Browsing MIT Theses by Title
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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
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Applying lean manufacturing initiatives to naval ship repair centers : implementation and lessons learned
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)The United States Navy is under pressure to reduce the cost of fleet maintenance in order to redirect funds for the construction of new ships and submarines. The Navy looks to private industry for process improvement ideas ... -
Applying machine learning techniques to the analysis of policy data of the military health enterprise
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)It is common practice in organizational research to apply policy analysis to better understand how an enterprise is approaching and addressing a particular topic of interest. The approach to policy analysis commonly used ... -
Applying machine learning to event data in soccer
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)Soccer is the world's most popular sport but published research in soccer analytics has yet to attain the same level of sophistication as analytics in other professional sports. We hope to discover new knowledge from a ... -
Applying natural language models and causal models to project management systems
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2018)This thesis concerns itself with two problems. First, it examines ways in which to use natural language features in time-varying data in predictive models, specifically applied to the problem of software project maintenance. ... -
Applying network coding to TCP
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2012)In this thesis, I contribute to the design and implemention of a new TCP-like protocol, CTCP, that uses network coding to provide better network use of the network bandwidth in a wireless environment. CTCP provides the ... -
Applying probabilistic rules to relational worlds
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
