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Using simulation to analyze operational policies in a combined development and production fabrication facility
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
Application of theory of constraints and process control theory to multi-stage manufacturing systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
Cost modeling of a new manufacturing facility
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997)
A strategic approach to assessing needs and engineering cost/performance tradeoffs for internally developed high performance assembly machines
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994)
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 ...
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 ...
Methodology for the synchronization of material flow in an assembly plant
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996)
Determination of optimal safety stock levels for components in an instant film assembly system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1996)
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, ...