In the United States, end-stage liver disease patients join a waiting list and then make accept/reject decisions for transplantation as deceased-donor organs are offered to them over time. These decisions are largely influenced by the patient’s prospect for future offers, which can be...

Problem definition: Bleed-feed is a novel technology that allows biomanufacturers to skip intermediary bioreactor setups. However, the specific time at which bleed-feed is performed is critical for success. The process is stringently regulated, and its implementation involves unique trade-offs...

With deregulation, utilities in the power sector face a much more urgent imperative to emphasize cost efficiencies as compared to the days of regulation. One major opportunity for cost savings is through reductions in spare parts inventory. Most utilities are accustomed to carrying large volumes...

In todays rapidly changing global world, the sustainability of an organization depends not only upon its financial performance, but also upon its environmental and social performance. It is suggested that policy makers, and corporate and engineering managers integrate economic, environmental and...