Analysis of Material Handling Systems
Marc Goetschalckx, Ph.D. Tel. (404) 894-2317Fax. (404) 894-2301marc.goetschalckx@isye.gatech.edu
Course Objectives
- Review and Critique the Current State-of-the-Art in Logistics Systems Research
- Develop Skills for Making Oral and Written Critiques
- Identify of Ph.D. Research Topics
Ph.D. Level Discussion Course
- Class Discussion of Recent Papers
Discussion Process
- Designated Individual Advocate
- Randomly Chosen Critique
- One page critique with 1+ question
- Class Discussion and Summary
Paper Requirements
- Published in Last 5 Years
- Contains Computational Experience or Case Study
- No Authors at Georgia Tech
- Topic You are Knowledgeable About
Course Characteristics
- One Individually Written Review
- Grading 50 % on Content, 50 % on Clarity of Expression
- Mandatory Class Attendance
Grading
- Advocacy of a Paper (33 %)
- Class Discussion Participation and Critiques (33 %)
- Individual Written Review (33 %)
- 50 % Content, 50 % Clarity of Expression
Reading Framework
- What is the State of the Art?
- What is the Paper’s Contribution?
- Is the Paper Scientifically Sound?
- Is the Contribution Significant?
- What is the Impact on Real Life Problem?