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Technology and Construction Management 

Mr. Rathel Smith

Rathel R. (Dick) Smith, Glass 205, 836-6972, rathelrsmith@missouristate.edu 

 

EDUCATION
1983          M.S., Central Missouri State University, Industrial Technology, 
1968          B.S., Southwest Missouri State University, Industrial Technology
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1981 to present            Assistant Professor, Missouri State University
 
 
CONSULTING WORK:
Guided the implementation of the ISO 9000 international standard for the following: 
        Champion Products, Strafford, MO
        Aaron's Automotive Products, Springfield, MO
        American Products, Marshfield, MO
        DACA, Dutso, MO
        Potterfield Trucking, Monroe City, MO
        Copeland Corporation, Lebanon, MO
        Carmeco, Lebanon, MO
        Electrovert, Camdenton, MO
        Wren Associates, Jefferson City, MO
        Osage Industries, Linn, MO
        Snyder Equipment Company, Nixa, MO
        Techtronics, Wheatland, MO
        Independent Stave Company, Lebanon, MO
 
Guided the development of a work measurement/capacity study and productivity improvement project for
the following:
        Loren Cook, Springfield, MO
        Stone County Garment, Crane, MO
        CFI Trucking, Joplin, MO
        Tuthill, Springfield, MO
 
 
PRESENTATIONS
                 McCrary, S. Smith, R. & Reposa, J (2006). "Toward the Development of an Attribute Measurement Analysis System (AMAS) for Concrete Finishing using Attribute Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (GR&R)" Presented at the 39th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology, Cleveland, Oh.
 
                 Smith, R. & Hawkins, R. (2004).  Comparative learning Assessment – Online vs Traditional. Presented at the 37th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology. Louisville, KY.
 
 
CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS (with presentation)
                 Callahan, R., Smith, R., Strong, S., (2006), Meeting the Challenges of Globalization with an Agile Technology Curriculum, Proceedings of the 39th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology, Cleveland, Ohio.
 
                 Smith, R., Callahan, R., Strong, S., (2005), The Importance and Actual Utilization of Gauge R&R (GR&R) Studies with Both Variable and Attribute Data, Proceedings of the 38th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology, St Louis, Mo.
 
                 McCrary, S., Smith, R., Callahan, R., (2005), Comparative Analysis Between Manufacturing and Construction Enterprises on the Use of Formalized Quality Systems, Proceedings of the 38th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology, St Louis, Mo.
 
                 Drake, W., Smith, R., Bridwell, J., (2005), Measuring and Improving Welding Instruction with Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) Techniques, Proceedings of the 38th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology, St Louis, Mo.
 
                 Hawkins, R., Smith, R., (2004), Perceptions and Motivation of Construction Management Students, Proceedings of the 37th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology, Louisville: KY. 
 
                 Smith, Rathel R., (2004), Development and Utilization of Learning Curves to Enhance Repetitive Task Training of Production Workers, Proceedings of the 37th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology, Louisville: KY.
 
                 Smith, Rathel R. (2004), Use of Gage R&R to Select and Evaluate Measuring and Monitoring Devices, Proceedings of the 37th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology.  Louisville: K.Y.
 
                 Hawkins, Rita & Smith, Rathel R. (2003), Adult Industrial Technology Students and Online Learning, Proceedings of the 36th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology, Nashville, TN.
 
                 Smith, Rathel R.& Campbell, Hank (2003), Utilization of an R&R Study Technique to Improve the Repeatability and Reproducibility of Multiple Subjective Data in Visual Inspections, Proceedings of the 36th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology, Nashville, TN.
 
                 Smith, Rathel R. (2002), Utilization of the ISO 9001:2000 Standard to Enhance Quality of Technical Education, Proceedings of the 35th Annual Convention of National Association of Industrial Technology, Panama Beach, FL.
 
                       
PUBLICATIONS
                 Smith, R., McCrary, S., & Callahan, R. (2006). Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility Studies (GRRS) and Measurement System Analysis: A Multimethod Exploration of the State of Practice, Journal of Industrial Technology, 23 (1), January 2007, 1-12.
 
                 McCrary, S., Smith, R., Callahan, R., “Comparative Analysis Between Manufacturing and Construction Enterprises on the Use of Formalized Quality Management Systems,” Journal of Industrial Technology, 22 (3), July-September 2006, 1-8.
 
                 Smith, R.R., Callahan, R.N., and Strong, S.S., “Developing a Practical Quality System to Improve Visual Inspection,” Journal of Industrial Technology, 21 (3), July-September 2005, 1-7.
 
                
OTHER INTELECTUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
                 Smith, Rathel R.(2004) Instructor Guide to accompany “Managing Quality an Integrative Approach” by S. Thomas Foster, Second Edition, Prentice Hall.
 
 
WORKSHOPS
                 Smith, Rathel R. (2004) Formalizing The Quality System. Workshop-American Stave Company, Salem, MO.  
 
                 Smith, Rathel R. (2004) ISO 9000:2000 Overview. Workshop-Independent Stave Company, Lebanon, MO. 
 
 
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY IN-PROGRESS
                 "Measuring and Improving Welding Instruction with Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) Techniques" Feb 2005. Presentation Proposal accepted by the National Association of Industrial Technology for the NAIT 2005 National Convention. We are gathering data and preparing to submit a paper for potential inclusions in the proceedings. 
 
                 Recently coordinated an extensive survey for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. The primary purpose of the survey was to better define the roles of Manufacturing Engineers and Technologist and to explore curricular needs. The survey resulted in 261 respondents. Once the team has issued two “White Papers” for internal use, I have permission to explore publication potential based on findings.  
 
 
COURSES TAUGHT
                 IDM 350 Management and Control of Quality
                 IDM 354 Plant Layout and Work Design
                 IDM 355 Production Planning and Control              
                 IDM 456 Industrial Supervision
                 IDM 458 Technology Management
                 IDM 459 Distribution Systems
 
 
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
                 National Association of Industrial Technology
                 Society of Manufacturing Engineers
 
HONORS AND AWARDS                      
                 Society of Manufacturing Engineers President's Award – 1997
                 St Louis Society of Manufacturing Engineers Educator of the Year - 1998
                 COBA Excellence in Service Award – 2005