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The soft side of the Toyata production system is the hard side
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
This thesis analyzes the challenges associate with the rollout of the Toyota Production System (TPS) in a US vinyl extrusion plant. There is a cursory explanation of some of the Technical aspects of TPS, and implementation ...
Separating signal from noise : material demand forecasting and network simulation in a multi-echelon supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Mismatches between forecasted and actual demand, for construction, repair and maintenance work in a regulated utility, is a growing risk for the performance of the supply chain. High target service levels and high levels ...
The Dell operating model
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Dell, Inc. is well known for its dramatic and continually improving operational performance in terms of unit cost, inventory level, production capacity, and labor efficiency. However, in late 2002, several members of Dell's ...
Developing a server OEM strategy during technology commoditization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2002)
Identifying system-wide contact center cost reduction opportunities through lean, customer-focused IT metrics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Dell's long-term success depends on its customers' future buying patterns. These patterns are largely determined by customers' satisfaction with the after-sales service they receive. Previously, Dell has been able to deliver ...
Evolving a global armaments logistics strategy
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
Few companies globally source and manage commercial transportation for frequent and high volumes of explosive cargo for the U. S. Department of Defense. U.S. regulations are strict and economically competitive options are ...
The analysis and optimization of the Alcoa Mill Products supply chain for European customers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
This thesis examines the challenges of managing a global supply chain in a large, well-established organization and outlines certain techniques that can be utilized to achieve more effective supply chain management. The ...
Achieving mass customization in the Boeing Wire Responsibility Center
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
Customized options are costly to produce using the current production and design methods of the Boeing Commercial Airplane Group (BCAG). The company is redesigning its engineering and manufacturing processes in order to ...
Analysis of a high-end memory supply chain : dram vendors to final assembly
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2000)
Compaq Computer Corporation's High Performance Systems Division (HPSD) manufactures servers for mid-range and high-end server markets. It has a complex supply chain that includes the use of supplier hubs, outsourced memory ...
Enhancing the lean enterprise through supply chain design : establishing remarketing and reverse logistics at a high tech firm
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)