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Optimizing procurement and handling costs in a utility
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)
We propose a novel method to quantify the cost of activities involved in the picking portion of order fulfillment. We adapt the general method of picking cost quantification to the specific situation of TP&G, a publicly ...
Identification of leading indicators for producibility risk in early-stage aerospace product development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Producibility is an emergent property of product development and manufacturing systems that encapsulates quality, product compliance, cost, and schedule. Detailed product definition and process variation have traditionally ...
Value chain concept for power electronics based products
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
Integration of renewable energy, general decentralization of generating power and a high degree of automation may trigger a technological change in grid infrastructure, away from electromechanical products and towards more ...
Value creation through intellectual property acquisition
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
After Sanofi acquired intellectual property (IP) from bankrupt Pelikan Technologies it desired to leverage the IP to identify a product concept to enhance the company's portfolio. To facilitate the project, a structured ...
Unlocking DC throughput capacity through improved flow
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)
The large multi-channel apparel distribution center was built as a purely wholesale building in the 1900s. With distribution becoming more complex due to e-commerce and smaller orders for more frequent replenishment, the ...
Understanding supply chain trade-offs through models and scenario planning with a focus on postponement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
The two objectives of this project were to develop an understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the supply chain of a family of currently marketed products manufactured overseas and distributed/sold worldwide ...
Uncovering opportunities for cost containment and operational improvements via shared practices between device manufacturer and hospital
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Background: Medical device manufacturers (suppliers) and hospitals (providers) face financial and operational stressors exacerbated by recent healthcare reform. Providers now face the prospect of decreased reimbursements ...
Supplier inventory and operations management process improvement methodology
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
The Building Construction Products (BCP) Division of Caterpillar makes 12 different loader, excavator, and tractor products with 10 manufacturing facilities worldwide. With relatively high volume machines, BCP saw that ...
Optimized distribution supply chain for improved customer service
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
In an attempt to attract consumers, companies are offering an increasingly wide range of product varieties to cater to each consumers individual needs and desires. This behavior leads to fragmentation of demand that increases ...
Optimizing the internal reuse of wireless network equipment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2013)
Reusing high-value wireless network equipment can allow telecommunications providers to achieve both financial and environmental benefits. However, without standardized processes and tools to reuse equipment, the reuse ...