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Development of a tool for forecasting a warehouse facility footprint and enabling rapid scenario analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Companies in every industry, including both manufacturers and service providers, must make decisions about their operational footprint -the amount of building space required for business needs such as storing inventory and ...
Implementing change through a supplier evaluation process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
With increased global competition, companies find that they must adjust and adapt to a supply chain model that incorporates more strategic suppliers. Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technology Corporation, is no ...
Predicting corrosion on protected buried steel natural gas distribution pipelines
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
PG&E uses cathodic protection, which connects the pipeline to sacrificial anodes that corrode instead of the pipeline, to prevent corrosion on its buried steel natural gas pipelines. However, corrosion leaks still occur. ...
Disaggregation of residential home energy via non-intrusive load monitoring for energy savings and targeted demand response
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Residential energy disaggregation is a process by which the power usage of a home is broken down into the consumption of individual appliances. There are a number of different methods to perform energy disaggregation, from ...
Establishing an inventory management process to meet high customer service levels in a vaccines organization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Inventory management is a complex aspect of Supply Chain Management that is frequently discussed and debated due to the fact that it has a high impact on customer satisfaction as well as financial performance. This thesis ...
A Framework for Analyzing Forecast Accuracy Metrics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Demand Planning forecasts at Nike, Inc. are used by many groups: Supply Planning/Materials Planning, Sourcing, Categories/Merchandising, Finance, S&OP, and Sales. These groups take forecasts as an input to make key decisions. ...
Manufacturing footprint strategy for product line expansion
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
To reach its long term revenue targets, EDSCO Fasteners must expand its smooth bar anchor bolt product line to increase revenue generation. In order to maximize profit during this expansion, an operational strategy must ...
Reverse logistics supply chain process modeling and simulation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
As consumer preferences shift towards online shopping and utilizing their homes as fitting rooms, traditional brick and mortar retailers are faced with the challenge to adapt. Many retailers are experiencing a growing ...
Using lead time data to identify cost saving opportunities in an automotive supply chain : inventory safety stock and trucking carrier pool
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Lead time information from suppliers influences decisions at every level of a supply chain, from sourcing and purchasing, to inventory policies, transportation, and plant design. Large volume, high complexity manufacturers, ...
Fulfillment algorithm for integrating stock between brick and mortar and E-commerce
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
This thesis proposes a novel fulfillment algorithm which maximizes profits and customer experience through optimal distribution in a multi-period setting for a set of shipping locations that includes both stores and ...