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  • Multivariate statistical process control approach for performance evaluation in call centers 
    Kalaycı, Tolga Ahmet. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2011., 2011.)
    In this thesis, a multivariate performance assessment model for the inbound department of a call center was proposed. The model is treated with principal component analysis (PCA). The main reasons for the employment of PCA ...
  • Integrated production planning, shift planning and detailed scheduling in a tissue paper manufacturer 
    Teksan, Zehra Melis. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2011., 2011.)
    The thesis is about the implementation of an integrated planning system in a large tissue paper manufacturer in Turkey. The manufacturer operates over four production facilities in di erent geographical locations where two ...
  • Analysis of single and two-echelon inventory systems under disruptions in supply 
    Tomsuk, Damla. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2011., 2011.)
    In this thesis, we analyze two different models. In the first model, we consider a two-echelon supply chain with a supplier, a manufacturer and two retailers. The manufacturer is subject to non-stationary supply disruptions. ...
  • Two essays in modeling and analysis of exchange rate dynamics 
    Erataman, Caner. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2011., 2011.)
    This thesis has two main chapters that are focusing on the di erent aspects of foreign exchange modeling. In the rst chapter, a dynamic programming approach is used to model the problem that; an investor has to decide on ...
  • Approximating the objective gradient using perceptrons for constrained minimization with application in drag reduction 
    Kocuk, Burak. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    This thesis is concerned with the constrained minimization problems whose objective function does not have a closed form analytical expression. However, it can be evaluated numerically which enables the determination of ...
  • Analysis of a two stage supply chain with investment in product and process innovation 
    Dumlu, Sibel. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    We analyze a two-stage supply chain consisting one contract manufacturer (CM) and one original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The CM provides a single technology related product to the OEM who faces e ort-dependent random ...
  • Modeling and analysis of peer-to-peer video-on-demand system 
    Özdemir, Ersin. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    Peer-to-peer video-on-demand (P2P-VoD) system has been recently a promising platform for delivery of multimedia streaming services. In this system, optimal selection of peer groups to be jointly dedicated for the requested ...
  • Input modeling 
    Pınar, Başak. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    In this study input modeling is executed by using the most e cient statistical principles and a new input modeling tool, the Fit All function, is developed in the statistical computing environment R. Moreover a practical ...
  • Pre-disaster planning of mitigation, response and recovery decisions: case of a possible earthquake in İstanbul 
    Oğuz, Murat. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    Over the past three decades, increasing natural disaster losses have raised the importance of emergency management. In this respect, an optimization model is constructed in order to analyze the probable results of an ...
  • Strategic analysis of product recovery management by using system dynamics approach 
    Üzmez, Beril. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    In this study, by using system dynamics approach, we aim to investigate the profitability of a company engaging in remanufacturing, which is the most advanced form of product recovery. Our motivation is to find out (i) ...
  • Quantifying the risk of portfolios containing stocks and commodities 
    Halulu, Sıla. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    In this study, we used copula method in order to model the multivariate return distributions of stock portfolios and, in this manner, to implement this model for risk measure evaluations in practice. Copulas are used to ...
  • Interest rate modelling and bond portfolio selection 
    Drağan, Oğuz Kaan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    Bond portfolio management and interest rate risk quanti cation is an important eld of practice in nance. In markets there exist di erent types of bonds that are issued from a variety of sources including the central ...
  • Cost and emission optimization in short term power generation scheduling 
    Eroğlu, Büşra. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    Worldwide a considerable increase in energy use is being experienced day by day. Likewise, ever increasing electrical energy demand leads to an increasing need in installed capacity, clean energy resources and low cost ...
  • A network integration oriented model to evaluate new wind power generation projects 
    Cobuloğlu, Halil İbrahim. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    For a continuous and sustainable economic growth, energy is one of the most important necessities that has to be supplied properly. Not only for a continuous economic growth but also for a better environment, renewable ...
  • Defective ramsey numbers and defective cocolorings 
    Akdemir, Ahu. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    Ramsey number, R(a; b), denotes the smallest positive integer n such that, among any n people, there exist a people who know each other or b people who do not know each other. R(a; b) values are known for small a and b ...
  • Determining the anthropometric characteristics of adult male population of Turkey 
    Eren, Elif. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    Ergonomics briefly can be described as “human-centered” design. Anthropometry, the science of human body measurements, plays a major role in ergonomic design. Thus, designers must be familiar with anthropometric data and ...
  • The value of time spent for sequencing of jobs in random sized batches 
    Öner, Miray. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    In this study, we address the question 'Is it worth scheduling?' by investigating the trade-o between the time spent to obtain the optimal schedule and improvement of the system performance. We consider two queuing systems ...
  • Supply disruption in multistage production systems 
    Çiçek, Burçin. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    This study aims to analyze multistage production systems under supply disruption. First part of the study examine an N stage serial system under supply disruption risk. It is assumed that the unreliable supplier is unique ...
  • Modeling the dynamics of thyroid hormones and related disorders 
    Şeker, Oylum. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    In this study, a dynamic simulation model for thyroid hormone system is constructed. The objective of this work is to first generate the dynamics of the hormones involved in thyroid hormone system in healthy body, and then ...
  • Operational aircraft maintenance routing problem with remaining time consideration 
    Başdere, Mehmet. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2012., 2012.)
    Aircraft maintenance routing problem is one of the most studied problems in airline industry. However, most of these studies focus on nding a unique rotation that will be repeated by each aircraft in the eet with a certain ...

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