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An analysis of physical object information flow within Auto-ID infrastructure
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
The application of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) has been studied for decades, and many field trials have been executed to evaluate the usability of RFID systems, the business case of RFID applications and so forth. ...
Coordinating the multi-retailer, single supplier procurement processes for a seasonal product with supply contracts
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Supply contracts are used to maximize profits in a supply chain by coordinating order quantities between the suppliers and retailers. In traditional supply contracts, retailers use a newsvendor approach to maximize their ...
The impact of bidding aggregation levels on truckload rates
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
The objective of this thesis was to determine if line-haul rates are impacted by bid type, and if aggregation of bidding lanes can reduce costs for both shippers and carriers. Using regression analysis, we developed a model ...
Collaborative direct to store distribution : the consumer packaged goods network of the future
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)
Promotional events are a common occurrence in the grocery and drug industries. These events require consumer packaged goods manufacturers to deliver a large volume of product, beyond the typical demand, to the retailer in ...
Building a business case for corporate fleets to adopt vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G) and participate in the regulation service market
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)
Electric (EV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV) continue to gain attention and market share, not only as options for consumers but also for corporate fleets. EVs and PHEVs can contribute to lower operating costs ...
Multi-echelon multi-product inventory strategy in a steel company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This thesis examines a distribution multi-echelon production-inventory system subject to stochastic demand in the steel industry. The sponsor company, Ternium (a South American steel producer), needs to provide short service ...
Public-private partnerships : security and emergency response collaboration in a new threat environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
September 11th, 2001 marks the worst terrorist action to occur on United States soil and opens a new period in history in which indiscriminate terrorist acts are possible, if not probable. Many of these possible acts, as ...
An auto-ID based approach to reduce counterfeiting in the U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
This thesis will discuss a new approach to preventing the adulteration of prescription medicines in America. The primary thrust of the solution is based on research conducted at MIT's Auto-ID Center on radio frequency ...
Leveraging downstream data in the footwear/apparel industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Retailers collect information regarding consumer purchases on a transactional basis. This data is not completely being leveraged by manufacturers in the footwear and apparel industry to increase on-shelf availability. ...
Flexibility in transportation procurement : a real options approach
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Shippers who use for-hire carriers need a careful estimation of their need for trucking capacity in order to be able to haul products in a timely and cost-effective manner. This thesis outlines a flexible approach to ...