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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 ...
Production/inventory policies for a parallel machine manufacturing system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Decision elements in the design of a consumer electronics assembly plant
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Product development process modeling and analysis of digital wireless telephones
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
Globally dispersed teams at General Motors
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
A literature review was done to understand how different authors and researchers view collaboration and teamwork. In addition, interviews were conducted with a cross section of members of teams operating globally within ...
Applying Six Sigma to Tenneco Automotive manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Product Quality, broadly defined as the ability of a company's product to meet specific confonnance requirements as defined by the customer, is the subject of this thesis. Specifically, this thesis will explore how product ...
An inventory planning methodology for a semiconductor manufacturer with significant sources of variability
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
The research and thesis focus on the development and implementation of a data-driven inventory and production planning methodology for the Eastman Kodak Company's Microelectronics Technology Division (MID). The thesis gives ...
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 ...
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 ...
Development of a decision framework and a knowledge management system for make/buy determinations in manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
This thesis describes a process for managing manufacturing sourcing decisions for final products and specifically addresses the Make/Buy issue. Background information describes the steps undertaken to develop this process, ...