Capstone 2016-2017

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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.