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Optimizing inventory levels using financial, lifecycle and forecast variance data
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Significant inventory write-offs have recently plagued ATI Technologies, a world leader in graphics and media processors. ATI's product-centric culture has long deterred attention from supply chain efficiency. Given that ...
Costs of complexity in Hewlett-Packard's inkjet printer business
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis deals with the cost of complexity at Hewlett-Packard's inkjet printer business. The term cost of complexity refers to the costs associated with offering a more diverse portfolio. The most basic example is to ...
Functional specifications of a manufacturing execution system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Transitioning technology from R&D to production
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Corporate research and development (R&D) drives progress in the high-tech industries. Companies that advance the state-of-the-art in product performance enjoy significant advantages over the competition. However, although ...
Developing a framework for global distribution in the biopharmaceutical industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
This paper addresses two basic questions about the outbound distribution operations with a case study example of a large biopharmaceutical company. First, the research work focuses on developing an efficient, scalable truck ...
Managing the burst : optimizing headcount in a company with highly cyclical demand
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
A modular supply chain architecture for low-volume high-mix surface mount technology manufacturers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
Program management systems for the semiconductor processing capital equipment supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
The Capital Equipment Procurement group of Intel Corporation is responsible for developing and procuring the semiconductor processing capital equipment that is used throughout all of the company's development and manufacturing ...
Designing a strategic sourcing process for low volume, high technology products
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is a capital equipment manufacturer for the semiconductor industry. The semiconductor industry is evidenced by a volatile business cycle that follows the traditional bullwhip effect - that is, ...
Manufacturing responsiveness as a competitive advantage and implementation in a make-to-order environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
Many companies have been successful differentiating themselves and creating growth opportunities by developing a competitive advantage through their manufacturing operations. During the last century, this operational ...