The most commonly used techniques in statistical process control are parametric, and thus require assumptions regarding the statistical properties of the underlying process. For example, all traditional methods of statistical process control, Shewhart control charts, CUSUM charts, and EWMA...

Beginning with data collection, Robust Conjoint Analysis demonstrates quite a few comparative advantages over other conjoint methodologies. A computer-aided graphical survey collects information through a user-friendly interface. Compared to a numerical or quantitative approach in data...

This thesis contains quantitative models to aid managerial decision making in various aspects of manufacturing operations. The first essay deals with the economic design of multivariate statistical quality control charts, which help users respond quickly to sudden changes in the manufacturing...

Prescriptive decision theory requires decision-makers to express their beliefs and tastes with explicit, precise, and complete information. This information, expressed in subjective probability and utility functions, is often difficult and costly to obtain from a decision-maker. It is obvious...

Part 1: Prologue -- Part 2: Case Study 1 (Choice Behaviour in Interactive MCDM: A Rocky road) -- Part 3: Case Study 2 (Can a Linear Value Function Explain Choices? An Experimental Study: A Not So Rocky Road) -- Part 4: Epilogue