Case studies in industry and services
Comparative Analysis of Service Quality of Health Care Systems: Case of the Emergency Department of a Government Hospital in South-Western Nigeria. Mojisola A. Bolarinwa1, a*, Emmanuel C. Ofiebor2 1Industrial and Production Engineering, University

MOJISOLA ADERENIKE BOLARINWA; Emmanuel Chukwuwuikem Ofiebor

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 11 June 2023

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2023.367482.1509

Abstract
  The quality-of-service delivery in any organization needs to be at its best, otherwise, there would be losses in that organization. The health industry, particularly hospitals and specifically emergency departments in hospitals are not excluded. If anything, they play such vital roles that its evaluation ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Bi-Level Non-radial Network DEA Model for Evaluating Performance of Bank Branches

Kh. Ghaziyani; farhad hosseinzadeh Lotfi; Sohrab Kordrostami; alireza amirteimoori

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 September 2023

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2023.293475.1351

Abstract
  Today, one of the main problems in many organizations such as banks with many branches, is that the method of evaluating them is not correct. The traditional techniques used to evaluate performance are often single-level and do not provide the manager with enough information to identify the inefficiency ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
A Time Study Analysis of Fluoride Varnish Application in Pediatric Well Visits to Address Health Disparities among Children

Robert S Keyser; Emily Rodriguez-Jacobo; Christina Scherrer

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 26 February 2024

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2024.436316.1595

Abstract
  Dental decay is the most common chronic disease in children. Fluoride varnish (FV) is a preventive oral health service with proven effectiveness at reducing dental caries in dental and primary care settings. The objective of this study was to determine how long it takes to apply FV treatments during ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Lean on the shop floor: setup time reduction with soft systems methodology

Robert S Keyser; Parisa Pooyan

Volume 10, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 563-574

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.353927.1495

Abstract
  In a lean production environment, reduced setup times can lead to many benefits, including reduced lead times. Previous research has primarily relied on the SMED methodology and mathematical modeling to reduce setup times at machine centers – and both are very useful techniques. We use the Soft ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Big data mining in the analysis of factors affecting the occurrence of natural gas incidents in East Azerbaijan province (Iran)

Najaf Ghrachorloo; Faramarz Nouri; Mostafa Javanmardi; Houshang Taghizadeh

Volume 10, Issue 4 , October 2023, , Pages 599-614

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.302836.1374

Abstract
  In the past years, East Azerbaijan province in Iran has always been at the top of the number of incidents in the country in the reports related to the annual analysis of incidents of domestic natural gas subscribers. Despite planning and spending at the expense of previous years, there has been no significant ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Implementation of lean six sigma methodology in a refractory company

Ayyappan Solaiyappan

Volume 10, Issue 2 , June 2023, , Pages 186-195

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.317347.1403

Abstract
  To enhance the manufacturing process capability of a refractory company, the scope for implementing the Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology is analyzed in this work. The DMAIC methodology of Six Sigma is used in this project to determine the Critical to Quality Characteristics (CTQs), defining the possible ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
A new method to predict the quality of umbilical cord blood units based on maternal and neonatal factors and collection techniques

Rasoul Jamshidi; Sattar Rajabpour Sanati; Morteza Zarrabi

Volume 10, Issue 2 , June 2023, , Pages 218-237

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.286186.1326

Abstract
  The saving banks of “umbilical cord blood stem cells” are considered as strategic health-based institutions in most countries. Due to the limited capacity of cord blood sample storage tanks, the samples should be evaluated according to their quality. So these banks need a method to assess ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Robust optimization model to improve supply chain network ‎productivity under uncertainty

Seyed Farid Mousavi; Arash Apornak; Mohammadreza Pourhassan

Volume 10, Issue 2 , June 2023, , Pages 273-285

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.316357.1402

Abstract
  Although the importance of supply chain agility considering the necessity of speed of action, ‎response to customers, progressive changes in the market, consumers’ needs, etc. in many ‎industries is clear both scientifically and experimentally, today organizations have found that the ‎benefit ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Lean at Home: Applying 5 Whys and Lean PFMEA to Home Projects

Robert S Keyser; Parisa Pooyan

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, , Pages 45-55

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.320848.1410

Abstract
  Root cause analysis techniques are often applied to problems in the workplace; however, they may also prove very useful to home projects. This research explores the application of two root cause analysis techniques in home projects: (1) 5 Whys to determine the root cause of a home air conditioning unit ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Determinants of job satisfaction among the employees of aluminum industries in Rajshahi city of Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

K. M. Mustafizur Rahman

Volume 9, Issue 4 , October 2022, , Pages 507-516

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2022.334346.1460

Abstract
  Job satisfaction of the employees is a concerning issue, accelerates the productivity of any organization. Higher job satisfaction among the employees means the higher chance of profitability of the employers. An effective understanding of factors associated with job satisfaction of the employees is ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Investigating causes of delay in natural gas distribution pipeline projects: a correlation analysis (case study: Khuzestan Province of Iran)

