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Engineering Management Field Projects: Recent submissions
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Case Study - Pulling the Plug on a Product Development Project
(2006-05-19)Project success is traditionally defined as meeting the customer’s expectations by conforming to the triple constraints of time, cost and quality. Since few projects are completed without changes in scope regarding the ... -
Developing Business Case for Electrical System Replacement
(2006-05-19)Generating plants in United States have 30 to 40-year-old electrical distribution equipment that is reaching the end of its useful life. The demand for electric power is expected to increase by about 25 percent, over the ... -
UV Disinfection Equipment Marketing Plan. "The Impact of New Water Quality Effluent Standards and Whole Body Contact Classification of Missouri Waters"
(2006-05-19)In 1996, the federal Clean Water Act established a national goal to protect fish and wildlife and recreational uses in its waterways, lakes and rivers of the United States. Each state is in charge of its compliance to the ... -
Improving the Capacity or Output of a Steam Turbine Generator at XYZ Power Plant in Illinois
(2006-05-19)Competition has been a prime mover in the energy industry and there is the drive to increase performance of steam turbine-driven equipment. Availability of a unit is also critical to the operation of a plant and ... -
Implementing an Employee Involvement Program Through an Innovation Competition
(2006-05-19)In the entrepreneurial and corporate world of the twenty-first century, globalization has forced organizations to find ways to stay at the competitive edge by becoming more solid and strong. Organizations must understand ... -
Using Virtual Teamwork to Produce an Information Technology Magazine
(2006-05-19)The fast paced world of Information Technology is constantly changing. News magazines are one frequently used resource in the never-ending battle to stay current. While it takes a large company to produce a nationally-recognized ... -
Cost Analysis Procedures for Use in Promoting Fine Filtration Media
(2006-05-19)The field project is a cost analysis procedures manual to be used within {company name} to quantify the cost of operations and materials for current and recommended dust collection practices. The estimated benefits from ... -
Information Security Framework for Small and Medium Sized Businesses
(2009-06-17)Information security issues are a challenge to everyone who uses computers. The rise of the personal computer as a common business tool and the Internet as a common means of business communication and commerce have also ... -
Office Supplies Cost Optimization Using Six Sigma
(2006-05-19)Six Sigma is quality management philosophy used by many successful companies. The DMAIC (Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control) Methodology is a commonly used the Six Sigma tool designed to improve an existing process. ... -
Critical Path Method (CPM) Scheduling, Basic Engineering, and Project Approach for Typical Substation Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) Project
(2006-05-19)This Field Project provides an overview of the typical substation Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC) project delivery method, the work breakdown structure, activities and sequences in the Critical Path Method (CPM) ... -
Six Sigma for Non-Profit Organizations
(2005-05-20)Although non-profit organizations, such as healthcare, education, recreation, welfare, religious and culture agencies rarely think of themselves as business, they share a lot of traits with for-profit businesses. They ... -
General Construction Company Private Development Procedure
(2006-05-19)General Construction Company (General) has a long history with an established procedure in constructing public, linear heavy/highway projects for state and federal agencies. The procurement process for such projects is ... -
US - Voice Over Internet Protocol Phone Service Providers Market Analysis
(2006-05-19)This report explains the overview of Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and the challenges the VoIP Phone Service providers face to become market leaders. The report provides an overview of new services offering, both ... -
The Positive Effects of IT Outsourcing to India on the American Economy for IT Workers
(2006-05-19)As outsourcing to India has become a more prevalent part of business in the new millennium, IT workers in America have become weary of their current and future job prospects. An educated and process-oriented society in ... -
Operating Plan for "Helios"; A Builder and Manufacturer of Energy Efficient Homes
(2006-05-19)The purpose of this project is to develop a comprehensive business operating plan for a home building company that emphasizes and promotes the use of passive solar energy systems and earth sheltering designs in its products. ... -
Front End Loading (FEL) and Process Engineering Workflow
(2005-05-20)Project development for the oil refining industry is typically performed through a process called Front End Loading (FEL). In recent years, the Process and Industrial Division of Burns and McDonnell has performed several ... -
Analysis of the Employee Performance Evaluation System
(2005-07-29)The employee performance evaluation system was developed with the thought of assisting management to effectively motivate and manage the actions of their employees. The system is deeply integrated within most companies ... -
The Future of Injection Molding in Food Packaging for the United States
(2005-05-20)The injection molding process has been used for many years to produce food packaging in the United States. It is important to understand the forces in both the food industry and packaging industry to determine the role ... -
Risk Management Analysis of Our Water Infrastructure's Soft, Chewy Center
(2005-05-20)National security has become a growing concern since the terrorist attacks on the United States in September of 2001. A safe public drinking water supply has undoubtedly always been considered a priority nationwide. Now, ... -
Business Plan - RM MedComm's Opportunity for Business in Healthcare Design Services
(2005-12-16)Construction in the healthcare industry in Houston is growing due to steady population increases and technology changes. Houston area engineering and architectural firms generally hire subcontractors to design medical ...