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Use of transportation relays to improve private fleet management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
We explore the use of transportation relays, a somewhat unconventional transportation operations concept, in terms of improving private fleet management. A transportation relay is a shipment that is divided into two legs. ...
Supply chain disruptions : managing risks vs. managing crises
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis looks at two back-to-back disruptive supply chain events, one due to a sole-supplier's bankruptcy and the other caused by Hurricane Rita, that occurred at a specialty chemical company, and uses these examples ...
Inventory management strategy for the supply chain of a medical device company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
In the medical device industry, many companies rely on a high inventory strategy in order to meet their customers' urgent requirements, sometimes leading to excessive inventory. This problem is compounded when it involves ...
Simulating a storage-production system with three oilseed crops
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
This work developed a simulation model that is intended to be used for strategic investment decisions by a company that operates in a wide range of activities in the agriculture business in Brazil. Mostly, it is a tool ...
Assessing the value of sustainability initiatives in business-to-business relationships
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Environmental sustainability initiatives have risen in popularity over recent decades. Companies are actively seeking to promote innovative practices to reduce environmental impact and attract the "green" shopper. The ...
The effects of data sharing on a perishable goods supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
This research project explores the benefits of retail data sharing in a high-velocity perishable goods supply chain. While this technique has been largely effective in improving supply chain performance in different ...
The complete bill of materials : a study in collaborative manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
The effects of the bill of material on outsourced manufacturing environment are studied by gathering information on costs to implement a new bill of materials (BOM) transfer process, the potential gains to maintaining a ...
The dynamics of the China logistics industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
As required by the WTO accession, China is opening its logistics industry to international logistics companies. What are these companies' strategies in the China market, and how are Chinese domestic logistics companies ...
Evaluation of bulk and packaged distribution strategies in a specialty chemical company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
A logistics cost model is developed for a chemical distribution system from a single plant using bulk and packaged transportation strategies. The purpose of this research is to provide a tool that helps understand the cost ...
Reducing preventable adverse drug events in hospital settings
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
It has been estimated that on average, every patient admitted to a hospital is subject to at least one medication error per day (IOM, 2006). Errors may occur during various stages of the Medication Use System; a system ...