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Incorporating traffic patterns to improve delivery performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Traffic, construction and other road hazards impact the on-time performance of companies that operate delivery fleets. This study examines how incorporating traffic patterns in vehicle route development compares with ...
Analysis of demand variability and robustness in strategic transportation planning
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Creation of a long-term strategic transportation plan is critical for companies in order to make informed decisions about fleet capacity, number of drivers needed, fleet allocation to domiciles, etc. However, the inherent ...
Distribution network modeling and optimization for rapid and cost-effective deployment of oilfield drilling equipment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
AAA, a large oil and gas field services company, is in the business of providing drilling services to companies that extract and market hydrocarbons. One of the key success factors in this industry is the ability to provide ...
Risk from network disruptions in an aerospace supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
This thesis presents methods for determining the effects of risk from disruptions using an aerospace supply chain as the example, primarily through the use of a computer simulation model. Uncertainty in the current marketplace ...
How to utilize hedging and a fuel surcharge program to stabilize the cost of fuel
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
This paper looks at some of these travails as well as the common tools used to approach a volatile priced commodity, diesel fuel. It focuses on the impacts of hedging for companies that are directly impacted through the ...
Managing growth of a non-profit healthcare supply chain in Haiti
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Partners in Health's (PIH) supply chain in Haiti has become strained over the past five years due to the organization's rapid growth. Under the current system, the majority of PIH's products are obtained through an annually ...
Using a total landed cost model to foster global logistics strategy in the electronics industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Global operation strategies have been widely used in the last several decades as many companies and industries have taken advantage of lower production costs. However, in choosing a location, companies often only consider ...
Impact of demographics on supply chain risk management practices
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
Do demographic factors play a role in the choice of supply chain risk management practices by supply chain professionals? Are there stronger relationships between certain demographic factors and supply chain risk management ...
Modeling supply chain benefits of efficient assortment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
The recent developments in retail industry created a challenging environment for companies in the sector and their trade partners. Retailers' focus on recovering their financial results through eliminating unproductive ...
Rapid deployment of oil-drilling tools utilizing distribution network and inventory strategies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2010)
DTS is an oil and gas services company that delivers drilling tools to six major customer districts in the continental U.S. After the tools are used at a rig, they are transported to the closest repair and maintenance (MTC) ...