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Using simulation to analyze operational policies in a combined development and production fabrication facility
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
Bottleneck identification in cycle time reduction and throughput improvement efforts in an automotive transmission plant
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
A critical step in many improvement methodologies is the identification of process bottlenecks. The techniques for identifying bottlenecks that are suggested by many improvement methodologies are no more than simple ...
Use of competitive benchmarking information to improve equipment utilization and throughput in a semiconductor manufacturing system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
The use of contract manufacturers is becoming more common in the semiconductor industry. These foundries. as they are known in the industry, focus their efforts on achieving operational excellence in order to manufacture ...
Integrating the value chain : a step-by-step approach for creating a world-class supply chain for Kodak professional digital cameras
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Manufacturers of electronic equipment today face a new competitive battle. This battle does not just focus on the most efficient methods of production, but also the effectiveness of the entire supply chain. The next ...
Definition and implementation of a visual inventory management system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Companies today often look to improved inventory management as a means to lower costs and increase their ability to consistently meet customer needs. Research was conducted at Alcoa (Shanghai) Aluminum Products Co,, Ltd, ...
Development of a decision framework and a knowledge management system for make/buy determinations in manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
This thesis describes a process for managing manufacturing sourcing decisions for final products and specifically addresses the Make/Buy issue. Background information describes the steps undertaken to develop this process, ...
Implementing theory of constraints in a job shop environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
The Boeing Company is under performance pressures due to internal process performance and external cost pressures. The response has been a focus on manufacturing fundamentals to meet market demands on schedule and cost. ...
Implementation of lean manufacturing techniques for the replenishment of purchased parts used at a tier one automobile supplier
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
An analysis of the supply chain management and distribution of refurbishable tools with a finite number of lives
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Process improvement applied to product development : an approach to control development lead time
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Speed and flexibility in product development will be the differentiators that determine which companies will have competitive advantages in the next decade. To this end, many authors have advanced frameworks and tools for ...