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Optimization of kitting operations for an automated microelectronics assembly process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Raytheon's Solid-State Microwave (SSM) manufacturing area produces a low-volume, high mix assortment of Microwave Integrated Circuits (MIC) for airborne radars. The current kitting process for pick-and-place assembly is ...
Customer targeting and micro-marketing in a retail supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
As most companies in the consumer products space develop operational capabilities to produce and distribute high-quality low-cost products, leading firms in the industry continuously seek new ways to increase profitability ...
Enabling waste elimination, learning, and continuous improvement through standardization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
Many manufacturing companies have developed their own operating system, usually based upon the Toyota Production System, in an effort to improve productivity, quality, and profitability. Continuous improvement is a central ...
The impact of high-mix, low volume products in semiconductor manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Effective strategies for low volume vehicle programs
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
The role of flexibility in Configure-to-order manufacturing : a framework for managing variation
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2009)
In this paper we examine a challenge that many companies are facing: how to respond to increased variation within their manufacturing operations. I posit that the challenges posed here are addressable with tools managers ...
Evaluating end-of-life strategies for decommissioned semiconductor facilities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1997)
This thesis studies the life-cycle of semiconductor facilities and the potential roles that they may play once they reach the end of their life. Specifically, the author's findings are based on studies associated with the ...
Design for recycling : influencing product design using the Recyclability Index
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Optimizing the sequenced production schedule by managing the internal supply chain
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2006)
Many manufacturing companies wrestle with managing in-house manufactured inventories especially in the climate of Just-in-Time (JIT) manufacturing and with constant pressure to reduce inventory levels. One popular self-managing ...
Process optimization in drug discovery
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Novartis is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, with their research headquarters (Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research) located in Cambridge MA. In this thesis, I explore Novartis's process for ...