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Managing forecast variability in a build-to-order environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
In any production environment, managing demand variability is a delicate balancing act. Firms must constantly weigh potential obsolescence costs of unused inventory (should sales not materialize) against potential expedite ...
Implementing variation risk management during product development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
All manufactured systems exhibit some degree of variation. Manufacturing organizations should be aware of those parameters whose variation will impact product performance and customer satisfaction. Such parameters are ...
Total cost model for making sourcing decisions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis develops a total cost model based on the work done during a six month internship with ABB. In order to help ABB better focus on low cost country sourcing, a total cost model was developed for sourcing decisions. ...
Utilization of visual metrics to drive intended performance
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
In recent years the American industrial landscape has undergone tremendous change as companies have worked to adopt Lean practices. This transformation has been difficult, but necessary, as American companies work to remain ...
Strategic raw material inventory optimization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
The production of aerospace grade titanium alloys is concentrated in a relatively small number of producers. The market for these materials has always been cyclical in nature. During periods of high demand, metal producers ...
Development of a design and evaluation framework for supplier cities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
For companies pursuing opportunities by expanding manufacturing to new markets, one major challenge is unavoidable: identifying and developing capable, local suppliers. In developing markets suppliers often lack the cutting ...
Process improvements during production ramp-up
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Raytheon Company is currently ramping up production radars for a fighter aircraft. This product is doubling production in the next year to meet customer demand; however, the program has not been able to meet the current ...
Implementing lean material management in an extended value stream
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM) is still in the process of transitioning to a culture of "lean manufacturing" as opposed to the current culture of "mass production". This thesis involved working with AAM employees ...
Lean manufacturing in a semiconductor environment : production leveling
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Intel Corporation's Fab17 located at Hudson, MA underwent a large scale manufacturing ramp-up, increasing its production volume by over 50%. As a result of this manufacturing ramp-up, the factory is faced with various ...
Technology development productivity : case studies in technology transition
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Development of new technology is critical to the growth and success of technology-driven companies. New technology is generated in a number of ways, one of the most important being the company's own internal research and ...