Browsing MIT Theses by Title
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Applying Critical Chain to improve the management of uncertainty in projects
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998)In an ever intensifying global competitive market, the management of projects, particularly product development efforts, increasingly is one of the few areas which can produce a sustained competitive advantage. Firms that ... -
Applying domain knowledge to clinical predictive models
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2016)Clinical predictive models are useful in predicting a patient's risk of developing adverse outcomes and in guiding patient therapy. In this thesis, we explored two different ways to apply domain knowledge to improve clinical ... -
Applying engineering principles to the design and construction of transcriptional devices
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)The aim of this thesis is to consider how fundamental engineering principles might best be applied to the design and construction of engineered biological systems. I begin by applying these principles to a key application ... -
Applying enterprise architecting to the business acquisition process
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)Background: Since the 1980s, the pace and dollar value of acquisitions in the US have grown at an astounding rate (Hitt, Sirower). The benefits from many of these acquisitions are elusive, with 60% of recent acquisitions ... -
Applying epoch-era analysis for homeowner selection of distributed generation power systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2014)The current shift from centralized energy generation to a more distributed model has opened a number of choices for homeowners to provide their own power. While there are a number of systems to purchase, there are no tools ... -
Applying exokernel principles to conventional operating systems
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Applying factory physics to manual assembly at an aerospace fabrication site
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2017)The assembly of welded reservoirs at the Boeing Tube Duct, and Reservoir Center (TDRC) is a traditional batch and queue operation that relies heavily on manual craftsmanship. The production system experiences high variability ... -
Applying high performance computing to early fusion video action recognition
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)Over the past few years, there has been significant interest in video action recognition systems and models. However, direct comparison of accuracy and computational performance results remain clouded by differing training ... -
Applying human-machine interaction design principles to retrofit existing automated freight planning systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)With the increased application of cognitive computing across the spectrum of industries, companies strive to ready their people and machines for future system change. Based on resource constraints, business needs, and the ... -
Applying impact based incentives for idea generation in R&D projects
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)Innovation is a key factor for sustainable competitiveness, and idea generation in Research and Development is an essential part of it. In the present study, we focus on a specific process that intends to inhibit some ... -
Applying information technologies to architectural user programming
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Applying information technology to commercial office building operations : new tools and techniques
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Applying institutional theory to the study of the multinational enterprise : parental control and isomorphism among personnel practices in American manufacturers in Japan
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Applying integer programming techniques to find minimum integer weights of voting games
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)Using concepts from computer science and mathematics I develop three algorithms to find the minimum integer weights for voting games. Games with up to at least 17 players can be solved in a reasonable amount of time. First, ... -
Applying Intel's copy exactly methodology to standardize Ford Electronics SMD board assembly processes
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Applying IT governance principles of control, coordination, and communication in a shared services technology group
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2011)IT governance focuses on how leadership can be effective and efficient in guiding an organization's use of technology to meet business needs. Over the past decade, IT governance has become a key issue of concern for senior ... -
Applying Kuiper Connectivity with Edge Computing to New Industry Verticals
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-06)Large “megaconstellations” comprising hundreds or even thousands of satellites in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to provide global connectivity coverage have been a goal of satellite operators for decades. Within the last 5 years, ... -
Applying lean enterprise principles to optimize delivery of customer service
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)Many companies have realized significant value through the application of lean principles to manufacturing and supply chain operations. Dell Inc. in particular garnered international fame for its ability to manufacture and ... -
Applying Lean Manufacturing Concepts to a High-Mix Low-Volume Make to Order Environment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021-06)Despite research documenting the operational benefits achieved by reducing the number of product offerings, manufacturing businesses frequently serve markets in which customers demand a large variety of products with options ... -
Applying lean manufacturing in an automotive stamping plant
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2001)