Browsing MIT Sociotechnical Systems Research Center (SSRC) by Author "Vaughn, Amanda"

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    • A Holistic Approach to Manufacturing System Design in the Defense Aerospace Industry 

      Vaughn, Amanda; Shields, J. Thomas (International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, 2002)
      Manufacturing has evolved to become a critical element of the competitive skill set of defense aerospace firms. Given the changes in the acquisition environment and culture; traditional “thrown over the wall” means of ...

    • Manufacturing System Design Framework Manual 

      Vaughn, Amanda; Fernandes, Pradeep; Shields, J. Tom (2002)
      Previous Lean Aerospace Initiative research in factory operations had indicated that the greatest performance gains are realized when the manufacturing system is designed from the top down and from supplier to the customer. ...