlaila Ali, Land Administration and Development, Malaysia

ID 341:  Managing Multiple Outsourcing: Service Quality and Volume Issues

Samar Mukhopadhyay, Sungkyunkwan University-GSB, South Korea

ID 343:  A Predictive Model of the Severity of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Poultry Layer Workers

Ma. Janice Gumasing, and Leslie Ann Francisco, Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines

ID 344:  Overall Improvement for the Design of Motorized Tricycles in the Philippines – An Ergonomic Study

Ma. Janice J. Gumasing, Mapua Institute of Technology, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines

ID 345:  Evaluating Supply Chain Performance and Risks through Data Mining

Muhammad Rashid, CESET – Centre for Emerging Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Pakistan

ID 346:  Determinants of Supplier Selection and Evaluation, their Impact on Business Key Performance Indication of Buying Companies: In the Context of Telecom Companies in Pakistan

Muhammad Rashid, CESET – Centre for Emerging Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Pakistan

ID 347:  Intranet, A New Approach Communication: Green Banking Aspects in Bangladesh Bank

S. M. Tofayel Ahmad, Mohammad Rahat Uddin, Munira Jahan, and Ayasha Noor, Bangladesh Bank, Dhaka, Bangladesh

ID 349:  Upscaling Efficiency of Extension for Development of Agri-horticulture and Livestock in Semi-arid Rajasthan

Prakash Kalla, S K Rajasthan Agricultural University, India

ID 350:  Optimization of Multistage Logistic Network under Disruption Risk Considering Continuity Rate

Muhammad Rusman and Syamsul Bahri, Department of Industrial Engineering, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia Yoshiaki Shimizu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan

ID 351:  Implementation of Integrated System Six Sigma and Importance Performance Analysis for Quality Improvement of HSDPA Telecommunication Network and Customer Satisfaction

Slamet Pranoto and Rahmat Nurcahyo, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

ID 352:  Job Shop Lean Production Implementation Using Program Evaluation and Review Technique (Pert)

Ramiz Assaf, Industrial Engineering Department, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine

ID 353:  An Alternative Heuristics for Bin Packing Problem

Nurul Afza Hashim, Faridah Zulkipli, Siti Sarah Januri, and S. Sarifah Radiah Shariff, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

ID 355:  ABM (Activity-Based Management) System Implementation in Islamic Azad University of I.R. Iran

Milad Ziaeian, Reza Kiani Mavi and Gohar Rahmani, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin Branch, Qazvi, Iran

ID 356:  Fuzzy Data Envelopment Analysis to Rank Engineering Design Requirements in QFD

Mohammad Molani Aghdam, Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Amol, Iran

ID 357:  Investigation on Service Supply Chain in Private Hospitals Malaysia

Suhaiza Zailani, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ID 358:  Evaluation of Pliers in a Maximum Gripping Task

Hyun-Sung Kang,Ji-Su Kim, Dae-Min Kim, and Yong-Ku Kong, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea Myung-Chul Jung, Department of Industrial Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea

ID 359:  Process Performance Evaluation for Non-normal Distributions

Yan-Hung Lee, and Jhih-Jia Lin, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan Chien-Wei Wu, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan

ID 360:  A Survey on Interaction Techniques in Virtual Environments

Jaemoon Jung, Hanjun Park, Dongwook Hwang, Minseok Son, Donghyun Beck, Juhee Park, and Woojin Park, Department of Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea

ID 361:  Implementation Model and Roadmap of Manufacturing Process Standardization

Kwai Sang Chin, City University of Hong Kong

ID 363:  Bootstrap Approach for Constructing Interval Estimation of Capability Index under Non-Normal Distributions

Hui-Chuan Chen and Yan-Hung Lee, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Chien-Wei Wu, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan

ID 364:  Study for the Effect of Middle Finger Grip Span on Ring Finger Force in the Maximum Gripping Task

Dae-Min Kim, Hyun-Sung Kang, Ji-Su Kim, and Yong-Ku Kong, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, South Korea Myung-Chul Jung, Department of Industrial Engineering, Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea

ID 365:  Location-Routing-Inventory Problem with Transshipment

Haliza Ahmad, Pa’ezah Hamzah, Zaitul Anna Melisa Md Yasin and S. Sarifah Radiah Shariff, Centre for Statistical and Decision Science Studies, Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

ID 367:  A Robust Constrained Markov Decision Process Model for Admission Control in a Single Server Queue

Erim Kardes, Department of Industrial Engineering, Ozyegin University, Istanbul, Turkey

ID 368:  Mathematical Programming based Synthesis of Rice Drying Processes

Wongphaka Wongrat, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Thailand

A. Elkamel, P. L. Douglas, and A. Younes, University of Waterloo, Canada

ID 369:  Best Practice for Inventory Optimization based on a Restructuring of the Organization, its Functions, and its Information Systems

