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IR Bobcat Company,
Bismarck, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Design a test bench to verify the quality and functionality of a fully
assembled undercarriage hydraulic system for a 435 excavator. The
system needs to identify any leaks, verify component functionality and
specifications in less than 5 minutes.
Spring
2007 |
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IR Bobcat Company,
Bismarck, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Research and document the design of a paint system for hydraulic
cylinders components that offers safety and economics advantage over
the current painting methods while meeting the production
requirements.
Spring
2007 |
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Rapat Corporation,
Hawley, Minnesota
Project
Objective:
Develop a document that reflects research and identification of a
paint system that can adequately address the current and future needs
of the Corporation.
Spring
2007 |
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Rapat Corporation,
Hawley, Minnesota
Project
Objective:
Develop proposals for decreasing manufacturing lead-time through
improved layout, production practices, and inventory management
practices.
Spring
2007 |
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Wil-Rich LLC ,
Wahpeton, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Study and analyze the paint system and develop proposals for improved
throughput.
Spring
2007 |
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Wil-Rich LLC ,
Wahpeton, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Analyze the current raw materials storage and delivery schedule and
develop proposals for improved methods.
Spring
2007 |
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Swanson Health Products,
Fargo, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Study and analyze the current requirements for bottling and order
fulfillment activities and develop an improved layout and move plan
that will include the planned expansion into new addition.
Spring
2007 |
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Swanson Health Products,
Fargo, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Analyze the Pick-to-Light order picking system including operator
interface, information flow, and inventory placement and develop
proposals for improved order picking throughput.
Spring
2007 |
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Dee, Inc.,
Crookston, Minnesota
Project
Objective:
Study, analyze and improve the production line for the DD133A intake
manifold including the layout, manufacturing processes and
ergonomics. Spring 2006 |
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Project
Objective:
Document current layout and manufacturing processes, identify problems
and make recommendations to decrease manufacturing lead time and
increase throughput of tanks. Spring 2006 |
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Project
Objective:
Develop proposals for improving the current office layout that can
help with effective utilization of space and meeting anticipated staff
growth. Spring 2006 |
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Project
Objective:
Redesign the A380LD manufacturing cell to help with reducing cycle
time and increasing capacity. Spring 2006 |
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Project
Objective:
Develop improved processes and procedures for the packaging and
shipping logistics for the Airbus A380LD Cargo Handling System. Spring
2006 |
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Project Objective:
Identifying what processes and procedures are affected, and determine
what material number cross-references are required to support
operations at Gremada Industries, Inc. due to Gremada transitioning to
a new business model.. Spring 2006 |
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Project
Objective:
Develop a proposal for a new facility layout and proposal for an
improved supply chain to help IMAR Group, LLC meet expected growth in
demand Spring 2006 |
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Project
Objective:
Analyze, refine, & document processes for maximizing Ultrex®
yield and accurately measuring waste” Spring 2006 |
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Cloverdale Foods Company,
Mandan, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Provide Cloverdale Meats with documentation of current and proposed
process flow and layout in the Kitchen Area. Another objective is to
study and document operations for improved ergonomics in facility.
Spring 2005 |
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Gremada Industries,
West Fargo, North Dakota
Project
Objectives:
Analyze the current inventory management system and its impact on
material handling, storage, and warehousing. Recommendations will be
made to improve efficiency and cut material handling costs.
Spring 2005 |
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Infinity Windows,
Fargo, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
To develop a proposal for a new facility layout capable of meeting
anticipated production needs and future expansion. Spring
2005 |
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Project
Objective:
Study and document the feasibility of establishing an on-site, full
service childcare center for use by faculty, staff, and students at
NDSU. Spring 2005 |
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Sioux Manufacturing Corporation, Fort Totten, North Dakota
Project Objective: Study, document and evaluate current
layout, material and process flow and propose an improved plant layout
that can contribute to increased throughput. Spring
2005 |
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Project
Objective:
Develop and document a proposal that can help with increased bottling
operations throughput. Spring 2005 |
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White Earth Health Center,
Ogema, Minnesota
Project
Objective:
Determine and propose methods to improve patient access by increasing
the number of patients seen per provider through analysis,
documentation, and recommendations. Spring 2005. |
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IR Bobcat Company,
Gwinner, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Design a centralized “supermarket” facility to be used for storing and
distribution of Small Miscellaneous Parts (SMP). Spring 2004 |
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Braaten Cabinets,
Kindred, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Design a flexible holding device that will aid in improving the
cabinet assembly processes. Spring 2004 |
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Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Carrington, North Dakota
Project Objective: Make recommendations for improved ergonomics
through utilizing improved methods and equipment for material handling
and packaging equipment loading. Spring 2004 |
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Integrity Windows and Doors,
Fargo, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Develop a proposal and make recommendations for material handling
methods for loading, transferring, and unloading of wood sash to
improve the overall productivity and quality of the paint line
system. Spring 2004 |
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Lake Agassiz Regional Library,
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Project Objective:
Study, document, and analyze the existing methods for processing
library materials and propose streamlined processes and workplace
layout. Spring 2004 |
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MeritCare Health System,
Fargo, North Dakota
Project
Objective: Determine
and propose methods to minimize the operating room downtime and
recommend ways to improve efficiency and turnover rates.
