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Multiple-part-type systems in high volume manufacturing : Kanban System design for automatic production scheduling
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
A Kanban Production System is designed to help a factory line meet fluctuating demands for multiple part types. Based on the parameter settings of the Control-Point Policy, the optimum Kanban levels are obtained. The ...
Optimization of labor allocation at a syringe production facility : work study
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
At MD Company (Singapore), the syringe value stream faces escalating labor cost and high labor turnover. Two labor allocations were proposed previously to optimize current labor resources, with the aim of controlling the ...
Optimizing the planning of IBC usage in pharmaceutical industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
An Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) is used to contain raw materials and semi-products in pharmaceutical company ABC. Due to the high price of an IBC, company ABC sought to minimize the number of IBCs needed to support ...
Improving energy efficiency in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment -- office building
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Reducing energy consumption without compromising the quality of products in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment and maintaining the comfort of employees is of critical important in maintaining the financial viability ...
Discrete event simulation and production system design for Rockwell hardness test blocks
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
The research focuses on increasing production volume and decreasing costs at a hardness test block manufacturer. A discrete event simulation model is created to investigate potential system wide improvements. Using the ...
Heat treatment optimization in the manufacture of Wilson Rockwell steel hardness test blocks
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
The heat-treatment process in the manufacture of Wilson Rockwell steel hardness test blocks often produces parts which are inconsistent in the mean hardness and hardness uniformity. In this thesis, the sources of variation ...
Improve supply chain resilience by multi-stage supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Due to the global expansion of Company A's supply chain network, it is becoming more vulnerable to many disruptions. These disruptions often incur additional costs; and require time to respond to and recover from these ...
Design and development of a roll-to-roll machine for continuous high-speed microcontact printing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Microcontact printing ([mu]CP) is an emerging technique for patterning micro-scale features for electronics, optics, surface modifications, and a variety of other applications. Its many advantages over traditional techniques ...
Operational improvements in a factory of low volume and high mixture
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
This thesis shows operational improvements for the assembly area of a semiconductor equipment manufacturer. High complexity and customization of machines and a low and fluctuating volume are typical challenges within the ...
Value stream mapping and WIP and lead time optimization for a make-to-order system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Value Stream Mapping of the Singapore operations of a multi-national food products packaging company was carried out with the objective of streamlining production in accordance with the World Class Manufacturing philosophy. ...