Shintaro Urabe and Masaru Tezuka, Hitachi Solutions East Japan, Ltd., Japan

ID 370:  Contactless Smart Card Based Prepaid Gas Metering System

Md. Liakot Ali, Mohammad Imam Hasan Bin Asad and Md. Saiful Islam, Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

ID 371:  A Study on Under Graduate Students’ Internet Usage and Habits

Murat Durucu, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey

Selcuk Cebi, and Behice Meltem Kahyan, Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey

ID 373:  Voltage Sag Assessment by Considering Financial Losses and Equipment Sensitivity

Chang-Hyun Park, Pukyong National University, Busan, South Korea

ID 374:  Environmental Sustainability Issues in Malaysian Metal and Fabrication SMEs: Comparative Analysis from a Case Study Perspectives

Atiah Abdullah Sidek, International Islamic University Malaysia

ID 375:  A Bargaining Framework Planning for Maintenance Service under Governmental Arms Offset Intervention

Jong-Jang Lin, Yi-Kuei Lin and Ruey-Huei Yeh, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan

ID 376:  Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Perspectives: A Research in Management on Leadership

Khristian Edi Nugroho Soebandrija, Bina Nusantara University, Indonesia

ID 377:  Improving Technology through Tacit and Codified Knowledge for SMEs in Developing Economies (Empirical Study)

Fourry Handoko, National Institute of Technology, ITN Malang, East Java, Indonesia

ID 378:  An Intelligent Mathematical Model in the New Product Development Based on Random Fuzzy Variables

Mohammad Molani Aghdam, Department of Engineering, Islamic Azad University, Ayatollah Amoli Branch, Amol, Iran

ID 379:  Implementation of Statistical Process Control in the Food Industry: A Systematic Review

Sarina Abdul Halim Lim, and Jiju Antony, University of Strathclyde, UK

ID 380:  Sustainability Perspectives: A Research on Leadership, Innovation, Performance and Competitive Advantage

Khristian Edi Nugroho Soebandrija, Bina Nusantara University, Indonesia

ID 381:  Investigation into Issues Related to the Productivity of Employees in an Oil and Gas Industry

Khalida Al Hakmani, Oman Gas Company, Muscat, Oman Hamdi Bashir, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

ID 382:  Religiosity and Customer Satisfaction in Public Sector of Pakistan: An Empirical StudyMuhammad Muzammil Tanveer, National University of Sciences & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan Rida Khurshid, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

ID 383:  An Inventory Model with Demand Dependent Replenishment Rate for Damageable Items and Shortage

Mehdi Sajadifar and Ahmad Mavaji, University of Science and Culture, Poonak, Tehran, Iran

ID 386:  Strategic DSS using a Heuristic Algorithm for Practical Outlet Zones Allocation to Dealers in a Beer Supply Distribution Network

Michelle Cheong, Singapore Management University, Singapore

ID 387:  Determining Optimum Route and Load Transfers in a Multiple Route-based Flat Rate Transportation Problem

Ketut Gita Ayu, Nike Septivani, and Verola Lollyta, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia

ID 388:  Achievement of the Program Outcomes in Outcomes Based Education Implementation: A Meta-Analysis

Yuzainee Md Yusoff, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia

ID 389:  An Analysis of Predictor Variables for Operational Excellence through Six Sigma

Anuradha R Chetiya, and Sunil Sharma, University of Delhi, India

ID 390:  The Influence of OSH Management System on Firm Competitive Advantage

Noorliza Karia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

ID 391:  Investigation of the Performance Characteristics of a Rotary Electronic Tablet Counter

Adekunle Jinadu, BCN PLC, Lagos, Nigeria

ID 392:  Framework to Implement Six Sigma Methodology to Oil and Gas Drilling Budget Estimation.

Mahmood Al Kindi and Mujtaba Al Lawati, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman

ID 394:  On Sustainability of it Service Business in India: A Financial Operation Perspective

Jagadish Kundu, Cognizant, India

ID 395:  Wind Energy Analysis for 3 Prospective Costal Sites of Bangladesh

Muhammad Mahbubul Alam, Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET), Dhaka, Bangladesh

A. K. Azad, Sylhet Gas Field Limited, Sylhet, Bangladesh

ID 398:  Appling Process Capability Analysis in Measuring Clinical Laboratory Quality: A Six Sigma Project

Khaled N. El-Hashmi and Omar K. Gnieber, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya

ID 400:  The Technical – Economic Investigation of LNG Projects and Natural Gas in the South Pars Gas Complex (Iran) Based On Cost – Benefit Model

Mohammadreza Joulaie, National Iranian Oil Company, Iran

ID 401:  How can We Develop a Risk Management Plan for Our Organization?

