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The value of RFID in transportation : from greater operational efficiency to collaborative transportation management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)This paper assesses the value of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in the transportation forecasting, planning, and execution processes for truckload (TL) and less than truckload (LTL) services. The results show that ... -
Vendor managed inventory vs. order based fulfillment in a specialty chemical company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)In this thesis, an analysis of the existing order based fulfillment process for one product line of a specialty chemicals manufacturer is made and the potential benefits from the implementation of a vendor managed inventory ... -
Vendor-managed Inventory forecast optimization and integration
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)In the retail industry, consumer package goods (CPG) manufacturers have been working with retailers to use Vendor-managed Inventory (VMI) to improve the overall supply chain inventory turns and finished product velocity. ... -
VMI vs. order based fulfillment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)In this thesis, two inventory fulfillment methods are compared by evaluating the vendor managed inventory (VMI) fulfillment against the current order based fulfillment. Several forms of adaptation to VMI are described. The ... -
WFP supply chain capacity in Ethiopia : an analysis of its sufficiency, constraints & impact
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)The WFP's transport of food aid to Ethiopia's landlocked population is constrained by supply chain bottlenecks at the port, and limited availability of trucks for inland transport. How can the WFP supply chain be optimized ... -
What is the value of logistics for a large pharmaceutical firm?
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)Understanding business needs arising out of both, external and internal environments, is an essential first step in determining the value of logistics in a large pharmaceutical firm. In this research, we have used a variety ... -
Where did all of the totes go? : a study in supply chain design
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)Corporations are increasingly looking at ways to incorporate environmental sustainability initiatives into their businesses to lower operating costs and improve the value of their brands for customers that expect higher ... -
Who stocks the shelf? : an analysis of retail replenishment strategies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)The objective of this thesis is to analyze the trade-offs of two retail replenishment strategies, DSD (Direct Store Delivery) model and Traditional model. Conceptual and cost models are set up to analyze the trade-offs, ...