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Optimizing emergency response crew allocation during earthquakes to improve restoration time
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Northern California and specially the San Francisco Bay Area where PG&E operates is very susceptible to earthquakes. United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimates a 63 percent chance that a magnitude-6.7 or larger ...
Developing a long term strategy for a warehouse network
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
This thesis addresses the question of how to create a pro-active, long term, network centric warehouse strategy. This thesis will present an inventory model built to understand the capacity needs of Amgen's warehouses over ...
Cross-channel predictive analytics for retail distribution decisions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Distribution demand forecasting at Zara currently considers historical sales of products modified by expert knowledge inputs in an algorithm developed to calculate the shipment required to meet demand for the next sales ...
Assessing the impact of container marking implementation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Amgen is implementing new capabilities across the Amgen manufacturing network in order to code containers at the unit-level to reduce the possibility of mix-ups of unlabeled drug products. In order to prepare for the ...
Electric utility storm restoration : crew work allocation optimization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Storms damage Atlantic Electric's electric distribution network, resulting in power outages and expensive repairs. After severe storms Atlantic Electric hires external contractor crews to perform the majority of the ...
Measurement and prediction of inpatient case manager workload in a tertiary hospital setting
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
A patient's care needs often extend past discharge from an acute hospital setting. At Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), inpatient case managers, acting in a discharge planning capacity, help develop and coordinate the ...
Implementing postponement into low-volume/high-variability manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Aircraft Company X (AX) manufactures and assembles an immense variety of parts utilized as drive systems and rotor components across its multiple aircraft. The company's value proposition is maintaining the ability to build ...
Predictive modeling of fulfillment supply chain for delivery performance improvement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017-10-30)
NIKE, Inc. Direct-To-Consumer (DTC) represents sales from NIKE-owned retail stores and internet websites. DTC is experiencing tremendous growth and is projected to account for 32% of NIKE's revenue by 2020. DTC Digital ...
Application of artificial intelligence techniques for root cause analysis of customer support calls
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)
Dell Technologies seeks to use the advancements in the field of artificial intelligence to improve its products and services. This thesis aims to implement artificial intelligence techniques in the context of Dell's Client ...
Automation techniques for short interval scheduling in a complex manufacturing environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Aircraft Company X (ACX) designs and manufactures aircraft. ACX operates Manufacturing Center 1 which produces parts and assemblies for both assembly and spares business lines. Accurate scheduling is crucial for meeting ...