Committee:
Barry L. Nelson (co-chair)
Wallace J. Hopp (co-chair, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan)
Jeremy Staum

Topics:
1 Discrete Optimization via Simulation: design and implement an algorithm with statistical convergence guarantee and finite time performance comparable to the best commercial software product.
2 The impact of supply chain structure on product line architecture: gain managerial insights into different product line architectures strategies for firms using modular design and operating a Make-to-Order production system or a Make-to-Stock system.