Rujee Charupash, Sirindhron College of Public Health KhonKaen, Thailand

ID 402:  Embedding Process Improvement and Operations Management Technologies for Sustainable Service Quality and Performance Improvements: A Conceptual Framework

Rohaizan Ramlan, Kamilah Ahmad, and Siti Anisah Atan, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

ID 403:  Unrelated Parallel Machines Scheduling Problem with Sequence Dependent Setup Times

Vahid Kayvanfar, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran

ID 404:  Effects of Toluene (C7H8) Addition on Microstructure and Superconducting Properties of Bulk C6H10O6Fe + SIC-Doped Mgb2

Syed Quddus and A. Bhagirov, The University of Ballarat, The University of Technology Papua New Guinea

ID 405:  Conceptual Modelling on Economic Sustainability of Computer Part Recovery Systems

Roesfiansjah Rasjidin1,2, Arun Kumar1 and Firoz Alam1

1 School of Aerospace, Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

2 Industrial Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Esa Unggul University, Jakarta, Indonesia

ID 406:  Exploring Maintenance Management in Service Sector: A Case Study

Noorliza Karia, School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

Muhammad Hasmi Abu Hassan Asaari, School of Distance Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia Hayati Saleh, School of Housing, Building and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

ID 407:  Analysis of Different Criteria for Workload Balancing on Identical Parallel Machines

Ouazene Yassine, Yalaoui Farouk, Chahade Hicham, and Yalaoui Alice, Université de Technologie de Troyes, France

ID 408:  Modeling and Optimization of WEDM Parameters for Surface Finish Using Design of Experiments

I.K. Chopde, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, India Chandrashekhar Gogte, Marathwada Institute of Technology, Aurangabad, India Dhobe Milind, P.E.S. College of Engineering, Aurangabad, India

ID 410:  The Effects of Salvage Value on the Age-Replacement Policy under Renewing Warranty

Yu-Hung Chien, Department of Applied Statistics, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan Fu-Min Chang, Department of Finance, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan

Tzu-Hsin Liu, Department of Statistics and Informatics Science, Providence University, Taichung, Taiwan

ID 411:  A Comparative Study of Improved Simulation Annealing on Multi-Depot Vehicle Routing Problem with Time Windows

Subodha Dharmapriya, Asela Kulathunga and Pradeep Jayathilake, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

ID 412:  Tendencies in Education on Optical Design in Europe

Irina Livshits, Marina Letunovskaya, Ilya Mimorov and Vladimir Vasilyev, National Research University of Informational Technologies, Mechanics and optics, Russia

Paul Urbach, Optics Research Group, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands

ID 413:  New Methods for Course Development and Management in Engineering Education

Peter Toth, Trefort Agoston Centre for Engineering Education. Obuda University, Hungary Imre J. Rudas, Obuda University, Hungary

ID 414:  Die Preparation Time Reduction Optimization of Automotive Stamping Operations

Nirav Sheth, Abass Enzi, Parth Patel, Don Reimer and Ahad Ali, Lawrence Technological University, USA

ID 416:  Real Time Process Compliance Checking using Nomenclature Approach

Murphy Choy, Ma Nang Laik and Koo Ping Shung, Singapore Management University, Singapore

ID 418:  Assessment on the Ergonomic Factors and Green Building Features of the Selected 2012 Green Classrooms in the Philippines Luzon Area

Hermie M. del Pilar, Department of Civil Engineering, Malayan Colleges Laguna, Cabuyao Laguna, Philippines

Rachel C. Villanueva, Ivan Jesrael Nagpala, Christian Garcia, and Mark Joseph Pablo, Department of Industrial Engineering, Malayan Colleges Laguna, Cabuyao Laguna, Philippines

ID 419:  A Study of the Relationship among IFRSS, Institutional Environment and Cost of Debt Capital-Evidences from EU

Cheng-Hwai Liou, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Chia-Hui Yeh, Moore Stephens Certified Public Accountants, Taichung, Taiwan

ID 420:  Integrating a Modified Desirability Function Approach and Ant Colony Strategy to Solve Two-stage Multiresponse Optimization Problem

Sasadhar Bera, Indian Institute of Management Ranchi, India Indrajit Mukherjeeb, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India

ID 421:  Comparative Analysis of Supply Chain Management for Universities through ITESCM Model

A.K. Mahbubul Hye, Bishwajit Banik Pathik, Mahmud Habib Zaman, and Md. Mamun Habib, American International University- Bangladesh (AIUB), Dhaka, Bangladesh

ID 423:  Digital Human Modeling and Clothing Virtual Try-on

Yueh-Ling Lin and Mao-Jiun J. Wang, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan

ID 424:  TUT Student Bus Transport System: A Case Study

Venessa Ranjit, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

ID 425:  Documentary Analysis of Professionalization and Certification Processes – Case Study: Certification of Professional Engineering in Colombia

Oscar Vasquez Bernal, National Distance Open University (UNAD), Bogotá, Colombia

ID 426:  Outsourcing Strategy in Reverse Logistics Network: A Markov Decision Process and Simulation Approach

Walid Abdul-Kader, University of Windsor, Canada

ID 427:  Multi-Server System with Multi-Threshold Service Policy

Fu-Min Chang, Department of Finance, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taichung, Taiwan

