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Leading a lean transformation in the wake of a disaster
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
Through a disaster, a company is presented with an opportunity to leverage the momentum from recovery efforts to drastically change the way business is conducted. In the case of Raytheon's Solid State Microwave division, ...
High-mix, low-volume lean manufacturing implementation and lot size optimization at an aerospace OEM
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Risk mitigation of pipeline assets through improved corrosion modeling
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Infrastructure has to weather the elements and still function. Gas transmission and distribution piping at a utility are no exception. Atmospheric corrosion deteriorates the integrity of the natural gas system, and utilities ...
Creating a rapid response design, assembly, integration, and test facility in a non-repetitive environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
Applications of color powder paint in the automotive industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Both color keyed and color specific liquid primers have been used successfully in automotive paint application, reducing the use of costly topcoat materials. Generally, color keyed primer is close in color to the topcoat ...
Assessing materials risk in purchased electronic components during product design
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
Complexity cost quantification and modeling for strategic portfolio management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
This project explores portfolio management and planning through effectively reducing complexity within operations. We apply this to a major healthcare company (referred to as Company X). The anticipated launch of new ...
Vertical integration and strategic sourcing in the biopharmaceutical industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
Biopharmaceutical companies are focusing on operational efficiency more than ever before due to cost pressures, generic competition, complex pricing, regulations, and globalization. Due to the low probabilities of success ...
Rapid supply chain strategy simulation development for enhanced cross-functional collaboration in high growth environments
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Like companies from almost every industry, NIKE faces a marketplace that is transitioning toward e-commerce. Over the next five years, retail sales through NIKE.com are anticipated to grow meteorically. For NIKE specifically, ...
Continuous improvement of occupational safety performance in aerospace production systems through collaborative automation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)
Employee health and safety are a top priority in aerospace manufacturing. As companies increase their production systems capacity in preparation for upcoming rate targets, new opportunities for continuous improvement start ...