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Applicability of lean manufacturing and quick response manufacturing in a high-mix low-volume environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
As today's manufacturers face increasing pressure to improve costs and compete globally, many are turning to the philosophy of Lean Manufacturing as exemplified by the Toyota Production System. Lean is most successful when ...
Supply base segmentation and management at a medical equipment manufacturer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
This thesis proposes an approach to supply base management that relies on differentiation between categories of suppliers. The objective of this thesis is to illustrate, through a real company's example, how profitability ...
Leverage viral growth inherent in mobile peer-to-peer telematics to strategic advantage
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Telematics, defined as the vehicle features and services made available through a wireless connection to data or other resources not onboard the vehicle, provides one of the most promising areas of innovation and value ...
Implementation of new technology in a regulated environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
This thesis investigates potential improvements to the manufacturing process through the implementation of process analytical technologies (PAT) in the heavily regulated pharmaceutical industry. The thesis focuses on the ...
A comparative analysis of diagnostic tools and techniques for manufacturing business support
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
The overriding objective of diagnostic assessment is change. Assessment processes are a mechanism to identify areas that merit change. In order to maximize the possibility that a company will adopt recommended changes ...
Analysis of variability in the semiconductor industry
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
While the pace of technical innovation in the semiconductor industry continues to accelerate, business processes and supply chain techniques have not kept up. Microprocessor performance improvement continues to follow ...
Intelligent order scheduling and release in a build to order environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Dell's computer manufacturing process involves a complex system of material flow and assembly. This includes intelligent replenishment of sub-components from local warehouses according to the manufacturing schedule, ...
Line coordination in a rapid change, high volume environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Raytheon - Integrated Defense Systems (IDS) manufactures surface radars. In the past, Raytheon's Andover plant was primarily a systems integration facility receiving subassemblies from other sources to assemble the radars. ...
Analysis of new approaches to improve the customer responsiveness of Intel's microprocessor supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Intel Corporation is looking to strengthen its long-term competitive armor by engaging in new initiatives to develop world-class customer service and build strong customer loyalty. A company's supply chain design and ...
Software content delivery in an outsourced manufacturing environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
The trend towards integrated hardware and software solutions has become prevalent in the corporate server market. At the same time, companies struggle with the apparently conflicting goals of providing customers more ...