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Increasing patient throughput in the MGH Cancer Center Infusion Unit
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
This thesis proposes an appointment scheduling algorithm with associated supporting process changes that increases the effective capacity of the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center Infusion Unit. Currently, chair ...
Modeling of ICU nursing workload to inform better staffing decisions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has partnered with the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation's to eliminate preventable harm in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Many medical publications suggest nursing workload as ...
Prediction and prevention of the bullwhip effect in replenishment supply chains
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Nikes replenishment supply chain stages finished goods and materials at distribution centers and factories to provide short replenishment lead times to customers. Make-to-stock supply chains are particularly susceptible ...
Predictive analysis of installation and operational qualification issues vs. process severity events
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
As the retail industry grows more popular, ABCD, a world-class electronic commerce (e-commerce) business, is increasingly building new Fulfillment Centers (FCs) to support this rapid demand growth. It is integral for ABCD ...
Optimal allocation of surgical services
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Over the past several years Greater Boston has witnessed the consolidation of multiple community hospitals into larger care organizations and a renewed focus on the delivery of affordable care. In order for the Beth Israel ...
Defining new business models for the mobile device supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Mobile device companies typically manage supply and pricing for components that are used in production by their Vertical Integrators (VIs). By controlling the component pricing and supply chain, mobile device companies are ...
Applying IT governance principles of control, coordination, and communication in a shared services technology group
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)
IT governance focuses on how leadership can be effective and efficient in guiding an organization's use of technology to meet business needs. Over the past decade, IT governance has become a key issue of concern for senior ...
Amazon UK transshipment stow process analysis through discrete event simulation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
This thesis investigated Amazon's implementation of transshipment, the act of moving inventory between fulfillment centers to facilitate order fulfillment, inventory rebalancing, and operational cost reduction. The role ...