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Inbound supply chain optimization and process improvement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
The primary goal of this project is to evaluate Amazon's inbound supply chain processes and identify improvement opportunities in transportation cost and lead time. Analysis will be focused on defining the current state ...
Optimization-based decision support system for retail souring
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Some of the biggest challenges in the retail sourcing lie in predicting demand for a new article and making purchase decisions such as quantity, source, transportation mode and time of the order. Such decisions become more ...
Reducing complexity In biomanufacturing operations through single-use assemblies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics operates a centralized equipment cleaning and preparation suite at a vaccine production facility in Marburg, Germany. The ~100 pieces of multi-use stainless steel, glass, and plastic ...
Enabling strategic fulfillment : a decision support tool for fulfillment network optimization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Dell's Third-Party (3P) Product network uses several different order fulfillment methods, though the determination of which products are fulfilled under which method is not clearly delineated. We have developed a tool to ...
Study of the role of Strategically Managed Inventory (SMI) in the Caterpillar supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Strategic Managed Inventory (SMI) is an inventory replenishment process deployed by Caterpillar that blends elements of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR). The ...
A lightweight method for improving coordination in distributed, high-variability product companies
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Product companies face new challenges as they continue to expand their international footprints. Whereas globalization initially sought savings by outsourcing production to low-cost regions, emerging markets now present ...
A capital equipment capacity planning methodology for aerospace parts manufacturing in a high-mix, low volume environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
A static capacity planning model was developed and tested following a four-phased framework. This model was developed for the purposes of capital planning for capacity requirements at a large aerospace parts manufacturing ...
Impact of shipping Ball-Grid-Array Notebook processors in tape and reel on the PC supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Today, approximately 90% of Intel notebook processors are packaged in PGA (Pin Grid Array) and 10% are packaged in BGA (Ball Grid Array). Intel has recently made a decision to transform the notebook industry by creating a ...
Simulation as a Method for Determining Inventory Classifications for allocation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
Companies that utilize multiple facilities to satisfy customer demand are faced with the same basic question - where should inventory be held? This thesis presents a method for answering this question, specifically for a ...
Evaluation of environmental foot printing techniques
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)
With a growing focus on sustainability many companies are proactively assessing their product and supply chain footprints. Cisco is a leader in the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) industry and is working ...