Jau-Chuan Ke, Department of Applied Statistics, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan Cheng-Hwai Liou, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan

ID 428:  An Exploratory Study on “Enviroprenurial” Value Chain: A Conceptual Framework for Malaysian Small and Medium Enterprises

Raja Zuraidah Raja Mohd Rasi, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Jrhor, Malaysia

ID 429:  Planning of Oil Distribution Network with Artificial Intelligence Techniques

Malinga Borukgama, Subodha Dharmapriya, Asiri Senasinghe and Asela Kulathunga, Sri Lanka

ID 430:  Efficient Computation of the Area and Length of a Planar Contour Using Digital Elevation Model Data

Hiroyuki Goto, Department of Industrial & System Engineering, Hosei University, Koganei, Tokyo, Japan Yoichi Shimakawa, Department of Computer Science and Technology, Salesian Polytechnic, Tokyo, Japan

ID 431:  A Standby Redundant System with F-Policy

Jau-Chuan Ke, and Chia-Jung Chang, National Taichung University of Science and Technology Fu-Min Chang, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taiwan

ID 432:  Barriers in Implementing Green Supply Chain Management in Construction Industry

Elizabeth Ojo and Esther T. Akinlabi, and Charles Mbohwa, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

ID 433:  An Identical Parallel Machine Problem with Maintenance Activity

Wen-Chiung Lee, Feng Chia University, Taichung, Taiwan Jen-Ya Wang, Hungkuang University, Sha Lu, Taiwan

ID 434:  Improving the Competitiveness of Organizations by Using a Link between Established Quality Management System and Balanced Scorecard

Štefan Kolumber and Petr Briš, Tomas Bata University in Zlin, Czech Republic

ID 436:  Analysis of a Two-Echelon Inventory Model with Lost Sales and Stochastic Demand Using Continuous-Time Markov Chain

Iman Vasheghani Farahani, and Rasoul Haji, Sharif University of Technology, Iran

ID 437:  Formulation of Integer Programming Model for Balancing and Scheduling of Production Line Having Shared Resources

H. M. Emrul Kays, A.N.M. Karim, M. Abdesselam, Muataz H.F. Al Hazza, International Islamic University Malaysia

R.A. Sarker, University of New South Wales Canberra

ID 438:  Engineering Education and Regional Economic Development

Gerrit Jordaan, Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa

ID 439:  Resolving Conflicting Requirements in the Management of Technology and Innovation – Insights from a Comparative Case Study of ADSL Technology

Annelies Geerts, Annelies Geerts, and Bart Van Looy, KU Leuven, Belgium

Klaasjan Visscher, and Petra de Weerd-Nederhof, University of Twente, Netherlands

ID 440:  Motivation to Pursue Green Supply Chain Management

Evelyne Vanpoucke, Maastricht University, Netherlands

ID 441:  Optimal Economic Manufacturing Quantity and Process Target for Imperfect Systems

Salih Duffuaa, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia

ID 443:  The Design & Operating Characteristics of a Flexible Auction Logistics Center (FALC): The Simulation Study

Xiang TR. Kong, George Q. Huang, and H. Luo, Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China

ID 444:  Modeling and Simulation of Automotive Engine Sub-Assembly for Production Improvement

Eno Ludavicius, Nirav Sheth and Parth Patel, Lawrence Technological University, USA

ID 445:  Missing Data Imputation Method Comparison in Ohio University Student Retention Database

Dyah Hening, and David A. Koonce, Ohio University, USA

ID 446:  Soft Skills through Engineering Cooperative Education Settings at Ohio University

Dyah Hening, and David A. Koonce, Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA

ID 447:  Cell Loading and Scheduling in Synchronized Manufacturing Cells

Gürsel A Süer, Dyah Ariningtyas Hening and Fatih Yarimoglu, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, USA

ID 448:  Comparative Analysis of AHP-TOPSIS and GA-TOPSIS Methods for Selection of Raw Materials in Textile Industries

D. K. Banwet and Abhijit Majumdar, Department of Management Studies, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India

ID 449:  System Dynamics Model for a Stackelberg Game in Multi-Echelon Inventory System under Demand and Supply Uncertainty

Noviana Dwi Harsiwi, and Elisa Kusrini, Menghadiri Universitas Islam Indonesia, Central Java Province, Indonesia

ID 450:  Developing a New Model of Supplier Selection and Lot-Sizing for Disruptive Supply Chain Network under Uncertainty

Zahra Safaei Koletia, Kamran Jamali Firouzabadia, and Seyed Ahmad Sheibat Alhamdya, Department of Industrial Management, Islamic Azad University Firoozkooh Branch, Iran

Navid Sahebjamnia, School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

ID 451:  A Comprehensive Evaluation of Direct and Indirect Network-on-Chip Topologies

Mehdi Baboli, Nasir Shaikh Husin and Muhammad Nadzir Marsono, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

ID 452:  Reliability-based Measures of a System with an Unreliable Repairman with Geometric Reneging Under Threshold-based Recovery Policy

