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Designing for cost In an aerospace company
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
Companies take different approaches, and achieve different degrees of implementation, in designing products for cost. This thesis discusses Target Costing and its application at The Boeing Company. Target Costing is a ...
Forecasting and strategic inventory placement for gas turbine aftermarket spares
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
This thesis addresses the problem of forecasting demand for Life Limited Parts (LLPs) in the gas turbine engine aftermarket industry. It is based on work performed at Pratt & Whitney, a major producer of turbine engines. ...
Continuous Improvement Framework for a Multi-model Production Line
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-06)
In manufacturing, it is vital to identify current or potential bottlenecks and create plans to either eliminate, mitigate, or prevent them. There are many ways in which to assess a given system and identify the bottleneck: ...
An approach to sourcing optimization at a high volume soft drink manufacturer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) is the world's largest manufacturer, seller, and distributor of carbonated and non-carbonated Pepsi-Cola beverages. The supply chain network in the United States consists of 52 plants, over ...
A process for improving early life failure response
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
The development and implementation of process control strategy on a vehicle launch
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
This thesis delves into the strategic and organizational challenges of implementing process control plans for a vehicle launch. The author explores the development and implementation of process control plans employing lean ...
Improving producibility in aerospace engine manufacturing : process automation vs. process reengineering
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
In any aerospace manufacturing operation, including Pratt & Whitney's Compression Systems Module Center, producibility problems can be major drivers of cost. Much of the literature focuses on design for manufacturability ...
Enabling supply chain cooperation with information sharing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Virtual Business System (VBS) is a system with software and hardware components designed by Raytheon employees to improve operational performance by facilitating and reinforcing lean behavior. It has helped contribute to ...
Integrating acquisitions : keys to unlocking the value of synergy
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
The ability of mergers and acquisition transactions to generate enhanced shareholder value often hinges on successful integration. Our thesis examines this critical phase of merger activity. Through six discrete case studies ...
Understanding the effects of larger wafers on the global semiconductor equipment supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
This thesis examines how an investment in 450mm wafers might affect capital equipment suppliers in the semiconductor industry and assesses if the 450mm transition is in the industry's best interest. The 450mm transition ...