E.C. Jones's scientific contributions

Publications (3)

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Technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID), simulation, and other IE methods are used to control inventory for NASA. The model developed for NASA consumable food planning policy consists of five-step approach. The approaches include calculating the calories consumed by the astronauts, construct a simulation model that determines the...
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Inventory inaccuracy is a critical issue faced by many companies. Automated Identification Technologies (AITs) such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) can be utilized to alleviate the occurrence of situations such as obsolete pharmaceuticals in hospitals. RFID has been used to aid inventory management systems by providing real time availabili...
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Companies often look for a "recipe for success" with the latest management initiatives such as Lean, Total Quality Management, and Business Process Reengineering. Companies often judge success by bottom line results. These results can be measured by evaluating shareholder value, which is commonly known as the wealth the company brings to the shareh...