Hadi Mehrabi Sharafabadi; Mohamad Ali Movafaghpour

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 68-77

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.288492.1333

Abstract
  The main purpose of this study is to identify the delay factors and evaluate the type ranking of delays in natural gas distribution projects. We have investigated 274 projects in Khuzestan gas company from 2015 to 2020. Projects investigated in this study included urban, rural, transmission lines, industrial ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Energy effectiveness and conservation of pipeline construction industry using Iso 50001 energy management system

Yayan Saputra; Fibi Eko Putra; Taufik Hidayat

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 108-114

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.307055.1384

Abstract
  The number of pipeline construction industry and electricity prices in Indonesia from 2013 to 2019 has increased. In order for the pipeline construction industry to be sustainable and competitive, the industry must strive to reduce electricity consumption, one of which is the ISO 50001 energy management ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Factors affecting the readiness of green business process management in the Iranian banking industry

Farkhondeh Mortaz Hejri; Changiz Valmohammadi; Mahmood Alborzi

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 115-133

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.290644.1340

Abstract
  This study aimed to identify factors affecting the green management process readiness of banks and determining the interactions and priority of these factors. To this end, factors affecting the green management process readiness in the banking industry were extracted by using an in-depth study of the ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Developing system for improving the performance of the private hospital in Egypt

Eman Nasser; Amal Nasser; Mona Younis

Volume 8, Issue 4 , December 2021, , Pages 365-385

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.293191.1350

Abstract
  The purpose of this paper is to enhance the quality of private hospitals in Egypt. The health care field, especially in the private hospital in Egypt has acquired huge importance lately because of its great contribution to the fast handling of patients. Today, customers of the private hospitals complain ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Detection of an imbalance fault by vibration monitoring: case of a screw compressor

Walid Meslameni; Taoufik Kamoun

Volume 8, Issue 1 , March 2021, , Pages 27-39

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2021.269384.1243

Abstract
  The evolution of the means aimed at improving the availability of strategic equipment requires a credible level of maintenance with the development of original monitoring techniques such as vibration diagnostics. The vibration monitoring of strategic equipment through a vibration diagnosis requires mainly ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Assessing the impact of operational flaws on the performance of microfinance institutions in Ghana: a case study of selected microfinance institutions

Annette Serwaa Agyeman; Adjei Gyamfi Gyimah; Solomon Adu-Asare

Volume 7, Issue 2 , June 2020, , Pages 137-153

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2020.213974.1118

Abstract
  Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) contribute significantly to the development of a country and many of these institutions are found in most developing countries including Ghana. However, many challenges have been alleged to stifle the efforts of microfinance companies in their attempt to make their all-important ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Selection of tugboat gearbox supplier using the analytical hierarchy process method

Astrid Diandra Maulidina; Fibi Eko Putra

Volume 5, Issue 3 , November 2018, , Pages 253-262

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2018.138086.1042

Abstract
  Some company strategies in managing business that can be implemented are Supply Chain Management (SCM). SCM works to ensure the availability of the material obtained from the supplier. With the increasingly advanced information technology in line with the progress in hardware and software technologies, ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Reduction of Rework in Bearing End Plate Using Six Sigma Methodology: A Case Study

Boby John; Abdulrahiman Areshankar

Volume 5, Issue 1 , June 2018, , Pages 10-26

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2018.120059.1033

Abstract
  Six Sigma is a structured and systematic approach to performance and quality improvement. Six Sigma is a rigorous methodology consists of five major phases, namely definition, measure, analysis, improvement, and control for problem solving. A lot of case studies have been published and many large organizations ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Geothermal Energy in Palestine: Practical Applications

Nabil Beithou; Zaid Abu Al-Ganam

Volume 4, Issue 3 , November 2017, , Pages 174-179

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2017.54753

Abstract
  Energy is a main factor in developing nations. Energy is almost a must for surviving with dignity. Palestine situation is different from other countries which can import their energy needs from outside. Palestinians are facing a critical shortage in energy due to Israeli Occupation. They must depend ...  Read More

Case studies in industry and services
Determine the Priority of Industrial Investment in Conditions of Risk and Uncertainty: The Case Study Mazandaran Province

Seyed Fakhreddin Fakhrehosseini; Meysam Kaviani

Volume 4, Issue 1 , September 2017, , Pages 49-58

https://doi.org/10.22105/jarie.2017.94124.1016

Abstract
  The expansion of production and development in the industrial sector is due to increase the investment on the activity of this sector. On one hand limits of the financial resources to the investment and high risk of investments in industrial and production activities, and by the other hand, the frequency ...  Read More