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Reducing inventory through supply chain coordination and improved lead times
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
In supply chain management, it is commonly held that reducing lead times and minimum order quantities (MOQs) from suppliers can drive down the customer's inventory levels substantially. Customers providing a consumption ...
A data-driven approach to continuous improvement in reverse logistics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Verizon may rely on third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to manage some aspects of the reverse supply chain of Fios equipment. As a result, it depends on the 3PL to continually strive for increased quality, reliability, ...
Cost of complexity : mitigating transition complexity in mixed-model assembly lines
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
The Nissan Smyrna automotive assembly plant is a mixed-model production facility which currently produces six different vehicle models. This mixed-model assembly strategy enables the production level adjustment of different ...
Floor entry task prioritization for highly automated fulfillment centers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
As automation continues to gain prevalence within the retail industry, informed decision-making by users of robotic systems is critical for management of throughput and operating expenditures. On robotic fulfillment floors, ...
Connected factory: real time data analysis for manufacturing efficiency
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Pratt and Whitney is expecting an increase in demand for new engines and for parts supportive of aftermarket service, maintenance, and repair. To avoid expensive capital investments in additional production capacity, Pratt ...
Stepping toward a smarter factory at Canam
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Canam Group ("Canam") is a manufacturer of steel components and building products used in the construction industry. The company uses a distributed network of manufacturing centers throughout North America to build and ...
Standardization of new product introductions to achieve zero defect lines
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Consistently high quality is important to any manufacturing environment, and especially so when operating in the highly regulated medical space, which typically targets zero defects in products serving patients. The New ...
Establishment of a novel Pichia Pastoris host production platform
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
The Cell Line Development group at Amgen is responsible for manufacturing and optimizing the cell lines utilized in production of Amgen's biologic drug portfolio. Traditionally, these cell lines are produced from mammalian ...
Process enablers for successful reverse engineering inside large organizations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Reverse engineering has the potential to be a strategic advantage for many engineering companies. As companies continuously look for new ways to improve their business and technical expertise, reverse engineering facilitates ...
School choice : a discrete optimization approach
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
An equitable and flexible mechanism for assigning students to schools is a major concern for many school districts. The school a student attends dramatically impacts the quality of education, access to resources, family ...