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Increasing the effectiveness of product development teams : a study of quality function deployment and time-to-market drivers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994)
Over the last two decades, manufacturing expertise and quality have been a prime focus of most companies. As the playing field becomes more level in these areas, however, more companies are looking for other sources of ...
Feasibility assessment and design of micro hydraulic solid-state transducers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
The performance of a number of mechanical applications could be greatly improved by the introduction of transducers that are capable of exploiting the inherent power densities of piezoelectric materials. The ability of ...
Alternate methodology for generation and use of key characteristics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996)
Hardware variation reduction is an issue of paramount importance to manufacturing companies in their efforts to reduce cycle time and manufacturing costs. Hardware variation leads to increased rework, and decreased levels ...
Using forecast variability and risk pooling to determine optimal safety stock levels within a supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
Bay Networks, like other high tech companies whose competitive advantage lies in the design of their products, has moved to a manufacturing model that relies heavily on outsourcing. Almost all the components of its products, ...
Analysis of a manufacturing and distribution system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Matching company growth to skill adaptation levels
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Characterization of the cost of forecast error in a complex supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
The importance of forecast accuracy is increasing in the semiconductor industry due to two compounding factors. The complexity of the manufacturing process is increasing which causes manufacturing cycle times to increase ...
An analysis of engine assembly and component production behavior
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
This study analyses the information and material flow through a component manufacturing and turbine engine assembly system. The intent of this work was to understand the inefficiencies associated with the current system, ...
Eastman Kodak equipment manufacturing--three scenarios
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1990)