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ContributorsMorton, Haley (Author) / McCarville, Daniel (Thesis director) / Eyerly, Ann (Committee member) / Taylor, Clayton (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Industrial, Systems & Operations Engineering Prgm (Contributor)
Created2023-05
ContributorsMorton, Haley (Author) / McCarville, Daniel (Thesis director) / Eyerly, Ann (Committee member) / Taylor, Clayton (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Industrial, Systems & Operations Engineering Prgm (Contributor)
Created2023-05
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Lean Six Sigma is a methodology used to improve performance by reducing waste and process variation (“Everything you need to know about lean six sigma”). It is a methodology that is used all around the world in industries such as finance, manufacturing, healthcare, the military, IT, and more. Many working

Lean Six Sigma is a methodology used to improve performance by reducing waste and process variation (“Everything you need to know about lean six sigma”). It is a methodology that is used all around the world in industries such as finance, manufacturing, healthcare, the military, IT, and more. Many working professionals seek to obtain some sort of Lean Six Sigma training to improve projects they are a part of at their companies. Arizona State University (ASU) offers a Green Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification program to both online and custom participants. These participants are expected to follow the coursework, complete ten quizzes, complete one final exam, and a three to six-page project report (“Lean six sigma green belt certification”). Over the years, the training material for the program has become a bit outdated in terms of real-world applicability and engagement for participants. This paper will discuss the methods used to improve the Green Belt Lean Six Sigma curriculum to make it more engaging to participants while also making the content more accessible to industry today. The lessons I have learned through this improvement process and their application to my future will also be mentioned.

ContributorsDe Silva, Imaya (Author) / McCarville, Daniel (Thesis director) / Taylor, Clayton (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Industrial, Systems & Operations Engineering Prgm (Contributor)
Created2023-05
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Cryptocurrencies have long since existed but only recently been in the limelight causing a lot of confusion and mixed success for investors. Within this paper I discuss why currently Bitcoin and in general cryptocurrencies are not very attractive to the Independent Investor. I compare Bitcoin to a multitude of other

Cryptocurrencies have long since existed but only recently been in the limelight causing a lot of confusion and mixed success for investors. Within this paper I discuss why currently Bitcoin and in general cryptocurrencies are not very attractive to the Independent Investor. I compare Bitcoin to a multitude of other assets including the stock market and determine that although Bitcoin shows great upward potential Bitcoin’s downward potential is sadly staggering. I go over potential key regulations and provide a summary on the technology behind Cryptocurrencies. I predict that Cryptocurrencies will be here to stay however given the current economic outlook Cryptocurrencies are becoming a very risky investment.
ContributorsChaffanjon, Morgan (Author) / Kennedy, Chad (Thesis director) / McCarville, Daniel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Tech Entrepreneurship & Mgmt (Contributor)
Created2022-12
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This paper analyzes the impact of the December 2022 winter storm on Southwest Airlines (SWA). The storm caused delays and cancellations for all airlines, but SWA was the only major airline that was unable to recover fully. The disruption was unique due to the higher volume of people traveling during

This paper analyzes the impact of the December 2022 winter storm on Southwest Airlines (SWA). The storm caused delays and cancellations for all airlines, but SWA was the only major airline that was unable to recover fully. The disruption was unique due to the higher volume of people traveling during the holiday season and the lack of good alternative transportation for stranded passengers. The paper explains SWA's point-to-point (PTP) model, which allows them to offer competitive ticket prices, and organizational factors that have helped them hold a significant market share. The paper also discusses previous failures of SWA's IT and aircraft maintenance management systems and the outdated crewing system, which were not addressed until after the storm. The paper uses AnyLogic agent based modeling to investigate why SWA was so affected and why it took them so long to recover.

ContributorsBray, Mariana (Author) / McCarville, Daniel (Thesis director) / Kucukozyigit, Ali (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Industrial, Systems & Operations Engineering Prgm (Contributor) / School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (Contributor)
Created2023-05