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Integrating the value chain : a step-by-step approach for creating a world-class supply chain for Kodak professional digital cameras
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Manufacturers of electronic equipment today face a new competitive battle. This battle does not just focus on the most efficient methods of production, but also the effectiveness of the entire supply chain. The next ...
Definition and implementation of a visual inventory management system
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Companies today often look to improved inventory management as a means to lower costs and increase their ability to consistently meet customer needs. Research was conducted at Alcoa (Shanghai) Aluminum Products Co,, Ltd, ...
Development of a decision framework and a knowledge management system for make/buy determinations in manufacturing
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
This thesis describes a process for managing manufacturing sourcing decisions for final products and specifically addresses the Make/Buy issue. Background information describes the steps undertaken to develop this process, ...
Implementing theory of constraints in a job shop environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
The Boeing Company is under performance pressures due to internal process performance and external cost pressures. The response has been a focus on manufacturing fundamentals to meet market demands on schedule and cost. ...
Increasing experiment velocity in a production environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Cost reduction methodology and management
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Dramatic improvement of a mature process : proactive process improvement
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)
Understanding and controlling risk in product development, specifically in new technology procurement, at an automatic test equipment manufacturer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Best practices for evolutionary software development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999)
Economic modeling of a hyaluronic acid supply chain to help evaluate, plan and improve manufacturing strategy
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)