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Naval applications of enhanced temperature, vibration and power monitoring
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Navy ships require reliable information regarding their power and mechanical systems in order to perform their mission effectively. While today's shipboard systems are quite sophisticated, there are areas for improvement ...
System dynamics analysis of incentives for Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) equipage
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
The demand for air transportation is anticipated to continue to grow in the future. In order to accommodate future demands, the U.S. Joint Planning and Development Office (JPDO) proposed the Next Generation Air Transportation ...
Evaluating electronic waste recycling systems : the influence of physical architecture on system performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Many different forms of electronic waste recycling systems now exist worldwide, and the amount of related legislation continues to increase. Numerous approaches have been proposed including landfill bans, extended producer ...
The design of an intelligent decision support tool for submarine commanders
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
A recent search of headlines shows a high number of maritime collisions and accidents. The USS Hartford, a nuclear submarine, recently surfaced into an oil tanker just after the running aground of the USS Port Royal in ...
Integrated method to create optimal dynamic strategic plans for corporate technology start-ups
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This thesis presents an innovative method for evaluating and dynamically planning the development of uncertain technology investments. Its crux centers on a paradigm shift in the way managers assess investments, toward an ...
Estimation of system assembly and test manufacturing yields through product complexity normalization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Cisco Systems, Inc. (Cisco) has recently adopted Six Sigma as the main platform to drive quality improvements in its manufacturing operations. A key component of the improvement strategy is the ability to define appropriate ...
Coolhunting and Coolfarming : harnessing the power of collaborative innovation networks using social network analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Email, Instant Messaging, Voice Over IP (VOIP) and other means of online communication have become so ubiquitous today that we rarely take a moment to acknowledge how the internet has changed and redefined the ways in which ...
System dynamic framework for analyzing organizational stress : United States Postal Service case study
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Stress, both individual and organizational, appears to be an increasing problem in any society, and more so in organizations. It already is taking a significant toll on corporate and national levels. Slow recovering economy ...
How to Identify leading indicators for scenario monitoring
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Being able to quickly adapt to changes in the business environment has been widely acknowledged as essential for sustainable success by business leaders. Scenario planning is recognized as an effective tool used to explore ...
Estimating carbon emissions from less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Less-than-truckload (LTL) is a $32-billion sector of the trucking industry that focuses on moving smaller shipments, typically with weights between 100 and 10,000 pounds, that do not require a full trailer to be moved. ...