M.S. Theses: Recent submissions

  • Oblique random forest algorithm using lasso regression for wind power forecasting 
    Tabak, Burak. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    With the increasing trend towards the use of renewable energy sources, wind power has been the subject of many researches. Wind power has stochastic nature due to uncertainties in atmospheric conditions, especially in wind ...
  • A comparative analysis of different expectation models for the El Farol Bar problem 
    Çetiner, Burak. (Thesis (M.S.) - Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2022., 2022)
    The El Farol Bar Problem is first discussed by W. B. Arthur (1994) and he presents this problem to introduce a new field that he names as “complexity economics”. The El Farol Bar Problem is widely used in the literature, ...
  • Interrelation of production system design, quality and productivity in hybrid manufacturing environments 
    Ateş, Nüfer Yasin. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    This study concentrates on the impact of lower quality of returned products for remanufacturing on machines that are shared by new and remanufactured products. The hybrid manufacturing shop floor with two part types where ...
  • Extending the producer responsibility under legislations: economic impact of remanufacturing on automotive manufacturers 
    Salman, Koray Tanaltan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Increasing population and consumption drives a common sense for responsible use of resources. Therefore, waste reduction is becoming a major concern in industrialized countries. Legislations that extend producers’ ...
  • Revenue management with dynamic pricing in competitive market 
    Özdoğan, Ezgi. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    In this study, we formulate the seasonal product pricing problem as a dynamic programming model analytically and discuss some structural properties of the optimal policy and the optimal value function. We consider discrete ...
  • A logistics system design for fast moving consumer goods 
    Oluk, Atılım. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    This research addresses to a logistics system design for fast moving consumer goods. Within the context of the thesis, the distribution system of cold products starting from the ordering process and ending with the placement ...
  • Generic dynamic pattrens: testing by empirical evidence 
    Soylu, Sercan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Validation in system dynamics (SD) models can be classified into two major groups, structure and behavior validation. While behavior validation involves comparison of the model output with the real data, the structural ...
  • Performance assessment of a spare part dealer network using data envelopment analysis 
    Kaya, Mehmet Fatih. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    In this study, we analyze comparative dealer efficiency of a spare part distributor, using data envelopment analysis. In order to ensure homogeneity in the data sets, five different clusters are formed, and for each cluster, ...
  • A hierarchical approach for responsive production planning and control in flexible manufacturing systems 
    Albey, Erinç. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    The aim of this thesis is to build up a responsive production planning and control system (PPCS) framework for a Flexible Manufacturing System (FMS), which can handle exible process plans. In the existence of such ...
  • An aggregate economic equilibrium model for sustainable energy policy analysis and implications for Turkey 
    Karali, Nihan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    This study explores economic effects of various energy and environmental policies for Turkey using an energy-economy-environment aggregate equilibrium model. The model aggregates energy demands, capital requirements and ...
  • A simulation model for distribution warehouses 
    Hoyur, Gülizar. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    The aim of this study is to aid logistics companies in their strategic and operational decision making processes in a fierce competition environment. With this point of view, an Arena-based simulation model has been ...
  • Investigation of the transit maritime traffic in the strait of Istanbul through simulation modeling and scenario analysis 
    Almaz, Özhan Alper. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    The Turkish Straits, the unique water route between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean is of great strategic and economic importance. The increase in the number of transit vessels in recent years and serious quantities ...
  • Application of planned-replacement policy in a copper-wire drawing company 
    Tan, Ömer Kudret. (Thesis (M.S.)- Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 1982., 1982.)
  • A genetic algorithm approach to the tool allocation problem in flexible manufacturing systems 
    Güçlü, İlker. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    This thesis focuses on the development of a Genetic Algorithm (GA) to solve the tool allocation problem in flexible manufacturing systems (FMS). Tool allocation on machines’ tool magazines is a setup problem in an FMS and ...
  • Solving the rectilinear distance location-allocation problem using lagrangean relaxation and subgradient optimization 
    Akyer, Hasan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    This thesis is concerned with the rectilinear distance location-allocation problem, which seeks the location of capacitated facilities along with the allocation of their products to customers, so as to minimize total cost ...
  • An overview of company valuation techniques with implementation to major Turkish companies 
    Akbulut, Saltuk Buğra. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    The objectives of this thesis are to review the theoretical literature on company valuation, to define a valuation procedure based on findings and to implement such procedure on four major Turkish companies from different ...
  • Distribution planning of magazines 
    Özgün, Onur. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    The main aim of this thesis is to determine the best values of total printingvolume of magazines and the amounts that are sent to sales points, through forecastingand determination of optimum service level to be provided. ...
  • The effect of product substitution on non-boundary inventory levels 
    Cevahir, Cihan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Competitive business world makes it difficult for companies to have high customerloyalty. As the number of manufacturer companies in markets gets higher, customersexpect higher service level from these manufacturers. If a ...
  • Analysis of a pull type remanufacturing control system 
    Özel, Özgür İnan. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    The aim of this study is to evaluate multi-stage kanban controlled hybrid systemswith arbitrary topologies. A hybrid system consists of manufacturing and remanufac-turing subprocesses each dedicated to its respective ...
  • Quay length optimization using inventory and stochastic knapsack models 
    Özgüven, Eren Erman. (Thesis (M.S.)-Bogazici University. Institute for Graduate Studies in Science and Engineering, 2006., 2006.)
    Within this study, it is aimed to develop a method to determine the optimal quaylength. Since one of the most significant drawbacks of the maritime transportation isthe delays encountered in ports where loading and unloading ...

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