Department of Industrial Engineering
4207 Bell Engineering Center
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: (479) 575-3156
Fax: (479) 575-8431
Capstone 2016-2017
Team Awards
- Project of the Year: Alex Laguarta, Project Manager; Stephanie Gibbs, Tyler Morris,
and Reagan Villarreal
Project Title: Improving Labor Scheduling while Considering Cost
Industry Partner: ArcBest - Outstanding Achievement in Data Analysis: Jacob Brosh, Project Manager; Cynthia Bocanegra,
Ross Fulmer, and Cam Tu Nguyen
Project Title: Reducing the Cycle Time of the Infusion Preparation Process
Industry Partner: LM Wind Power - Outstanding Achievement in Modeling: Elizabeth Schad, Project Manager; Emily Daniel,
Barth K. Onyekwelu, and Brody McDonald
Project Title: Maximizing FedEx Freight’s Dock Performance through Efficient Work Assignment Methods
Industry Partner: FedEx Freight - Outstanding Achievement in Cost/Financial Analysis: Sarah Kiner, Project Manager;
Adam Hope, Liz Luzcando, and Arturo Nunez
Project Title: Laying the Foundation for Standardized Work at Tyson Mexican Original
Industry Partner: Tyson Foods, Inc. - Outstanding Achievement in Decision Support: Daniel Britton, Project Manager; John
Tlapek, and Logan Weaver
Project Title: Reducing Tractor Cycle Times by Effectively Scheduling Maintenance Technicians
Industry Partner: J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc.
Individual Awards
- Outstanding Project Manager: Jacob Brosh, Alex Laguarta and Emily May.
- Most Valuable Team Member: Parker Fitzgerald, Tyler Morris, Tanner Woodruff.
- Outstanding Faculty Advisor: Greg Parnell, Manuel Rossetti, Kelly Sullivan.
- Outstanding Industry Partner: Marc Schwartz, Tyson Foods, Inc.; Ankit Sikka, FedEx Freight; Brett Spicer, ArcBest Technologies.
Additional Projects at the 2017 Capstone Experience Symposium:
- Project Title: Creating Data Driven Guidelines to Improve ArcBest’s Contract Negotiation
Process
Team Members: Nina Drolc, Project Manager; Elizabeth Carter, Alex Huckabee, and Tanner Woodruff.
Industry Partner: ABF Freight - Project Title: Reducing Costs by Improving Efficiency in Product Sorting and Delivery
Processes
Team Members: David Cox, Project Manager; Levi Finn, Daniel Ramirez, and Cristhian Rojas Quintero.
Industry Partner: Bimbo Bakeries USA - Project Title: Enhancing Preventive Maintenance Policy and Performing Asset Failure
Analysis
Team Members: David Wellendorf, Project Manager; Parker Fitzgerald, and Markham Roberson.
Industry Partner: FedEx Freight - Project Title: Optimizing Warehouse Toted Product Flow
Team Members: Emerald Cole, Project Manager; Celia Aguilar, Daniel Gomez, and Clay Nivens.
Industry Partner: Frito-Lay - Project Title: Recommend an Ideal Fleet Mix of Asset and Non-asset Fleets to J.B.
Hunt Management
Team Members: Emily May, Project Manager; Lujain Rawwagah, Nick Taulbee, and Evan Tillman.
Industry Partner: J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. - Project Title: Leveraging GPS Pings to Accurately Identify At-Risk Deliveries
Team Members: Jacob Hardin, Project Manager; Mario Flores, and Eduardo Murillo.
Industry Partner: J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. - Project Title: Statistical Process Control for Anomalies in Driver Pay
Team Members: Alex Schussler, Project Manager; Lexi Gaddy, and Chris Oliver
Industry Partner: J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. - Project Title: Operator Scheduling Tool for Volatile Processes
Team Members: Shadow Holcomb, Project Manager; Ardraya McCoy, Darius Jordan, and Zachary Willis.
Industry Partner: LM Wind Power - Project Title: Improving Process Monitoring for Tyson Foods, Berry Street
Team Members: Grant Holman, Project Manager; Justo Barrios, and Hans Maggio.
Industry Partner: Tyson Foods, Inc.