Dong-Yuh Yang and Zong-Ru Wu, National Taipei College of Business, Taipei, Taiwan

Cheng-Hwai Liou, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taichung, Taiwan

ID 454:  Empty Containers Repositioning in South African Seaports

RD Al-Rikabi, Olufemi Adetunji and VSS Yadavalli, University of Pretoria, South Africa

ID 455:  An Optimization Model for Production Allocation in a Large Steel Manufacturing Company

Cucuk Nur Rosyidi, Anandhyta Yunan Perdana, and Yusuf Priyandari, Sebelas Maret University Indonesia

ID 456:  Model of Integrated Production and Delivery Batch Scheduling under JIT Environment to Minimize Inventory Cost

Endang Prasetyaningsih, Suprayogi, TMA Ari Samadhi, and Abdul Hakim Halim, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia

ID 457:  A Mahalanobis Taguchi System-based Approach for Correlated Multiple Response Process Monitoring

Sagar Sikder, Indian Statistical Institute, Mumbai, India

Indrajit Mukherjee, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India

Subhash Chandra Panja, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India Sasadhar Bera, Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi, India

ID 458:  A Quality Model for a Multi-Layered Sourcing Supply Chain

JrJung Lyu and Chia-Wen Chen, Department of Industrial and Information Management, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

ID 459:  Perspectives from Technology Acceptance Model on consumers’ Adoption of IPTV Service: An Empirical Research in Taiwan

JrJung Lyu, Fan-Kuei Chiou, and Chia-Wen Chen, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan City, Taiwan

ID 460:  Readiness of Indonesian Companies for ASEAN Economic Community (AEC): Preliminary Findings from Automotive and Garment Industries

Mahendrawathi ER, Anisah Herdiyanti and Hanim Maria Astuti, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya, Indonesia

ID 461:  Performance Improvement of Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS) with a Proper Dispatching Rules Planning

T. Yuri M. Zagloel, Ferdinand Jahja, and Armand Omar Moeis, University of Indonesia, Depok, Jawa Barat, Indonesia

ID 462:  Mitigation of WIP Inventory Related Problems at IC Production Line through a Suitable Inspection Sampling Plan

A.N.M. Karim, and Mohamed Bin Abd. Rahman, International Islamic University Malaysia Nornilawati Yosop, Hi-essence Cable Sdn Bhd, Malaysia

ID 463:  Improvement of Workflow and Productivity through Application of Maynard Operation Sequence Technique (MOST)

Saravanan Tanjong Tuan, S Automotive Industry Sdn Bhd, Shah Alam, Malaysia

A. N. M. Karim, H. M. Emrul Kays, A. K. M. N. Amin, and M. H. Hasan, International Islamic University Malaysia

ID 464:  Low-Cost USB-Based Data-Logger for LVDT Sensor

Md. Saiful Islam, Md. Liakot Ali, Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Rifat Zaman, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Zubaer Md Tanvir, Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh

ID 465:  Implementation of Sustainable and Green Logistics Initiative as Supply Chain Strategy in FMCG Industry

Shaliha Anistia, University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA

ID 466:  Results on the Relationship between the Decision Making the Media and the Management of ICT in Industrial Sector SMES

William Eduardo Mosquera Laverde, Universidad Cooperativa De Colombia

ID 467:  European Directives Sustainability of Biofuels and Brazilian Market, Panorama Biodiesel

Mariana Bittar, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro-PRH, Brazil

Claudia Morgado, Victor Esteves, and Ofélia Araujo, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

ID 468:  Effect of Work Instruction Support Device on Equipment Maintenance and Inspection

Seiko Taki, Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan

Yasuhiro Kajihara, Tokyo Metropolitan University, Hino, Tokyo, Japan

ID 470:  The Relationship between Quality Approaches and Their Impact on Portuguese Companies´ Quality Performance

Síria Barros, and Paulo Sampaio, University of Minho, Portugal Pedro Saraiva, Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

ID 471:  Extend Optimal Replacement Model for a Deteriorating Systems with Inspections

Shey-Huei Sheu, Providence University, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan Hsin-Nan Tsai, and Fu-Kwun Wang, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

ID 472:  Experimental Design of a Flexible Manufacturing System

Muflih Safitra, Ali Ahmad, and Abdulrahman M. Al-Ahmari, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

ID 473:  Implementation of Lean Manufacturing through Supplier Kaizen Framework: A Case Study

Mohd Hazri Mohd Rusli, Toyota Malaysia

Ahmed Jaffar, and Suzilawati Muhamud-Kayat, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia

ID 475:  Cost-Benefit Analysis of Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS)

Mohammed Al-Kahtani, Muflih Safitra, Ali Ahmad, and Abdulrahman Al Ahmari, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

ID 476:  Process Visualization of a Manufacturing Plant Based On Lean Concept

H.M.M.M. Jayawickrama, Department of Production Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

S. Samarasena, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

A.K. Kulatunga, Department of Production Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