Spring 2004 |
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MeritCare Health System,
Fargo, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Analyze, document, and make recommendations for improving access to,
mammography screening services. Spring 2004 |
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Noridian,
Fargo, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Analyze and document current processes for Service Work Order/Move.
Documentation will be used to make a comparison between the existing
and new processes with an emphasis on communication between
departments and standard timeframes. Spring 2004 |
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Project Objective: Research and document methods that can help
to improve the quality inspection process for
order picking. Spring 2004 |
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WCCO Belting Inc.,
Wahpeton, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Develop a proposal and make recommendations for improving the
throughput of the press department while optimizing the number or
operators through improved setup and operator interaction with the
related equipment. Spring 2004 |
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MeritCare Health System,
Fargo, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Improving the efficiency of the patient transportation department at
MeritCare Medical Center. Spring 2003. |
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SJE Rhombus, Inc.,
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Project
Objective:
Research and test various conformal coating materials with the
function to protect a printed circuit board from damage caused by
environments such as high humidity, water, sewage, and chemical
exposure. Spring 2003 |
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Integrity Windows and Doors, Fargo, North Dakota
Project Objective: Develop a proposal and make recommendations
for material handling methods for loading, transferring, and unloading
of wood sash to improve the overall productivity and quality of the
paint line system. Spring 2004 |
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MeritCare Health System, Fargo, North Dakota
Project Objective: Determine and propose methods to minimize
the operating room downtime and recommend ways to improve efficiency
and turnover rates. Spring 2004 |
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Noridian,
Fargo, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
Analyze and document current processes for Service Work Order/Move.
Documentation will be used to make a comparison between the existing
and new processes with an emphasis on communication between
departments and standard timeframes. Spring 2004 |
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Project Objective:
Research and document methods that can help to improve the quality
inspection process for order picking. Spring 2004 |
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MeritCare Health System, Fargo, North Dakota
Project Objective: Determine and propose methods to minimize
the operating room downtime and recommend ways to improve efficiency
and turnover rates. Spring 2004 |
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WCCO Belting Inc., Wahpeton, North Dakota
Project Objective: Develop a proposal and make recommendations
for improving the throughput of the press department while optimizing
the number or operators through improved setup and operator
interaction with the related equipment. Spring 2004 |
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MeritCare Health System, Fargo, North Dakota
Project Objective:
Improving the efficiency of the patient transportation department at
MeritCare Medical Center. Spring 2003 |
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SJE Rhombus, Inc., Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Project Objective: Research and test various conformal coating
materials with the function to protect a printed circuit board from
damage caused by environments such as high humidity, water, sewage,
and chemical exposure. Spring 2003 |
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SJE Rhombus, Inc.,
Detroit Lakes,
Minnesota
Project Objective:
Determine the feasibility, cost benefits and requirements for
incorporating Bar Coding System Applications to SJE-Rhombus’s
manufacturing and warehousing operations. Spring 2003
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SJE Rhombus, Inc., Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Project Objective:
Design an improved manufacturing layout incorporating operational
efficiencies. Spring 2003. |
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SJE Rhombus, Inc.,
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Project
Objective:
To design the housing of a submersible sensor and to make
recommendations on materials that would be suitable for the production
of the housing for a variety of applications. Spring 2003 |
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Wil-Rich,
Wahpeton, North Dakota
Project
Objective:
To design an improved manufacturing layout incorporating operational
efficiencies. Spring 2003 |
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