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Production/inventory policies for a parallel machine manufacturing system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Technology portfolio management : optimizing interdependent projects over multiple time periods
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Decision elements in the design of a consumer electronics assembly plant
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Analysis of the accessory business : focus on electromechanical grips
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Today, many manufacturing companies are facing numerous challenges that had not been present in the past. The paradigm of how companies must perform has dramatically changed over the years. Back in the 1980's customer ...
Bottleneck identification in cycle time reduction and throughput improvement efforts in an automotive transmission plant
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
A critical step in many improvement methodologies is the identification of process bottlenecks. The techniques for identifying bottlenecks that are suggested by many improvement methodologies are no more than simple ...
An inventory planning methodology for a semiconductor manufacturer with significant sources of variability
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
The research and thesis focus on the development and implementation of a data-driven inventory and production planning methodology for the Eastman Kodak Company's Microelectronics Technology Division (MID). The thesis gives ...
Use of competitive benchmarking information to improve equipment utilization and throughput in a semiconductor manufacturing system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
The use of contract manufacturers is becoming more common in the semiconductor industry. These foundries. as they are known in the industry, focus their efforts on achieving operational excellence in order to manufacture ...
Integrating the value chain : a step-by-step approach for creating a world-class supply chain for Kodak professional digital cameras
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Manufacturers of electronic equipment today face a new competitive battle. This battle does not just focus on the most efficient methods of production, but also the effectiveness of the entire supply chain. The next ...
Definition and implementation of a visual inventory management system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Companies today often look to improved inventory management as a means to lower costs and increase their ability to consistently meet customer needs. Research was conducted at Alcoa (Shanghai) Aluminum Products Co,, Ltd, ...
Development of a decision framework and a knowledge management system for make/buy determinations in manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
This thesis describes a process for managing manufacturing sourcing decisions for final products and specifically addresses the Make/Buy issue. Background information describes the steps undertaken to develop this process, ...