ID 479:  Study on Key Factors of Adopting Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Indonesia

Caroline Himadewi Santoso, Jinshyang Roan, and Jei-Zheng Wu, Soochow University, Taiwan

ID 480:  Study on Key Factors of Adopting Sustainable Supply Chain Management in Indonesia

Caroline Himadewi Santoso, Jinshyang Roan, and Jei-Zheng Wu, Soochow University, Taipei, Taiwan

ID 481:  Investigation Novel Matched Valve-Actuator with Atomizer Insert Design For Two-Fluid With 50% Fill Ratio

Norzelawati Asmuin, Centre for Energy and Industrial Environment Studies (CEIES), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

ID 482:  An Optimal Inventory Policy of Tools with Maximum Allowable Lifespan

Bhaba R. Sarker, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA Cun Rong Li, School of Mechanical & Electronics Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan City, P. R. China Hui Zhi Yi, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA

ID 483:  Engineering Education in the 21st Century: Malaysian Perspectives

Shahrin Mohammad, University Technology Malaysia

ID 484:  Data Mining Based Strategic Decision Making Support Tool

Kemal Kilic, Sabanci University, Turkey

ID 486:  On Servitization and Maintenance of Diamond Press Machines

Joe Amadi-Echendu, University of Pretoria, South Africa

ID 489:  Interpretive Structural Modeling of the inhibitors of Wireless Control System in Industry

B. Jayalakshmi, and Pramod. V. R., N.S.S. College of Engineering, India

ID 490:  New Indicator System for Evaluation of Land Use Efficiency

Armands Auziņš, Sanda Geipele, and Ineta Geipele, Riga Technical University, Riga, Latvia

ID 491:  A Case Study about Retailing Market of Industrial Sector in Turkey

Ayşenur Erdil, University of Marmara, Faculty of Engineering, Department of the Industrial Engineering, University of Yalova, Faculty of Engineering, Department of the Industrial Engineering, Turkey

Mehtap Erdil, University of Marmara, Faculty of Engineering, Department of the Environment Engineering, Turkey Hikmet Erbiyik, University of Yalova, Faculty of Engineering, Department of the Industrial Engineering, Turkey

ID 492:  Evaluation of a Medical Center Lab Layout by Applying a Heuristic Algorithm with a Flexible-bay Structure

Soroor Alkhafaji, Baghdad University, Iraq

ID 495:  Layout Design of Multiple Blocks Class-Based Storage Strategy Warehouses

Maram I. Shqair, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan

Safwan A. Altarazi, German-Jordanian University, Amman, Jordan

ID 496:  A Genetic Algorithm Based Solution Approach for the Time Dependent Vehicle Routing Problem

M. Selçuk Korkmaz, Marmara University, Engineering Management Program, Istanbul, Turkey Serol Bulkan, Marmara University, Industrial Eng. Dept., Istanbul, Turkey

Ekrem Duman, Ozyegin University, Industrial Eng. Dept., Istanbul, Turkey

ID 497:  A Relax-And-Fix Heuristic for a Production Planning Problem with Order Acceptance and Flexible Due Dates

Nadjib Brahimi, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

ID 498:  Optimization Model for the Dairy Sector

Javier D. Fernandez and Beatriz Angel, University Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia

ID 499:  Optimization using Simulation of Traffic Light Signal Timings

Ahmed A. Ezzat, Hala A. Farouk, Khaled S. El-Kilany, and Ahmed F. Abdelmoniem, Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport, Abu Kir Campus, Alexandria, Egypt

ID 500:  Implementation of Safety Instrumented Systems Using Fuzzy Risk Graph Method

Nouara Ouzraoui, Bilal Rabah, Rachid Nait Said, and Mouloud Bourarech, Institute of Health and Occupational Safety, University of Batna, Algeria

ID 501:  The Operating Decisions of Corporate Business Based on the Brusselator Model

Xiao Han and Dong Mu, School of Economics and Management, Beijing Jiaotong University, China

ID 502:  Safe Backpack Mass for Students in Tertiary Institutions

Salami O. Ismaila, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria Kolawole T. Oriolowo, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

ID 503:  DMFC Models and Applications: A Literature Survey, Part I

S. Patrabansh, M. Y. El-Sharkh, and M. Alam, University of South Alabama, Mobile, USA

ID 504:  Comprehension of Social Responsibility of Entrepreneurs, Media and Experts: Case Study in Latvia

Raja Kočanova, Sanda Geipele, and Ineta Geipele, Riga Technical University, Latvia

ID 505:  Technology Transfer Model through Industrial Collaboration for Product Development and Technopreneurship in Polytechnic Education

Mohammad Nurdin, Polytechnic for Manufacturing of Bandung (POLMAN Bandung), Indonesia

ID 506:  Considering Holding Cost in Optimal Core Acquisition and Remanufacturing Policy under Deterministic Process Times

Mostafa Pazoki and Walid Abdul-Kader, University of Windsor, Canada

ID 507:  Flood Disaster Planning and Management in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Survey

