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The complete bill of materials : a study in collaborative manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)The effects of the bill of material on outsourced manufacturing environment are studied by gathering information on costs to implement a new bill of materials (BOM) transfer process, the potential gains to maintaining a ... -
Evaluation of bulk and packaged distribution strategies in a specialty chemical company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)A logistics cost model is developed for a chemical distribution system from a single plant using bulk and packaged transportation strategies. The purpose of this research is to provide a tool that helps understand the cost ... -
The aggregate analysis of logistics cost and total factor productivity
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)The study surveys the relationship of logistics cost and total factor productivity (TFP). The paper discusses the theoretical aspect of TFP growth estimation and the concept of logistics cost as percentage of GDP as the ... -
Strategies for maximizing supply chain resilience : learning from the past to prepare for the future
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)The terrorist attacks undertaken by Osama bin Laden's al Qaeda organization on the morning of September 11, 2001 ushered in a new era of indiscriminate global terrorism characterized by an unprecedented focus on security, ... -
Distribution network reconfiguration for an apparel manufacturer : an inventory analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)Companies in the footwear and apparel industry must deal with many supply chain challenges, including intense competition, long production lead times, reliance on international carriers, and shifting consumer preferences. ... -
Optimization tools for the freight brokerage industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)The freight brokerage industry in North America was born of the deregulation of the trucking industry in 1982. In the two decades since, the industry has grown from nothing to $50 Billion in revenue. In the beginning, ... -
The impact of cooperation on SCM
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)In recent years, cooperation in a supply chain has become a new trend in supply chain management. The benefit of cooperation in a supply chain has been indicated and realized in many studies and pilot projects. Various ... -
The effect of technology on cable service to large, networked communities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)Delivering cable television to college and university campuses is maintained by a highly specialized industry which involves significant technological and logistical challenges. As campuses continue to contribute financial ... -
An exploratory study of B2B marketplaces
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)A business-to-business (B2B) e-marketplace brings together buyers and sellers using the Internet to conduct or facilitate business transactions. They came onto the scene in the late 1990's. There are independent exchanges, ... -
U.S. Postal Service response to logistics disruptions resulting from terrorism : its effectiveness and relevance to other organizations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)Following the incidents of 9/11, the FAA imposed new restrictions on cargo to be carried aboard commercial aircraft. This had broad and immediate impact on the U.S. Postal Service, which has long depended on such flights ... -
Managing flexibility in the supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)Supply chain flexibility is introduced and its importance is discussed. This is followed by a review of the flexibility literature in manufacturing, supply chain, economics, strategy, organizational design, and industrial ... -
An economic cost benefit analysis of internal and external warehouses in food retail industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)In today's supermarket world, consumers apart from demanding 'higher and higher quality at lower and lower prices', want more and more product choices. This has put tremendous pressure on supermarkets and their infrastructure. ... -
Historical events and supply chain disruption : chemical, biological, radiological and cyber events
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)In the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001, terrorism emerged as a legitimate threat not just to society, but to corporations as well. This new threat has challenged old business rules and prompted companies to rethink ... -
A strategic approach to supply chain event management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)This thesis project explores the possibility to apply project management techniques, specifically critical path method, and PERT, to supply chain event management. The idea behind the project is to create a framework for ... -
Optimal location of cross-docking centers for a distribution network in Argentina
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)The objective of this thesis is to define an optimal distribution network for Argentina using Cross Docking Centers. The products to be delivered are in a Central Warehouse in Buenos Aires, the main city and port of ... -
Improving logistics and supply chain services for MNCs doing business in P.R. China
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Supply chain dynamics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)The strong bargaining power of major retailers and the higher requirements for speed, service excellence and customization have significantly contributed to transform the Supply Chain Management. These increasing challenges ... -
Pricing strategies for continuous replenishment perishable goods
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)This thesis investigates the application of Dynamic Pricing strategies at a manufacturer of continuous replenishment perishable goods. I begin with a discussion of Dynamic Pricing models, and select a mixed integer programming ... -
Transportation service procurement using combinatorial auctions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)Auction is a mechanism of selling distinct assets that can be both physical objects and virtual objects. Examples of virtual objects are the rights to use assets like airport time slots and FCC spectrum, or to service ... -
China logistics review and business opportunity analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