Shougi Suliman Abosuliman, Arun Kumar and Firoz Alam, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

ID 509:  Reforms in Engineering Education for Sustainable development: A study on Engineering Education in Bangladesh

Mohammad Abdul Mannan and Md. Tanvir Alam, Dhaka University of Engineering & Technology (DUET), Bangladesh

ID 510:  Examining Relationship between Macroeconomic Variables Using Var Approach

Imran Arshad, IBA Sukkur, Pakistan

ID 511:  Technology Strategy under Technological Convergence Phenomenon: In the Case of Printed Electronics Industry

Yongrae Cho, Euiseok Kim and Wonjoon Kim, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), South Korea

ID 513:  Improving DFR Models for Information Retrieval in Cognitive Contexts by Adjusting the Documents Length Normalization

Eldon Caldwell Marín, and Mauricio Zamora, University of Costa Rica Antonio Ferrández Rodríguez, University of Alicante, Spain

ID 514:  Implementation of Reverse Logistic System as a Means of Environmental and Economical Issue

Hemendra Nath Roy, Sudipta Saha, Md. Shohel Parvez, Sufal Chandra Goldar and Tarapada Bhowmick, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh

ID 516:  The Impact of Job Stress to Job Satisfaction among Engineers: A Literature Review

Raja Zuraidah Raja Mohd Rasi, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

ID 518:  A Nondominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm for Sustainable Reverse Logistics Network Design

Mohammad Asghari, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

ID 519:  Weighting Suppliers Using Fuzzy Inference System and Gradual Covering in a Supply Chain Network

Mohammad Asghari, Department of Industrial Engineering, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Azadi Sq., Mashhad, Iran

ID 520:  Understanding Safety Dimensions among Logistics Personnel in Malaysia: Approaches from Social Psychology

Huinee AuYong and Lilis Surienty, School of Management, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia Suhaiza Zailani, Faculty of Business and Accountancy, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ID 521:  Value Stream Mapping using Simulation at Metal Manufacturing Industry

Raja Zuraidah Raja Mohd Rasi, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn, Johor, Malaysia Rohana Abdullah, and Nooririnah Omar, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

ID 522:  Reconstruction of free form Surfaces in Reverse Engineering Technology Applications

Tahseen Fadhil Abbas, and Ahmed Abdullah Ebraheem, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq Norain Farhana Ahmad Fuaad, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

ID 523:  Roughness Enhancement of Parts Produced by Multi-Layer SPIF

Qasim M. Doss, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq

Tahseen F. Abaas and Aqeel S. Bedan, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq

ID 524:  A Stochastic Approach to Hotel Revenue Management Considering Individual and Group Customers

M. A. Vahdat, Sh. Golestany, M. H. Abooie and M. Honarvar, Yazd University, Iran

ID 526:  Investigation of Mixture formation and Flame Development in Emulsified Biodiesel Burner Combustion

Amir Khalid, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Johor, Malaysia

ID 527:  Analysis of WIP Inventory Control and Simulation of KANBAN System within Wiring Harness Company

Ilham Kissani, Al Akhawayn University, Morocco

ID 528:  Optimizing Inventory and Pricing Decisions for a Periodic-Review System with Batch Ordering

Ying Wei, Jinan University, China

ID 531:  Implementing the Participant-Center Learning Program for the Engineering Classes in Taiwan – A Case Study

JrJung Lyu, Department of Industrial and Information Management, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan

ID 532:  Mobile Phone APP Software Browsing Behavior using Clustering Analysis

Chui-Yu Chiu, Ju-Min Liao and I-Ting Kuo, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan Po-Chou Shih, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei, Taiwan

ID 534:  Worm Optimization: A Novel Optimization Algorithm Inspired by C. Elegans

Jean-Paul Arnaout, Gulf University for Science & Technology, Kuwait

ID 536:  The Concurrent Engineering Method: The Necessity for the Convergence of Research and Education

Hye-Kyung Pang, Hallym University, South Korea

ID 537:  Living to 100 – Comparison Analysis between Customer and Economic View of Attributes for Wellness and Quality of Life

Hye-Kyung Pang, Hallym University, South Korea

ID 538:  The Study of Stability Control Systems for the Technological Processes

Gulnara Abitova, Mamyrbek Beisenbi and Janar Yermekbayeva, Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan

ID 539:  The Description of the Control Factors on the Complex Immune System

Janar Yermekbayeva, Tolkinai Myrzakul, Onlaisyn Dauletbakova and Gulnara Abitova, L. N. Gumilev Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan

ID 540:  Women Engineers-their Life Values in Australia

Susan Fenton, Fenton Partners Pty Ltd, Australia

ID 542:  Studies on Manufacturing Logistics by Using Data Mining Approach

Jekka Subramanian Gnanasekaran, K.L.N. College of Information Technology, Tamil Nadu, India

ID 543:  Why Lean Six Sigma Matters for Next-Gen ERP?

Anil Kumar Saini, University School of Management Studies, India

Rashmi Jha, Gitarattan International Business School (GIBS), Affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, India Aman Jha, Kalinga Institute of Industrial technology, India

ID 544:  Teaching Process Safety – Development of a HAZOP Study Teaching Module

Gordon McKay, John Barford, and David C.W. Hui, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China

ID 545:  The Influence of Innovation Performance towards Manufacturing Sustainability Performance

Mohd Razali Muhamad, and Zuhriah Ebrahim, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia Norsiah Hami, Universiti Utara Malaysia

ID 546:  Reduce the Failure Rate of the Screwing Process with Six Sigma Approach

Nihal Erginel and Aytaç Hasırcı, Industrial engineering Department, Anadolu University, İkiEylul Campus, Eskisehir, Turkey

ID 547:  A Qualitative Study of the Critical Success Factors of ERP System: A Case Study Approach

Aamir Ijaz, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

R. K. Malik, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Rab Nawaz Lodhi, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Sahiwal, Pakistan

Umie Habiba, National College of Business Administration and Economics, Lahore, Pakistan Syed Muhammad Irfan, COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

ID 548:  Mitigating Inefficiencies in Humanitarian Supply Chains

Colin Wee, Robert de Souza, and Jonas Stumpf, The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific, National University of Singapore Mark Goh, The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific, and Business School, National University of Singapore

ID 549:  Application of ISO –9001: 2008 Academic Institutions

Rathindra Nath De, Bengal Engineering and Science University, West Bengal, India

ID 550:  Costs of Quality and Six Sigma

Rathindra Nath De, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur, West Bengal, India

ID 551:  When We Miss Disruptive Technologies

Hye-Kyung Pang, Hallym University, South Korea

ID 552:  Stock Dependent Inventory Models under Parameter Uncertainty

Sungmook Lim, Department of Business Administration, Korea University, Sejong, South Korea

ID 553:  Increasing Customer Satisfaction through Lean Distribution

Etna Muraira, Lorena Garzafox and Bernardo Villarreal, Departamento de Ingeniería, Universidad de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza Garcia, México

ID 554:  Psychological Service Quality Analysis: A Cross-Cultural Approach

Hye-Kyung Pang, Hallym University, South Korea

ID 555:  Routing Lean and Green in UPS

Patricia Molina, Katia Nuñez, Lorena Cantú and Bernardo Villarreal, Universidad de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza García, México

ID 557:  A Strategic Procurement Concept for Physical Asset Management Framework

Ananda S Jeeva, and Ahmed Mohsen Salem Baswaid, Curtin Business School, Curtin University, Perth, Australia

ID 558:  A Review on Occupational Health and Safety Risks in Micro and Small-scale Enterprises (MSEs) in Oman

Mohammad MRK Khadem* Md. Anisul Islam and Mahmoud Al Kindi, Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat 123, Oman

ID 559:  Innovative Vehicle and Traffic Control in the Next Generation of Road Transportation [Invited Paper]

M.A.S. Kamal, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, Japan

ID 561:  Evaluating the Performance of State University, National Important Institute and Private Deemed Universities in Chennai (India) by using Data Envelopment Analysis

A. John Rajan, Sathyabama University, Rajeeve Gandhi Salai, Chennai, India

ID 562:  Noble Evaporative Battery Thermal Management System for EVs/HEVs

Ataur Rahman, Helmi Ahmed and MNA Hawlader, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ID 563:  MARKCLOUD: Software for Data Confidentiality and Security in Cloud Computing Environments

Rashidah. Olanrewaju, Saqib Hakak and Othman Khalifa, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ID 564:  Supply Chain and Logistics Challenges and Opportunities in Asia: Innovative Urban Logistics Concept

Robert de Souza, Lindawati and Zhang Xing, The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific, National University of Singapore Mark Goh, The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific and NUS Business School, National University of Singapore

ID 565:  Implementation of Costs of Quality and Six sigma in a Small Scale Industry

Rathindra Nath De, Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur, Howrah, West Bengal, India

ID 567:  Bull Whip and Reverse Bullwhip Effect in After Sales Service Supply Chains

Manish Shukla, Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

ID 569:  A Data Synchronization Model in Mobile Electronic Medical Record for Operational Efficiency

Geoffry Heredia and Kurt Junshean Espinosa, Department of Computer Science, University of the Philippines Cebu, Lahug, Cebu City, Philippines

Jaime Caro, Department of Computer Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

ID 571:  Factors Contributing to Occupants’ Comfort: A Survey among Occupants of Academic Buildings in a Public University

S.N.N. Syed Yahya, Ati Rosemary Mohd Ariffin and Muhammad Azzam Ismail, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia

ID 573:  Relationship between Supplier Integration and Supply Management Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Oman

Mohammad Zakir Hossain, Department of Operations Management and Business Statistics, College of Economics and Political Science, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

Mohammad Miftaur Rahman Khadem, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman

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